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SCOPE OF WORK Exhibit A
<br /> 1.Program Details,Tasks,Duration,and Deliverables
<br /> Funds from the Revive:Santa Ana Youth Programs will support KidWorks'year-round After School Program for 400 predominately Latino K-121'
<br /> grade students with a goal that at least 90%of students graduate from high school on time and enroll in college.The program has a holistic approach to
<br /> engage students in activities that support academic success,leadership development,and social emotional wellness.Parents and families are also
<br /> provided with supports that promote student success.
<br /> KidWorks'community centers are located in some of Santa Ana's most under-resourced neighborhoods of South Townsend Street,West Myrtle Street,
<br /> and Cedar-Evergreen.These communities have been disproportionately impacted by the pandemic,experiencing higher incidences of illness,death,and
<br /> lost income.Throughout the pandemic,KidWorks has been focused on youth and family engagement,recognizing that young people are suffering from
<br /> the lack of social connections with one another and other supportive adults.
<br /> During the height of the pandemic,KidWorks launched a virtual tutoring program for students called the"Homework Hotline."As restrictions have eased,
<br /> KidWorks has been able to move programming into a hybrid model,with both in-person and online offerings.In addition to continuing to provide
<br /> academic tutoring,the After School Program has had an increased emphasis on the fundamentals of looking after each student's personal well-being and
<br /> social emotional development to support them as they persevere in living through the community trauma of the COVID-19 pandemic.
<br /> The proposed program will take place Monday-Friday,3-7pm,from August-June,following the school year.
<br /> The After School Program is organized under the following three program success strategies: 1)Personal Development,2)College and Career Readiness,
<br /> and 3)Leadership Development.
<br /> 1)Personal Development:Developing the confidence,tools,and self-identity to reach individual potential.
<br /> a.Social Emotional Wellness:Developing skills in self-awareness,managing emotions,goal setting,healthy relationships,empathy,and responsible
<br /> decision-making.
<br /> b.Character Development:Cultivating personal character traits and self-identity in accordance with the`internal assets' identified by the Search Institute's
<br /> 40 Developmental Assets framework under the following themes:Commitment to Learning,Positive Values,Social Competencies,and Positive Identity.
<br /> 2)College and Career Readiness:Providing a clear path and support toward higher education and a future career.
<br /> a.Academic Support:Providing a pathway for academic success through quality homework help,tutoring,and guidance to enter higher education.
<br /> Students are given a nurturing environment to develop a growth mindset and love of learning through activities that promote literacy,science,technology,
<br /> engineering,math,arts,and music.
<br /> b.Academic Enrichment:Providing exposure and exploration of various colleges and careers. Students participate in college campus tours,career
<br /> exploration workshops and site visits,SAT preparation classes,financial literacy training,college application assistance workshops,internships,and
<br /> mentoring.
<br /> 3)Leadership Development:Gaining the knowledge,compassion,and skills to give back to the community.
<br /> a.Equip:Learning to assess needs and opportunities in the community and learning the qualities of a servant leader.Students participate in leadership
<br /> roles in the classroom and their community.Through FranklinCovey's Leader in Me curriculum,students learn the Seven Habits of Highly Effective
<br /> People.These habits help students take initiative in their personal transformation,collaborate with one another,and promote self-care.
<br /> b.Mobilize:Engage in efforts to serve others and effect positive community impact.Youth participate in leadership teams to organize community service
<br /> projects.
<br /> KidWorks'overarching goals are that:
<br /> 1.Young people develop the confidence,values,social competencies,and self-identity to reach their potential.
<br /> 2.Young people are provided with a clear path and support toward higher education and a future career.
<br /> 3.Young people gain knowledge,compassion,and skills to give back to their community.
<br /> Over the two-year grant period,the After School Program expects to serve 400 K-121 grade students each year.Expected outcomes of the program are:
<br /> Personal Development
<br /> At least 75%of students display"life ready"skills,such as empathy,decision-making,and conflict resolution.(Compared to a national average of 42%of
<br /> youth as researched by the Search Institute.)
<br /> At least 75%of students believe their life has purpose.(Compared to a national average of 63%of youth as researched by the Search Institute.)
<br /> College and Career Readiness
<br /> At least 95%of intermediate and high school students graduate on-time.(Compared to Santa Ana Unified School District's high school graduation rate of
<br /> 88%for socio-economically disadvantaged youth and a national high school graduation rate of 71%of Latino youth according to the Pew Institute.)
<br /> At least 90%of high school graduates enroll in college or vocational training.
<br /> Leadership Development
<br /> At least 70%of students feel empowered with useful roles and responsibilities.(Compared to a national average of 32%of youth as researched by the
<br /> Search Institute.)
<br /> At least 70%of students believe that they are helping make their community a better place.(Compared to a national average of 50%of youth as
<br /> researched by the Search Institute.)
<br /> 2.Target Population
<br /> KidWorks serves families living in poverty and challenged neighborhoods of central Santa Ana.Among US cities,Santa Ana is the 4th most densely
<br /> populated city and ranks 5th in having the highest level of rent burden(64%of households spend more than 30%of their income on housing according to
<br /> An Equity Profile of Orange County,2019).
<br /> The per capita income in the census tract(748.02)of the Dan Donahue Center(KidWorks'headquarters)is$14,652.This is about two-thirds of the
<br /> amount in Santa Ana:($20,867)and about one-third of the amount in Orange County:($41,514).Furthermore,because of the high levels of rent burden
<br /> on families in Santa Ana,it is common for two to three families to live in one household so that they can afford even a small apartment.With regard to
<br /> educational attainment,50.6%of families have a parent who graduated from high school and 11.1%have obtained at least a Bachelor's degree(ACS,
<br /> 2019).
<br /> With regard to race�x hgar m MA of families served by KidWorks are Latino and21&-0f?aTAies are Asian,which is repr4nWQzAhe overall
<br /> racial and ethnic demographics in the service area. 20
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