Our Mission

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 The TANF Parent Mentoring Program is a program that supports families receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) benefits, primarily focusing on low-income African American and Latino parents. The program helps these parents develop leadership skills, further their education and employment, and become positive role models for their children. A key component is that participating parents volunteer in classrooms to support students and teachers, receive professional development, and can be provided with a stipend after completing a certain number of hours. How it works

• Classroom support: Parent mentors volunteer in classrooms, assisting teachers with students and helping to create a positive learning environment. They do not typically work in their own child's classroom.
• Professional development: Mentors receive weekly training on skills like instructional practices, leadership, and career opportunities.
• Stipends: After completing a required number of volunteer hours, parent mentors can receive a stipend to help support them.
• Community involvement: The program aims to build leadership within the community and can help connect schools with the families they serve. 

Program goals

• To empower low-income parents to become leaders within their communities.
• To help parents improve their skills, education, and employment opportunities.
• To provide a supportive role model for children.
• To improve student achievement and support teachers in the classroom. 

 This is a statewide program under the direction of the Department of Human Services - Division of Rehabilitation Services (DHS/DRS) Vocational Rehabilitation Program. The program assists individuals with various disabilities in obtaining and maintaining community based competitive employment and measures success at 15, 45 and 90 days of competitive employment. Competitive employment is integrated employment within the community which pays the customer (employee) at least minimum wage or a wage commensurate to the prevailing wage and applicable fringe benefits. AOGRC uses job matching techniques to assist individuals in identifying specific jobs or potential employers that are available and accessible in the community.  

The Job Training and Economic Development (JTED) program is a grant-funded initiative that provides occupational training and support services to help individuals gain employment and meet the skill needs of target industries. It aims to address barriers to work for adults and youth by offering career development opportunities, such as work-based learning and skill-building, and by creating partnerships between employers and training providers. These programs can also offer flexible funding to help participants overcome barriers to employment, like costs for basic needs. 

 This course provides formal training in the correct use and safe procedures of  operating a powered industrial truck. Upon completion of the program students  will have a working knowledge of the basic need and use of a lift truck. This  training is applicable for an electric powered industrial truck. You must be 18.

 Learn how to drive a forklift in this two-day class.  Learn the safety aspects in the classroom on day 1, and on day 2, drive the forklift in the loading dock, simulating a real-life work environment.  At the same time, earn a 2-year National Safety Council certification.   

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 Violence prevention education designed to teach individuals, particularly students, the knowledge and skills to prevent violence. We provide information about violence, challenge negative attitudes towards it, and develop interpersonal skills like emotional control, conflict resolution, and empathy. Taught in a variety of methods, including classroom lessons, role-playing, group discussions, and interactive activities, and  have age-appropriate curricula that address issues like bullying, healthy relationships, and sexual abuse. 

Key components of a violence prevention education

• Education and information: Teach about different types of violence, risk factors, and the importance of safety.
• Skill development: Focus on building social and emotional skills.
  • Emotional self-awareness and control
  • Conflict resolution
  • Empathy and positive social skills
  • Healthy relationship skills
• Changing attitudes: Address stereotypes and biases that contribute to violence.
• Preventing specific types of violence: such as:
  • Bullying prevention
  • Dating and domestic violence prevention
  • and consent education
• Intervention strategies: Train individuals to recognize warning signs and take action.
  • Bystander intervention
  • Providing support to those who may be at risk
  • Using anonymous reporting systems 

Angel of God Resource Center, Inc. 

is a Trauma-informed Agency

a. We realize the widespread impact of trauma and understand the potential path for recovery.

b. We seek to recognize the signs and symptoms of trauma in our clients, students, instructors and staff.

c. We respond by fully integrating knowledge about trauma into our policies, procedures and practices; and

d. We seek to actively resist re-traumatization.