Readyforlife program, developed by imperial valley regional occupational program (ivrop)... (see attachment) - imperial valley regional occupational program will implement the readyforlife program…

The Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families awarded Imperial Valley Regional Occupational Program (IVROP) a $2 million Cooperative Agreement on September 30, 2025, to implement the ReadyForLife program under the Healthy Marriage Promotion and Responsible Fatherhood Grants program (CFDA 93.086).

IVROP will deliver evidence-informed workshops on healthy relationships, marriage education, emotional regulation, financial literacy, and job readiness to high school students in grades 9–12 across Imperial County, California. The program serves 340 youth annually through in-school curriculum delivery, supplemented by optional booster sessions, peer mentoring opportunities, and career advancement services including paid work experiences for eligible participants. Over the five-year project period (September 30, 2025 through September 29, 2030), ReadyForLife will serve 1,720 youth total, equipping them with relationship skills and economic stability tools for transitions to adulthood. Imperial County is a rural border region characterized by high unemployment (17.4%) and limited youth development resources. Services are delivered throughout Imperial County, California.

Readyforlife program, developed by imperial valley regional occupational program (ivrop)... (see attachment) - imperial valley regional occupational program will implement the readyforlife program to provide evidence-informed workshops on healthy relationships, marriage education, emotional regulation, financial literacy, and job readiness to high school students across imperial county. The program will serve 340 youth annually in grades 9-12 through in-school curriculum delivery, supplemented by optional booster sessions, peer mentoring opportunities, and career advancement services including paid work experiences for eligible participants. Services will be delivered throughout imperial county, california-a rural border region characterized by high unemployment (17.4%) and limited youth development resources. Over the five-year project period, readyforlife will serve 1,720 youth, equipping them with essential relationship skills and economic stability tools for successful transitions to adulthood.