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Meeting Date:
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4/27/2010 - 7:30 PM
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Category:
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Consent Agenda
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Type:
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Action
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Subject:
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9.11 Request approval to submit a grant to the United Way of the Bay Area to continue providing support services for transitioning foster youth post high school graduation.
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LCAP (Local Control Accountability Plan) Goal:
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Enclosure
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Foster Youth's Transition Program United Way of the Bay Area (UWBA) Extension Grant Budget
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File Attachment:
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Summary:
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Staff requests permission to submit a grant to the United Way of the Bay Area to continue providing support services for transitioning foster youth post high school graduation. Mt. Diablo Unified School District Foster Youth Services (MDUSD FYS) provides counseling and tutoring services to over 400 foster youth annually in the district through funding providing by the California Department of Education (CDE).
In 2009, MDUSD FYS was awarded a two-year grant from United Way of the Bay Area to develop and implement a program to support foster youth as they transition out of foster care toward careers and higher education. MDUSD FYS seeks to extend this program for one more year. The transitional services objectives include lowering rates of unemployment and homelessness. Funding will provide direct support services and case management to transition-age foster youth, 16-19 years old to develop and monitor individualized case plans that address current educational needs, higher education, career and vocational training, obtaining housing, employment opportunities, and community resources. The grant will pay for staff to support foster youth as they prepare to transition out of the foster care system. If funded, the grant will provide $17,500 for one additional year.
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Funding:
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Funding is provided by the United Way of the Bay Area.
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Fiscal Impact
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Grant will generate up to $17,500. for one year. There is no cost to the general fund.
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Recommendation:
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Approve submission of grant application and acceptance if received.
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Approvals:
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Recommended By:
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Signed By:
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Stephanie Roberts - Director of Development
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Signed By:
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James Wogan - Assistant Director, School and Community Services
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Signed By:
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Margot Tobias - Director Student Services
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Signed By:
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Bryan Richards - Chief Financial Officer
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Signed By:
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Mildred Browne - Assistant Superintendent
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Signed By:
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Steven Lawrence - Superintendent
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