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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Numberof clients served yearly: 68 Number of direct clients served ONLY in San Marcos: 68 Amount Requested: $5,000 Commission on Children and Youth Recommendation: $5,000 San Marcos Housing Authority PODER Learning Center— The SMHA Reside ntServices Program consists of four major initiatives: Youth Development Se rvices, Elde rly & Disabled Services, Self -Sufficiency, and Resident Organization. We are requesting funds to support the direct costs of our after-school program and summer program at the PODER Learning Center in the Allen Woods 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 of the after-school program (orsoon afterprogram enrollmentfor new participants), at mid -year, and atthe end of the school year. We obtain grade reports as needed. Another important measure of our success comes from anecdotal evidence. We are notable to do long-range tracking on kids afterthey leave our program, often because the families have moved out of housing. However, a fewtimes 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 thesestories 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. How will they know they metthese goals: Program staff keep paperand digital records of all services provided and outcomes achieved forthe children in ourprograms. Assessments of physical and mental health are based on observation byqualified staff orvolunteers aswell as consultations with parents. We workcloselywith parentsto monitorschool grades. Assessmentof community involvement is based on observation and feedbackfromthe community. We use a special rubric to assess the development of leadership skills. Numberof clients served yearly: 61 Number of direct clients served ONLY in San Marcos: 61 Amount Requested: $5,000 Commission on Children and Youth Recommendation: $5,000 San Marcos Housing Authority Self-SufficiencyforFamilies&Youth —The SMHA Resident Services Program consists of four major initiatives: Youth Development Services, Elderly & Disabled Services, Self -Sufficiency, and Resident Organization. We are requesting funds to support our efforts to help families receiving housing assistance become more self-sufficient, thereby creating a healthier atmosphere for youth development and reducing the amount of time families need housing assistance. Our vision is to make public housing a place of family healing and development -a place where families can grow stronger while they live in decent, safe homes.