:...Homeless Shelter for Women and Children in Compton South Los Angeles California...:

Compton Welfare Rights Organization, Inc.

C.W.R.O, Inc.

supportive services

310.631.5193

CASE MANAGEMENT:

All clients must meet with our Case Manager for an assessment which identifies and prioritizes the clients' needs. The information gathered from this assessment along with the clients' input and future goals are used to develop a restoration plan for the client. Referrals are distributed and are necessary to assist the clients in overcoming the barriers of homelessness and unemployment. Individualized plan of services are created based on the clients' needs, strengths and future goals. There is an ongoing interaction with the client and the service provider to coordinate the activities. The Case Manager monitors the delivery of services to ensure that the client and the service providers are engaged in activities related to the original plan of action.

ADVOCACY:

Our Case Manager and Volunteer Advocates will coordinate the delivery of services and community resources that will best support our clients' needs. Our Advocates assist with referrals to the social service providers in our community. Our Advocates network with community residents at local shelters and attend community meetings as a representative for homeless prevention. Our Advocates assist by scouting out local educational institutions to help our clients' obtain the proper education and/or training to pursue their goals, in addition to the job leads and training workshops.

COMPUTER CLASSES

Compton Welfare Rights Organization, Inc. (C.W.R.O., Inc.) has computer software and internet access both offering computer training for introductory concepts and techniques in basic typing, MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook. All of our clients' are encouraged to sharpen their computer skills in order to become more qualified for the current job market.

LIFE TRAINING SKILLS WORKSHOPS:

Our life training workshops are conducted weekly for the purpose of independent living preparation. Family budgeting, practical shopping, cooking, sewing, good housekeeping, personal hygiene, effective communication, organizational skills, conflict resolution, problem solving, time management, employability, active listening, proper work attire and assertiveness are all some of the subjects covered in this series. Each client is responsible for heir share of upkeep in the facility and the proper care for their children.

PARENTING CLASSES:

Compton Welfare Rights Organization, Inc. (C.W.R.O., Inc.) conducts parenting classes biweekly that all of our clients with children are expected to attend. Our parenting class series assist the mother with the proper care for their families. Our parenting classes are designed to offer the parent education, alternatives, motivation and compassion to help them to discover the leader within. Good communication skills, active listening, anger management, conflict resolution and time management are the main focus of this series.

TEMPORARY ON-SITE EMERGENCY CHILDCARE:

Childcare is provided for our mothers that are in an emergency need of childcare while interviewing for employment.

EMPLOYMENT AND EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES:

Compton Welfare Rights Organization, Inc. (C.W.R.O., Inc.) has developed great relationships with our community based development agencies to be better able to provide a wide variety of social services for our clients. Watts Labor Community Action Committee (W.L.C.A.C.), One Stop Career Center, Compton Career Link, Compton Community College, Maxine Waters Educational Center and Chester Adult School are organizations that actively work with our clients to help them to gain self-sufficiency.

INFORMATIONAL AND REFERRALS TO OFF-SITE SERVICES:

Compton Welfare Rights Organization, Inc. (C.W.R.O., Inc.) offers community information and referrals to the programs and services our clients are interested in pursuing. A referral letter or phone call is made on behalf of the client to secure an appointment with the service. Each client will be provided with the proper attire, referral information and transportation assistance to help her get to the location.

JOB PREPARATION:

Our Job Development Specialist networks with community employer contacts to increase the number of opportunities for our homeless clients. Employment counseling job preparedness workshops, functional resume preparation, interviewing skills, and computer training are covered in this series. The Employment Specialist goal is to help our clients gain the proper knowledge and/or training to obtain employment with a livable wage.

528 West Almond Street, Compton, California 90220 | (P) 310.631.5193 | (F) 310.631.7935 | Contact Us