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PROGRAM NARRATIVE <br /> <br />Briefly describe what the program expects to achieve and why. ~lt a minimum, the narrative should include the following <br />information; (1.) Identify the staff and their responsibilities to the program, (2) describe the physical facilities in which the <br />services will be delivered, (3) discuss any areas of concern that could affect the success of the prografn, (4} discuss why these <br />resources used in the manner described should be expected tq alter inappropriate behavior, (5) describe the referral, screening <br />and admission procedures, (6.) describe the means of working with youth and familt'es, (7) describe the daily program activities, <br />(8} describe the termination procedures and (9) interaction with juvenile court. <br /> <br />Five nurses will be assigned to the five middle school campuses in the county. They would be supervised <br />by a school nursing supervisor from the Cabarrus Health Alliance. The nurse will collaborate with school <br />personnel (principal, guidance counselors, teachers, social workers) and other community agencies to <br />target high-risk youths who have been identified as "at risk" adolescents. Through one-to-one interaction <br />on campus on a daily basis and in the community with the family the nurse will work with the teen to <br />reduce high-risks behaviors and remain in school and out of the court systems. <br /> <br />Referrals to the nurse may come from the school staffas well as agencies outside of the school. The nurse <br />will serve as the 'clearinghouse' for the "at risk" student and be his/her daily "in school" support person. <br />The nurse will user her knowledge of community agencies and resources to assist the youth and his <br />family with an array of identified needs. When a referral is made to the nurse, she will follow-up with the <br />youth and/or the family until resolution to the referral is complete. <br /> <br />-4- <br /> <br /> <br />