Lake Christian Ministries (LCM) is pleased to announce a new program for its clients who are seeking to move out of poverty toward lives of self-sufficiency and stability.

The program will address specific financial issues, job search needs, and family concerns.

New Tomorrows focuses on helping clients:

· Identify career interests and job search preparation;

· Become financially stable;

· Sharing situations and solutions in the Parents’ Café;

· Identify and resolve problem areas;

· Achieve goals most important to clients.

Client Selection

Clients are selected based on their willingness to:

· Move towards greater stability and self-sufficiency;

· Take personal responsibility for their growth and problem resolution;

· Devote additional time to work on their goals;

· Work with a coach/mentor to help achieve their goals.

The Process

· The client fills out a one-page application form

(NOTE: Participation in the New Tomorrows program does not affect LCM’s other forms of help i.e. food, clothing, financial aid).

· The client is introduced to a coach/mentor who will describe the program, answer any questions, and determine if the program is suitable for the client.

· The coach/mentor and client develop an action plan with steps to help client progress toward goal.

· The coach/mentor and client develop means and plan for communicating.

· If a coach/mentor is temporarily unavailable, the client will be called within the next few days to talk about the above steps. Client’s information will be safely secured.

· The coach/mentor will also assess if other New Tomorrows programs would be useful for the client, i.e. career coaching or Parents Café.