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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT CITY OF SANTA ANA - FY 2003-04 Revised Target Number Name Of Organization: The Cambodian Family Program Name: The Cambodian Family Youth Program Brief Description: Our FY 2003-04 CDBG grant will promote the increased well-being of 60 Cambodian and Latino youths, age 6-20, participating in our Youth Program's after school and weekend, academic and character building activities; and 50-75 pazents, participating in parent education, counseling, and referral services. GOAL ONE: CHARACTER BUILDING: To prevent youth delinquency and dropout by increasing the positive factors that contributes to youths' feeling of self- worth, their abilities to interact responsibly and respectfully, and their abilities to envision productive futures. Objectives: 1. Enroll 60 youths, age 6-20, in our comprehensive after school and weekend Youth Program. 2. Provide life skills, leadership training, creative arts, sports, community services and mentoring. 3. Provide classes in Cambodian and Hispanic cultural preservation, Cambodian language and dance. GOAL TWO: ACADEMIC IMPROVEMENT: To prevent youth delinquency and dropout by improving youths' academic skills and performance. Objectives: 1. Enroll 30-40 youths in computer lab. 2. Provide 60 youths reading, tutoring, and homework assistance in math, English, and other subjects. 3. Provide library activities, through the visiting Santa Ana Public Library bookmobile. GOAL THREE: FAMILY DEVELOPMENT: To prevent youth delinquency and dropout by enhancing parents' ability to provide for the health and well-being of their families. Objectives: 1. Provide 30-40 pazents parenting education, counseling, and social adjustment assistance. 2. Provide upward mobility counseling about social and economic self- sufficiency. 3. Provide referrals to English and vocational training, job placement services, health caze, and more. 4. Increase parents' involvement in schools and community. Exhibit A