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