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Getting Ahead OKC, 2018 Getting. Ahead. OKC@gmail. com Getting Ahead Program Overview A Trauma-informed & Healing-Centered Peer Support Group that Builds Resilience through Protective Relationships February 8, 2019 by Adrienne B. Elder, MPH Bridges Out of Poverty Trainer & Getting Ahead Facilitator Getting Ahead OKC Collaborative, Co-Founder 1

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The Pair of ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences & Adverse Community Environments) Source: Academy of Pediatrics https: //www. cdc. gov/violenceprevention/acestudy/index. html https: //www. traumamatterskc. org/what-can-i-do. html.

What is the root cause of complex adversity? Research shows that it is … Toxic Stress: Prolonged activation of stress response systems in the absence of protective relationships. Sources: https: //developingchild. harvard. edu/science/key-concepts/toxic-stress/ https: //www. cdc. gov/violenceprevention/acestudy/index. html http: //ok 25 by 25. org/our-programs/resilience/ 4

Getting Ahead OKC, 2018 Getting. Ahead. OKC@gmail. com Systemic Approach to Prevent Generational Poverty/Chaos: Created by OKC Getting Ahead Investigators (Spring 2016) Opportunities to improve Community Supports and development of Personal Resources: 5

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Getting Ahead OKC, 2018 Getting. Ahead. OKC@gmail. com Bridges Key Concept: Essential to Use a Systemic Approach to Decrease Chaos and Increase Stability by using “The Triple Lens” (by Phil De. Vol) 7

Community Sustainability Grid Getting Ahead OKC, 2018 Getting. Ahead. OKC@gmail. com A Comprehensive Planning Tool for Bridges Steering Committees Name the Barrier: Work one barrier at a time. Individual Behavior Human and Social Capital in the Community Exploitation Political/ Economic Structures Individual Action y t i l i b a t Organizational Action f o s e s Community Action Policy s s e r d l l a s n i u a c Ad 8

Why Are We Waiting? Windows of Opportunity to Increase “Protective Relationships” - Engagement Opportunities to Connect & Build Trust with Children, Youth, Families & Staff - Offer “Menu of empowering resources”: Support Groups, Treatment & Counseling; Provide “warm hand-off” to services Business Financial Child Care/ Education/ Health/Dental Senior Law Community School 0 -5 years Chronic Unexcused Absences & Suspensions 5 -18 years Chronic Unexcused Absences & Suspensions Behavioral Indicators of Human Instability & Toxic Stress: 18 -65 years Frontline Staff – Opportunity for Traumatraining & develop process for Referral: Supervisor; Human Resource Coordinator Landlords Utility companies Lending institutions Unemployment offices Child Care Teacher Resource & Referral Coaching Parenting Skills Financial Advice Resource & Referral Coaching Federal Credit Union programs Resource & Referral Coaching Parenting Skills Financial Advice Support Groups Home-Visiting Nurse-Family Partnership Counseling Treatment Continuum of Stabilizing & Supportive Resources: Chronic Unexcused absences from work Delinquent bills (utility, rent, auto, etc. ) Head Start Accessing predatory lenders Support Groups EAP Programs Counseling Substance Use Treatment Volunteer Care Enforcement Frequent visits to Urgent Care or Emergency Room Or emergency dental 65+ years 911 calls Domestic violence Illegal activity Teachers Parent Liaisons Truancy Division Nurse/Counsel or Nurse Physicians Nurse Geriatrician Resource & Referral Coaching Parenting Skills Financial Advice Resource Coordinator Coaching (Patient Navigator) Support Groups Counseling Substance Use Treatment Parenting Skills Financial Advice Support Groups Counseling Substance Use Treatment Isolation First Responders: Police Fire EMSA Resource & Referral Coaching Support Groups Senior Centers near Child Care Centers Volunteer Mentor Opportunities “Handle With Care” Resource Coordinator Coaching Support Groups Treatment Counseling, etc. Last resort: Prison/Jail

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Getting Ahead OKC, 2018 Getting. Ahead. OKC@gmail. com How do we build/foster long-term “protective relationships”? ü Peer Support Groups 11

