DAYBREAK INC
605 S PATTERSON BLVD, DAYTON, OH 45402 daybreakdayton.org

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Organizations Filed Purposes: TO PROVIDE MIAMI VALLEY HOMELESS AND VULNERABLE YOUTH WITH SERVICES THAT PROMOTE SAFETY, STABILITY AND WELL-BEING.

EMERGENCY SHELTER - UNDUPLICATED CLIENTS SERVED = 318 UNITS OF SERVICE (BEDNIGHTS)= 6,108. DAYBREAK OPERATES A 24 HOUR VOLUNTARY EMERGENCY SHELTER FOR HOMELESS AND VULNERABLE YOUTH, AGES 10-20. THE SHELTER HAS THE CAPACITY TO SERVE 22 YOUTH EACH NIGHT. THE PROGRAM OPERATES A 24 HOUR CRISIS HOTLINE FOR YOUTH AND FAMILIES AND RECEIVED 500 CALLS FOR ASSISTANCE THIS YEAR. YOUTH ARE PROVIDED WITH SAFE AND SECURE EMERGENCY SHELTER, FOOD, CLOTHING, PERSONAL CARE ITEMS, 24-HOUR STAFF SUPERVISION AND A FULL ARRAY OF PREVENTION, COUNSELING, CASE MANAGEMENT, EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL SERVICES. THERE ARE 21 PRIVATE BEDROOMS OF APPROXIMATELY 100 SQ FT AND 1 DOUBLE ROOM OF APPROX 150 SQ FT. BALANCED FAMILY STYLE MEALS ARE SERVED THREE TIMES A DAY AND NUTRITIOUS SNACK ARE PROVIDED PERIODICALLY THROUGH THE DAY. YOUTH HAVE ACCESS TO COMPUTERS, TUTORING, EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT, TRANSPORTATION, BASIC LIFE SKILLS TRAINING, REFERRALS TO OTHER COMMUNITY RESOURCES, ANGER MANAGEMENT AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION TRAINING, SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION AND AFTERCARE SERVICES.

HOUSING - UNDULICATED CLIENTS SERVED =155. UNITS OF SERVICE (BEDNIGHTS) = 26,066. PROVIDES HOMELESS AND VULNERABLE YOUTH AGES 17-24 WITH THE TOOLS TO SUCCEED AT LIVING INDEPENDENTLY AS THEY TRANSITION INTO ADULTHOOD. THIS HIGHLY STRUCTURED PROGRAM PROVIDES CASE MANAGEMENT, SUPERVISION, LIFE AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS BUILIDNG, CAREER COUNSELING, JOB SKILLS & JOB SEEKING OPPORTUNITIES COUNSELING, ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE, 24-HOUR CRISIS INTERVENTION, PARENTING SKILLS TRAINING, ALCOHOL, TOBACCO & DRUG ABUSE EDUCATION, PREGNANCY PREVENTION EDUCATION AND OPPORTUNITIES TO BE INVOLVED WITH SERVING OTHERS IN THE COMMUNITY. CLIENTS RECEIVE THESE SERVICES WHILE LIVING IN ONE OF OUR 24 IN-HOUSE OR 30 COMMUNITY APARTMENTS. THE 24 IN- HOUSE UNITS PROVIDE SUPERVISED LIVING WITH INTENSIVE PROGRAMMING PROVIDING THE STRUCTURE AND STABILITY THE YOUTH NEED BEFORE MOVING INTO A LESS STRUCTURED PROGRAM ENVIRONMENT IN THE 30 COMMUNITY UNITS. COMMUNITY CLIENTS PAY A PORTION OF THEIR RENT & UTILITIES UNTIL THEY GRADUATE FROM THE PROGRAM AND TAKE OVER FULL RESPONSIBILITY OF THEIR BILLS.

EMPLOYMENT AND ENGAGEMENT - UNDUPLICATED CLIENTS SERVED = 495 THERE ARE NUMEROUS CHALLENGES THAT PREVENT YOUTH FROM ACHEIVING EMPLOYMENT AND THIS IS COMPOUNDED FOR HOMELESS YOUNG PEOPLE WITH CONCURRENT MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE MISUSE PROBLEMS. THIS PROGRAM PRACTICES A 4-TIERED PHILOSOPHY OF EMPLOYMENT READINESS AND SUSTAINABILITY FOR THE YOUTH. THE OVERALL GOAL IS TO ADDRESS THE SKILLS NEEDED FOR JOB READINESS, JOB SEARCHINGAND/OR PLACEMENT, AND JOB RETENTION SO PARTICIPANTS MAY OBTAIN AND SUSTAIN EMPLOYMENT THAT ALLOWS THEM TO BE SELF-SUFFICENT. THE FIRST COMPONENT IS ENGAGMENT, WHICH INCLUDES VARIOUS ACTIVITIES FOR YOUTH TO HELP THEM IDENTIFY THEIR FUTURE INTERESTS. THE SECOND COMPONENT INCLUDES CLASSROOM/GROUP TRAINING, RESUMES, AND INTERVIEWING SKILLS. THE THIRD COMPONENT WILL PROVIDE EXPERIENTIAL JOB READINESS TRAINING AND ASSESSMENT BY GIVING YOUTH THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN JOB TRAINING UNDER STAFF SUPERVISION AT LINDY'S. FINALLY, CLIENTS RECEIVE ASSISTANCE OBTAINING OUTSIDE EMPLOYMENT, INCLUDING SUPPORTIVE EMPLOYMENT WITH LOCAL PARTNERS, WHILE CONTINUING TO MEET WITH STAFF TO ADDRESS MAINTAINING THEIR EMPLOYMENT.THIS PROGRAM ALSO INCLUDES ENGAGEMENT SERVICES AT OUR DROP-IN CENTER.

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