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Flourish Initiative

  • 2.1 Emergency & Temporary Shelter
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Description

Community programs and a shelter program offering support to youth ages 16-24

Contact Information

https://www.instagram.com/allyouthflourish/
https://www.facebook.com/allyouthflourish
Website
https://www.allyouthflourish.org/
1-573-615-6135
General
info@allyouthflourish.org
info@allyouthflourish.org

1400 Forum Blvd

Ste 7A #131

Columbia, MO 65203

Mailing Address

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Detailed Resource Information

Populations Prioritized

Restrictions/Eligibility Criteria Present

    Restrictions/Eligibility Criteria Present

Restrictions/Eligibility Criteria

    Ages 16-24, Youth can be pregnant but cannot live in the housing program with a child. Prioritization is based on homeless coordinated entry system.

Age

    Youth (13-18)

Victim/Survivor of Relationship/Sexual Violence

People with HIV or AIDS

First-Time Home-Owner

First Generation College Student

Intersex Status

Parent Status

Pregnancy Status

Housing Status

    Unhoused
Locations Served

Location(s) Served Notes

    "Predominately Boone County, but we can take youth from anywhere as long as they get on the Missouri Housing Prioritization List"

State

    Missouri

Zip Code

School District

    Columbia Public Schools
Identity Affirming Vetting Policies

Queer-Owned/-Led Notes

Trans-Owned/-Led Notes

Immigrant-Owned/-Led Notes

BIPOC/Black-Owned/-Led Notes

Sexual Orientation-Affirming Policies

    Staff is Trained in LGBTQIA+ Issues
    Uses Intake Paperwork with Inclusive Language for Sexual Orientation
    Has Anti-Harassment Policies around Sexual Orientation
    Has Anti-Discrimination Policies around Sexual Orientation
    Has Confidentiality Policies around Sexual Orientation
    Service & Outreach Policies Promote Sexuality Diversity Among Clientele
    Hiring Policies Promote Sexuality Diversity Among Staff

Sexual Orientation-Affirming Policies Notes

    "Many staff (front-line, case management, and leadership) are LGBTQ. We value diversity in our hiring of staff and safe expression of self among of youth we serve."

Gender Identity-Affirming Policies

    Has Anti-Discrimination Policies around Gender Identity & Gender Expression
    Has Confidentiality Policies around Gender Identity & Gender Expression
    Has Anti-Harassment Policies around Gender Identity & Gender Expression
    Asks For & Respects People's Pronouns
    Uses Intake Paperwork with Inclusive Language for Gender & Pronouns
    Offers Gender-Neutral Bathrooms, Single Stall Bathrooms, or Private Changing Areas
    Staff is Trained in Trans Issues
    Uses Gender-Inclusive Language in Daily Communications
    Supports Gender-Affirming Self-Care Rituals (e.g. Binding, Tucking, Packing)
    Service & Outreach Policies Promote Gender Diversity Among Clientele
    Hiring Policies Promote Gender Diversity Among Staff

Gender Identity-Affirming Policies Notes

    "We consider gender affirming care to be a basic need and cover costs of affirming items as well as HRT. Everyone has their own bedroom and nothing is segregated by gender. We serve many trans youth and assist them in medical, social, and legal transition"

Immigrant-Affirming Policies Notes

Black/BIPOC-Affirming Policies

    Works With Black & Brown People Without Involving Institutional Authorities
    Has Anti-Harassment Policies around Race & Ethnicity
    Has Anti-Discrimination Policies around Race & Ethnicity
    Uses Intake Paperwork with Inclusive Language for Race & Ethnicity
    Hiring Policies Promote Racial & Ethnic Diversity Among Staff
    Service & Outreach Policies Promote Racial & Ethnic Diversity Among Clientele

Black/BIPOC-Affirming Policies Notes

Other Accessibility Factors

COVID Guidelines: Proof of Vaccination / Neg Test

    Does not require proof of vaccination and/or negative COVID test

COVID Guidelines: Masking Policy

    Does not require masking

COVID Guidelines: Social Distancing

    Does not require social distancing

COVID Guidelines: Notes

    "We require staff and residents to wear masks if they are symptomatic (of any kind) and residents must quarantine in their room if they have COVID, or other contagious illness."

Ways to Access Resource

    Primarily Over-the-Phone

Cost

    Free

Cost: Notes

Payment or Insurance Accepted

    No insurance or other funding accepted

Payment or Insurance Accepted Notes

    Completely free. No insurance needed.

Language Interpretation Offered

    Does not offer language interpretation

Language Interpretation Offered Notes

    "We have a relationship with an organization in town who can assist us with finding services if needed."

Language Translation Offered

    Does not offer language translation

Language Translation Offered Notes

    "We have translated materials into Arabic and Spanish in the past but we do not have a standard service for this."

Documentation Required Notes

    "We do not require any documentation / ID. We will assist youth in getting their documents after in-take."

Confidentiality

    HIPAA compliant

Confidentiality Notes

Relationship with Carceral Systems Notes

    "We Sometimes Work with the Police, Courts, and other Criminal Legal Systems. We assist youth in navigating the legal system if they have charges / upcoming court cases.""

Accessible to Wheelchairs & Mobility Devices

    Ramp(s) available
    Hands Required to Open Doors

Sensory Experience (Scent, Noise, Heat, Lighting)

    No policy for scent-free spaces
    No policy for noise-free spaces
    No policy for cold-free spaces

Bathrooms Available

    Bathrooms available for free

Vaping Permitted

    Vaping permitted in designated area

Cigarette Smoking Permitted

    Cigarette smoking permitted in designated area

Alcohol Permitted

    Alcohol not permitted

Other Conditions for Accessing Resource

    Requires bags to be checked/searched before entry

Other Conditions for Accessing Service Notes

Availability

    Currently on a waitlist
    Currently has open slots

Availability Notes

    "Youth are allowed to live in TLP for up to 2 years. Stays have been anywhere from 1 week to 2 years. We have 10 bedrooms; six for ages 16-20, four for ages 21-24 years old. We currently have 2 openings but we anticipate to fill those quickly."
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