25D - AGMT - WIA YOUTH PROGRAM FUND 13-14

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neighborhoods where there are few positive outlets offered to youth. Youth at KidWorks find a place where they can develop into their best possible selves with hope for their future. KidWorks is an active participant in bringing community improvements to at -risk neighborhoods of Santa Ana. KidWorks is involved with two public safety task forces that increase engagement between residents, apartment owners, Santa Ana Police Department, Orange County Probation Department, multiple service providers, clergy, and city officials. These task forces have been responsible for collaborating on rehabilitation of low- income housing, building new playgrounds, improving and securing local parks, and starting a community garden. Budget and Revenue: KidWorks' annual operating budget for FY 2011/12 was $2,294,659 and the current year's budget is $2,706,412. Last year, KidWorks secured revenue from the following sources: foundations- 49.5 %; fundraising events- 16.3°/x; government grants- 9.6 %; volunteer hours- 8.1 %, individual contributions- 7.3 %; corporate grants- 3.9 %; in -kind donations- 2.9 %; earned income and program fees- 1.3 %; and church donations- 1.1 %. Case Manager: The CareerWorks Program will dedicate one three - quarter -time (0.75 FTE) case manager, Daniela Valenzuela, to the program. Since 2011, Ms. Valenzuela has been employed as KidWorks' College & Career Readiness Coordinator. She is well qualified to be the full -time case manager dedicated exclusively to the CareerWorks Program. She earned her Master's degree in School Counseling and a Pupil Personnel Services Credential, School Counseling from Azusa Pacific University. She also earned her Bachelor's degree in Sociology with a minor in Spanish from California State University, Dominguez Hills. She is experienced overseeing college and career readiness services, including teaching workshops, leading field trips, and conducting individual guidance counseling with youth to help them set goals and monitor their progress. The CareerWorks Program Case Manager will fully participate in all Santa Ana W /O /R/K Center and WIA program trainings. The Case Manager will receive newsletters and reports from Employment Development Department and the Forum for Youth Investment in order to stay current with reports, developments, and resources available in the field of youth workforce development. The Case Manager will be familiar with the tools available in the Youth Division of the Department of Labor. III. State the Problem KidWorks operates three community centers in central Santa Ana in densely populated neighborhoods where there are 5.4 people per occupied dwelling twit. According to census data about these three areas, 92% of residents are IIispanic, over 22% have incomes below the poverty level, 58% of residents are under 18, 35% of adults have graduated from high school, and 6% of adults have a college degree. In the city of Santa Ana, there is an overwhelming need to strengthen career opportunities for youth. According to the California Employment Development Department, as of December EXHIBIT A 25D -521