Technical Assistance Partnership Of Arizona

APPLICANT NAME: TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PARTNERSHIP OF ARIZONA FOR FATHER MATTERS (TAPAZ AND FM, RESPECTIVELY) PROJECT TITLE: THE FATHER MATTERS JOB TRAINING INSTITUTE REENTRY PROGRAM (FMJTIRP) PURPOSE OUTCOMES: TO EXTEND FMS SUBSTANTIVE EXPERIENCE IN WORKING WITH CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES AND EX-OFFENDERS THROUGH ITS REENTRY PROGRAM, CURRENTLY ORIENTED TO PREPARING AND ENGAGING COMMUNITIES FOR THE RETURN OF EX-OFFENDERS BACK INTO THEIR NEIGHBORHOODS, WITH A COMPREHENSIVE WORKFORCE-BASED SET OF PROGRAM SERVICES THAT WILL, AS OUTCOMES: 1) REDUCE THE TIME GAP BETWEEN RELEASE FROM PRISON AND ENROLLMENT INTO A WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT REENTRY PROGRAM AND SKILLS-BASED EMPLOYMENT FROM SIX TO FOUR MONTHS, 2) IMPROVE THE EX-OFFENDERS TRANSITION BACK INTO THEIR COMMUNITIES, AND 3) REDUCE THE STATES 36.3 RECIDIVISM RATE AMONG PARTICIPANTS BY 10 . PROGRAM SUMMARY: FM HAS IDENTIFIED OPPORTUNITY ZONE (OZ) COMMUNITIES IN PHOENIX, GLENDALE, TUCSON, AND YUMA, ARIZONA, CITIES THAT ARE DESIGNATED 2020 CENSUS QUALIFYING URBAN AREAS, FOR THIS PROGRAM. OZS WERE SELECTED TO IDENTIFY IMPOVERISHED NEIGHBORHOODS AS HISTORICALLY DISENFRANCHISED NEIGHBORHOODS RECEIVE THE BULK OF RETURNING CITIZENS. THESE IDENTIFIED OZ AREAS: 1) ARE IMPOVERISHED, 2) ARE WHERE EX-OFFENDERS REINTEGRATE, AND 3) ARE CLOSE IN PROXIMITY TO THE STATE CORRECTIONAL AND LOCAL JAIL FACILITIES THAT WILL BE INVOLVED IN THIS PROGRAM.FM WILL WORK AND IS CLOSELY ALIGNED, THROUGH CURRENT AND PRIOR EXPERIENCE, WITH THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, REHABILITATION REENTRY (ADCRR), THE STATES CORRECTIONAL FACILITY, THE MARICOPA COUNTY SHERRIFF OFFICE (MCSO), AND THE PIMA COUNTY SHERRIFF DEPARTMENT (PCSD), TWO LOCAL JAIL FACILITIES, ACROSS EIGHT PRISONS IN AROUND THE FOUR AREAS, AND WILL ENROLL AND SERVE AT LEAST 350 INCARCERATED MEN AND WOMEN INDIVIDUALS (THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES), 175 FROM CORRECTIONS AND 175 FROM JAILS, WHICH IS 3 OF THE 10,456 INMATES RELEASED FROM ACDRR DURING 12-MONTH PERIOD ENDING MARCH 2023.THE PLANS CORE ACTIONS WILL INCLUDE FM, ACDRR, MCSO, PSCD, AND SUPPORT AND COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES COLLABORATIVELY WORKING TOGETHER TO RECRUIT, SCREEN, AND ENROLL PARTICIPANTS, CREATE INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT PLANS (IDP) AND PERFORMANCE GOALS, AND PROVIDE INDIVIDUALIZED SERVICE PLANNING, CAREER AND LIFE SKILLS COUNSELING, WORKFORCE PREPARATION SERVICES, AND EDUCATION AND TRAINING SERVICES. THE PRE-RELEASE PROCESS WILL INCLUDE: 1) RISK ASSESSMENTS THROUGH THE CRIMINOGENIC RISK AND NEEDS ASSESSMENT AND THE FM-DEVELOPED EMPLOYABILITY ASSESSMENT TOOLS, 2) PRISON AND JAIL TOURS AND TRAINING, 3) MEETINGS ON RULES AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS, 4) PROGRAM ORIENTATION MEETINGS WITH PRISON OFFICIALS, 5) PRISONER SCHEDULING TIMEFRAMES, AND 6) A PROCESS THAT ENABLES PRISONERS TO IMPROVE THEIR BEHAVIORS, SKILLS, MENTAL HEALTH, SOCIAL FUNCTIONING, AND ACCESS TO EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT.THE PROCESS THAT FM WILL EMPLOY IS A THREE-SET PROCESS WITH CLASSES (25 PARTICIPANTS PER GROUP) USING A GROUP SERVICE DELIVERY MODEL WITH, AS NEEDED, ONE-ON-ONE SUPPORT. THESE SETS INCLUDE: 1) WORK-READINESS AND CAREER EXPLORATION TRAINING USING THE ARIZONA CAREER READINESS CREDENTIAL CURRICULUM 2) A PRE-APPRENTICESHIP ORIENTATION TO HELP PARTICIPANTS IDENTIFY A CAREER UPON THEIR EXIT, HOW TO APPLY FOR APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS, AND JOB OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE WITH PARTNERED EMPLOYERS AND 3) DISCHARGE PLANNING SESSIONS TO REVIEW SUPPORTIVE SERVICES, TRANSITIONAL PLANNING, LIFE SKILLS COUNSELING, LEGAL ASSISTANCE SUPPORT, AND HOUSING ASSISTANCE.POST-RELEASE ELEMENTS WILL INCLUDE WEEKLY AND OR MONTHLY CASE MANAGEMENT FOLLOW-UPS, IDP REVIEWS, ACCESS TO AND USE OF FMS PROGRAMS, SERVICES, AND EXTERNAL PARTNERSHIPS, E.G., RESOURCE FAIRS, JOB CLUBS AND JOB FAIRS, FAMILY LAW AND CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES, FREE EYE EXAMS AND GLASSES, HYGIENE KITS, PARENTING CLASSES AND SUPPORT GROUPS, FOOD PANTRY, AND FINANCIAL LITERACY CLASSES, ETC...

