BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF SANTA ANA (2)

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City of Santa Ana CDBG Scope of Work Program Year 2019-20 (July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2020) Name of Organization Boys & Girls Club of Santa Ana Name of Funded Program College Bound Annual Accomplishment Goal Unduplicated Participants anticipated to be served during the 12-month contract period. 60 TOTAL F 60 Santa Ana Participants 1 100%1 1 551 Low Income Participants 92% Schedule of Performance Unduplicated Estimated (estimated) Quarter 1: JUL 1 - SEP 30 Quarter 2: OCT 1 - DEC 31 Quarter 3: JAN 1 - MAR 31 Quarter 4: APR 1 - JUN 30 Program and Funding Description College Bound provides at -risk Santa Ana teens with academic instruction and mentors to help graduate high school on time, prepare for secondary education, technical school, or military and career; this critical program helps prevent teens from engaging in activities that affect their future path. Advisors track students' A-G high school graduation requirements to make sure they are on track to attend UC/CSU, understand application and testing procedures, identify financial aid opportunities and commitments made to attend college, and manage other deadlines associated with college attendance. All College Bound students are introduced to opportunities beyond four year institutions: community college, trade schools, military, and other alternatives. College Bound teens have access to resources and tutors that focus on academics and provide homework and SAT/PSAT assistance. Advisors also maintain an extensive list of scholarships and grants with deadlines and requirements, matching students to appropriate opportunities, and we provide FAFSA and scholarship workshops and application assistance to help them secure financial resources. For first -generation college students, whose families are often unfamiliar with the college application process, these services demystify the process of applying for admission and make college an attainable goal. One of the reasons that this program is so important for the teens we serve in Santa Ana is that 45% of Santa Ana residents ages 25 and over do not have a high school diploma or college experience. Our Club believes that if we can expose more youth to this program and put them on a path towards securing their high school diploma, and building a path for higher education and career it will allow for these youth to break from a life of poverty and prevent them from exposure to criminal elements. Services are offered five days a week, year -around. The case management component of College Bound involves one-on-one support between the teens and Academic Advisors. We supplement academic learning with weekly workshops on college requirements, writing skills, SAT preparation, resume writing, and other topics; we also offer college tours, field trips, and motivational guest speakers. Another role of the Academic Advisors is to meet and counsel parents to inform them about the process and costs associated with College, the value of earning an advanced degree, and engaging them in their child's educational journey. EXHIBIT A