Mohawk Valley Community Action Agency
Contact Information
Address Information
| Address |
207 North James Street |
| City |
Rome |
| State |
NY |
| Zip |
13440 |
| Phone |
(315) 339-4960 |
| Fax |
(315) 339-2981 |
| Zip |
13440 |
Program Information
| Year Started TLP |
1999 |
| Year Started FYSB Funding |
1992 |
| Bed Capacity |
12 |
| Average Time Staying in Months |
6 |
| Age Eligibility |
16-21 |
| Program Serves |
- Former Foster Youth
- HIV Positive Youth
- Pregnant Parent Teens
- Bisexual Youth
- Runaway/Homeless Youth
- Males Only
- Youth with English as Second Language
- Other: refugee population
|
| Written Policies/ Procedures? |
Y |
| Willing To Share Policies/ Procedures? |
Y |
| Written Youth Handbook or Manual? |
N |
| Willing To Share Handbook or Manual? |
|
| Types of Collaborations Present with Local Community Resources |
Many. We are a member of the Mohawk Valley Coalition for the Homeless and work closely wit local Dept. of Social Services and Mental Health Providers. |
| Aspect of Program that is Innovative or Unique |
Twice per year youth particpate in tours of local community colleges and universities. |
| Program's Biggest Challenge |
Overcoming stereotypes in the community at large that our youth are "troubled, bad kids, or juvenile delinquents". |
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