Goodwill Easter Seals of the Gulf Coast
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Goodwill Easter Seals of the Gulf Coast Community Presentation of Legacy Corps Program
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Goodwill Easter Seals of the Gulf Coast. Community Presentation of Legacy Corps Program. Goodwill Easter Seals is guided by:. Our Mission: “Together, we Empower people through Encouragement, Education, and Employment”. Our Values: - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Goodwill Easter Seals of the Gulf Coast
Community Presentation of Legacy Corps Program
Goodwill Easter Seals is guided by:
Our Mission: “Together, we Empower people
through Encouragement, Education, and Employment”.
Our Values: Integrity, Compassion, Unity, Respect,
Excellence Our Vision:
“Strengthening Individuals, Families and Communities”
Children’s Services: Early Intervention Child Development
Centers (2) Special Education
Preschool Program OSR First Class PreK
Program Early HeadStart
Family Support Services
Recreation Programs AF/Navy Respite
Services
Support Services: Medical Assistance Equipment Loan Support Groups
Down Syndrome Autism Stroke Survivors Post-Polio
Camperships Community
Assistance
Education Services: Adult Literacy Adult Basic
Education GED Instruction GED Testing Financial Literacy At – Risk Youth
programs
Workforce Development Services:
Vocational Rehab SCSEP Youth Mentoring
(GoodGuides) Transitional Youth TANF Business Services Ability One
Programs
Legacy Corps Program
An AmeriCorps Project Provided through a Grant from the Corporation for National and Community Service
andUniversity of Maryland Health
Services Administration
AmeriCorps Background: America’s version of the PeaceCorps Established in 1993 to connect Americans
of all ages and backgrounds with opportunities to give back to their communities and nation
Four Common Goals of all AmeriCorps programs and members: Getting Things Done Strengthening Communities Encouraging Responsibilities Expanding Opportunity
Purpose of Legacy Corps Project
Provide Respite and Support Services to Veterans and Active Duty Military Families
Assist in reducing Caregiver Stress Empower the Caregiver and Care
Recipient through education and linkages to community resources
Why the Need? By 2025 62 million Americans will be considered
senior citizens (the fastest growing cohort will be those 100 years+)
A growing and specialized need for caregiver support exists among veterans and military families
96% of those caregivers are women and more than 30% have been providing care for over 10 years
Caregivers of veterans report more than twice the emotional stress of caregivers of adults nationally
As service members, Veterans have the opportunity to become civically engaged and increase their employability within the community
Legacy Corps Service Members: Volunteers - not employees! Will provide at least 450 service hours /year
(includes training/in-service hours) Preference to veteran service members (60% of
enrollment) Thorough interview, screening and evaluation
process Monthly Stipend - $200 Educational Award - $1,468/year In-service Training/Professional Development
Opportunities
Members provide Community-Based Services for Veterans/Military Families:
Services provided by Legacy Corps Members: In-home Respite – Average 9 -12 hours per week to allow
Caregiver break, rest, time to attend to personal health and well-being
Information Sharing/ Peer-to-Peer Networks – Member will provide information on topics and issues common among Veteran Caregiver situations; facilitate linkages to social support opportunities
Child Care Respite – Respite to parents of children facing deployment or those caring for a special needs child (active or retired)
Caregiver Transitional Services – provided to families transitioning to/from medical facilities and home-based care
Legacy Member Requirements:
Must be 18 Years or older Have a High School Diploma or GED Obtain Clearance on Federal and State
Criminal Background and National Sex Offender Registry Checks
Commit to at least 450 hours for one year
Service Member Enrollment
Written Application Check Driving Record/Insurance Criminal History, Sexual Offender
Registry 2 Personal References Interview 20-hour Orientation / Pre-Service
Training (Typically 4-5 days)
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities:
Attend required pre-service, monthly in-service training and reflection sessions
Adherence to Program Guidelines, Policies and Procedures
Complete reporting requirements (monthly progress notes, for example)
Have reliable transportation and telephone communications
Flexible Schedule for providing service activities and attending training events/meetings
Ways to Partner with GES Legacy Corps Project Refer potential service members who meet the
minimum requirements and qualifications (60% veterans)
Refer potential recipients (90% families with veteran or active duty member in home)
Provide resource/referral information related to veteran/caregiver needs
Provide workshops/guest presentation sessions for Legacy Corps monthly in-service sessions
Spread the word to help us Recruit Qualified Service Members!
