Dedicated to improving the lives of youth, families and communities ANNUAL REPORT

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1 U TA HA L E E A C A D E M Y Dedicated to improving the lives of youth, families and communities ANNUAL REPORT

About Us The Uta Halee Academy Program Situated north of Nebraska s largest city, Uta Halee Academy s 27-acre campus features four living units, an on-site day school, a transitional living cottage,

2 About Us The Uta Halee Academy Program Situated north of Nebraska s largest city, Uta Halee Academy s 27-acre campus features four living units, an on-site day school, a transitional living cottage, enhanced shelter, health clinic, great hall and fitness center. Uta Halee serves young women aged 13-18, utilizing evidence and research-based practices, female-specific programming and trauma-informed care that cultivates empowerment. This, paired with the normalized and welcoming high school environment, sets the tone for inclusion and recovery so Nebraska s young women can find their voices, and succeed. Operated with over 35 years of experience For over 35 years, Rite of Passage has incorporated best-practices, research and evidence-based methodologies to develop its Academic Model program: a strengths-based, trauma-informed paradigm that places youth at the forefront of their own personal growth, healing and recovery. It is this approach offering at-risk youth a normalized, academic and therapeutic environment that has allowed us to fulfill our mission of improving the lives of youth, families and communities.

Uta Halee Academy 2017 Outcomes In 2017, young women at Uta Halee Academy attended AdvancED accredited classes, participated in extracurricular

These targeted services helped them to plan for a successful future and reunification with their families and home communities.

0 grade point avg gain per year Evidence-Based and Clinical Services Aggression Replacement Thinking for a Change Individual Family Therapy Individual

3 Uta Halee Academy 2017 Outcomes In 2017, young women at Uta Halee Academy attended AdvancED accredited classes, participated in extracurricular activities and developed new skills through evidence-based interventions. These targeted services helped them to plan for a successful future and reunification with their families and home communities. Education and Vocational Outcomes 14 CNA Completions 13 ServSafe Certifications 17 high school diplomas 16 dual enrolled students 2.0 grade point avg gain per year Evidence-Based and Clinical Services Aggression Replacement Thinking for a Change Individual Family Therapy Individual Student Therapy Substance Abuse Seeking Safety Positive Skill Development Voices Family and Community Engagement 8.9 family contacts per month per student 4.3 average number of MDT meetings per student Financials Personnel Direct Student Care Direct Student Services Operating Costs

Positive Youth Development Uta Halee Academy offers its young women opportunities to engage with their peers and community through sanctioned high school sports, community service and

4 Positive Youth Development Uta Halee Academy offers its young women opportunities to engage with their peers and community through sanctioned high school sports, community service and cultural/recreational activities. Through meaningful interactions with positive, adult role models, young women learn the skills they will need to lead successful lives. Every ROP program includes programming based on the principles of Positive Youth Development. 444 hours of recreational sports Innovative PYD Programming engages youth, families & communities 125 hours of student government 2,292 on-site family visits 1,502 hours of Positive Youth Development 456 hours of Community Service

Programming designed to promote healing, empowerment and positive change Safe Spaces Places for Therapeutic Conversation Our well-trained staff form positive, pro-social relationships with our

Rich therapist to student ratios encourage the development of positive thought patterns, habits and skill sets that will help our students lead successful lives.

Evidence-based, cognitive-behavioral therapy, trauma-informed care, individual and family therapy empower our young women to begin the process of rehabilitation.

5 Programming designed to promote healing, empowerment and positive change Safe Spaces Places for Therapeutic Conversation Our well-trained staff form positive, pro-social relationships with our students that foster a supportive environment. This approach is based on the tenets of Positive Youth Development where staff act as mentors and role models. Rich therapist to student ratios encourage the development of positive thought patterns, habits and skill sets that will help our students lead successful lives. Through a calibrated assessment process, individualized therapeutic services address a young woman s risks and needs. Evidence-based, cognitive-behavioral therapy, trauma-informed care, individual and family therapy empower our young women to begin the process of rehabilitation. Through targeted treatment plans, students learn healthy coping strategies and gain resiliency. Learning Environments Family Connection and Community Engagement Uta Halee offers year-round, accredited education through its on-site school. The school embraces the three R s (Rigor, Relevance and Relationships), but adds an additional component, Rituals. This focus enables our students to celebrate themselves many of them, for the first time. Through rituals, graduations and vocational certificates are honored as milestones; students learn that rituals are meant to be replicated for a lifetime of success. Family and community involvement promote pro-social skills and responsibility. We welcome family and community inclusion through family therapy, parent-teacher conferences, meaningful community service projects, spiritual celebrations and graduation ceremonies. Through innovative programming, our youth feel pride and belonging in their home communities and return as stewards of a brighter future.

Uta Halee Academy 10625 Calhoun Road Omaha, Nebraska 68112

6 Uta Halee Academy Calhoun Road Omaha, Nebraska Phone (402) Fax (402)

Dedicated to improving the lives of youth, families and communities ANNUAL REPORT

L A K E G R A N B U RY YO U T H S E RV I C E S C E N T E R Dedicated to improving the lives of youth, families and communities. 2015 ANNUAL REPORT About Us The Lake Granbury Program Located in the County