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neighborhoods where there are few positive outlets offered to youth. Youth at KidWorks find a <br />place where they can develop into their best possible selves with hope for their future. <br />KidWorks is an active participant in bringing community improvements to at -risk neighborhoods <br />of Santa Ana. KidWorks is involved with two public safety task forces that increase engagement <br />between residents, apartment owners, Santa Ana Police Department, Orange County Probation <br />Department, multiple service providers, clergy, and city officials. These task forces have been <br />responsible for collaborating on rehabilitation of low-income housing, building new <br />playgrounds, improving and securing local parks, and starting a community garden. <br />Budget and Revenue: KidWorks' annual operating budget for FY 2011/12 was $2,294,659 and <br />the current year's budget is $2,706,412. Last year, KidWorks secured revenue from the following <br />sources: foundations- 49.5%; fundraising events- 16.3%; government grants- 9.6%; volunteer <br />hours- 8.1%, individual contributions- 7.3%; corporate grants- 3.9%; in-kind donations- 2.9%; <br />earned income and program fees- 1.3%; and church donations- 1.1%. <br />Case Manager: The CareerWorks Program will dedicate one three -quarter -time (0.75 FTE) <br />case manager, Daniela Valenzuela, to the program. Since 2011, Ms. Valenzuela has been <br />employed as KidWorks' College & Career Readiness Coordinator. She is well qualified to be the <br />full-time case manager dedicated exclusively to the CareerWorks Program. She earned her <br />Master's degree in School Counseling and a Pupil Personnel Services Credential, School <br />Counseling from Azusa Pacific University. She also earned her Bachelor's degree in Sociology <br />with a minor in Spanish from California State University, Dominguez Hills. She is experienced <br />overseeing college and career readiness services, including teaching workshops, leading field <br />trips, and conducting individual guidance counseling with youth to help them set goals and <br />monitor their progress. <br />The CareerWorks Program Case Manager will fully participate in all Santa Ana W/O/R/K <br />Center and WIA program trainings. The Case Manager will receive newsletters and reports from <br />Employment Development Department and the Forum for Youth Investment in order to stay <br />current with reports, developments, and resources available in the field of youth workforce <br />development. The Case Manager will be familiar with the tools available in the Youth Division <br />of the Department of Labor. <br />III. State the Problem <br />KidWorks operates three community centers in central Santa Ana in densely populated <br />neighborhoods where there are 5.4 people per occupied dwelling unit. According to census data <br />about these three areas, 92% of residents are Hispanic, over 22% have incomes below the <br />poverty level, 58% of residents are under 18, 35% of adults have graduated from high school, <br />and 6% of adults have a college degree. <br />In the city of Santa Ana, there is an overwhelming need to strengthen career opportunities for <br />youth. According to the California Employment Development Department, as of December <br />EXHIBIT A <br />