3GENX'S - THE CYCLE OF LIFE FOUNDATION
3Genx’s The Cycle of Life was originally conceived in the spring of 1992. Its primary purpose was to facilitate and coordinate the interaction between the socially and economically disenfranchised youth, the single parent individual dependent upon the state's public welfare system, and senior or handicapped homeowners living on a fixed income and physically or financially unable to maintain the responsibilities associated with home ownership. Using one social problem to solve another.
The phenomenal increase in crime, juvenile delinquency, drug addiction, gangs, suicide, divorce, family disintegration and other social pathologies over the last 25 years has been in large part a consequence of the failure to teach new generations of Americans how to live as responsible family members and lawful, conscientious, productive citizens.
Terrible schools, absent parents, racism, the decline in blue collar jobs and a subculture that glorifies swagger over work have all been cited as causes of the deepening ruin of black and white youths alike. It is a veritable fact that this subculture emphasizing hip-hop, careless, uneducated speech and a playa lifestyle, is also to blame for luring many young adults away from doorways to civil behavior, such as those in the educational system.
Over the last few months, the news has reported that three million crimes are committed each year on or just off the grounds of the nation's schools, that one out of every 5000 young white men commits suicide, that more than a third of the nation's college students drink alcoholic beverages with the intention of getting drunk, and that a quarter of the high school seniors have contracted a sexually transmitted disease. These statistics on America's troubled youth mirror the problems of America's troubled adults. Self-destruction, callousness, deception and crime are prevalent in all communities and all vocations.
More recently, 66 people were shot in Chicago weekend shootings, 12 fatally. The violence spilled over into Monday morning, including a murder that happened just after midnight in the Roseland neighborhood not far from Chicago State University.
A person in a ski-mask fired shots at two people standing in front of a home. A 50-year-old man died a 55-year-old woman was hurt.
In the Fuller Park neighborhood, three people were shot by someone in a ski mask and a black hoodie.
The shooting occurred in the 4300-block of South Wentworth Avenue at about 2:26 a.m. Two men were in a parked vehicle and a third man was standing near it when the shots were fired.
A 32-year-old man was shot twice in the arm and a 33-year-old man was shot in the hip. Both men were transported to University of Chicago Hospital in stable condition. A 26-year-old man suffered a graze wound to the hand and thigh and is hospitalized at Stroger Hospital in stable condition.
A teen girl was killed and five other people were wounded in a shooting in Chicago's Lawndale neighborhood Sunday morning, police said.
The victims were standing on the sidewalk in the 1300-block of South Millard Avenue at about 2:34 a.m. when police said two gunmen approached on foot and fired shots.
A 17-year-old girl was shot in the face and pronounced dead at the scene.
RELATED: 8 wounded in Gresham shooting; At least 30 shot in Chicago Sunday
An 11-year-old boy was wounded in the leg and hospitalized in stable condition, a 14-year-old boy was wounded in the leg and hospitalized in stable condition, a 21-year-old woman was shot in the arm and back and hospitalized in critical condition, a 17-year-old boy was shot in the leg and hospitalized in stable condition and a 17-year-old girl was shot in the arm and hospitalized in stable condition, police said. No one is in custody and Area Central detectives are investigating.
RELATED: Lawndale block party shooting leaves 4 wounded, including 13-year-old boy
Earlier Sunday morning in the same neighborhood, a shooting at a block party left four people, including three teens, wounded.
THE SOCIALLY AND ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED YOUTH
To quote a story from the New York Times, Violence by young people has grown so severe that the police have ordered a dusk-to-dawn curfew for juveniles. The epicenter of that fear is the impoverished public housing projects. Here, boys of 14 shoot grown men in drug deals gone bad, children of 11 tote guns too big for their hands, and old people and mothers with small children sleep under beds because big children fire guns indiscriminately just to hear them go "bang." The most recent trend among the young criminals is to prepay their own funerals because they do not expect to live past sixteen. [Rich Bragg, New York Times, "Where a Child on the Stoop Can Strike Fear," December 2, 1992, p.1]
In 1995, 16 percent of black men in their 20's who did not attend college were in jail or prison by 2004. By their mid-30's, 6 in 10 black men who had dropped out of school had spent time in prison.
