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GPS-RC focuses on reentry in every way

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Reentry is about reestablishing one's self in every way.

Make a list

Lists are great ways to stay on track. Write down some big things you want to accomplish and some smaller things, too.

Check the list regularly

Don’t forget to check in and see how you’re doing. Just because you don’t achieve the big goals right away doesn’t mean you’re not making progress.

Reward yourself

When you succeed in achieving a goal, be it a big one or a small one, make sure to pat yourself on the back.

Think positively

Positive thinking is a major factor in success. So instead of mulling over things that didn’t go quite right, remind yourself of things that did. Also, we can all learn from what does not go right. Learning is a life long endeavor.

We started GPS-RC in January 2024 for the betterment of Returning Citizens. Since then, we've assisted dozens of people, more quickly than ever. The staff at GPS is friendly, efficient and professional.

Tony Windley

Founder GPS.

GPS-RC and it's innovative engagement

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Social Behavioral Change Theory

SBC in USAID's Nutrition Goals

USAID Advancing Nutrition recognizes the central role of Social and Behavior Change in achieving its nutrition goals. SBC is not just an add-on to nutrition programs but a fundamental approach that underpins many of USAID's strategies for improving nutritional outcomes globally.

By incorporating SBC principles, USAID's nutrition initiatives aim to:

Address the root causes of malnutrition beyond just food availability

Promote sustainable dietary practices in diverse cultural contexts

Empower communities to make informed decisions about nutrition

Overcome social and cultural barriers to good nutrition

Create supportive environments that facilitate healthy eating habits

Through SBC, USAID seeks to create lasting change in nutritional behaviors, recognizing that improved nutrition is not just about providing food but about changing how people think about and interact with food in their daily lives.

Key Elements of Quality SBC

Implementing effective Social and Behavior Change strategies requires attention to several key elements:

Comprehensive Understanding

Gain a deep understanding of the target community's social dynamics, cultural norms, and environmental factors influencing nutritional behaviors.

Participatory Approach

Involve community members in the design and implementation of SBC initiatives to ensure relevance and buy-in.

Multi-level Interventions

Address behavior change at individual, community, and societal levels for comprehensive impact.

Evidence-Based Strategies

Use research and data to inform the development and refinement of SBC approaches.

These elements work together to create SBC programs that are not only effective but also sustainable and culturally appropriate.

GPS-RC focuses on the intersectionality of habits and money management..

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Low Socioeconomic Status

The cycle of poverty is widely acknowledged in the U.S. economic system and society at large; however, the deeply intertwined cycle of literacy is lesser known. The cycle of literacy and the cycle of poverty both describe how one's circumstances at birth can influence their future life outcomes. Those born into a low SES often have fewer opportunities and experience more difficulty obtaining a higher SES. Similarly, those born to parents with low literacy will not have a strong foundation for literacy before entering school and are more likely to fall behind and have lower literacy levels. SES and literacy intersect in the educational and job markets, where higher-paying careers often require higher education, which in turn requires higher levels of literacy.

In this context, the term "literacy level" does not merely represent one element of reading or writing, but rather a composite evaluation determined by factors such as phonological awareness, vocabulary, fluency, and many others. Literacy research is a deeply complex field of study with many intersections, one of these intersections being socioeconomic status. SES in this context is measured by level of income.