Transforming Families Through Dual Generation Center Services
The Dual Generation Center provides comprehensive support to families in need, aiming to break the cycle of poverty by addressing various aspects such as education, housing, employment, and community engagement. Their mission is to empower families towards self-sufficiency and provide opportunities for long-term success through a holistic approach.
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Dual Generation Center Meeting the needs of children and parents TOGETHER.
Our Mission The Dual Generation Center addresses the immediate and long-term needs of the whole family by providing wraparound services in one central setting. The goal is to create an environment that nurtures lifelong learners and provides families with access to opportunities that may not be readily available. The overarching goal of the Dual Generation Center is to increase the number of families that are self-sufficient by taking away barriers that lead to impoverished living.
Vision & Core Values To be transformational change agents for families, living in Poverty, by providing respect, accountability, and innovation to case management. 1. Family focused approach to supports and services. 2. Accountability to our clients, community and our employees. 3. Transformational not just transactional. 4. Develop and nurture relationships ensuring integrity is always at the forefront. 5. Empowering families to disrupt generational barriers.
Here at Dual Gen., we support our families every step of the way. Family and community support Behavioral Health Services Housing Transportation Services Expungement/Pardon Services Social services navigation Employment Services Clothes Closet Financial Counseling Child Support Services Adult education (GED & College) Emergency Services Food Pantry Intensive Case management services
Employment & training to increase income. Create opportunities for families to have multiple streams of income Address lack in our community with education access and opportunities Increase educational OUTCOMES for students by increasing parent and community involvement Poverty Disrupters
1. Homeless to Homeownership- Through a partnership with Interfaith Housing, families work towards the goal of homeownership. 2. Dining Room Table Program- This program aims to put FAMILY time around the table, back in the lives of displaced families. 3. The B.U.I.L.D. Fellowship- This Fellowship puts an emphasis on parent engagement though advocacy. It provides a deeper understanding of infrastructure, legislation and delegation through parent-based education. 4. Landlord Risk Mitigation Program- The fund is used to provide some guarantees to landlords that rent to rental adverse clients. 5. Dual Generation Shared Housing Program- This program works with landlords and clients to find suitable roommates. The families work towards their housing goals of becoming stable. Dual Gen Initiatives
Courses offered First Aid and CPR Emergency Preparedness Managing stress & Self Care for parents/caregivers Relationship building Goal setting Engagement vs Involvement IDEA laws and advocacy Chores, cleaning, and housekeeping for every age Understanding proficiency data and what it means for your child s education Tenant 101 Networking Time management/Organization Healthy eating/Nutrition, Basics cooking skills Conflict Resolution Internet safety and Social media etiquette Effective Decision making Resume writing and cover letter do s and don ts Job search strategies Interviewing skills/etiquette Budgeting 101 Making Effective Spending Decisions/Saving and investing How to pay down debt What is a Credit Profile/Credit history and credit scores Selecting the right type of account Setting financial goals Retirement planning Estate Planning