In 2000, 65 percent of black male high school dropouts in their 20's were jobless — that is, unable to find work, not seeking it or incarcerated. By 2004, the share had grown to 72 percent, compared with 34 percent of white and 19 percent of Hispanic dropouts.
I'm very concerned about the future of these kids. Many are at a crossroads in their lives and are drowning in mainstream society. With these being the most impressionable years in a young adults’ life, the temptation of using or selling drugs is overwhelming. Most kids succumb to the pressures only because the opportunity of doing anything else is unavailable. Vocational opportunities are few and far between. Programs that allow them to earn a salary while learning a vocation are seemingly nonexistent. With Government cutting public funding across the board we must have a viable and cost alternative to programs that are already nonexistent. If we don't help these kids today they will either fill our prisons tomorrow or become part of an already overburdened welfare system.
The proposed program will concentrate on young adults who are having the most difficulty in obtaining employment by enhancing their long-term employability through career development, mentorship, group and individual counseling, drug education and relapse prevention. Career development, work readiness and on-the-job training will provide the disenfranchised youth the opportunity to learn a trade while earning a salary and ensure their long-term employability thru work training assignments.
While the primary focus of the program is career training and related education thru sponsor and mentorship, it will also include drug education, drug awareness and relapse prevention. Young adults would be assessed at program intake in terms of skill level, work history, school status, and any criminal/gang involvement. Both the vocational counselor and project staff will be responsible for developing the programs intake structure, under the supervision of the Project Director. There will be an orientation period at the beginning of the program which will be a time for case assessment and planning. The vocational counselor and the project developer will be the key staff responsible for referring participants for other services.
Program development was specifically designed to offer a rich and rewarding alternative to the young adult entering the pre-criminal stage where crimes engaged in are typically committed for the excitement the generate. The offenses committed during this stage are often carried out in a group or gang. Peer pressure is a powerful motivating factor behind these crimes. This stage also witnesses the highest rate of dropouts since half the juveniles in this pre-criminal stage graduate to the next, the early criminal stage. In response to the worsening situation, a growing number of programs are placing as much emphasis on teaching life skills like parenting, conflict resolution and character building as they are on teaching job skills.
The Webster Encyclopedic Dictionary of the English Language; offers the following as definitions of education: "The art of educating, teaching or training; the act or art of developing and cultivating the various physical, intellectual, aesthetic and moral faculties; instruction and discipline; nurture; learning; erudition." Education is a process involving a teacher and a learner. It tries to transmit to the student something judged worthy for him to know.
Until recently society understood that the young people of each new generation must be taught how to live responsibly. They must be trained in the obligations and the taboos that support those ideals. Children were not only taught right from wrong, but they learned what a good life was. For most societies, the good life has been defined by religious precepts. Something not to be perceived as a harsh discipline to be imposed on the young, but simply an essential part of growing up, like learning to speak the language. These are moral codes and social skills all children must learn so they can participate effectively in society.
The desire to help others less fortunate is a major motivation for seniors to volunteer. Giving back to society, either financially or socially, are also major motivations for volunteerism among seniors. Over one-third of senior volunteers reported that they volunteered because they wanted to give back to society some of the benefits they received individually.
According to a recent survey Senior volunteer activity included more than one activity. Fundraising was the most commonly reported activity, followed by collecting, preparing, distributing, or serving food, general labor or supplying transportation to people, and tutoring or teaching. Seniors with higher levels of educational were more likely to provide professional or management assistance, tutor or teach, mentor youth, coach, referee, or supervise sports teams, or provide counseling, medical care, fire/EMS, or protective services.
