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Nuts, Bolts & BS
GETTING AHEAD BEST PRACTICES
MuskogeeBridges Out of Poverty
SheniaMcNac-Salimonu,Bridges Success
Coach
Presented at aha! Process 2019 Addressing the Challenges of Poverty Conference
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Presented at aha! Process 2019 Addressing the Challenges of Poverty Conference
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What it looks like in Muskogee
Have held 18 English and 12 Spanish Getting Ahead Classes
20 week “Getting Ahead in a Just Getting By World” classes
Every Tuesday night
August – December and January - May
Dinner at 5:30
Class from 6:30 – 8:30
Local church
Paid Childcare
$25 gift card to Wal-mart for each class
Funded with a 5 year grant from a Foundation
383 families have graduated from Muskogee Bridges
75% are now self sufficient = Stability!Named National Bridges Out of Poverty
Community of the Year
Recruiting A Great Class
How to get applications99% word of mouth
Referrals from other agencies
How many12 Investigators
2 Co-facilitators
Presented at aha! Process 2019 Addressing the Challenges of Poverty Conference
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Presented at aha! Process 2019 Addressing the Challenges of Poverty Conference
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Interviewing – Who are they really?
Start by getting to know them
Ask open ended questions
Don’t do interview alone
Don’t judge - no matter what they say!
Pick up on their non-verbals
Look/listen for red flags/lies/contradictions and BS
Look for potential – Who will EXCELL with this knowledge
Look for who WANTS it and who is willing to do what ever it takes to change
Jodi Story Trina Story
Scoring & Selecting
Everyone is asked the same questions
Scoring formNot being on timeNo shows/reschedulesDependable transportation
No couples in the same class
SSI - stimulate the economy
At least 6 months clean
On mental meds for at least 6 months
Violent and sexual offenders – we do background checks
Trust your gut!
Presented at aha! Process 2019 Addressing the Challenges of Poverty Conference
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Presented at aha! Process 2019 Addressing the Challenges of Poverty Conference
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Class Rules
The class creates the rulesBe in your seat at 6:00pm
No cross talk
No cell phones
2 excused absences but your must call and get caught up before class
Vegas rules - Confidentiality
Oops and Ouch
How longs are smoke breaks
Everyone must participate
Learn From Our Mistakes
People receiving SSI Respect the facility NO red kool-aid
Incident reports –workers comp
Childcare workers -make sure they have boundaries
Presented at aha! Process 2019 Addressing the Challenges of Poverty Conference
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Presented at aha! Process 2019 Addressing the Challenges of Poverty Conference
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ChoosingFacilitators
This is someone who was well engaged in the GA class
Applying what they learned in class
This person may not be where they want to be in life at this particular moment, but they are not where they were when they started the GA class either
Conflicts
Don’t be afraid to try new things
TRUE COLORS –PERSONALITY ASSESSMENT
CAR SHOW – LOCAL CAR CLUB BRING CARS FOR THE
KIDS TO SIT IN
EMBEDDED ATTORNEYFREE LEGAL SERVICES
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY CLASS ADOPTED OUR PROGRAM FOR THEIR FINAL PROJECT. 6 NIGHTS
WORKED WITH PARENTS AND KIDS ON STRESS MANAGEMENT, COUPONING, AND DRUNK
DRIVING GOGGLES
Presented at aha! Process 2019 Addressing the Challenges of Poverty Conference
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Presented at aha! Process 2019 Addressing the Challenges of Poverty Conference
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Guest SpeakersCREATE SOCIAL CAPITAL AND RELATIONSHIPS
Mayor of MuskogeeSuperintendent Muskogee Public SchoolsDirector of DHSMuskogee Housing AuthorityDirector of Green Country Behavioral Health/CounselingDeputy Chief of Muskogee Police Department
Tips & Tricks of a Great Class
COMFORTABLE AND SAFE SETTING FOR CONFIDENTIAL SHARINGSQUARE SHAPED SEATINGSUPPLIES – BINDER, NOTEBOOK PAPER, HIGHLIGHTER, CLASS CALENDAR, FLIP-CHART, MARKERS, & GA BOOKNEVER CALL ON SOMEONE TO READNO KIDS/NO FOOD IN CLASSPARKING LOTNEW OR GOODS“FUTURE STORY” BOARDS GROUPME OR FB GROUP
Presented at aha! Process 2019 Addressing the Challenges of Poverty Conference
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Presented at aha! Process 2019 Addressing the Challenges of Poverty Conference
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Counselors & Cheerleaders
We equip, encourage and inspire graduates not just during the class but through out their journey
We help with everything from kids, to transportation, micro-loans, and everything in between!
