90 DAYS TO BUILD
tHE NEXT MISSION.
PROGRAM AT A GLANCE
Length:
Up to 90 calendar days
Housing:
Private furnished cottages
Core Curriculum:
12 weeks / 84 days
Location:
Planned Illinois campus
Final Transition Period:
Up to 6 additional days
Participant Housing Fee at Launch:
$0
Cohort Size:
Up to 9 veterans
Annual Initial Capacity:
Approximately 34 veterans
Case Management Goal:
Approximately 1 primary case manager per 10 active residents or better
THE 90-DAY JOURNEY
STABILIZE
Days 1–14
The first priority is understanding where the veteran currently stands.
Focus areas include:
- Initial assessment
- Individual Transition Plan
- Identification and documentation
- Benefits review
- Financial assessment
- Employment assessment
- Housing assessment
- Immediate needs
- Personal goals
- Establishing routine
BUILD
Days 15–45
Participants begin turning goals into measurable action.
Focus areas include:
- Resume development
- Civilian job translation
- Applications
- Interview preparation
- Financial literacy
- Credit and budgeting
- Education/training exploration
- Benefits appointments
- Communication skills
- Life skills
- Mentorship
EXECUTE
Days 46–84
The emphasis moves toward implementation.
Focus areas include:
- Employment offers
- School or training enrollment
- Housing applications
- Benefits connections
- Savings and budgeting
- Transportation planning
- Community connections
- Permanent support systems
Transition & Launch
Days 85–90
Veterans complete their final transition plan
Focus areas include:
- Confirm employment or education
- Secure post-program housing
- Review financial and benefits plans
- Complete final progress assessments
- Prepare for graduation and continued follow-up
A DAY AT STABLE GROUND
Example program rhythm:
- 06 : 00
- Optional PT
- 07 : 30
- Breakfast
- 09:00 - 12:00
- Work / Individual Development
- 12:00 – 13:00
- Lunch
- 13:00 - 17:00
- Classes / Workshops / Appointments
- 17 : 00
- Dinner
- 22 : 00
- Curfew Monday–Thursday
- 02:00
- Curfew Friday–Sunday
- Evening
- Employment, study, independent living, appointments, recreation and individual responsibilities
90 DAYS ALONE DOESN’T EQUAL SUCCESS.
Graduation is centered on documented progress toward sustainable independence.
Participants should leave with:
HOUSING
Safe housing secured or a documented, realistic housing plan.
INCOME PATH
Employment, education, training, benefits-based income or another documented strategy.
FINANCIAL READINESS
A working monthly budget and forward financial plan.
DAILY-LIFE SYSTEMS
Identification, phone, transportation, records and appointment systems in place.
SUPPORT NETWORK
Identified people and organizations the veteran can contact after leaving.
FUTURE DIRECTION
A clear career or education plan with defined next actions.
OUR RESPONSIBILITY DOESN’T END AT THE GATE.
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