SENIORS DIVISION
This Organization is dedicated to helping seniors understand the impact they can have on their community by doing just one simple thing— volunteering. The American Baby Boom generation represents the largest untapped pool of potential volunteers for the nonprofit community in recent history, according to a new study. By asking someone to volunteer, you are reaching out to them and involving them in the community. Senior Volunteers in America possess experience, expertise, and time that can greatly benefit any organization or cause. While some volunteers work to build houses and clean roads, there are a wide variety of other volunteer opportunities in every community. Simply talking with someone in need of a friend or spending time with a child has a benefit that resonates for a lifetime.
Seniors of every age, ethnic and racial group volunteer to some level. For example, 64.6 percent of volunteers reported serving with their church or synagogue, 22.3 percent report working with an educational institution, like a school, and 37.3 percent volunteer informally in their neighborhoods helping a neighbor with chores or babysitting for no pay. The 26.4 million senior volunteers gave approximately 5.6 billion hours of their time, a value of $77.2 billion to nonprofit organizations and other causes in this country.
Key findings
* The over-50 population is expected to grow by 18.3 million people over the next ten years;
* Those in the 50 to 64 age group will show the largest increase of 13.9 million people.
* These 50- to 64- year-olds will still be employed, earn the most and become the most
generous givers;
* Nonprofits can expect an increase in the number of high givers from this age group; and
Giving (households).
- 89 percent of households give.
- The average annual contribution for contributors is $1,620.
Volunteering (individuals)
- 44 percent of adult’s volunteer.
- 83.9 million American adults volunteer, representing the equivalent of over 9 million full-time employees at a value of $239 billion.
FUNRAISING AND WORK GENERATION
It is our intention to provide a network of senior volunteer professionals, who on behalf of 3GENX work diligently securing donations, contributions, mentors and sponsors for the various programs. Their scope will be large and varied and by implementing a well-developed and aggressive fundraising campaign they will target building and supply manufacturing companies, businesses, factories and corporations, securing the necessary building supplies/materials to support all phases of construction and remodels for the property acquisition (real estate flips), young adult and single parent home finance and mortgage programs, as part of the senior volunteer - career management programs.
There will also be the opportunity for companies and corporations in lieu of a contribution or donation, provide professional tradesmen as required by the project developer. Or allow 3GENX the opportunity to contract any work they may be considering, or sponsor a high-risk youth thru the career development process.
Most importantly, because of the anticipated success of the program (from east coast to west coast) all graduates are to be re-cycled back into the 3GENX'S Cycle of Life Foundation as big brothers and mentors to young program participants to ensure the program’s success. Give a man a fish and he feed’s only himself, but teach that same man to fish and he will feed the village. Let's get the senior volunteers and mentors into the schools and after school programs and try to ward off some of the problems before they start.
APPROACH
The work readiness and on-the-job training program will provide young adults with meaningful work assignments and enhance their employability through the supervision of work habits and further development of skills. While the primary focus of the program is on career development and related education, the program will also include drug education, drug awareness, and relapse prevention.
Phase I - Introduction to methods of construction (material cost and application). Overall study of modern methods and techniques in electric, construction, roofing, insulation-weatherization, landscaping, etc. Class room time will be dedicated to carpentry instruction which is essential to working alongside professionals on actual worksites. Also included in the skill training classes will be a job safety program conducted by 3GENX’s project staff.
Phase II - Intensive study and skill development in construction, carpentry, electric, re-insulation and weatherization techniques, special construction and building maintenance. Work training schedules will take place at the various work sites. This portion of the work training will provide students with a continuation of skill building through on-the-job training. It is my goal to provide them with good work habits and on over all knowledge of carpentry.
Work training schedules will take place at the various work sites. This portion of the work training will provide students with a continuation of skill building through on-the-job training. It is my goal to provide them with good work habits and on over all knowledge of carpentry.
Refinement and further development of knowledge and skills and techniques needed for obtaining jobs, actual job interviews and/or placement in the 3GENX The Cycle of Life’s, “YOU BEEN RECYCLED” Mentorship Role Model Program.
