Regional Economic Community Action Program Inc

TO MOBILIZE AND COORDINATE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE RESOURCES TO ADDRESS THE BASIC NEEDS OF LOW-INCOME PEOPLE AND ASSIST THEM IN ATTAINING THE SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, MOTIVATION AND OPPORTUNITIES NEEDED TO BECOME ECONOMICALLY SELF-SUFFICIENT.

SEE SCHEDULE O: CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMHEAD START IS A COMPREHENSIVE CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM, WHICH SERVES PRESCHOOL CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES. THE OVERALL GOAL IS TO INCREASE THE SCHOOL READINESS OF YOUNG CHILDREN FROM LOW-INCOME FAMILIES AND CLOSE THE ACHIEVEMENT GAP BETWEEN LOW-INCOME AND MIDDLE-INCOME CHILDREN. HEAD START PROVIDES SERVICES IN THE AREAS OF EDUCATION, MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND MENTAL HEALTH; NUTRITION; AND PARENT ENGAGEMENT. IN ADDITION, THE INDIVIDUALIZED PROGRAM IS RESPONSIVE TO EACH CHILD'S DEVELOPMENTAL, ETHNIC, CULTURAL AND LINGUISTIC HERITAGE. THE PROGRAM SERVED A TOTAL OF 148 ELIGIBLE CHILDREN BETWEEN THE AGES OF THREE AND FIVE. THERE WERE 33 CHILDREN ENROLLED IN OUR PROGRAM WITH AN IEP AND RELATED SERVICES FOR THE 2021-2022 PROGRAM YEAR. THE PROGRAM RESPONDED TO COVID 19 WITH REDUCED CLASS SIZES AND PROVIDING VIRTUAL SERVICES AND MEAL DELIVERIES TO CHILDREN DURING REQUIRED CLOSURES. THE PROGRAM OPERATED THREE LOCATIONS WITH TEN ACTIVE CLASSROOMS INCLUDING SIX 6 HOUR AND FOUR 3 HOUR PART-DAY SESSIONS IN WHICH CHILDREN PLAY AND LEARN IN A HEALTHY AND SAFE ENVIRONMENT. TRANSPORTATION WAS PROVIDED FOR 36 CHILDREN IN PART-DAY SESSIONS. HEAD START PROVIDES SERVICES TO THE ENTIRE FAMILY. THE FOLLOWING LIST DESCRIBES THE NUMBER OF FAMILIES WHO RECEIVED SOME OF THE SERVICES IN 2021-2022. MENTAL HEALTH - 26PARENTING EDUCATION AND ENGAGEMENT IN CHILD'S SCREENING AND PROGRESS - 143ASSET BUILDING SERVICES - 141EACH YEAR OUR STAFF PARTNER WITH PARENTS AND FAMILIES TO ENSURE THAT CHILDREN ENTER KINDERGARTEN READY TO CONTINUE LEARNING AND BE SUCCESSFUL. IN ORDER TO COMMUNICATE THE SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE THAT WE EXPECT THE CHILDREN TO OBTAIN BY THE END OF THEIR 4 YEAR OLD YEAR, WE HAVE ESTABLISHED SCHOOL READINESS GOALS. THESE GOALS ARE ALIGNED TO THE HEAD START CHILD DEVELOPMENT & EARLY LEARNING FRAMEWORK, NEW YORK STATE EARLY LEARNING GUIDELINES, AND THE NYS PRE-K FOUNDATIONS FOR THE COMMON CORE SO THAT NO MATTER WHAT SCHOOL DISTRICT THE CHILDREN WILL ENTER UPON COMPLETION, THEY WILL BE READY. ALL CLASSROOM TEACHERS HAVE A BACHELORS DEGREE OR HIGHER IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION OR A RELATED FIELD. THE CLASSROOM TEAMS USE THE CREATIVE CURRICULUM FOR PRESCHOOL TO HELP CHILDREN MEET THEIR DEVELOPMENTAL GOALS AND OBJECTIVES WHILE PREPARING THE CHILDREN FOR KINDERGARTEN. IN ORDER TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS, RECAP OFFERS PRACTICE BASED COACHING (PBC) TO ALL TEACHING STAFF. WE HAVE FULLY IMPLEMENTED THE PBC SYSTEM AS A MECHANISM FOR PROMOTING HIGH QUALITY TEACHING AND LEARNING. RECAP ALSO PARTICIPATES IN NYS QUALITY STARS, A QUALITY RATING AND IMPROVEMENT SYSTEM FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD PROVIDERS. EACH SITE COMPLETED AN INITIAL ASSESSMENT AND THE CENTERS WERE AWARDED PROVISIONAL RATING OF 4 OF 5 STARS AT EACH LOCATION. DURING THE 2021-2022 PROGRAM YEAR, ALL RECAP HEAD START CHILDREN MADE PROGRESS (FROM BASELINE ASSESSMENTS) TOWARD ALL SCHOOL READINESS GOALS. IN COMPARISON TO WIDELY HELD EXPECTATIONS.- 92.5% OF ALL RECAP HEAD START 4 YEAR OLD CHILDREN MET OR EXCEEDED GOALS IN SOCIAL EMOTIONAL READINESS- 96.2% OF ALL RECAP HEAD START 4 YEAR OLD CHILDREN MET OR EXCEEDED GOALS IN PHYSICAL READINESS- 89.9% OF ALL RECAP HEAD START 4 YEAR OLD CHILDREN MET OR EXCEEDED GOALS IN LANGUAGE READINESS- 91.1% OF ALL RECAP HEAD START 4 YEAR OLD CHILDREN MET OR EXCEEDED GOALS IN COGNITIVE READINESS- 91.1% OF ALL RECAP HEAD START 4 YEAR OLD CHILDREN MET OR EXCEEDED GOALS IN LITERACY READINESS- 79.7% OF ALL RECAP HEAD START 4 YEAR OLD CHILDREN MET OR EXCEEDED GOALS IN MATHEMATICS READINESS

