Vita Nova Village I II III Vita Nova Independent Living Services

Vita Nova Independent Living Services (VNILS)Vita Nova is the county's main provider for young adults from the foster care system, choosing Post-Secondary Education Supports and Services (PESS) and Aftercare Services. Young adults in the PESS program receive assistance with enrolling, maintaining, and completing their post-secondary education, including certification for a trade. This program also assists young adults with financial literacy, housing, and other supports to help them complete their education. Young adults enrolled in Aftercare Services receive support from Vita Nova in the areas of housing, mental health, wellness, tutoring, substance abuse, counseling, and financial assistance. Both services provide a bridge for young adults between the ages of 18 and 23 years old so they can continue to get help after traditional child welfare services have ended. Finally, Vita Nova currently provides case management services for the Fostering Youth to Independence (FYI) HUD Program. Individuals in this program receive a three-year housing choice voucher through HUD, and for the first eighteen months, they receive case management services from a Vita Nova Life Coach.Vita Nova served 84 young adults through Vita Nova Independent Living Services this year. > 52% of young adults involved in PESS [Post-Secondary Education & Supports] were also employed at least part-time. > 11% of young adults involved in PESS [Post-Secondary Education & Supports] earned a college degree or certificate (7 total). > 5 new young adults were housed through FYI [Fostering Youth to Independence] HUD Program. > 97% Overall Client Satisfaction indicated by young adults served.

The SpotVita Nova operates the only drop-in center for homeless youth and youth at-risk of homelessness in Palm Beach County, called the Spot. The Spot is in West Palm Beach where it is a safe and non-judgmental center for youth ages 18-25 years old. The Spot team readily provides access to many of the services and resources required to help transition a youth quickly from experiencing homelessness to safe housing and aid with basic needs. The Spot team consists of an Intake Specialist providing youth with their initial contact for services and assessment of their needs, a Licensed Clinical Therapist to address overall wellness, a Health Care Specialist helping youth find affordable health care insurance and connections to health care professionals and services, Employment Case Managers to help youth connect to employment opportunities, life skills, and education assistance; and an Outreach Coordinator that provides linkage to the community to provide resources and information on services that is provided by the Spot to other organizations and community youth. The Spot features a computer lab, shower, music therapy room, laundry services, clothing closet, kitchen, and food pantry with shelf stable foods and fresh produce and meats, hygiene, and health essentials.The Spot served 650 youth during the current year.> 96% of Disconnected youth increased support networks related to school and work as evidenced by job maintenance, and pre/post testing. > 95% of Disconnected youth increased employability skills as reported on post testing. > 86% of Disconnected youth gained employment or enrolled in an educational institution.> 100% of all youth at risk of or experiencing homelessness participate in Intake and Assessment services resulting in linkages to community supports.Accomplishments:> The Soup Kitchen in Boynton Beach, FL as for 2023 numbers, Vita Nova Inc. had 21 individuals graduate from the LiftUp program. All of those that graduated passed the SERV Safe exam!> We served 650 young people, and 415 of those youth were new to homelessness.> Our drop-in center added a shower to allow our youth to have a safe and clean place to take care of their personal hygiene

Vita Nova VillageVita Nova Village is designed to help youth who are homeless or at risk of homelessness learn to live independently in five core areas: financial literacy, social/emotional health, vocational training, educational planning and health & wellness. At Vita Nova Village, youth connect with a housing case manager to learn daily essential life skills ranging from cooking, cleaning, managing personal finances, to employability skills and health and wellness. Vita Nova served a total of 160 youth in Vita Nova Housing and Housing Assistance programs this year. Vita Nova Village Transitional Living served 49 youth. > 98% of youth in Vita Nova Housing completed financial literacy training. > 100% of youth who live at Vita Nova Housing received life skill training in employment, education, health and wellness, housing and financial.Youth Homeless Demonstration Program (YHDP):Vita Nova operates Rapid Rehousing, Transitional Housing, and Diversion programs through YHDP. Vita Nova served 111 youth through YHDP Diversion, Transitional Housing, and Rapid Re-Housing.

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