OUTREACH - RECRUITMENT
THE DISENFRANCHISED YOUTH - YOUNG ADULTS
Source referrals; court - social services, home referrals, clergy, treatment centers, halfway houses, Priority in the program would be given to those who have had:
1) A history of poor work habits, high absenteeism, poor or low-level developmental skills,
2) Juvenile and criminal justice system involvement; difficulty with authority figures
3) Social behavioral problems, juveniles involved in or displaying gang related activity.
4) Racial and ethnic discrimination
5) Chemically dependent (history of drug and alcohol involvement)
DRUG EDUCATION AND DRUG AWARENESS
Studies have shown that young adults after completing an intense drug treatment program are often sent back into the community with little or no chance of remaining drug and alcohol free. Returning to the same people, places, and things does hardly more than prolong the inevitable, RELAPSE.
Three Major Causes of Relapse:
1) Negative emotional states (35% of the relapses): situations in which the individual is experiencing a negative or unpleasant emotional state, mood, or feelings such as frustration, anger, anxiety, depression or boredom prior to or at the time the first relapse occurs.
2) Interpersonal conflict (16% of the relapses): situations involving an ongoing or relatively recent conflict associated with any interpersonal relationship, family members, friendships or employer-employee relationship. Arguments and interpersonal confrontations occur frequently in this category.
3) Social pressure (20% of the relapses): situations in which the individual is responding to the influence of another person or group of people exerting pressure on the individual to engage in the prohibited behavior. Social pressure may either be direct (Interpersonal contact with verbal persuasion) or indirect (e.g. though no direct pressure is involved).
So, 72% of all relapse can be attributed to three things:
(1) Negative emotional states
(2) Interpersonal conflict
(3) Social pressure.
SENTENCED TO SERVE (STS)
It is understood that the construction/restoration/renovation programs will require experienced tradesmen which in some cases might make this venture cost prohibitive. Here our intention is to work with Probation and Court Services getting those who were sentenced by courts to perform community service (STS) in a work service program designed to create an experienced work force, save the country/state millions of dollars via alternative sentencing and provide additional instructors (sub instructors/assistants) under the guidance of the Senior volunteer’s network, for the young adult’s career development and job training programs.
JOB DEVELOPMENT - JOB PLACEMENT
A highly qualified job developer will be involved from the inception of the program so that there is ongoing involvement between employers and program participants. The job developer’s main concern will be with the development of labor market resources so that the best possible match is made between program graduates and prospective employers. In developing appropriate private sector jobs emphasis would be placed on those employment settings which offer a solid foundation in relation to the work experience and options for future skill development and upgrading.
DESCRIPTION OF TRAINING AND SERVICES
The purpose of the classroom training will be to upgrade skills and to provide the young adults with remedial education. The supervised work training will assist youth in practicing the skills of a particular occupation or vocation, while the counseling provides them with the coping skills necessary to successfully negotiate society. The overall goal of the program is to enhance the long-term employability of the program participants and accomplished through:
- Sponsorships
- counselors and Life Coaches to assist the youth in job adjustment.
- sheltered workshops where the young are able to further their high school educations
- Introduction to applicable 12 step programs, relapse prevention, drug education and
drug awareness classes to assist in the elimination of substance abuse.
FUNDRAISING - WORK GENERATION
COLLECTION CONTAINERS
An innovative self-perpetuating work training/work service program beneficial to both the community and three generations of people, the disenfranchised youth, single parent individuals and senior volunteers, hence the name; 3GENX - The Cycle of Life Program.
HOW THE PROGRAM WOULD WORK
The perspective client/sponsor will be required to make a onetime donation which CLF will be used to cover the production cost of the collection containers. The labels on each container will specifically state that they, (the sponsor's name is personalized) are sponsoring a fundraising effort on behalf of the Cycle of Life Foundation. As the monies are collected they will be added to a running total. As time passes the equivalent of which may be used to offset the cost of any work services provided by CLF's work generation and career development programs. Additionally, many companies and corporations may prefer in lieu of a contribution or donation, allow CLF the opportunity to contract any work they may be considering.
