PVJOBS Positive Pathways Program (P3)

4112 S. Main Street

Los Angeles, CA 90037

Dear Partner,

PVJOBS was recently awarded a new grant called the Positive Pathways Program (P3) to service juvenile offenders ages 16-24. The program is administered by The Mid-Atlantic Network of Youth and Family Services (MANY) and is partially funded by a demonstration grant from the U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration. The main objective of P3 is to improve the long-term labor market prospects of juvenile offenders from high-crime and high-poverty areas.

The P3 Program provides individualized support delivered through one-on-one academic and career coaching services. The program consists of three critical phases: Assessment, Pathway Design, and Navigation Support. Participants work hand-and-hand with Pathway Coaches to design and implement their Positive Pathway Plan.

Our program will provide services to 300 participants over the next two years. In order to meet this goal, we will rely on referrals from organizations like yours. Our eligibility criteria are listed below and we ask for your support in referring qualified candidates to P3.

Eligible youth must meet all three criteria:

· Youth Ages 16-24

· Living within P3 Service Area of Central and East L.A ( see map attached)

· Currently, or have recently (within 12 months) been involved in the Juvenile Justice System

Currently or have recently (within 12 months) been involved in the Criminal Justice System and were also involved in the Juvenile Justice System

Steps to refer qualifying youth:

· Have youth fill out a P3 Application (attached)

· Have your organization fill out the back portion of the application with referral agency info

· Fax both application pages to PVJOBS at 323- 432-3995 or hand deliver application to PVJOBS office

A P3 representative will contact you to answer any questions you may have; however please fill free to contact me directly with any immediate questions or concerns.

We appreciate your support of our new endeavor.

Best Regards,

Mary Taylor

Program Director

For more information please contact: PVJOBS 323-432-3955, Also visit www.pvjobs.org