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Successful Agency Partnership:
LCC+LE=OFS
Anchor Partner CDF Freedom Schools Haley Farm training, books & curriculum
Inkind Partners OUSD facilities (Frick), custodial, breakfast & lunch, access to families
Funding Partners OFCY core funding along with Clorox, Title IVE, & more.
On Site Partners SFSU recruitment BayUP interns AAMA Office interns I.S.I.S. (science) Youth Speaks (writing) Youth Together (youth leadership) Tacuma King (drumming) Dr. Bethea, NEIU _______________________________________________________________________
PROGRAM STRENGTHS 19 year proven track record. Strong reputation. Community following. Evidence-based intervention. Prior & current research on OFS outcomes. Highest outcomes in self-esteem & positive racial image. 100% of staff reflect the background of students.
GROWTH GOALS
Expand # of sites to 2, then 5 Expand to afterschool, also early care and after care summer options Expand & strengthen parent engagement (retreats) Institutionally imbed in schools
UNCOMMON COLLABORATION
Over 20 national and local partners collaborated closely to make Oakland Freedom Schools a success in 2012.
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PRINCIPLES OF CARE OFS, an early intervention & prevention program uses a
strengths-based approach to self-esteem, cultural pride & confidence.
Intragency collaboration with Families Together, Training Dept., HOPE clinical supervisors & trainers, & CEO Youth
Best practice- Empirical research in 1999 & 2012 Family centered- “Chat & Chews” parent workshops _____________________________________________________
PLANNED IMPROVEMENTS Improve staff quality of engagement with students & families Improve training of volunteers & support staff Control salary costs Offset field trip expenses with merchandise revenue
CRITICAL GOALS Stable funding (OFCY 3 year renewal)+ Staffing capacity (fulltime director) +Systems alignment (OUSD, AC)= Sustainable Model
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“Last year, my daughter witnessed a murder and wouldn’t talk. Since being in Freedom School, she has opened up and talks all the time and is a happy, confident child thanks to this program.” - OFS Parent _____________________________________________________
AGENCY ALIGNMENT: Strategic Imperatives
1. Refine and enhance LCC’s service model at all levels – Brings a more integrated, nationally recognized, culturally responsive model to LCC community based programs. 2. Expand and deepen services to the most vulnerable communities- New innovative program that strengthens LCC reputation in east & west Oakland community. 3. Strengthen management, operational capacity and infrastructure- Integrated with Training Dept. & strengthens targeted recruitment efforts. 4. Design and implement performance metrics in each program- Evaluation by Dr. Bethea, NEIU. OFCY independent evaluation & surveys. LE parent feedback. 5. Develop robust and varied funding strategies that support the vision- OFCY, Foundation support, registration fees.
FINANCIAL SNAPSHOT
$150,000 for 137 youth over 5 weeks at 1 site ($43 per child, per day)
2013 Budget: $125,000 for 100 youth over 6 weeks at 2 sites ($41 per child, per day)
RISK MEASURES Train and background check all support staff.
First Aid, emergency and disaster training & protocol.
BOARD SUPPORT Identify expansion sites/
programs Identify STEM funding
strategy More Policy alignment with
CDF & LCC regarding childrens’ advocacy & funding on Federal and State level.
SPECIAL THANKS! Shawn & Nedra Ginwright,
Co-Founders of Leadership Excellence
OUSD leadership: Kimi Kean, Jerome Gourdine, Jane O’Brien
OFS Staff (La’Cole & Interns)