EXAMPLE
Fundraising Effort $5,000.00
Work service provided Labor Cost * Materials and Supplies
Carpet cleaning $1,000.00 $200.00
Office cleaning $750.00 $250.00
Painting $5,000.00 $1,000.00
Total labor costs $6,750.00 Material cost $1,450.00
Total labor costs $6,750.00
Fundraising effort - $5,000.00
Collectible labor costs $1,750.00
Materials and supplies *$1,450.00
Total Donation $3,200.00
* The cost of all materials and supplies are excluded from the fundraising deduction allowances.
All work services and rehabilitation projects will be performed by 3GENX’s career development project and under the supervision of the Seniors Volunteer Network. It is through 3GENX, the seniors Volunteers and you that the Youth receive guidance, support and opportunity.
EDUCATION IS THE KEY TO FREEDOM
CAREER DEVELOPMENT -- JOB TRAINING PROGRAM
3GENX has discovered that the solution to one set of problems lies at the center of another, thus creating a unique opportunity for the disenfranchised youth, the single parent individual and the ever-increasing problems our seniors and handicap face each day.
While everyone can't "have a business" - everyone can have a skill, a vocation (licensed or not) that is needed right in their own community, mechanics - plumbers - electricians - carpenters
3GENX has designed a very effective experience for the single parent and young adult alike, because of the multifaceted programs offered. Provisions would be made for services related to social, educational, health, developmental and vocational needs of each youth. An exceptionally rich program is then be tailored to each individual's needs, made possible by an innovation in programs many of which I believe to be a first.
Forty percent of everyone turning 65 in 2006 will stay in a nursing home at least once in their lifetime. Why? Because their families aren't able to provide the kind of care they need, or the care needed may be too specialized to provide for them at home. 3GENX’s research in this area has found the most common alternative to be seniors retirement communities, many of which require enormous accommodation fees in addition to costly monthly rents. These are fine for those who can afford them but for many not financially feasible. The accommodation fee for the Seniors Home Retirement and Catered Living programs will be used for the property acquisition program. 3GENX has done extensive research in this area and found the most common alternative to be seniors retirement communities, many of which require enormous accommodation fees in addition to costly monthly rents. These are fine for those who can afford them but for many not financially feasible.
1) Seniors Term Life Program: Here our focus is concentrated on achieving the ultimate in seniors home care services by providing the necessary care and services that will enable our seniors to reach and maintain their highest levels of physical, mental and social wellbeing. The cost of all services (home maintenance, lawn care, winter home care and assisted living) are deferred and applied in the form of a lien (against the estate) which can only executed at the time of their passing. (Similar to a reverse mortgage without interest rate penalties), making it possible for the seniors and handicapped homeowners to continue their quality of life style and independence while making it possible for them to live out the remainder of their live’ in the comfort and security of their home. The Term Life Contract is a full service, home health care – home maintenance network. This program may be used as a gateway to other programs offered by 3GENX.
2) Seniors Home Retirement and Catered Living Program: After a lifetime of companionship, our seniors often find themselves all alone. Every day chores that you or I take for granted soon become a major burden for those who are no longer able to care for themselves. Many Seniors often fearing he or she will lose their independence once they are no longer to care for themselves often let themselves and their homes go. There are a fortunate few who have the benefit a loved one who is more than willing to lend a hand, but in time the added responsibility of maintaining two households soon becomes a burden, and then thinking it’s in the best interest of their loved one will often force them into a retirement community. Which is hardly more than a death sentence. I say death sentence because that’s exactly what it is. Once sentenced to a rest home the will to live slowly fades as does the beauty of a rose.
Seniors Home Retirement and Catered Living Program is a full-service senior care and support network. An innovation in seniors care systems makes it possible for the senior or handicapped to continue their quality of life-style and independence, at no cost in the comfort and security of their homes.
