FY 23-24 Program Report

Agency Name: Monarch Services Program Name: Positive Solutions Program Equity Dimension: Gender

Condition: Thriving Families Tier: Medium Budget: $102,901.50

Annual Goal FY 23-24	Annual Goal FY 23-24
Unduplicated Participants     Total Unduplicated Participants 50 52	How Many Activities/Services Will Be Provided?     Two rounds of 13-week Positive Solutions programming will be provided. 2 3
Annual Goal FY 23-24 Age     0-5 0% 0% 6-18 20% 1% 19-59 75% 99% 60+ 5% 0% Unknown 0% 0%	Annual Goal FY 23-24 Language     English 50% 97% Spanish 50% 3% Other 0% 0% Unknown 0% 0%
Ethnicity     African American 0% 0% Asian 0% 0% Latino 55% 70% Multi-racial 5% 2% Native American/Alaskan 0% 0% Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 0% 0% White 30% 25% Other 9% 1% Unknown 0% 2%	Gender     Female 40% 1% Male 55% 99% Transgender- Female 0% 0% Transgender- Male 0% 0% Other 5% 0% Unknown 0% 0% Nonbinary 0% 0%
Location     Capitola 1% 0% Santa Cruz 33% 25% Scotts Valley 1% 1% Watsonville 50% 70% Unincorporated Mid-County (e.g., Live Oak, Soquel, Aptos ) 10% 1% Unincorporated North County (e.g. , Davenport )  1% 2% Unincorporated San Lorenzo Valley (e.g., Ben Lomond ) 1% 0% Unincorporated South County (e.g., Freedom ) 3% 1% Unknown 0% 0% Out of County 0% 0%

Annual Goal FY 23-24   Annual Goal FY 23-24 How Well Did We Provide Service?     How many participiants did you survey? 50 52 80% of program participants report being either “satisfied” or “very satisfied” with program services as measured by a one-question participant survey that will be completed by June 30 of each FY. 80% 97%

Annual Goal FY 23-24   Annual Goal FY 23-24 Is Anyone Better Off?     90% of participants will be housed in safe and stable housing and will have adequate income to support themselves and their families within six months of completing Positive Solutions as measured by participants’ self-reporting at 6 and 12 month progress evaluation interviews. 90% 94% 75% of participants who complete the program and are systems involved with Children and Family Services will at minimum exhibit healthy parenting skills and will model positive and healthy relationships to their children, as measured by increased visitations with their children and participant’s self-reporting at 6 and 12 month check in. 75% 81%

Additional CORE Questions  (The maximum length is limited to 1200 characters in the below boxes)
1. Briefly describe any progress and/or successes your CORE program achieved implementing its activities during FY 2023-2024. (Recommended 2-4 sentences)	Throughout the year, there has been much success in the way that Monarch has chosen to meet clients where they are at in regard to providing opportunities to meet in person and virtually. For those participants who have been mandated to complete the full 52-week program, they have done so successfully. Our most successful partnership that was created specifically for Positive Solutions has been with the Collaborative Courts as the majority of our referrals have come from them. Our communication with the Coordinator has been significant as she provides strong ongoing case management and assists in problem solving for any participant challenges. This field is required
2. (Optional, Success Stories) Please share a short story about the experience of a participant or family that received services funded through this contract during FY 2023-2024. Please state the specific activity that was provided and the impact or positive change that occurred as a result of the service(s) provided. *Please make sure to change any identifying information, such as names.*	JJ completed the program last fiscal year and reached back out in January 2024 wanting to return to the program. He stated being in a new relationship and found so much value and support in being in the program that he wanted to join voluntarily again for another 52-weeks. JJ gained and demonstrated accountability and acknowledgment of his harm done and the impact that caused him. It's been remarkable to watch his journey and it's been admirable that he shares being so motivated to advocate for services like Positive Solutions.
3. Please describe any challenges your agency experienced in implementing its CORE funded program.	One challenge that Monarch has continued to experience is the referral process, specifically within two of our major partners. This was especially challenging in beginning the Spanish speaking groups. While we know there was a great need, it was difficult to gain the momentum. We are working to strengthen each of these relationships so that the individuals we have in common can benefit from receiving this essential support. Additionally, the lack of the referrals for individuals who could greatly benefit from this support impacts our community by not allowing us to help create further safety for families in need. This field is required
4.Have you encountered challenges in collecting CORE program or participant data?	Yes No This field is required
5. If you answered yes, what challenges did you experience? (Recommended 2-4 sentences)	n/a
6. What technical assistance can HSD or the CORE Institute provide to support your data collection activities?	There is no technical assistance needed at this time. This field is required
7. During FY 2023-2024, did your CORE program staff participate in a CORE Institute event (e.g., Coffee Chats or Conversations)?	Yes No This field is required
8. During FY 2023-2024, how did your CORE program engage its staff on issues of equity?	This year, we have augmented some of the services in order to reach outside of the population that was currently being served within a group. This included meeting with the individuals for one-on-one support and this was an ongoing meeting as needed. This field is required
9. In the CORE RFP, your program indicated an equity issue your program would address. How has your program impacted this equity issue in FY 2023-2024?	During the course of this year, Monarch has addressed gender equity within the Positive Solutions program by challenging male stereotypes. This program specifically can help men understand the role gender plays within domestic violence and gain the knowledge and skills needed to advance in their daily lives and work. One of the main goals is to break down the barriers around men being open and honest about their childhood wounds, the trauma they have experienced, the behavior they grew to learn and seeking the support they need to make the change. Men in Positive Solutions in post surveys have expressed a greater understanding of how the impacts of gender within society have impacted their prior harm causing behavior. For example, power and control within the family structure, toxic masculinity and how identifying core feelings to reduce harmful behavior are ways in which norms have been reinforced for males. This field is required