Parenting Resources
Name 3 organizations/places that a young person can go to get support for parenting.
A family resource center
Hello Baby
Genesis of Pittsburgh
How long does the documentation policy give you to enter notes into Synergy?
7 Days
What documents must a youth bring with them to get their ID, Permit or License?
Birth certificate, Social Security card, Physical (on permit application for permit), proof of address (2 pieces of mail with their name and their CURRENT matching address on it).
True of False: Youth Zone members who are not currently allowed in the space are allowed to still see the nurse or Dr.
True
Name an example of how the Youth Zone can support youth with housing
Parenting youth can take classes here, either in person or online, to earn baby bucks which they can then use to purchase items for their baby.
Genesis of Pittsburgh
How many minutes is a text message documented for?
3 minutes per text
Where is Allegheny Link located and where should young people go when directed to “go to the link in person”.
1 Smithfield St
Who is allowed in the child watch room?
Parenting young people with their children only. If more than one family wants to use the child watch room at a time a staff member must be present and in the room.
This service provides Coordinated Entry as the single access point for the Allegheny County Homeless System Continuum of Care. It strives to simplify and streamline access to any and all homeless and housing services through a fair and equitable lens.
Allegheny Link
What does the Early Learning Resource center (ELRC) do and where is it located?
The ELRC is located on the 4th floor of the wood street commons building. They subsidize day care costs for working parents or parents who are in school. They also have a diaper bank located in their office.
You are putting in a contact note after filling out housing applications such as the FYI voucher and other applications with a young person. What IL domain should you select when entering that note?
A. Room & board
B. Support services
C. Life skills training
D. Housing
What must a young person have when they turn 24 to be considered a successful discharge from our program?
Birth certificate, ss card, ID, Stable housing, Reliable income.
True or False, babies and kids of program participants can be held by anyone in the space?
False. Only the parent and staff can do so.
How many housing authorities are in Pittsburgh?
3 (City of Pittsburgh, City of McKeesport, Allegheny County)
What is the WIC program and who qualifies?
WIC is Woman infants and children program. It is for individuals who are 185% the federal poverty income line and is for pregnant woman or woman with children 5 years of age or younger. It provides nutritional support and education as well as helps with formula, eggs, milk and cheese.
True or False: You enter a contact note after completing an incident report?
False, management will enter the critical incident note.
What programs and resources are available to young people after they turn 24?
Kids voice, Gen2 program if they have kids, they can stay at DOCS through 24, resolve, genesis
True or False, A young person doing an intake who is experiencing unstable housing and has already called the link does not need to call them again.
False, any young person who is coming into the youth zone who would qualify due to their housing situation must also call the link at the time of their intake.
Each voucher, such as a section 8 or a FYI voucher, will take what percentage of income each month?
30%
Which organization provides free community baby showers that community members can sign up for and attend?
Beverly’s Babies
What is considered travel time you would include in a contact note?
Time it takes for you to commute to and from the young person.
Who qualifies for services for MYA or MTAY?
Young people who live in Allegheny county who have clinically diagnosed mental health challenges.
Who can utilize the food pantry on the 5th floor?
Technically anyone, even someone who isn’t part of the Youth Zone.
Non-staff are not allowed to be in the office space, but can use Conference Rooms A & B
Name a rapid rehousing program
Pregnant woman can stay at this organization while they are pregnant if they are in need of housing while they look for a place to live. Once their baby is born, or if they have other children they are no longer able to stay there.
Genesis of Pittsburgh
What is the IL domain you would select when entering a contact note for a Casey Life Skills Assessment?
Needs Assessment/Case Planning
How does our game today differ from normal trivia with young people?
Staff with the sign can participate in the game
What should you do if you see a young person in the space on a video call?
Remind them that video calls are not allowed in the space and have them end the call. Then slack it out!
What does HSSCY stand for?
Homeless services supports coordinator for youth