3) Compatible placement -- Seniors Dating -- Home Share programs: Here the seniors and/or handicapped are able to become part of a senior’s video library where similar likes and dislikes are read into a scrip. The seniors will then be added to a video library to meet, greet view and be viewed by others as part of the Compatible placement -- Seniors Dating -- Home Share programs:
4) Prudential’s Charity Plus Program: Another vehicle which will allow the same advantages as the Term Life Contract is Prudential’s Charity Plus program. Here seniors are able to donate money they do not have and receive a tax break for doing so. This program would require a member to purchase a Life Insurance policy and name The 3GENX’s The Cycle of Life Foundation as beneficiary. When 3GENX has actual ownership, all premiums become tax deductible contributions. Prudential has made this even more attractive through Charity Plus which is made available as a companion policy with most of its new Life Insurance. Whatever trust instrument they chose will provide them with lifelong care at no cost.
5) Subsidized Housing: Low and Moderate-income and subsidized housing. Because of the popularity of multi-story home designs living accommodations on one floor units which allow easy accessibility are few and far between. For those seeking subsidized senior housing a two to five year waiting list is not uncommon. Some senior and/or handicapped individuals who because of their physical or financial situation may be eligible for financial assistance from various Governmental agencies.
6) Intergenerational Daycare: Provide a full-service intergenerational daycare program to all students with children and at no cost. Daycare facilities will be located in each of the seniors subsidized housing units. Intergenerational preschool-daycare has been done before and with much success. They are often instrumental in revitalizing the elderly. They give each other complete acceptance and often form wonderful relationships. It also gives the elderly an extra reason to get up in the morning and is considered by many to be therapeutic.
7) Property Acquisition Program: The property acquisition program will be employed to
provide housing for the Young adults and Single parent individuals home mortgage and finance program, property flips, and Senior and handicapped compatible placement programs etc.
8) Time Barter Service Exchange Program: The retirement community is a vast warehouse of knowledge and experience. The desire to help others less fortunate is a major motivation for seniors to volunteer. Giving back to society, either financially or socially, are also major motivations for volunteerism among seniors. Over one-third of senior volunteers reported that they volunteered because they wanted to give back to society some of the benefits they received individually; they wanted to Senior citizens make up an increasing proportion of the population of this country.
Currently, seniors comprise approximately 21 percent of the residents of the United States. This number is only going to increase over the next twenty to thirty years as the almost 79 million members of the "Baby-Boomer" generation mature. With retirement coming earlier to many in this group, senior citizens today are active, involved, and interested in helping whether it be through charitable contributions or volunteer time.
9) Property Flips (Real Estate):
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3GENX’s HOME RETIREMENT - CATERED LIVING PROGRAM
Home Retirement: Here all home maintenance, lawn care and winter home care services are provided at no cost, and are included in the Phase I monthly rent.
* Catered Living; Here all home maintenance, lawn care and winter home care, in addition to housekeeping, laundry service, meal preparation, personal/home health care will be provided is provided as part of Phase II Catered Living cost.
3GENX has made available a Compatible Placement program; this service is designed to assist couples - individuals who may be interested in home share. Couples and individuals interested in sharing subsidized rental units will enjoy additional savings of up to $300.00 per person - per rental unit.
Property Acquisition
The property acquisition concept is based on monies generated from the senior - handicapped accommodation fee via 3Genx's Home Retirement and Catered Living program.
