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
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."
Also Listed By
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