UCP programs and enrollment information

UCP of Central Florida Now Enrolling Infants to Age 21!

Academic excellence is waiting for you at UCP of Central Florida. Enroll today in one of UCP’s classrooms specially designed for infants through 2nd grade as well as middle, high school and college transition programs. Combine our education with access to some of the best physical, speech and occupational therapists and you have a unique place for your child to grow, develop and excel. Program highlights include:

Support

• Individual and family counseling

• Support groups for parents and siblings

Education

• Free for eligible children through a variety of funding sources

• Infant, toddler and preschool programs

• Pre-K through third grade charter schools

• Free voluntary prekindergarten (VPK)

• Transitional Learning Academy for middle and high school students with disabilities

• College Transition Program for young adults ages 18 to 21 with disabilities

• Low student-teacher ratios

• Each class is taught by a certified teacher and teacher’s assistant

• Before and after-school care available

• Summer enrichment and camp programs

• Inclusion programs available at all six locations

Therapy

• Occupational, speech and physical therapy available on site with most insurances, Medicaid, and private pay accepted.

Call us today and lead your child to success!

Six locations to choose from:

Downtown Orlando, East Orlando near UCF,

Kissimmee, Lake Mary, Pine Hills, Winter Garden

Visit www.ucpcfl.org or

call (407) 852-3300 to enroll

Rent/mortgage, utilities, and food assistance

Catholic Charities of Central Florida, Inc. has funds available for rent/mortgage, utility assistance, and also has a food pantry.

1771 N. Semoran Blvd.

Orlando, Fl 32807

Phone: 407-658-0999

Criteria for fianancial assistance

One time assistance

Families or individuals facing financial difficulties with an unexpected emeregency situation

Demonstrate ability to pay bills in the future

Find Youth Info

Looking for best practices around youth programs?
Check out http://findyouthinfo.gov, where you can search programs by risk/protective factor to see what's working. This might also be helpful when you're writing grant applications and are looking for program models or if you just want to confirm that your current program IS a best practice.

Mentors Opening Doors Enriching Lives (MODEL)

 

Mentors Opening Doors Enriching Lives

Do you have four hours a month to make a difference in the life of a child?

The CHS MODEL Mentoring Program is a one-to-one community-based mentoring program for children who have a parental figure incarcerated in a federal or state prison. Each youth is matched with a mentor who can provide guidance and support to help each child develop to their fullest potential.

Spend at least four hours a month with a child going to the library, park, movies, arts and crafts, museums, bowling, or other fun and inspiring activities. Each youth is matched with a trained adult mentor with the goal of building trust and communication that will help the child perform better in school, have stronger family relationships, and be more equipped to avoid negative activities or peer relationships.  We accept children ages 4-18. 

Mentors need to be 21 years of age or older, complete an application, interview and background screening, attend an orientation session, and commit to an average of four hours a month for one year.  No experience is needed.  Just spend time with a child and you can make a world of difference in their lives.

Please contact me to hear more about this great opportunity to embrace children and inspire lives!   

Sincerely,  

Caren Olson

Volunteer Coordinator for Osceola County

MODEL Mentoring Program

Children’s Home Society of Florida.

http://www.chsfl.org/mentoring.php

321-397-3096

caren.olson@chsfl.org

Osceola Resources Wants You!

The Osceola Resources Blog wants to get to know you. Soon the Osceola Resources Blog will start recruiting authors to post blogs about available resources offered by their organization. Until that starts we want to know more about what your organization does for the community. Type up a quick description about your organization or program and send it to us at osceolaresources@gmail.com. Remember to check your spelling and grammar because we will post it just as it is. Also, include detailed eligibility requirements and contact information so your blog will be useful. You can send it in an email or attach a Word document, whatever you feel most comfortable with.
If you have a co-worker or know of someone who would find this blog helpful have them subscribe today by going to http://osceolaresources.blogspot.com/. They will click on the link "subscribe via email" on the left hand side of the blog, wait for their email confirmation from feedburner and soon they will be recieving all the updates.
Hope to hear from you soon!

Osceola Resources Blog Administrator

Energy Assistance Day

The Osceola Council on Aging will be taking calls for Energy Assistance this Tuesday 11/16/2010 starting a 2pm. To call for assistance, use the new direct number for energy assistance by dialing 407-933-9540. This number skips the main menu and goes directly to the energy assistance department. You can still call the main number (407-846-8532) to access assistance however using the direct number is easier and more convenient.

Osceola residents needing utility assistance must call to be screened for eligibility. Osceola County residents household income can not exceed 150% of poverty.

Poverty Income Guidelines (150%)

1 Person $16,245.

2 Persons $21,855.

3 Persons $27,465.

4 Persons $33,075.

5 Persons $38,685.

6 Persons $44,295.

7 Persons $49,905.

8 Persons $55,515

Applicants who fall within one or more of the three vulnerable population guidelines will be considered “most in need” and will be given priority to be served. Applicants who do not fit within the “vulnerable population” guidelines will be served after, if appointments are available.

Criteria for vulnerable population:

• 60 years of age or older
• Disabled (must be recieving disability)
• Families with children age 12 yrs old and under

http://www.osceolagenerations.org/

Computers available free of charge!

The City of Kissimmee has ten computer CPUs (keyboards and mice are included, but no monitors) that they would like to give to local nonprofit agencies. Th computers are available on a first-come first-served basis. Please contact Desiree Matthews at (407) 518-2302 for more information.

Targeted Case Management

Children’s Home Society of Florida

Targeted Case Management

The Targeted Case Management program offered through the Children’s Home Society of Florida is a voluntary program, which targets children in need of mental health services.  The objective of the program is to provide a combination of services and assistance to children and their families in order to keep children in the least restrictive, most appropriate environment, and to maintain them in school.  Targeted Case Managers provide assessment, service planning, linkage with community resources, monitoring of services, and advocating to meet clients’ needs.  Targeted Case Managers make visits to see their clients at home, school, day care, etc, a minimum of once every 30 days.  They develop service plans with the client, parents and other parties to the case, and they ensure all parties comply with the service plan goals.

In order for a child to be eligible for the Targeted Case Management program, he or she must have a mental health disability and the need for coordination of mental health services.  A child must be experiencing difficulties at home, school, or in the community, and/or must be the victim of abuse.  To be eligible for services, a family must lack the resources to pay for treatment, having no health insurance or limited private insurance that does not cover mental health services.  A child can also be eligible for services if he or she has straight Medicaid fee-for-service coverage, or if enrolled in one of several Medicaid HMO’s. The following Medicaid plans are accepted by Children’s Home Society's Targeted Case Management Program:  Amerigroup, Staywell, Healthease, United Behavioral Healthcare, and the CWPMHP (Child Welfare Prepaid Mental Health Plan through Magellan). Children’s Home Society is also able to provide Targeted Case Management Services for children who have private insurance with limited or no mental health coverage, for children with no insurance coverage at all, and for undocumented children. 

Referrals can be made by the guardian, educator or other involved professionals by contacting Catherine Long at (321) 397-3015, or Catherine.Long@chsfl.org.