MY PEOPLE COMMUNITY SERVICES INC

Programs

1. Supportive apartment programs: mpcs provides supportive housing services that are funded by state programs as administered by the department of mental health and addiction services ("dmhas"). The mpcs supportive apartment programs for youth adults in transition are community-based stand-alone apartment and group home setting, programs that serve young adults, age 18-25 years old, who are involved with dmhas. The program utilizes coaching, teaching, and guidance to promote the acquisition of independent living skills, including all aspects of self-care, education, vocational planning and community access with the goal that each youth will develop the skills necessary to function successfully as an independent adult.

   $3,413,217 spent$83,089 earned by the program
   78% of program spending

2. Mpcs is strengthening its infrastructure and expanding community programming to better support the needs of the greater hartford community. Through strategic use of funding for core support, staffing, and program development, mpcs is enhancing its ability to provide nondiscretionary services that address the social, emotional, and economic needs of underserved populations. This investment allows mpcs to increase access to critical support services, improve organizational capacity, and foster long-term community impact.

   $300,000 spent
   7% of program spending

3. Launch: the launch program provides youth aged 14-17 with intensive, community-based support to help them succeed in education, employment, and personal growth. Through life skills assessments, personalized plans, and one-on-one guidance, the program equips participants with tools to thrive as they transition into adulthood. Key program highlights include: casey life skills assessments (clsa) to identify strengths and areas for improvement; individualized plans tailored to each youth's needs and goals; and a focus on developing permanent supportive relationships with caring adults

   $187,141 spent
   4% of program spending

4. Urban trauma: together with the connecticut department of children and families, mpcs is assisting in designing a urban trauma collective care center. By implementing an alternative intervention designed to uniquely meet the mental health needs of african american and latino children living in urban communities, mpcs can help close the mental health treatment gaps associated with this population.positive youth development ("pyd"): pyd is a research-based approach that guides communities in the way they organize support and opportunities so that young people can develop to their full potential. At its fullest expression pyd is undertaken by communities in collaboration with young people to provide the environments, relationships, and experiences all youth need to thrive. More often, it is an approach led by youth-serving organizations and programs to improve their effectiveness and co-create better outcomes with and for youth. Pyd is an intentional, prosocial approach that engages youth within their families, peer groups, schools, organizations and communities in a manner that is productive and constructive; recognizes, utilizes, and enhances youth's strengths and assets; and…

   $458,444 spent$102,263 earned by the program
   11% of program spending

The 4 programs described on its FY2024 Form 990, listed largest first by expense. Program spending in total: $4,358,802.