SEE SCHEDULE O: SUPPORTIVE HOUSING SERVICESRECAP'S SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAMS TARGET RESIDENTS WHO ARE POTENTIALLY HOMELESS, VETERAN, ELDERLY, DISABLED, OR IN NEED OF PERMANENT HOUSING.THE GOAL OF SUPPORTIVE HOUSING AND RENTAL SUBSIDY PROGRAMS IS TO HELP PARTICIPANTS REGAIN SELF-SUFFICIENCY. PARTICIPANTS AND CASE MANAGERS DEVELOP GOALS AND TRACK PROGRESS AND CHALLENGES. CASE MANAGERS SUPPORT PARTICIPANTS THROUGH SOCIAL SERVICE NAVIGATION, REPLACING VITAL DOCUMENTS, OR FINDING CLOTHES FOR A JOB INTERVIEW. UNEMPLOYED AND UNDEREMPLOYED PARTICIPANTS MAINTAIN STRUCTURED DAILY ACTIVITIES FOCUSED ON EMPLOYMENT, SELF AND FAMILY CARE, FINANCIAL LITERACY, AND EDUCATION.

SEE SCHEDULE O: ADDICTION SERVICESNEW LIFE MANOR COMMUNITY RESIDENCE IS A 24 BED, MEN'S ONLY FACILITY PROVIDING STRUCTURE AND SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUALS IN EARLY RECOVERY. RESIDENTS ARE ABLE TO REBUILD THEIR LIVES WHICH HAVE BEEN IMPACTED BY ADDICTION. THE NEW LIFE MANOR PROGRAM OFFERS A PERSONALIZED EXPERIENCE TO EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS THROUGHOUT RECOVERY. RESIDENTS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE VOCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, DEVELOP HEALTHY LEISURE ACTIVITIES FOR SOBER LIVING AND SOBER SUPPORTS. THE NEW LIFE MANOR PROGRAM ALSO OFFERS FAMILY, INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP THERAPY.TRUST CENTER OUTPATIENT REHABILITATION PROGRAM-AN OASAS-LICENSED TREATMENT FACILITY SPECIALIZING IN TREATMENT FOR SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER. THE TRUST CENTER'S STAFF OFFERS SUPPORT TO INDIVIDUALS WHO WANT TO RECOVER FROM DRUG AND ALCOHOL ADDICTION. UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF AN INTEGRATED TREATMENT TEAM OF LICENSED PROFESSIONALS, PARTICIPANTS LEARN THE BENEFITS OF SOBRIETY, HOW TO IDENTIFY TRIGGERS THAT LEAD TO RELAPSE, AND DEVELOP A PERSON-CENTERED TREATMENT PLAN TO IMPROVE THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE. PARTICIPANTS GET THE MOST OUT OF TREATMENT BY DEVELOPING THE SKILLS TO SUCCEED IN PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL SITUATIONS. OUR SERVICES FOCUS ON UNIQUE NEEDS OF RECOVERY INCLUDING MENTAL HEALTH, VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION, NUTRITION, EXPRESSIVE ARTS, TOBACCO AWARENESS AND RECOVERY, TRAUMA INFORMED CARE, MEDICATION ASSISTED TREATMENT , ACU DETOX , NARCAN TRAINING AND OVERDOSE SAFETY PLANNING.THE TRUST CENTRE IS A 6-9 MONTH PROGRAM WITH ATTENDANCE TO PROGRAM MONDAY - FRIDAY FROM 9:30 A.M.-4:30 P.M.

RECAP OFFERED OTHER PROGRAMS FOR THE YEAR ENDING FEBRUARY 29, 2021 THAT INCLUDED:- FAMILY SERVICES- COMMUNITY SERVICES- COUNTY SERVICES- ENERGY PROGRAMS