FATHERS MATTER ADULT REENTRY PROGRAM

FATHER MATTERS, A MARICOPA COUNTY NON-PROFIT AGENCY, HAS EXPERIENCE PROVIDING MENTORING, EDUCATION, AND SUPPORT TO INMATES AT THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS REHABILITATION & REENTRY (ADCRR) FACILITIES. OUR GOAL IS TO IMPROVE EMPLOYMENT SERVICES AND CONNECTIONS AMONG INCARCERATED MEN AND WOMEN BY PROVIDING CRIMINOGENIC NEEDS AND RISK ASSESSMENTS, PROFESSIONAL CUSTOMER SERVICE EDUCATION, JOB-READINESS TRAINING, AND TRANSITIONAL PLANNING PRE-RELEASE. POST-RELEASE CREDENTIAL TESTING, TRANSITION ASSISTANCE, CASE MANAGEMENT, AND ENGAGE SELECT BUSINESS PARTNERS IN AN EMPLOYER ADVISORY ROLE FROM EMERGENT SECTORS WITH A RECORD OF PROVIDING HIGH-QUALITY JOBS TO PEOPLE LIVING IN THESE COMMUNITIES. AN OUTSIDE EVALUATOR WILL DOCUMENT PERFORMANCE MEASURES FOR THE PROGRAM AND PARTICIPANTS. TO QUALIFY FOR PRIORITY CONSIDERATION, THE EVALUATOR WILL ALSO TRACK EMPLOYMENT OUTCOMES.   THE PROGRAM WILL SERVE ADULT MEN AND WOMEN 18 YEARS AND OLDER, MEDIUM TO HIGH RISK TO REOFFEND, WHO WILL BE RELEASING IN 120 DAYS TO THE HIGH POVERTY COMMUNITIES (PHOENIX, GLENDALE, AND MESA). WE HAVE PARTNERED WITH ADCRR- LEWIS, YUMA AND TUCSON FACILITIES AND MCSO LOWER BUCKEYE JAIL TO SERVE A TOTAL OF 2,940 INMATES WITHIN 36 MONTHS.   OUR PROGRAM WILL BENEFIT THE PARTICIPANTS, THEIR FAMILIES AND THE OTHER RESIDENTS THAT LIVE AND WORK WITH THE PARTICIPANTS. MANY OF THE INDIVIDUALS WERE ARRESTED IN HIGH-POVERTY COMMUNITIES (PHOENIX, GLENDALE, MESA) AND WILL BE RETURNING TO THEM. BY PROVIDING PROFESSIONAL CUSTOMER SERVICE CERTIFICATION TRAINING AND JOB READINESS TRAINING WE WILL BE ABLE TO IMPART SKILLS THAT ARE RELEVANT TO EVERY OCCUPATION, INDUSTRY, AND CAREER PATHWAY.   THE DELIVERABLES INCLUDE CREATING AN ACTION PLAN WITH INPUT FROM BJA, PROVIDING IN-PERSON CURRICULUM TRAINING, CREATE TRANSITIONAL REENTRY PLANS TO ADDRESS NEEDS, PROVIDE CASE MANAGEMENT TO PROMOTE EFFECTIVE TRANSITIONAL REENTRY PLANS, ENABLE PARTICIPANTS WHO COMPLETE THE PROGRAM OBTAIN EMPLOYMENT, DEMONSTRATE AN INCREASED COLLABORATION BETWEEN EMPLOYERS, COMMUNITY AND FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATIONS, CORRECTIONS AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS, AND CREATING A FINAL REPORT. THROUGH THIS PROGRAM   WE BELIEVE WE WILL BE ABLE TO REDUCE RECIDIVISM AND IMPROVE PUBLIC SAFETY.

