Delaware Adolescent

Program, Inc.
Agency Report Presentation
AHS 8100 Guided Practicum
Brittney Kuntzi

Table of Contents
Mission
Demographic Information
Major Policies and Procedures
Organizational Structure
Governance
Funding Sources
Relationship to Neighboring Agencies
Strengths, Trends & Challenges
Interns Role

Mission Statement
The Delaware Adolescent
Program, Inc. provides a
standards-based education for
pregnant and parenting teens
with unique outreach, mentoring
and supportive services
promoting empowerment and
self-sufficiency.

Demographic Information

Demographic Information
DAPIs Student Profile
9 students have an IEP
6 students were court adjudicated by
DFS

9 students are homeless

6 students were involved in domestic
violence

2 students are in foster care

55 students are considered low-income
22 students are in credit recovery
44 students are below their grade level

Teen pregnancy has an increased chance of occurring in lowincome households

Lack of EDUCATION
Limited/no funds for BIRTH
CONTROL

LIFE SITUATIONS

Demographic Information
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2010 United States Census

State of Delaware
27,895 FEMALES
Between the ages of 10 and
14

31,931 FEMALES
Between the ages of 15 and
19

The National Campaign to

Prevent Teen and
Unplanned Pregnancies
(These figures are based from
2010)

State of Delaware
2130 teen pregnancies
Pregnancy Rate: 67
pregnancies, per 1000
females

Demographic Information
(Continued)

The National Campaign to

Prevent Teen and
Unplanned Pregnancies
Percentage of Teen
Pregnancies by Age
2% of pregnancies
Under the age of 15
32% of teen pregnancies
Between the ages of 15 and 17
66% of teen pregnancies
Between the ages of 18 and 19

The National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned

Pregnancies

Rate of Teen Pregnancies by

Race/Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic, Caucasian
females had 45 pregnancies,
per 1000 females

Non-Hispanic, African
American females had 111
pregnancies, per 1000 females

Hispanic females had 84

pregnancies, per 1000 females

Major Policies and

Procedures

Major Policies and Procedures

Hiring Policy & Procedures
Center Directors can recommend candidates
for hiring
Authorization must be obtained from the
Executive Director, before hiring

Guidelines under the Equal Employment

Opportunity, Recruitment, Interviewing,
Reference Requests and Orientation policies
and procedures MUST be followed

Center Directors must submit these items to

the Executive Director
Personnel Action form
Candidates application
Interview notes
References
Resume, if applicable

Once authorized, Hiring Manager will

develop a job offer letter

(Offer will be VOID, if the

individual receives an unsatisfactory criminal background
check)

Job title/description
Salary
Start time
"New Employee Personnel Checklist must
be completed and submitted to the Executive
Director, within three days of the new
employees starting date.
I-9 form
W-4
Application
Resume
Emergency information
Signed job description

Major Policies and Procedures

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Safety Policy
DAPI Employee Responsibilities
Complying with all local, state and
federal safety and health
regulations, programmatic
standards, and with any specific
safety concerns identified by DAPI

Be familiarized with posted

Emergency Plan
Fire
Medical Emergencies
Weather

Mandatory that all employees

complete an Accident and Incident
Report for each safety and health
breach
Failure to do so will result in
disciplinary action, including
termination

Failure to comply with the Safety

Policy, implemented by DAPI,
will experience disciplinary
action, including termination

Major Policies and Procedures

(Continued)
Electronic Communication Devices
Policy
Telephone Usage
Emergency situation ONLY
Cell Phone Usage While Driving
Obey all federal, state or local rules and
regulations
DO NOT talk on cell phone when driving a vehicle

Camera-Enabled Electronic Device Usage

Prohibited in the building and surrounding area
Personal Radio and CD Player Usage
Hinder the employees ability to hear an incident,
or accident
Be aware of their surroundings and to not let
their devices cause distractions
If an incident occurs, due to the personal device,
then the employee will experience disciplinary
action

