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Name of Organization Name of Funded Program City of Santa Ana CDBG Scope of Work Program Year 2020-2021 (July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021) America On Track Briohter Futures for Children of Prisoners Annual Accomplishment Goal Unduplicated Participants anticipated to be served during the 12-month contract period. 160 1 1601 Santa Ana Participants 1 100%1 1 160 Low Income Participants 100% Schedule of Performance Unduplicated (estimated) Quarter 1: JUL 1 - SEP 30 Quarter 2: OCT 1 - DEC 31 Quarter 3: JAN 1 - MAR 31 Quarter 4: APR 1 - JUN 30 Program and Funding Description Estimated Invoicing M40000.00 America On Track's Brighter Futures for Children of Prisoners is a multi -faceted program for vulnerable youth. The interactive components are: STEM workshops, College is For Me Too! camp, free books, special outings, nutrition seminars, and caring mentors plus wraparound services for the families. America On Track's Brighter Futures for Children of Prisoners Program specifically addresses the needs of the most overlooked population — children of prisoners. Recent statistics show that 65.2% of children who lost a parent to incarceration in their childhood are convicted of a crime by the time they are 25 years old. However, with our program and in spite of having parents, older brothers, cousins and uncles in and out of the system, the wonderful children (ages 7-16) that we work with are eager to have new opportunities and our positive outcomes reflect this. In Orange County alone, there are over 20,000 children of prisoners and they mostly live in impoverished conditions where they are more likely to be exposed to gangs, drugs and other illegal activities. ACT helps break the cycle of poverty and incarceration because Brighter Futures is a holistic and comprehensive program that provides children and families with education and resources to build their confidence and stay motivated for the future. Because children of prisoners are at a higher risk of educational failure, early substance use and abuse, and coming into contact with the juvenile justice system, America On Track has implemented a unique and free 5-component program to guide them on a successful path to a brighter future: * STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math) activities * An inspirational summer educational college camp at CSUF * Qualified, trained mentors serving as positive role models * Free special events designed to provide joy in their lives * Free books year-round and wraparound services for the entire family EXHIBIT A