TIGERMOUNTAIN FOUNDATION (TMF) IS A MINORITY LED INITIATIVE WITH PEOPLE OF COLOR, WOMEN, SENIOR CITIZENS, AT-RISK YOUTH, THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY, REENTRY POPULATIONS AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. WELCOME TO OUR PLACE IS OUR INITIATIVE THAT PROMOTES BIPOC BUSINESSES, HELPS URBAN FARMERS/RANCHERS INCREASE THEIR PRESENCE AT FARMER MARKETS, AND REDUCES FOOD SCARCITY IN SOUTH PHOENIX. THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE ARE LOW-INCOME AREAS WITH HIGH RATES OF CRIME, DIABETES, AND OBESITY, AND A LACK OF AFFORDABLE FRESH PRODUCE. OUR WELCOME TO OUR PLACE INITIATIVE INCLUDES SERVICES FROM PEACE2, A BROAD-BASED ALLIANCE OF CITY, ORGANIZATIONS AND AGENCIES DEDICATED TO ADDRESSING HEALTH AND WELLNESS CONCERNS IN SOUTH PHOENIX AND MARICOPA COUNTY. ALONG WITH TMF'S THREE PARTNERS, WE WILL REDUCE FOOD INSECURITY BY PROVIDING PLANNING ASSISTANCE TO HELP BIPOC FARMERS/RANCHERS FARMERS AND RANCHERS INCREASE SALES AT FARMERS MARKETS, DEVELOP VALUE-ADDED PRODUCTS, AND CREATE PLANS FOR COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AGRICULTURE,AND FOOD-TO-INSTITUTION INITIATIVES. THIS PROJECT PROVIDES TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS TO HELP FARMERS/RANCHERS DEVELOP STRATEGIES TO INCREASE PRODUCE/MEAT PRODUCTS AND IMPROVE SALES AT THE SPACES OF OPPORTUNITY (SOO) FARMERS MARKET AND OTHER MARKETS IN MARICOPA AND NEARBY COUNTIES. IT ALSO CREATES A PLAN FOR PROVIDING VALUE-ADDED RANCH PRODUCTS TO FARMERS MARKETS. EDUCATION TOPICS INCLUDE FINANCIAL LITERACY, FOOD SAFETY, FOOD PREPARATION AND PRESERVATION, AND MARKETING/PROMOTIONAL STRATEGIES. THROUGH THE TMF SUCCESSFUL, THREE-PRONGED STRATEGY AND BY EXPLORING POTENTIAL WAYS TO INCREASE PRODUCE/MEAT SALES AT FARMERS MARKETS THROUGHOUT MARICOPA COUNTY, WE WILL CREATE A MORE LIVABLE COMMUNITY THROUGH A ROBUST FARMING AND RANCHING INDUSTRY.

FATHER MATTERS REENTRY MENTORING PROGRAM

URBAN FOOD OASIS OPPORTUNITY ZONE (UFO-OZ) PROJECT, TO ADDRESS FOOD INSECURITY, THAT INCLUDES A COMMUNITY EDUCATIONAL COMPONENT ADDRESSING THE NEED FOR HEALTHY EATING AND LIVING HABITS.

