STEPS (Solutions That Equip People for Success)
STEPS IS A CHRISTIAN BASED 501C3 ORGANIZATION IN NEW BRAUNFELS, TX.
STEPS is a program that gives individuals an opportunity for a better life. It was designed to help those who are willing to change, by equipping them with the tools, resources, and encouragement they need. At STEPS, we believe in the dignity and worth of every person. Our job is to locate hindrances, physical or otherwise, that stand between an individual and their success, and help them to rectify those hindrances however possible. STEPS not only looks at the immediate needs of the individual or family, but also at their long term well-being. The aim is to not provide a band-aid, but to provide long term solutions.
STATS
- 67% of clients graduate from the program
- 98% of clients who complete the program maintain crisis-free living for 6 consecutive months
- 84% of clients who complete the program maintain crisis-free living for one consecutive year
HOW IT WORKS
- Intake -A client applies for the STEPS program and agrees to the program terms
- Assessment –An assessment is conducted upon intake to assess the client’s readiness to change, short term and long term problems, strengths, weaknesses, and to develop a Life Plan to help maximize life functioning
- Life Coaching – Clients are assigned a Life Coach, who they meet with weekly to motivate and encourage them with their Life Plan objectives, goals and activities
- Referrals – Referrals are made to various agencies to meet the clients need(s)
- Education – Life Skills University is our in – house training program to teach various life skills to our clients
- Evaluation – Clients are evaluated quarterly to track progress in the program for up to 2 years
- Graduation – Clients graduates from the program after one year, or before, when applicable, once they have met the STEPS graduation criteria
WHO WE HELP
STEPS is designed to help the following:
- Individual in short term / long term crisis
- Individual in short term / long term poverty
- LEAPS: Helping prepare juniors and seniors in high school transition into college or vocational school. Open enrollment all year.
- Families wanting to work together to minimize weaknesses and maximize strengths
VISION
Changing Communities One Life at a Time
MISSION
To Empower and Equip Families and Individuals for Success
CORE VALUES
- Integrity
- Compassion
- Commitment
- Accountability
