1. Just Like Home LLC
Marylouise Gervase
Post University
HSV405_30_ Human Service Administration
Professor Bethany Ferreira
August 4, 2022
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2. Just Like Home LLC
We provide unbiased, respectful, and loving care to the LGBTQ youth who
are unaccepted and rendered homeless.
You are worthy, not defective, or mentally ill. You are important and we are
family.
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3. There is an estimated 1.6 million-2.8 million homeless
adolescents in the United States. Out of these millions of young
people, a large percentage are transgender, gay, lesbian and
bisexual. An estimated 320,000 to 400,000 homeless LGBTQ
youth are rendered homeless each year. Many LGBTQ youth run
away from home or are asked to leave their home because of
family conflict and non-acceptance (CAP, 2010). Family rejection
and disapproval of a youth’s sexual orientation and gender
identity is a common cause of homelessness for LGBTQ youth.
Additionally, aging out of the foster care system, poverty, and
shortages of housing programs and shelters render many LGBTQ
youth with nowhere to live as well (National Network for Youth,
n.d.). These individuals are discriminated against and looking for
other options to call home.
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4. All are
welcome
here!
Here at Just Like Home LLC all diverse
cultures are welcome here. We provide
unbiased, respectful, and loving care to the
LGBTQ youth who are unaccepted and
rendered homeless. Our goal is to provide a
safe nurturing place to call home including
the basic tools needed to transition into a
successful independent life.
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5. Staff
Program Director
Office manager
Therapists
Support staff
Teacher
Security
Kitchen Staff
Chores
Cooking
Kitchen cleanup
Sweep/vacuum
Dusting
Bathrooms
Everyone
Individuals are responsible for
self care and laundry. Chores
are to be done daily to keep our
home clean.
To be a home, all staff members and members will
be treated with respect and dignity, like family.
There will be a 10-bed maximum, rooms will be
shared as well as bathrooms and common areas.
All chores are shared and will be done daily.
Laundry and self care will be done on an
individual basis.
Rules are for everyone and should be followed so
that our home runs smoothly.
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6. Estimated Yearly Budget
Rent…................. 14,440.00 Program Director…..............60,000.00
Utilities………………..4,200.00 Office Manager…......……….35,000.00
Office Supplies………..650.00. Licensed Therapis (each).......55,000.00
Computers……………6,000.00. Support Staff (30,000.00)…..60,000.00
Program supplies …1,000.00 Teacher……………………....50,000.00
Groceries……………..3,000.00 Kitchen cook……………......30,000.00
Total……………………29,290.00. Security……………………..30,000.00
Total………………………..320,000.00
Grand Total per Year……………………………………………………..349,290.00
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7. PROGRESS
• Progress is maintained by monitoring. Documentation is the key for monitoring
progress. Documentation of school attendance and grades. Group Counseling
attendance within confidentiality boundaries. Individual counseling attendance
and reports of progress. Support staff reports of conduct and general living should
all be documented to be a guide to any successes or drawbacks. Giving the
attention and support is necessary for personal success.
• Program evaluation is dependent on progress reports. All successes and declines
create the evaluation to facilitate changes needed. Both staff members must stay
motivated as well as house members.
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8. Just Like Home LLC
Youth homelessness is a growing problem and will continue to be one. Everyone
deserves a roof over their head and a sense of safety. Having a family and a place
where you feel like you belong no matter what is so important to leading a healthy
life. Just Like Home LLC gives these our homeless youth a place to thrive, and
prepare them to take care of themselves, we are facilitating the ability for these
individuals to lead healthy adult lives.
9. References
CAP. (2010). Gay and Transgender Youth Homelessness by the Numbers
https://www.americanprogress.org
https://www.smartsheet.com
Lewis, J. A. (2012). Management of human service programs. (5th ed).
Brooks/Cole Cengage Learning.
National Network for Youth (n.d.) LGBTQ Youth Homelessness
https://www.nn4youth.org
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