September 2014 fee
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Our mission is to provide comprehensive services to improve health and well-being of American Indians, Alaska Natives, and residents of the surrounding communities, with respect for cultural and linguistic differences
Our Crosswalk Probation Services
NAHC Services
Parenting Skills Program
Connecting Generation
Family Mosaic Project
Care coordination Other supporting services Counseling Traditional healing Community Building activities
7 % of our youth are involved in juvenile justice system N=87
Juvenile Justice System Questioned by the Police?[b] (n = 25)
52.0%
Arrested? (n = 25)
44.0%
Told to Appear in Court?[b] (n = 25)
52.0%
Convicted of a Crime? (n = 25)
0%
40.0%
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This sample of 25 included older youth, ages18-23 with substance abuse issues. Sixteen of the 25 youth were previously involved in CJ system before enrollement into Urban Trails, and included misdimeanors. Urban Trails is dedicated to supporting this transitional age and also working toward prevention and early intervention.
Demographics of families enrolled in Urban Trails
Family/Household Annual Income
Gender (n = 87) Male
66.7%
Female
33.3%
Average Age at Intake (n = 87) Average Age
13.8 years
Age Group (n = 87) Birth to 3 years
5.7%
4 to 6 years
6.9%
7 to 11 years
24.1%
12 to 14 years
14.9%
15 to 18 years
27.6%
19 to 21 years
20.7%
20.7%
Race/Ethnicity (n = 87)
20.7%
58.6%
Below Poverty At/near Poverty Above Poverty
American Indian or Alaska Native
48.2%
Indigenous, Hispanic/Latino
51.7%
Familial stressors reported at intake 100%
Most (77%) of our kids have a stable home and live with at at least one biolgocial parent. Home stressors still exist, with primary support such as health problems remarriage, divorce of parents as a main issue.
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80% 71.0% 70%
NAHC plans a vital role in fostering community and support. We will also have have the Fall session, Parenting Group. A blend of parenting skills and culture, our last 9-week in February reached 9 parents. (n=62)
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37.1% 33.9% 30.6%
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Individual support and intervention
Therapeutic services 201 sessions 31 individuals
Care Coordination 256 sessions 55 individuals for youth and caregivers
Community based advisory boards, Native REACH, Blanket Weavers, Illuminatives Monthly meetings
These services equip youth and families with tools to cope with crisis and trauma during crisis, which build internal individual and familial strength. Famlies are empowered to problem solved in a supportive environment and engage in the serice plan for their child and family. Community based advisory boards is a place for families to voice their concerns and suggestions. Their feedback and advocacy shapes programming and involves the community in issues affecting their community. Youth and adults are invited to participate. Native REACH is youth focused.
Parenting Program Connecting Generations is our parenting group that uses the Family Spirit Curriculm. Parents can safely share experiences while also gaining tools to strengthen parenting skills. In February 2014, the parenting 9-week group reached 7 caregivers. Next seession is planned for Fall 2014.
Prevention and Intervention Family Nights Social Gathering that promotes community. Dinner is served and we screen an age appropriate movies. 3 movie nights in 2013
“I love NAHC because I feel welcome in this community and enjoy meeting new people and being able to become more social� Youth, 16
Halloween event End of the Year celebration
Water Walk Brings people together, providing a space and place to experience interdependence, generosity and belongingness through traditional teachings of our connection to water and each other which builds community. 113 attendees in May 2013
Prevention and Education Tutoring We offer drop-in tutoring Mondays and Wednsdays at Youth Services, San Francisco. Tutoring imporves academic confidence and prepares students for a higher education. Students have one-one-one help in subjects and creates structure that encourages academic success. Tutoring is availbale for all school-aged youth at no cost. In 2013, Youth Services offered 501 tutoring sessions and reached 93 youth.
Field Trips
“I can express myself [at Youth Services]� -
Youth age 16
Summer Gathering Youth services provides summer activities to keep youth engaged in math and science. Leadership skills are developed as the youth participated in the planning and facilitation of events. In 2013, the summer bbq reached 32 youth
Field trips connect youth with nature and facilitate a sense of community and safe spaces. Youth can explore the relationship between culture and the environement. Their creativity expands through different forms of media and film. Field trip activities improve social skills, increase pride and selfesteem.
Youth Leadership Development Summer Fellowship The Youth Development Fellowship Program is an 8 week stipend summer program for Indigenous high school students to prepare them for college or the workforce after high school. During the Fellowship we will visit colleges, Universities, and local non-profits throughout the Bay Area. Youth Fellows are required to choose a community service project that will benefit their communities and conduct workshops for youth.
1 youth in 2013 In 2014, we expanded the program to 14 youth. 4 were Urban Trails clients
Youth Groups, 2013 Young Warriors Young Warriors that addresses issues that our young men face in today’s world. Facilitated by our male staff all subjects are geared toward the needs of the participants. Some of the topics covered are self-esteem, violence prevention, effects of Drugs and alcohol, respect of woman, minority portrayal in the media and fieldtrips. 47 young men participated , 2013
Leadership workshops Anti-bullying , 19 youth Know Justice Conference, 4 youth at Stonghold Conference at Friendship House
“I’ve grown to be proud of my tribe and embrace it” Youth, 16
Native R.E.A.C.H Native Re-inveting Education and Community Health Council is aYouth task force that works to advocate for the needs of the Native youth community and address the issues they face. 33 youth attended 9 meetings in 2013
Young Women’s The group focuse on topics including women’s health, self-esteem, social equality, peer relationships, family issues, stress, identity, communication, coping skills and community leadership. Our goal is to empower our Indigenous young women through self-esteem and confidence building activities. 56 attendtees over 16 meetings
Traditional arts The program integrates both traditional and contemporary Native American art forms as well as other diverse styles, challenging the youth to use their creativity and imagination. 50 youth participated in 2 sessions.
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Gathering of Native Americans Provide a training experience that offers hope, encouragement and a positive basis for Native community action Provide native communities with a framework to examine historical trauma and its impact on alcohol and substance abuse issues today Provide a training experience that emphasizes skills transfer and community empowerment GONA is prevention strategy framework that is based on values inherent in traditional Native cultures such as belonging, mastery, interdependence and generosity . 50 youth attended GONA, 2013
What our youth are facing Many our youth report having problems with depression and anxiety. This highlights the importance of Youth Services where young people receive mentorship, and safely explore culture and self. of the youth report feeling depressed
(n = 19)
of the youth report feeling overly anxious
Suicidal ideation is lower than rates of youth on reservations.
GONA as a prevention tool: Belonging, Mastery, Interdependence, Generosity.
Most kids still feel safe in their neighborhood, (14 out of 19)
Up to 36% of our youth have seen or knows of a violent crime in their neighborhood
Safety in our neighborhoods Given the recent events in the Mission, we can be disheartened and scared for our youth. Nevertheless, the community is resilient. Events such as these confirm the importance of NAHC services. This time represents an opportunity to draw from community strength and parternships.
Youth share stories to support each other with bullying or witnessing bullying.
Empowering our youth
69%
youth feel they
have an adult to talk to if a problem arises
56%
work with
their provider to adjust services to fit their needs .
65%
youth feel they
know whot to take of the their emotional health. (n = 26)
+ Wrap around services Eighty percent
of youth and 79% of
caregivers are involved in the service plan. Together, with care coordinators and therapists they create a service plan that is culturally competent and empowering. (n = 19)