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MOMMIMUffil concern" if blood tests resulted in 10 or more micrograms of lead per deciliter. Experts now use a reference level of 5 micrograms per deciliter to identify children with blood levels that are much higher than most children's levels. Although many children remain at risk exposure to harmful lead levels (i.e., blood lead levels greater than the CDC recommended level of 5 micrograms of lead per deciliter of blood), the CDC reported a decline in blood levels in children age five and younger, largely a result of the phase -out of leaded gasoline and efforts by federal, state, and local agencies to limit lead paint hazards in housing. Actions taken to reduce the number of poverty -level families. 91.220(k); 91.320(j) Santa Ana's anti -poverty strategy includes expanding housing opportunities and support services for low-income residents, and coordinating public and private resources to address their specific needs. Services and activities supported by the City included: • Housing rehabilitation, rental assistance, and creation of new affordable housing opportunities via new construction and acquisition/rehabilitation activities • Homeless assistance including prevention activities, emergency shelter, transitional housing, and access to permanent housing opportunities; appropriate support services were blended with these activities • Public facility improvements to improve the overall infrastructure of the City, but more specifically for older and/or lower income neighborhoods • Job training, job -search skills and job placement to provide those living in poverty with new employment opportunities that pay higher wages • Youth recreation and diversion services to provide youth living in poverty with alternatives to gang and crime activities Actions taken to develop institutional structure. 91.220(k); 91.320(j) The large number of non-profit organizations serving low-income communities in Santa Ana is both an asset and a challenge. With a long history of serving the community, the sheer number of non -profits leads to increased competition for limited resources. Conversely, the benefits of a rich variety of social service organizations often translates to more community -based and culturally competent services for low-income residents. In response to this, the City worked closely with local institutions to initiate programs that link economic incentives with neighborhood and community development objectives. These efforts included building relationships with neighborhood associations, community -based lending agencies, nonprofits, and educational institutions. The City also supported programs aimed at enhancing coordination among various City departments. Examples of actions undertaken during the report period to overcome gaps and enhance coordination included the following: • The City's Workforce Development Board played a key role in developing employment opportunities for lower income Santa Ana residents. The WDB is comprised of various community leaders representing private employment, education, social services and [aIe1»C1 IV] OMB Control No: 2506-0117(exp. 06/30/2018) 75A-23