A young person must
express a clear commitment to The Moving On Project before he is
granted admission. The program emphasizes the concepts of
responsibility, accountability, and respect, and a participant
must sign a contract outlining his responsibilities in the
program. Once admitted, he is assigned a case manager, who
meets with him at least once a week. Supervision is intense as
a youth adjusts to his new environment, but decreases as the
young person's decision-making skills improve.
The Moving On Project is
located in an apartment building on Middle Turnpike West in
Manchester. Young people reside in the 2-bedroom apartments,
while staff offices occupy space on the first floor.
Conveniently located on a bus line, the apartments are
accessible to employment opportunities, stores, offices, banks,
and schools.
Case
Managers develop an individualized transitional program for each
resident. Instruction and assistance, both formal and informal,
are provided individually and in a group setting. Tutors and
mentors are assigned when needed. Topics covered, both tangible
and intangible, may include:
} money management
} household maintenance
} nutrition and meal planning
} health care, hygiene, and fitness
} smart shopping
} consumer information and protection
} transportation
} educational needs
} employment/career exploration
} community services and resources
} decision-making, goal-setting and problem-solving
skills
} self-esteem
} relationships and interpersonal skills
} communication and conflict resolution
} sexual issues and information
} parenting skills
The Moving On Project
provides a practice environment for the real world. Young men
are taught a variety of life skills and become acquainted with
the resources of the community. At the completion of the
program, it is hoped
that the young man has
learned to set a life plan for now and the future and that he
will strive to work to his full potential.
Moving On Staff
In
addition to the director, key staff include a clinician, three
full-time case managers who monitor individual residents and
youth supervisors who provide 24-hour on-site coverage for the
project. Moving On staff reflect the racial and ethnic
background of the residents.
E-Mail Us
The
Bridge's Moving On Project welcomes donations of the items below
to furnish its transitional living apartments. If you can
help, please call us at 860.521.8035 .