Building “Protective Relationships” and removing barriers through Peer Support Groups: • 8 -12 people experiencing instability • 2 Trauma-informed Facilitators who co-create a • • • Culture of Respect & Understanding Free Transportation Free Childcare Free Family Meal Monetary Stipend/Respite Voucher Meet weekly for first 16 weeks to stabilize (then monthly) Referral & Access to individual trauma-specific services for staff, children, youth and families Resources: https: //www. nasmhpd. org/sites/default/files/Peer. Engagement. Guide_Color_REVISED_10_2012. pdf https: //gettingaheadokccom. files. wordpress. com/2019/02/getting-ahead-description-one-pager-3. pdf 12

Getting Ahead OKC, 2018 Getting. Ahead. OKC@gmail. com Getting Ahead Classes directly builds “protective relationships” and empowers each individual to be a resource to each other as they increase stability & decrease barriers For more information and/or to become a trained Facilitator, visit: https: //www. ahaprocess. com/solutions/community/getting-ahead/ 13

Getting Ahead OKC, 2018 Getting. Ahead. OKC@gmail. com Program Details: • For individuals that feel trapped in the cycle of chaos and isolated from positive support systems • 16 -18 classes for 8 -12 individuals with two co-facilitators • Group meets for 2 -3 hours once a week to investigate patterns of chaos within their personal lives, relationships and within their community • Barriers are removed by providing: warm family meal, transportation, childcare and stipend of $25/class 14

Visual Aid/Mental Model: Opportunity to Increase Stability (list two warning signs on the left and two positive action steps on the right…) Motivation for Change: Source of Chaos: Adapted by Adrienne Elder 15

Learning & Practicing Coping Skills Together Source: https: //www. pinterest. com/pin/ 94364554676474717/? lp=true 16

Getting Ahead OKC, 2018 Getting. Ahead. OKC@gmail. com Getting Ahead Outcomes: Increased Stability by Graduates . . . R Kn ow le dg e of R el H id at de io n ns at iv ot M ul hi ps io n ity gr te In iri tu al al ys ic Sp ci a So Ph ita l. C ap ua ng La l ge l ta en M ot Em Fi na nc io n al ia l 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 [VALUE]% 30 [VALUE]% [VALUE]% 20 [VALUE]% 10 0 17

Getting Ahead OKC, 2018 Getting. Ahead. OKC@gmail. com Systemic Approach to Prevent Generational Poverty/Chaos: Created by OKC Getting Ahead Investigators (Spring 2017) Opportunities for Community Support and Development of Personal Resources: Positive Individual Behaviors Promote positive coping skills Policy supports Healthy family activities in community Positive two-generation mental health supports Safe and sober affordable housing Community Support Services Altruism Parent training Employment with livable wages Increase Stability & Build Personal and Community Resources Quality post-grad education and skills training Access to reproductive health care Quality Internships in community Quality youth education and skills training Treatment for addictions & Support Groups Quality high-school education and skills training 18

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Getting Ahead OKC, 2018 Getting. Ahead. OKC@gmail. com Steps to become certified as a Getting Ahead Facilitator: Ø Ideal for Community Health Workers, Community Outreach Coordinators, Social Workers, Case Managers, Family Support Providers, Peer Recovery Support Specialists, Community Volunteers/Advocates, etc. Ø Register and attend a free Bridges Out of Poverty pre-requisite training in Norman (https: //events. oucpm. org/bridges/ ) held monthly Ø Register and attend Getting Ahead Facilitator Training Ø Online training: https: //www. ahaprocess. com/solutions/community/g etting-ahead/launching-getting-ahead/trainingfacilitators/ 20

Getting Ahead OKC, 2018 Getting. Ahead. OKC@gmail. com “Passionate people collapse timeframes” - Deyonka Geeter, Oklahoma City 21

Getting Ahead OKC, 2018 Getting. Ahead. OKC@gmail. com Contact Info for Local: “Getting Ahead OKC Collaborative” Adrienne Elder Email: Getting. Ahead. OKC@gmail. com Call: 405 -426 -5431 Website: https: //gettingaheadokc. com/ Contact Info for Statewide: “Bridge The Gap” Email: Deborah. Price. Bridge. The. Gap. OK@gmail. com Call: 405 -585 -1550 Contact Info for Getting Ahead Trainings Website: https: //www. ahaprocess. com/solutions/community/gettingahead/launching-getting-ahead/training-facilitators/ 22

Ø Additional Resources Upon Request: updated March 4, 2019 Questions and/or Technical Assistance? Please contact: Adrienne B. Elder, MPH, CHES Trainer, Facilitator, & Grant Writer for Coalitions eb. Consulting. OKC@gmail. com 405 -426 -5431 23