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Family Support Services
Through contracts with Milwaukee County, APC is able to provide the following support services for youth and families involved in the Bureau of Milwaukee Child Welfare, Wraparound Milwaukee, FISS, and the juvenile justice system. Parent Assistance
The Parent Assistance program is intended to help parents learn and improve
skills that provide a stable, safe and nurturing environment for their family.
We assist parents in identifying their natural strengths and help them develop
and implement specific strategies to increase positive parenting and household
management skills. We also provide direct assistance with securing basic resources such as food, clothing, medicine, transportation, etc., and assistance with home health and personal cares services such as bathing, dressing, budgeting and organization of Home Management Services
The Home Management Program is a one-on-one service intended to assist clients
in developing skills necessary to manage a home. Alternative's Home Management
staff assist clients in learning and understanding how to identify problems
(i.e. unsanitary , unsafe conditions etc.), solve problems (i.e. cleaning
schedule, securing working appliances, etc.), budget creation/money management,
health conscious price comparison shopping, meal preparation to meet nutritional
needs, maintain a clean and sanitary home, and utilize community resources
(W2, food stamps, T-19, other insurance options, GED programs ) necessary
to maintain a home. Housing Assistance
The Housing Assistance Program is a one-on-one service where program staff
work directly with the client to build skills in the following areas: obtaining
suitable housing, assisting in relocation planning, and engaging in appropriate
landlord/tenant interactions. The goal is to secure safe and affordable
housing that the client can maintain over time. Mentoring & Academic Support
APC provides mentoring and in-home tutoring to youth who are associated
with the Bureau of Milwaukee Child Welfare, Wraparound Milwaukee, FISS,
and the juvenile justice system. Mentors provide youth with the opportunity
to experience positive interactions one on one with an adult role model
and our tutors also work one on one to assist youth with their academic
needs and to reduce truancy. Crisis Stabilization
Through this program, we provide one on one crisis mentoring and parent
assistance to prevent or deescalate crisis situations. All staff are certified
in crisis intervention by the Mobile Urgent Treatment Team, and are trained
to recognize potential crises, practice active listening, provide verbal
de-escalation, and help clients to manage their emotions. Daily Living & Social Skills Training
APC also offers daily living skills and social skills training for youth.
Daily living skills coaches are utilized as companions to assist isolated
youth in accessing community resources related to the skills necessary to
transition into adulthood. The social skills trainers facilitate positive
activities that encourage appropriate social interactions with other adults
and peers in all arenas of a youths' life, including community, home, school,
church, and recreation. Job Coaching
Youth ages 14 to 18 are able to participate in our job coaching program,
which trains youth about all aspects of gaining employment including, completing
a job application, preparing a resume, interviewing, and education around
the soft skills such as being on time, which are necessary to land a job.
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