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City of Santa Ana CDBG Scope of Work Program Year 2015 -16 (July 1, 2015 - June 30, 2016) Name of Organization KidWorks Community Development Corporation (KWS) Name of Funded Program Cedar Evergreen (CE) Community Center Annual Accomplishment Goal Unduplicated Participants anticipated to be served during the 12 -month contract eriod. 150 TOTAL 150 Santa Ana Participants 100% 150 Low Income Participants 100% ana The Cedar Evergreen Community Center will serve 150 children, youth, and parents through the KidWorks "University Starts Now" after- school program. Additionally, there will be a broader impact in the community as KidWorks involves these and other neighborhood residents in various community engagement events aimed at improving the overall quality of life in the Cedar Evergreen neighborhood. a. Description of services 1) Children and youth will develop their academic skills through homework help, tutoring, and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) lessons. 2) Children and youth with their parents will improve their knowledge and awareness of post - secondary education, through age- appropriate lessons, college campus tours, college and financial aid application assistance, college fairs, and career exploration workshops. 3) Children and youth will grow socially and emotionally through character - building lessons, mentoring relationships, community service projects, and leadership development training. 4) Youth and parents will be engaged in community revitalization efforts and community building events. CDBG funding will support the expansion of the Cedar Evergreen community center to serve 150 children, youth, and parents. Our overall program outcomes are that: 1) 80% of children testing below proficient in math and reading will improve their scores. 2) Youth and parents will organize at least 2 community- building events (forums, resource fairs, and /or beautification events) to increase resident engagement. b. Frequency of service delivery University Starts Now after- school program: Regular programs will run from 3pm to 7pm, Monday through Thursday. Additional activities will be offered on Fridays periodically. Enrolled child participants will receive academic support and enrichment during 1.5 hour tutoring sessions Monday- Thursday. All activities are offered for 36 weeks (September - June). Parent meetings will take place on a bimonthly basis. Community events: At least 2 one day events will take place (forum, fair, beautification day) in Quarters 2 -4. c. How the service is provided University Starts Now program activities are provided in classroom settings and small groups. Community events will take place with large groups. A community forum will take place in a courtyard, nearby school, or church. A resource fair will take place in a similar setting as the community forum. A beautification day will occur out in the neighborhood on Cedar and Evergreen streets. d. Target population The Cedar - Evergreen neighborhood has been designated by the Santa Ana Police Department as a criminal "hot spot" The youth here lack positive outlets and are often recruited into gangs at a young age. Economically, the areas are among the poorest in Orange County. On average, the families served by KidWorks earn $22,000 per year to support 5 people. 99% of students enrolled in KidWorks' University Starts Now program are Latino /Hispanic and 1% are Asian. Schedule of Performance Unduplicated Quarter 1: JUL 1 - SEP 30 Quarter 2: OCT 1 - DEC 31 Quarter 3: JAN 1 - MAR 31 Quarter 4: APR 1 - JUN 30 Estimated Invoicing $ 10,000.00 $ 14,500.00 $ 14,500.00 $ 17,000.00 $ 56,000.00 Exhibit A Page 1 of 1