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Future Plans for Professional Development

3-6 Month Goals

Within the next 6 months, I will identify and apply for one federal grant and one private foundation grant focused on youth homelessness to secure funding for housing projects, specifically transitional housing and a drop-in center.

Action Plan: Research and identify one federal and one private foundation grant focused on youth homelessness; prepare and submit applications before deadlines.

Accountability: Set personal deadlines and track progress weekly.

I will hire an intern and a full-time employee for the Maricopa CoC’s youth services team within 6 months to expand capacity in developing a statewide association for youth homelessness.

Action Plan: Develop job descriptions; coordinate with HR to post positions; conduct interviews; hire and onboard an intern and a full-time employee within 6 months.

Accountability: Create a hiring timeline with milestones and update leadership regularly on progress.

By collaborating with Solari and Valley of the Sun United Way, I will establish a flex fund within 6 months to provide direct cash transfers to youth experiencing homelessness.

Action Plan: Collaborate with Solari and Valley of the Sun United Way to design the flex fund; set up processes for fund distribution; launch the fund within 6 months.

Accountability: Schedule regular meetings with partners and track milestones to ensure timely launch.

6-12 Month Goals

Within the next 12 months, I will secure $1 million in funding to establish a drop-in center for youth experiencing homelessness, initiating a youth-coordinated entry system for the Maricopa region.

Action Plan: Identify potential funders; develop compelling proposals; engage stakeholders; secure funding within 12 months.

Accountability: Monitor funding applications and commitments; provide quarterly updates to stakeholders.

I will research, write, and submit for publication a scholarly article on integrating youth with lived experience into continuum of care governance models within 12 months.

Action Plan: Conduct research on integrating youth with lived experience into governance models; write and submit the article for publication within 12 months.

Accountability: Set a writing schedule with key milestones; seek feedback from peers; adhere to submission deadlines.

I will present my research findings at at least one national conference within the next year to share insights and network with professionals in the field.

Action Plan: Identify relevant national conferences; submit presentation proposals; prepare and deliver the presentation within the next year.

Accountability: Keep track of submission dates; rehearse presentations; collect feedback post-presentation.

Beyond 12 Month Goals

Over the next 18 months, I will develop youth services planning into its own vertical within the human services division at MAG by demonstrating its impact and securing necessary approvals. Specifically, working with municipalities to identify unique youth needs and establish a small line of funding for youth services staff at MAG.

Action Plan: Demonstrate the impact of dedicated youth services to leadership; secure approvals; work with municipalities to identify youth needs; establish funding for staff within 18 months.

Accountability: Provide regular progress reports to leadership; meet established milestones in the development process.

Within the next 18 months, I will develop a formal youth homelessness prevention system in partnership with Valley of the Sun United Way, focusing initially on diversion strategies to reduce new instances of youth homelessness in Maricopa by 15%.

Action Plan: Partner with Valley of the Sun United Way to design and implement a youth homelessness prevention system focusing on diversion strategies; aim to reduce new instances by 15% within 18 months.

Accountability: Monitor program effectiveness through data collection; adjust strategies as needed; report outcomes to stakeholders.

Long-Term Goals

Within the next 5 years, I will work towards establishing a statewide Office of Youth Homelessness to centralize efforts, secure funding, manage research, and advocate for youth-friendly policies in Arizona.

Action Plan: Build a coalition of supporters; advocate for the creation of the office; secure funding and policy support; establish the office within 5 years.

Accountability: Track advocacy efforts; engage with policymakers; evaluate progress annually.

I aim to advocate for and influence policies at the state legislature and within state agencies over the next 5 years that positively impact youth experiencing homelessness.

Action Plan: Engage with state legislators and agencies; propose and advocate for policies that positively impact youth experiencing homelessness over the next 5 years.

Accountability: Document policy proposals and meetings; monitor legislative developments; adjust advocacy strategies accordingly.

Over the next 3 years, I will lead the development of a statewide coalition of stakeholders, including non-profits, government agencies, and private sector partners, to advocate collectively for systemic changes and increased funding to reduce youth homelessness by 25% in Arizona.

Action Plan: Unite non-profits, government agencies, and private sector partners into a coalition; develop and implement strategies to reduce youth homelessness by 25% in Arizona over the next 3 years.

Accountability: Hold regular coalition meetings; set shared goals; track and report on collective impact.

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