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Social Services
FAMILY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
"A partnership that focuses on the strengths of the family/individual to develop their personal path to self reliance."
The Family Development Program provides intensive and customized case management services to a diverse population of families, couples, and individuals. This partnership is an ongoing process built upon respect.
The family/individual, with the guidance of their Life Coach, determines what changes will improve their quality of life with an emphasis on employment and creates a plan of action to achieve those changes.
This self-directed plan uses the strengths of the family/individual to move forward in their journey toward their employment. Each plan is structured to find the best solutions, and community resources are used as necessary to attain the desired outcome. The purpose of the program is long-term growth rather than emergency-based assistance.
SERVICES INCLUDE:
Solution-seeking Assistance in exploring the best solution for the situation.
Employment and Career Planning Identifying resources for training, resumes, employment opportunities, and support toward employment goals.
Personalized Goal Setting Helping to plan specifically for personal needs.
Family Involvement Strengthening the family as you move toward your goals.
Advocacy Providing guidance and support and working on your behalf if your efforts are not successful.
Resource and Referral Utilizing Lifeline's resource and referrals to other agencies, as needed.
Educational Workshops Ongoing workshops on financial topics such as budgeting, savings, and credit repair.
Rental Assistance Rental assistance is available for City of Vista residents.
E-mail:
Nicole Heesen
EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT (EITC) PROGRAM
FREE Tax Preparation
You’ve EARNED it! If you meet earned income requirements you may be eligible for a tax credit!! Your credit could be as much as $4,400 based on your earnings and family situation.
You KEEP it! Make an appointment with North County Lifeline where your taxes will be carefully prepared for FREE!
SAVE it! Schedule an appointment with a Case Manager to create a spending plan! Don’t miss out!
E-mail:
Nicole Heesen
The CENTRO Program, located in Vista and operated by Community Housing Works, provides transitional housing for 20 formerly homeless families. CENTRO assists families to achieve self-sufficiency and stability, and to secure permanent, affordable housing upon program graduation.
The program provides families with up to 24 months of housing assistance, allowing the opportunity to increase skills, partly through family participation in Lifeline's case management program. The case management process respects a family's ability to make wise choices and solve problems, and supports and guides the family towards greater self-sufficiency.
Lifeline also provides the CENTRO Program with client outreach and assessment, case management, emergency assistance, landlord/tenant mediation, legal assistance, mental health counseling, dispute resolution, life skills classes, parenting classes, and more.
E-mail:
Samantha Betanzos
COMMUNITY SERVICES FOR FAMILIES PROGRAM
The Community Services for Families Program is a collaborative effort of many agencies: North County Lifeline, Home Start, YMCA Kinship, Indian Health Council, Friends & Family Community Connection, Straight from the Heart, and others. The program offers a network of community-based support services to help at-risk families achieve improved well-being.
Who is Eligible?
Services provided:
Assessment Case managers work in partnership with families to determine their needs.
Case Management Your case manager will provide you and your family with individual attention, including home visits, to help you achieve your goals and strengthen your family.
Counseling Counseling services are available in both individual and group settings.
Parent Education Individualized parent support is provided with your case management. Parent classes are available in your area.
Support Groups Groups are available for all parents who need support.
Mediation Our program offers conflict resolution services for families in co-parenting, visitation, parent-teen relationships, and other family issues.
Information & Referral Our extensive collaborative can provide direct links to many resources in your community.
Contact Us:
Linda Sullivan
Social Services | Counseling Services | Mediation & Legal Services |
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