FATHER MATTERS REENTRY MENTORING PROGRAM

ENHANCING YOUTH SUBSTANCE USE PREVENTION IN SOUTH MOUNTAIN VILLAGE - PROJECT ABSTRACT SUMMARY PROJECT TITLE: ENHANCING YOUTH SUBSTANCE USE PREVENTION IN SOUTH MOUNTAIN VILLAGE PROJECT OVERVIEW: THE PROPOSED PROJECT, "ENHANCING YOUTH SUBSTANCE USE PREVENTION IN SOUTH MOUNTAIN VILLAGE," AIMS TO ADDRESS THE PRESSING ISSUE OF YOUTH SUBSTANCE USE WITHIN THE SOUTH MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY OF PHOENIX, ARIZONA. LED BY THE SOUTH MOUNTAIN WORKS COALITION (SMWORKS), IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PARTNERSHIP OF ARIZONA (TAPAZ) SERVING AS THE FISCAL AGENT, THIS PROJECT SEEKS TO IMPLEMENT EVIDENCE-BASED STRATEGIES TO PREVENT AND REDUCE YOUTH SUBSTANCE USE AND ITS ASSOCIATED HARM. PURPOSE: THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE PROJECT IS TO EQUIP AND EMPOWER COMMUNITY MEMBERS, PARTICULARLY YOUTH AGED 12-18 AND THEIR FAMILIES, WITH THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND RESOURCES NEEDED TO RESIST SUBSTANCE USE AND MAKE HEALTHY AND SAFE CHOICES. BY LEVERAGING THE DRUG-FREE COMMUNITIES (DFC) GRANT, THE PROJECT WILL FOCUS ON IMPLEMENTING A COMPREHENSIVE SET OF PREVENTION STRATEGIES TAILORED TO THE SPECIFIC NEEDS OF THE SOUTH MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY. KEY OBJECTIVES: CONDUCTING A COMMUNITY-DRIVEN STRENGTH-BASED ASSESSMENT TO IDENTIFY CURRENT SUBSTANCE USE TRENDS, ROOT CAUSES, AND IMPACTS; INCREASING MEMBERSHIP AND COLLABORATION WITH KEY STAKEHOLDERS, WITH A FOCUS ON UNDERREPRESENTED SECTORS AND POPULATIONS SUCH AS PARENTS, MEDIA, HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS, AS WELL AS LGBTQ+, BIPOC, AND WOMEN.; ENHANCING YOUTH, PARENT, AND FAMILY COMMUNICATION ON THE HARMS ASSOCIATED WITH SUBSTANCE USE AND STRATEGIES FOR PREVENTION; PROVIDING TRAINING AND EDUCATION ON EQUITABLE PREVENTION SCIENCE, TRAUMA-INFORMED APPROACHES, AND ADDRESSING RACIAL, EQUITY, AND JUSTICE ISSUES; INCREASING COMMUNITY KNOWLEDGE OF SUBSTANCE USE PREVENTION EFFORTS AND PROMOTING HEALTHY ALTERNATIVES TO SUBSTANCE USE. DECREASING THE USE OF BOMBARDMENT ADVERTISING AMONG LOCAL ALCOHOL, MARIJUANA, AND NICOTINE VAPING RETAILERS. IMPLEMENTING INITIATIVES TO REDUCE SUBSTANCE USE DISPARITIES AND IMPROVE PUBLIC HEALTH OUTCOMES AMONG SOUTH MOUNTAIN YOUTH AND FAMILIES. EXPECTED OUTCOMES: SHORT-TERM OUTCOMES INCLUDE IMPLEMENTING THE COMMUNITY-DRIVEN ASSESSMENT, INCREASING COLLABORATION, ENHANCING COMMUNICATION, AND REDUCING BOMBARDMENT ADVERTISING. INTERMEDIATE OUTCOMES INVOLVE CHANGES IN YOUTH PERCEPTIONS OF SUBSTANCE RISKS, DECREASED ACCESS TO SUBSTANCES, AND INCREASED COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. LONG-TERM OUTCOMES ENCOMPASS REDUCING PAST-MONTH SUBSTANCE USE RATES BY AT LEAST 15% EACH SUBSTANCE, REDUCING UNMITIGATED TRAUMA AND ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES (ACES), ADDRESSING SUBSTANCE USE DISPARITIES, AND IMPROVING OVERALL HEALTH OUTCOMES FOR SOUTH MOUNTAIN YOUTH AND FAMILIES. CONCLUSION: THROUGH STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS, EVIDENCE-BASED INTERVENTIONS, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, THE "ENHANCING YOUTH SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION IN SOUTH MOUNTAIN VILLAGE" PROJECT ENDEAVORS TO CREATE A HEALTHIER AND SAFER ENVIRONMENT FOR YOUTH IN SOUTH MOUNTAIN, ULTIMATELY PROMOTING POSITIVE YOUTH, FAMILY AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND WELL-BEING.

SPACES OF OPPORTUNITY

SPACES OF OPPORTUNITY