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Running head: AN INTERVIEW WITH LORI MALONEY An Interview with Lori Maloney Student\u2019s Name Professor\u2019s Name Course Date 1 AN INTERVIEW WITH LORI MALONEY My project has been focusing on one human service agency which has impacted the lives of many homeless youths. This organization is Covenant House, whose main headquarters are in New York (Covenant House, n.d.). My ambition of wanting to know more about the organization helped me secure an interview with Lori Maloney, the Senior Vice President at Covenant House. Maloney is an expert in advocacy and program development which has enabled her to earn a strong position in the organization. To achieve this, I used the organization\u2019s contact, (954) 5615559, 800-388-3888, and info@covenanthouse.org, which got me connected to Ms. Maloney. Through intense follow-up, I secured an interview scheduled on the 2nd of October 2019 at 10.00 am. The semi-structured interview questions which I prepared using the SurveyMonkey Design guide will provide insightful information concerning the organization\u2019s mission, program, and evaluation measures. Interview with Ms. Maloney Fatumata: I am honored to meet you in person, and I believe that we will share a lot concerning Covenant House and the programs it offers. By starting with basic information, kindly introduce yourself and the role you play at the organization. Ms. Maloney: Thank you Fatumata, I am glad that I can be of service in your school\u2019s project in the quest of wanting to know more about Covenant House. Fatumata: The agency is well known globally. Do you enjoy offering your services here? Ms. Maloney: Yes, I do. My service in this organization has helped me see significant transformations, and this ignites my joy when I see that former homeless youths are doing well in life. 2 AN INTERVIEW WITH LORI MALONEY Fatumata: What is the mission of Covenant House? Ms. Maloney: The organization\u2019s mission is to provide supportive services to homeless youths and showing them unconditional love and safeguarding their safety. Fatumata: Concerning the leadership at Covenant House, does the agency consider the employees and volunteers\u2019 feedback? How? Ms. Maloney: Extremely well. Leadership at this organization encourages stakeholders\u2019 participation in interactive forums. Every employee and even volunteers are allowed to air their views which are considered in areas like program planning. Fatumata: A program that has been helpful in educating homeless youths is the transitional living program. What challenges have you faced so far (if any) when implementing it? Ms. Maloney: Among the challenges, gaining trust when trying to build a relationship with the youth has been quite a task. Also, encouraging the youths to see their self-worth takes a lot of effort and time. Fatumata: With this program, what age group does the agency consider for its targeted population? Ms. Maloney: The organization targets young adults ranging between 18 to 24 years since this prepares them to become independent and responsible people after exiting the program. Fatumata: What makes this program unique when compared with other agencies? 3 AN INTERVIEW WITH LORI MALONEY Ms. Maloney: I believe that our program is authentic since it focuses on enhancing strengths and the dreams of the homeless. Fatumata: What outcomes does the agency plan to achieve in its mission of assisting the homeless? Ms. Maloney: Positive outcomes such as helping the homeless to secure jobs, permanent housing, and quality education would promote the agency\u2019s mission. Fatumata: How well does the organization recognize the accomplishments met after the successful implementation of the program? Ms. Maloney: Very well. Fatumata: Kindly tell me more about the approaches you use to analyze the success of the program\u2019s outcomes. Ms. Maloney: When I see the youths are responding well through measures like increased attendance, enhanced responsibility, and a high percentage of job acquisition, these illustrate the success of the program. Fatumata: What is your overall opinion concerning your working experience at the organization? Ms. Maloney: My working experience is motivated when I see youths succeeding in every step of their life. 4 AN INTERVIEW WITH LORI MALONEY Reference Covenant House (n.d.). About Us. Retrieved from https:\/\/www.covenanthouse.org\/homelesscharity 5 Interview outline I. My project has been focusing on one human service agency which has impacted the lives of many homeless youths. II. This organization is Covenant House, whose main headquarters are in New York (Covenant House, n.d.). III. My ambition of wanting to know more about the organization helped me secure an interview with Lori Maloney, the Senior Vice President at Covenant House. IV. V. Interviewer: Fatumata: Interviewee: Ms. Maloney: <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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