Res 2019-079/approving the recommendation of the San Marcos Commission on Children and Youth to allocate $63,750 in 2018-2019 Fiscal Year funding for 21 youth programs that contribute to implementation of the Youth Master Plan

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• Positive attitude • Communication skills • Time management • Self confidence 3. Preparing students fora career in developing employabilityskills. 4. Preparing students for post -secondary education. Numberof clients served yearly: 10-20 high school students Number of direct clients served ONLY in San Marcos: 10-20 high school students Amount Requested: $5,000 Commission on Children and Youth Recommendation: $3,400 San Marcos Housing Authority Kids Against Drugs — The SMHA Resident Services Program consists of four major initiatives: Youth DevelopmentServices, Elderly & Disabled Services, Self -Sufficiency, and Resident Organization. We are requesting funds to support the di rect costs of our after-school program and su mmer program at the K.A.D. Center in the CM Allen Homes neighborhood. How they will measure program success: We record attendance and monitorthe participation levels of individual students. The "Student Leadership Rubric" is applied atthe beginning ofth e after-school program (or soon after program enrol Imentfor new participants), at mid -year, and at the end of the school year. We obtain grade reports as needed. Another important measure of our success comes from anecdotal evidence. We are not able to do long-range tracking on kids afterthey leave our program, often because the families have moved out of housing. However, a few times each year, kids return to us as adults to tell us how we made a difference in their lives. As often as possible, we include these stories in the SMHA newsletter. Priority Areas that this program will fulfill: Outcome/Goal 2 - All children are physically and mentally healthy. Outcome/Goal 3 - San Marcos will have a college and career ready workforce capable of attracting industry to improve economic development and quality of life. Outcome/Goal 5 - Increase the capacity of youth for civic involvementand leadership To achieve these goals, our strategies include a special focus on developing leadership skills, improving academic performance, stimulating creativity, promoting physical fitness and other healthy lifestyle choices. Goalsforthe program: Our overall goal is to improve the quality of life for public housing residents, reduce dependence on welfare, and empower residents to take charge of their lives and their environment. With regard to our year-round youth programs, our goals are to improve physical and mental/emotional health, to prepare kids for college and careers, to involve kids in community life, and to develop leadership skills. Howwilltheyknowthey metthesegoals: Program staff keep paper and digital records of all services provided and outcomes achieved for the children in our programs. Assessments of physical and mental health are based on observation by qualified staff or volunteers as well as consultations with parents. We work closely with parents to monitor school grades. Assessment of community involvement is based on observation and feedback from the community. We use a special rubric to assess the development of leadership skills.