Program Objectives

Within the embrace of overall organizational goals, each program has its own unique objectives.

Objectives and program activities are implemented within an educational framework, using every activity as a ‘teaching” or “exposure” opportunity, i.e. developing motor skills, learning interpersonal or coping skills, being exposed to diverse people, occupations, leisure activities and arts and culture. In this way we help children to know what their potential is and to heal, grow and create the future.

Program Objectives

Children's Shelter

Provide safe emergency shelter, including basic needs, i.e. food, shelter, clothing and medical care to able-bodied children/teens and those with special healthcare needs
Assess individual needs/provide age appropriate behavioral & developmental training, i.e., early childhood skill development, social skills, and independent living skills
Provide a physical & emotional environment that promotes healing and personal growth
Facilitate healthy, positive, supportive interpersonal relationships with adults/peers
Provide opportunity to remediate or acquire academic education
Facilitate a successful transition to long-term living arrangements

Hayward Child Development Center

Provide therapeutic daycare and preschool for children and families at-risk of neglect, abuse or domestic violence
Provide early developmental/academic/therapeutic interventions that prepare at-risk children for kindergarten readiness
Guide parents & caretakers in stabilizing their family system and creating support networks that prevent abuse, neglect and domestic violence
Provide advocacy and specialized support for military families suffering the effects of multiple deployments, post traumatic stress, injury and family disruption

Family Visitation

Provide a neutral supervised setting for families experiencing divorce or separation, or those who have been separated from their children as a result of child abuse or neglect.
Provide an atmosphere which promotes positive interaction and/or the rebuilding of relationships.
Provide parents with educational intervention to increase their child development knowledge and enhance parenting skills while doing so in a safe, nurturing and supportive environment.
Increase the likelihood of children’s safe & healthy reunification with family members.

New Directions

Provide affordable housing to young adults who have aged out of foster care
Advocate and support young adults in their pursuit of employment and higher education
Educate and guide participants to access healthcare and healthy lifestyle habits
Provide support and training to equip participants with the life skills necessary to become self-sufficient and to transition to independent living
Break the cycle of abuse by promoting healthy and rewarding relationships and establishing connections to the community

Counseling Services

Provide out-client and residential counseling to children, teens & families who are dealing with the impact of abuse and neglect
Provide age-appropriate therapy that promotes strength-based emotional growth & enhanced coping skills to all clients, regardless of program setting
Provide initial crisis intervention to abused and neglected children/teens entering our Children’s Shelter
Provide needs assessment & advocacy to achieve appropriate long-term living arrangements
Provide aftercare services to enhance successful transition into foster home placement for Children’s Shelter residents

Strategic Focus
Strategic Management
Strategic Goals
Organizational Capacity
Organizational Capacity Comparison
Campaign for Casa Kids
Measuring Progress
Reporting