UNIVERSITY SETTLEMENT INC
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Mission Statement
We offer the individuals and families we serve resources by which they can learn, grow, and thrive.
About This Cause
University Settlement was founded in 1926 to serve two purposes: to be a settlement house for immigrants settling in Cleveland, Ohio and to be a training ground for Case Western social work and nursing students. Over the years, services have evolved to meet the needs of the Slavic Village community; however, the dedication to the residents of the Slavic Village neighborhood has remained. Today, US’s mission truly encapsulates the past and present purpose of the organization: to provide individuals and those we serve with the resources by which they can learn, grow, and thrive. Current services focus on helping youth, seniors, and families to identify and overcome barriers of poverty and inequity to reach their highest potential. Youth Services The Youth Program provides afterschool programming through two unique approaches. The agency successfully manages four Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Center (21st CCLC) programs for students in grades Kindergarten- eighth grade in partnership with the Broadway Academy at Willow and St. Stanislaus Catholic School. University Settlement has been providing the 21st CCLC services since its start in 2002. The agency has successfully implemented academic programming, positive youth development and family engagement experiences both in an afterschool and summer setting. Senior Services University Settlement’s Adult Wellness Program supports seniors aged 60 and older, and adults with disabilities aged 18-59, age successfully and remain independent by engaging in activities that enhance their physical and cognitive wellbeing. The program operates daily 2:30 p.m., and those who cannot travel to the Settlement on their own are provided transportation to and from the program. While on-site, clients engage in socialization activities, physical exercise, nutrition education, and wellness checkups, and are provided with two meals and a daily snack. In addition to keeping seniors mobile and alert, such activities help seniors meet their needs by providing opportunities for interaction and engagement among peers with similar backgrounds and experiences. Family Services University Settlement’s family-centered programs provide multiple forms of aid, including emergency assistance, case management, and support group services to help parents address and work towards eliminating barriers. Case managers assist families to set realistic goals and connect them to plentiful resources to support their progress. The Community Based Services (CBS) Program assists families involved with, or at risk of becoming involved with, the Department of Children and Family Services. Preventive services allow families to acquire the skills and resources necessary to keep their children in the home. In instances where children have already been placed in foster care, staff continue to work with parents to achieve reunification, when possible. For those formerly homeless families who are exiting the Cuyahoga County shelter system, the Transition-in-Place Case Management Program offers twelve months of intensive case management to help provide families with the resources needed to remain stably housed. Program staff meet with families weekly to ensure they are working toward goal attainment and to provide additional services as appropriate. The RISE (Re-Integration Services & Empowerment) Program was launched in early 2021 to provide case management services to individuals who were recently incarcerated and are transitioning back into the community. Services focus on employment and securing income, addressing mental health and addiction, and accessing mainstream benefits, to name a few. The Fatherhood Initiative Program serves fathers residing in Cuyahoga County. Services include employment and vocational support, housing/utility assistance, and referrals to legal services, and mental health services. Case Management is also provided to fathers on-site by the program manager. Community Services University Settlement also offers several services that are open to all community residents. These programs contribute to University Settlement’s comprehensive approach to service delivery as they not only act as a gateway through which residents become familiar with other US programs, but also serve as a resource through which staff can help their clients address needs such as food insecurity, job skills training, financial literacy, and technological literacy.