VitalPath Initiative:

VPI

The mission of the VitalPath Initiative is to empower underserved students facing socioeconomic challenges by providing effective health and social skill initiatives that deliver tailored education, essential resources, and compassionate support to promote overall well-being and success.

What is VPI?

Our VitalPath Initiative is a comprehensive 12-week program designed to meet the unique needs of each school through a tailored approach based on the selected package. The program provides access to professional expertise across various fields, including:

  • Medical Field: Offering insights and practical skills from healthcare professionals.

  • Public Safety Field: Delivering training and education from experts in emergency response and community safety.

  • Mental Health and Behavior Analysis: Providing support and intervention strategies led by professionals in mental health and behavioral sciences.

The VitalPath Initiative ensures a well-rounded and impactful experience by leveraging the knowledge and expertise of these professionals to empower students and communities.

What Does VPI Provide?

  • Our sex education curriculum is grounded in data-driven research, ensuring that students receive age-appropriate and developmentally relevant information. By teaching what children should know at various stages, we empower them to make informed and responsible decisions about their health and well-being.

  • Health education at St. Bonaventure goes beyond physical health. Our program focuses on preventive care, fostering a healthy body, and prioritizing mental health. Students also gain critical financial literacy skills, enabling them to plan for and achieve lifelong health and wellness.

  • To promote societal health support, we provide first aid and CPR training. These life-saving skills empower students and community members to respond effectively in emergencies, creating a network of capable individuals within the community.

  • Our program includes regular health and dental screenings to ensure early detection and prevention of potential issues. We emphasize the importance of oral health as a vital component of overall wellness.

  • Mental health and wellness are central to our programming. Through social skills training and conflict resolution workshops, we help students navigate interpersonal challenges and build healthier relationships, fostering a strong sense of community and well-being.

  • Recognizing the importance of readiness, we offer disaster relief preparation workshops. These sessions equip participants with the knowledge and tools to respond effectively during crises. Additionally, we provide professional development opportunities to build leadership and resilience within the community.

  • Our health programming extends beyond the classroom through community outreach. We host educational events and provide accessible resources to engage and inform the broader community, fostering a culture of health and wellness.

  • Providing additional intervention services is a vital part of our mission at St. Bonaventure Academy. We understand the challenges of balancing intervention staff with the growing needs in your building. That’s why we’re here to help. With licensed behavior and intervention specialists on staff, we offer targeted support to ensure that every student receives the individualized care and resources they need to thrive. Let us help you bridge the gap and strengthen student success!

  • We inspire students to explore the vast world of health care through career readiness programming. By exposing them to various health care fields and opportunities, we help pave pathways for future success and contribution to the health care industry.

  • We have partnered with several financial institutions in the Cleveland area to provide comprehensive financial literacy education, specifically focused on healthcare and healthcare management. Understanding how to plan for the future is essential to our students' long-term success and stability. By equipping them with the knowledge and skills to navigate financial and healthcare decisions, we are helping them build a strong foundation for a brighter future.

VitalPath Initiative is a dynamic and comprehensive program designed to bridge the socioeconomic gap in health education and resources, specifically serving underserved communities in the Northeast Cleveland area. This programming is delivered in collaboration with local schools and tailored to meet the unique needs of each school and community through hands-on, interactive curricula and differentiated objectives.

FAQs

  • Schools partnering with the VitalPath Initiative have the flexibility to choose between hosting two or four community outreach events, tailored to meet the specific needs of their communities. These events cover a wide range of impactful topics, including but not limited to:

    • Physicals and health screenings

    • Job fairs and career readiness workshops

    • Food drives or pantry programs

    • Mobile health clinics

    • Healthy cooking demonstrations

    • Horticulture and farming DIY sessions

    • Health education seminars

    • Financial literacy for healthcare expenses

    What sets the VitalPath Initiative apart is its commitment to fully individualizing programming based on each school’s unique needs and targeted areas of focus. This customized approach ensures that every partnership delivers maximum value and addresses the specific priorities of the communities served.

  • One of the most unique and impactful components of the VitalPath Initiative is our creative and flexible funding model. By strategically positioning ourselves to accept multiple streams of public funding, we ensure that schools are not burdened with covering costs from their operating budgets. Schools can leverage funding sources such as John Peterson funding, Title funding, and even Medicaid funding to cover the costs of our programming.

    VPI costs approximately $10,000 to serve one school for 12 weeks of comprehensive health and social skills education. However, to minimize financial strain on schools that are already navigating tight budgets, we are seeking financial support to subsidize $4,000 per school. In addition we have created a flexibile menu for schools to operate within their budget! This approach allows us to reduce the financial burden on schools while providing students and their communities with access to vital resources and transformative programming.

    Through this innovative funding strategy, we aim to ensure that every school, regardless of its financial circumstances, has the opportunity to offer the VitalPath Initiative to their students and community, helping to bridge gaps in education and wellness.

    Schedule a consultation to discuss your schools specific needs and walk through our flexible pricing options!

  • Yes! You can use your school's Title funds to access our services. We’ve worked hard to support you in every way possible, including becoming a CMSD-approved vendor. To make the process even easier, we’ve gone a step further—we can provide template descriptions to streamline your funding request. Let us help you maximize your resources and bring valuable support to your school!

  • We’re excited to share that with our experienced and licensed Intervention and Behavior Specialists working directly with your students, you can utilize JP funding to support and cover the goals of your selected students. This allows you to maximize resources while ensuring targeted, high-quality intervention for those who need it most!

  • We're actively working on this initiative! Through our partnership with University Hospitals and the presence of a registered nurse on staff, certain services may be eligible for Medicaid coverage. Stay tuned as we continue to expand access to essential healthcare support for our students and families!

  • Program scheduling is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Once you decide to partner with us, we will review available days and times to provide programming that best fits your school’s needs. Our staff will be scheduled to come on-site and will utilize a classroom of your designation to ensure seamless support for your students. Let’s work together to create a meaningful impact!

  • No Extra Work for Your Staff – We've Got It Covered!

    Nope! Our program was intentionally designed not just for students, but also with school staff in mind. Our dedicated professionals are highly skilled in classroom management, fully background-checked, and VIRTUS trained, ensuring a safe and structured learning environment.

    That means you can use this time to give your teachers a well-deserved break!

    Additionally, we’ve carefully aligned aspects of our curriculum with Ohio Learning Standards, making it easy for you to integrate our programming into your required instructional time. We’ll even provide lesson plans, so you can use our content to help meet your mandated learning minutes—seamlessly blending support and enrichment for both students and staff!

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