Fostering Tomorrow: In COVID-19 Developing Leadership Skills

Some of our most vulnerable populations, have been through life’s hurricane, tornado and tsunami and been affected so intimately, that their bearings are greatly compromised. They had normal in some cases, beginnings. And for some, very unthinkable, humbling beginnings. Here at a Second Home For You, we don’t judge, we assess, them put a plan together for execution.

All plans are on a case-by-case basis (not one size fits all). But what each member is afforded is, a family, brotherhood environment. Our first initiative is to make them part of the planning phase for their lives. We’ll cover hygiene, cleanliness, work ethic, time management etc. This part of the plan is COVID responsive. Many young people don’t take COVID-19 or this global Pandemic, as serious as they should, UNTIL IT’S TOO LATE (i.e. social distancing, proper-regular hand washing or wearing masks, consistently)! We’re preemptive! Because they can’t go out an eat like they would pre-pandemic, so knowing how to grocery shop, is essential.

Now we are intentional about developing leadership, and taking a deeper dive in how to meet their expectation and our goals. We’ll sit down with each individual and plan out our project, that includes each component of the project, as well as wish/snack items. Also learn how to peer-lead. We will re-evaluate weekly, and keep the same plan, if effective. Or make the necessary revisions. Once they increase their comfort level and capacity to self-manage, they’ll be installed as a Peer Coach (to further their knowledge and participation).

Onboard the following Coach's ( Accountability, Financial Literacy and Life Skills Coach)

Build Project Curriculum

Create Schedule

Plan End-of Year Celebration

Not withstanding the trauma already experienced by some of our project participants, many of them have not had enough time and development to hone skills, that they are either homeless, incarcerated or even have lost their lives. We want the opportunity to assist them in living a full, successful life.