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CITY OF SANA ANA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT Scope of Work Annual Accomplishment Goal I. Total number of clients anticipated to be served during the 12-month contract period= _400 PERSONS II. Total number of unduplicated Santa Ana residents to be served with grant funds during the 12-month contract period =_400_ PERSONS 100% Santa Ana clients Ill. Description of Work - in space below, describe the program to be funded during the 12- month contract period including, services to be provided, program goals, client characteristics, & how grant funds will be utilized. Components of Program The After School Learning Center program consists of three main components: 1) An educational component provides tutoring and homework assistance to improve school Performance and behavior. Trained volunteer tutors, following a structured curriculum, provide assistance in one or more of the following subject areas: language arts, math, history, social studies, and science. Special emphasis is placed upon computer science and technology with technologically enhanced learning resources and tools. The after -school program components are integrated, when possible, with the local school's curriculum, instruction, and learning support activities. 2) An educational enrichment component, supported by volunteer mentors, offers opportunities for participation in recreational activities and cultural events, and perhaps just as important is the time a mentor invests in a child or young person. The activities in this component might involve art, music, sports, and general recreation; community service; and other youth development activities based on the student's needs and interest. 3) A social formation component incorporates Community and Family involvement both as partners and focal points. Learning Center staff coordinate transportation to and from the Learning Center with students and parents, speak with guardians about Learning Center activities, and give updates on student progress and successes. Family building activities enable the parents to become primary prevention models accompanied by counseling for both student and family. The development of Leadership and social skills challenges youth to explore healthy identity and self-esteem development. Services Provided by CDBG/Description of use of funds I. Staff Training, Conference/Meetings and Collaberation Expenses ($1,000) 2. Program and Direct Service Supplies such as food and educational material. ($6,000) 3. Insurance costs for the Learning Center Van ($500) 4. Transportation including gas and maintenance to and from the Learning Center for participants ($2,000)