Internet Usage
Business use ONLY
Email Usage
Business use ONLY
Required to report emails, such as
chain letters, jokes and cartoons and
delete them immediately!
DAPI reserves the right to review,
audit, intercept, access and disclose all
messages created, received or sent by
e-mail, for any purpose
Blogging
DAPI employees can maintain a
personal blog
Prohibited from blogging during work
hours, on DAPI computers and discusses
matters that deal directly, or indirectly
about DAPI

Organizational Structure

Organizational Structure
Board of Directors

Administrative Staf
Maintenance
Van Driver

Executive Director

Social Worker/Student
Support
Services/Mentoring
Coordinator/Hispanic
Coordinator

Center Directors
Director of Education

Center
Directors

Director of Finance

Daycare
Management

Administrative Staf/Maintenance/Van Driver

Social Workers/Coordinators/Counselors
Nurses
Daycare Management
Interns/Volunteers
Teachers

Board of
Directors

Nurse

Executive
Director

Interns/Volun
teers
Director of
Education

Director of
Finance

Teachers

Governance

Governance
The Delaware Adolescent Program, Inc.
is a private, non-profit organization.
DAPI is its own entity

Not GOVERNED by anyone

Still have to abide by STATE and FEDERAL
laws

DAPI must abide by specific rules and

regulations, appointed by the
Delaware Department of Education
DAPI is a comprehensive school-based
program
Must hire Certified teachers
Required to have a 6 hour school day, per
weekday

Funding Sources

Funding Sources
Grant-Aid
Joint Financial Committee
DAPI has to ensure they are in that
budget! (Network)

Special Events
Highmark Walk for a Health
Community

Empowerment Breakfast
Spring Brunch & Fashion Show
UPCOMING: Lunch with a Purpose

Foundation and Municipal Grants

American Lung Association

BJ's Charitable Foundation

Contributors and Donors

DAPI had six-five contributors

and donors (2014-2015)
United Way
Amazon Smile
Individual donors and
contributors

Donated Services and Materials

Relationship to
Neighboring Agencies

Relationship to Neighboring
Agencies
Delaware Department of
Education
Work together to accomplish one
goal and that is to provide the best
educational experience for the
students at DAPI

Delaware Technical Community

College Dental Program
Work together to provide free dental
services for DAPI students
Low-income
Likely not receiving proper dental
check-ups

Telamon Corporation

Work together to establish daycare

accommodations for the children of
the students

People's Place

REAL Relationships Coordinator

from the Turning Point
Melinda Dubinski
Dubinski will work with the DAPI
staff to educate them on the warning
signs of domestic violence and
intimate partner violence and help
develop new policies and procedures
to implement

Strengths, Trends and

Challenges

Strengths. Trends and

Challenges
Strengths
Impressive 47 years of
experience

Ability to offer public

education
Offers a small, intimate
educational environment
Equal Opportunity
organization

Trends

Outsourcing to neighboring
agencies
Fundraising and Private
Donors
Technology

Strengths, Trends and Challenges

(Continued)

Students lack of support

Challenges
These issues stem from
DAPIs lack of funding
Lack of resources
Underpaid staff
No raises
Loss of job opportunities

systems at home
What students are learning
at DAPI may not be
enforced, or supported at
home

Not being able to operate a

vehicle
Lack of funds to purchase a
car, insurance and, or
license

Not eligible to drive, due to

age

Interns Role

Interns Role
At the Delaware Adolescent
Program, Inc., my role as an Intern
is versatile.
I am a helper.
I am an advocate.
I am a policy and procedure
developer.
I am a donation collector.
I am an Action Plan developer.
I am an Excel spreadsheet, Word
document and PowerPoint
presentation creator.
I am a Mentor.

Any questions?
Thank you for your time and participation.

References
Ipatenco, S. (2015). Why are low income teens likely to become pregnant?. Everyday Life Global Post. Retrieved 23 September 2015, from http://everydaylife.globalpost.com/lowincome-teens-likely-become-pregnant-12207.html

The National Campaign,. (2015). Delaware data. thenationalcampaign.org. Retrieved 23

September 2015, from https://thenationalcampaign.org/data/state/delaware

United States Census Bureau,. (2010). American factfinder - results. Factfinder.census.gov.

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