Property Acquisition Pyramid Diagram Example
ACCOMMODATION FEE
PROPERTY VALUE 10% of PROPERTY VALUE NUMBER of UNITS CASH BALANCE
- $100,000 $10,000 per unit X2 $20,000
- The $20,000 is then used to secure two double occupancy units. Each valued at $100,000
ACCOMMODATION FEE
PROPERTY VALUE 10% of PROPERTY VALUE NUMBER of UNITS CASH BALANCE
III. $100,000 $10,000 per unit X4 $40,000
- The $40,000 is then used to secure four double occupancy units. Each valued at $100,000
ACCOMMODATION FEE
PROPERTY VALUE 10% of PROPERTY VALUE Number of Units CASH BALANCE
- $100,000 $10,000 per unit X8 $80,000
- The $80,000 is then used to secure eight double occupancy units. Each valued at $100,000
YOUNG ADULTS HOME FINANCE AND MORTGAGE PROGRAM
This program is the first of its kind. Within the context of a sheltered workshop the young adults will be tested on several levels. The tests will be broken down into three categories; physical, mental, spiritual. From the test results we will formulate a complete and comprehensive treatment plan. After review, the client will be given the opportunity to add any special concerns prior to the final drafting of the contract. All successful applicants will then be contractually bound to set conditions. Upon completion of said contract all successful program graduates will be placed in the young adult’s home finance and mortgage program
Properties for the young adult’s home finance and mortgage program will be obtained via property acquisition program. Here program graduates will have the opportunity to view several homes choosing the one that best suits their interest. They will also have the opportunity to become completely involved in all phases of the restoration process. 3GENX will directly own the property but finance the mortgage with added conditions as per contract with each individual. This is to ensure a zero-tolerance policy regarding drug and alcohol relapse, recurring involvement with any law enforcement agency. The property will remain in trust to 3GENX for any 501(c) 3 tax considerations. All successful applicants are contractually bound to set conditions. Average contracts are generally understood to last approximately ten to fifteen years.
SINGLE PARENT INDIVIDUALS
Lack of job opportunity and pay equity for all women in the formal economy is compounded by class and race barriers. Although poverty affects women in every possible type of family situation the most severely affected group is the unattached. Forty percent of women who live alone or with non-relatives live in poverty. For single parent mothers attempting to raise children the situation is even worse: 81% of young mothers in the 16-24 age group; 69% of those age 25-34 and 57% overall ages do not have enough money to maintain a decent standard of living.
A woman is doubly disadvantaged if she has a disability or is a member of a racial or ethnic minority group. Members of these groups are often passed over for hiring or promotion. Without adequate, subsidized child care facilities some women cannot look for or accept employment. The demand for childcare far exceeds the spaces available to fill this need. Even when quality, subsidized care exists it is usually unavailable after school hours or in the evenings thus limiting women's options for afternoon or shift work.
Because of the limitations of childcare women must often seek jobs that allow them to be home when their children are home. The majority of employed women who are poor are part time workers. Social assistance or welfare provides financial assistance when there is no other income, but these payments fall way below the poverty line. This is not much, but women who leave social assistance to take a job are usually worse off financially because they lose related benefits such as free prescription drugs and must then also pay child care.
CNA TRAINING PROGRAM
3GENX'S - The Cycle of Life Single Parent Certified Nursing Assistant Program was specifically designed to provide a variety of work-related training assignments, complementing each of the intergenerational multi-faceted programs.
C.N.A graduates will be placed as certified nursing assistants and/or personal care aids by way of Term Life Programs and/or Seniors Home Retirement and Catered Living Program.
Program participants will be male and female between the ages of 18 - 31. Priority in the program will be given to the single parent individuals dependent upon the State’s public Welfare system. The program will be open to individuals meeting the eligibility criteria and because of 3GENX’s commitment to the socially and economically disadvantaged, a strong preference will be given to those individuals.
Young adults would be assessed at program intake in terms of skill level, work history, school status, and any criminal/gang involvement. Both the vocational counselor and project staff will be responsible for developing the programs intake structure, under the supervision of the Project Director. There will be an orientation period at the beginning of the program which will be a time for case assessment and planning. The vocational counselor and the project developer will be the key staff responsible for referring participants for other services.
The nursing assistant can feel these needs to providing individualized care, listening, treating each resident with respect, trying to understand what the resident is feeling, and showing genuine concern and interest. It takes special qualities to be a nursing assistant. Both the vocational counselor and project staff will at the time of intake and assessment, profile individual applicants as to determine whether they meet the program compatibility requirements. The needs of the senior resident are not as obvious as just physical needs. Therefore, it requires skill and sensitivity in order to meet them.
These programs were designed to use one social problem to solve another. Social problems that not only affect every taxpaying citizen but deeply involve three generations of people:
(1) The Socially and Economically Disadvantaged Youth,
(2) Single Parent Individuals
(3) The Senior and/or Handicapped Home Owner