Listening and asking questions to help THEM identify the best solutions to problem instead of telling them what to do
Childcare
Paid Childcare StaffCharacter CountsOne World School House Khan Academy10 Microsoft Surface Tablets were donated
“I never enjoyed doing my homework until starting the Khan Academy. It makes it fun to do my work and to learn. It makes my brain smart. — Anonymous Student Shamonte Webster 3th grade
Shamonte started out in 2nd grade level for math and grammar and is now working in 4th grade level for both.Shomonte has also mastered a level in Finance, Capital Markets and MortgagesHe took the quiz and passed it and is now asking adults in the program if they rent or own their home.
Read: The One World School House, by Salman Khan
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Presented at aha! Process 2019 Addressing the Challenges of Poverty Conference
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Childcare
Infants - 4yrs: parent provide milk, diapers, pacifiers, etc.Ages 0 – 7 parents get color coded drop off and pick up cardsIllness/ Sick policyMedicationNo Toys from homeNo Food/DrinkHomework
*NOTE: If a behavioral problem becomes a habit from your child we will hold a conference with you and BOP staff to try and find a solution. If problems continue to arise after the conference, your child will be asked to not come back.
Social & GraduationElected Officials present the plaques to graduatesRecognize the children who increase grade levels in the Khan Academy
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For GA graduates onlyTaught by volunteers, this class covers everything from how to read your paycheck to tracking spending and planning for the future.Banks financially support this
Financial LiteracyMONEY MATTER CLASS
Boundaries & Parent University Classes
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Presented at aha! Process 2019 Addressing the Challenges of Poverty Conference
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Ongoingsupport & Relationships
CLOSED FACEBOOK PAGE VS PUBLIC PAGE
FOLLOW-UP QUESTIONS FOR OUTCOMES
Car Donation Program
A generous family donated a vehicle to our program for a tax write off.
A committee selected a Getting Ahead Graduates who has complete the Financial Managements courses.
Graduates purchased the car for $500 with a real car loan from a local partnering bank
Back reports to the credit agencies too build credit
Presented at aha! Process 2019 Addressing the Challenges of Poverty Conference
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Presented at aha! Process 2019 Addressing the Challenges of Poverty Conference
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Giving Back
Mayor’s City Wide Clean Up DayHabitat For Humanity House
Food Team
Success Stories
Presented at aha! Process 2019 Addressing the Challenges of Poverty Conference
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Presented at aha! Process 2019 Addressing the Challenges of Poverty Conference
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We are in the business of believing in people.
Bridges is not about getting poor people to behave –
it’s about empowering them to deal with a reality they don’t understand
and overcoming the barriers to success
EVERYONES JOURNEY MATTERS
Shenia McNac-Salimonu
Muskogee Bridges Out of Poverty1503 W. Broadway
Muskogee, OK 74401
918.840.5331
FB – Muskogee Bridges Out Of Poverty
Presented at aha! Process 2019 Addressing the Challenges of Poverty Conference
www.ahaprocess.com
Presented at aha! Process 2019 Addressing the Challenges of Poverty Conference
www.ahaprocess.com