Education: Helping Children & Youth Achieve Their Potential

PROGRAMS SUPPORTED WITH UNITED WAY FUNDS 2016-2017

EDUCATION: Cutting achievement gaps in half.

Children are ready for Kindergarten: Program (Agency) Description Number to be Projected Results Served Early Intervention Early assessment and intervention to 150 children and 95% will show improved (Spokane Guilds’ School children birth – 3 with developmental their families developmental skills. & Neuromuscular Ctr) delays. 30% will require no further specialized education services. Parents As Home visiting program for high need 48 families 60% of families will show Teachers (Children’s families with children from birth – 3 years progress on life skills Home Society) old; bi-weekly home visits; monthly group related to nurturing, meetings; use of developmental discipline, supporting screenings healthy development, and building supportive relationships. Central YMCA Child care services for children ages 6 110 children 90% meet developmental Children’s Center weeks through 5 years; supports access benchmarks at each age. (YMCA) for low-income families to high quality 90% will be ready for early education kindergarten Early Learning Support for 12-month class to enable child 25 child care 75% complete 12-month Professional care staff to earn a Child Development teachers program and qualify for Development Associate credential credential; Support (Blueprints for 80% retained in early Learning) childhood field; 20% pursue higher education Steps to Recovery New free pre-school program in Browne’s 10 children & 80% ready for ECEAP* (Community- Addition for low-income children with a families in first year; kindergarten; increase Minded Enterprises) parent in recovery from substance abuse. 20 children in social supports and Programs Supported by United Way 2015-2016

*Early Childhood second year knowledge of child Education & Assistance development for parents. Program Students are successful in and out of the classroom: Language Arts Salish language immersion for young 35 children age 3– 100% meet developmental Excellence (Salish children and teens with a focus on 9; 8 youth age 15 - benchmarks or make School of Spokane) language arts 20 progress on Individualized Educational Plan (for youth with developmental challenges); 85% of youth achieve mastery of beginning Salish; 50% of families will increase home reading time and home use of Salish language FAME (MLK Jr. Ctr) After-school and summer program for high 60 elementary 85% demonstrate less risk youth in East Central neighborhood. school youth; 20 aggressive behavior; teens in summer 95% report increase in leadership camp positive attitude towards school. Be Great, Prep After-school program for youth with 145 youth case- Track school attendance, (Boys & Girls Clubs of locations in East Central, Hillyard and managed; behavior, grade Spokane) Mead 1,700 participate in advancement, and attitude drop-in program towards school Youth Make Boy Scouts accessible to youth and 750 youth Youth earn merit badges Development/Scou families in Hillyard neighborhood and have positive image treach (Boy Scouts) of their future Holmes Elementary Make Girl Scouts experience accessible to 60 girls K-3 Youth develop skills and Focus girls at Holmes identified by school staff have a sense of belonging (Girl Scouts) Prime Time Weekly, school-based mentoring for 350 youth in nine 80% will reduce risk Mentoring elementary and middle school youth at risk high poverty factors in attendance, (Communities In schools matched behavior and course Schools) with mentor completion Resource Site-based resource coordination for at- 80 students receive 80% make progress

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Coordination risk students at Shaw Middle School case management toward at least one school (Communities in goal Schools) Building Resilience Focus on school culture change through 800 students at Reduce reliance on (Shaw Middle School & trauma-informed practices, ACEs training Shaw suspensions and GU) for staff and community partners expulsions Camp Dartlo (Camp Partnership with Martin Luther King Jr. 70 youth attend 85% will learn leadership Fire) Family Outreach Ctr, to enable youth in summer camp with skills; East Central neighborhood to attend one their MLK program 85% of parents will report week of day camp staff that youth have developed increased responsibility, cooperation skills and planning skills. Safe Schools Increase safety and inclusion of GLBTQ 250 middle and 50% of high schools and (Odyssey Youth Ctr.) youth at school through teacher training high school youth; 25% of middle schools and support of Gay Straight Alliances 1,000 K-12 staff have active GSA club; 25% of members report improved attendance because they feel safe at school.

Students graduate from high school + certificate/degree Residential School Accredited school for adolescent males in 120 youth 90% of youth completing (Excelsior Youth residential treatment center. the treatment program will Center) have an educational pathway planning leading to a HS diploma or GED.

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INCOME: Promoting financial stability and reducing poverty

Income & resources are adequate to meet basic needs: Program Description How Many Served Proposed Results Feeding People Distribute fresh produce and non- 77,000 clients 100% of households (Second Harvest) perishable foods through 21 emergency (including 29,000 receive at least 3 days of food outlets and 94 partner programs. children) food per visit; 70% of clients report fresh produce promoted healthier diets; 70% report access to emergency food helped foster financial stability. Family Services Crisis intervention and case management 2,300  90% of families seeking (American Indian focused on Native individuals and famlies children/youth; assistance will have a Community Ctr) 3200 adults major improvement in their circumstances Emergency Provides information, shelter, food,  75 families  Households will have Services (American supplies to families displaced by fire, immediate housing Red Cross) flood or other disaster. needs met and resources to begin their recovery within 72 hours. Individual Provides personal advocate for adults 60 individuals 65% of issues resolved to Advocacy (ARC of with developmental disabilities who receive support for client’s satisfaction Spokane) encounter challenges access to services, housing, and asset management Family Emergency Financial assistance, budgeting, job 1,700 receive 75% of families identify Services (MLK Jr. search and life skills mentoring. information and useful service; Ctr) referral; 100% of financial 40 families receive assistance clients will emergency financial report all or most basic assistance and needs are met one month participate in life after service. skills mentoring Page 4 of 9 Programs Supported by United Way 2015-2016

Stable, affordable housing: Housing Continuum of housing and case 350 individuals 42% move to permanent Stabilization and management services for homeless receive shelter; housing Empowerment families 400 receive (Salvation Army) transitional housing.

Housing Services for potential homeowners and 225 households 60% will purchase home. Counseling (SNAP) for households facing mortgage complete homebuyer 50% will not lose their foreclosure/default. class;72 will complete home. pre-purchase counseling;420 households receive default/foreclosure prevention counseling

Family-sustaining employment: Women’s Provides education, job readiness, 1,680 receive clothing 75% create action plan Opportunity Center networking, referrals and emotional for job interviews and for employment; (YWCA) supports to women seeking employment. jobs; 35% employed at exit 300 women receive and 33% enrolled in job readiness services education or alternative programs; 100% have job search and clothing needs met. Growing Hope Youth in West Central manage 45 youth receive 90% of youth complete (Project Hope community gardens; make produce employment; internships; Spokane, Holy available at farmers market, Community 20 families participate 90% of youth increase Trinity Episcopal, School, and meals program at Holy in community kitchen knowledge of farming, Community Trinity nutrition, leadership. School, Whitworth 90% of families increase University) knowledge of scratch cooking with fresh produce Inspiring Integration of trauma-informed practices 150 youth Youth build resilience Prosperity (Next into youth workforce development model and are successful on Generation Zone) to support youth with high ACEs the job. Page 5 of 9 Programs Supported by United Way 2015-2016

People gain and sustain assets: Financial Access Access to financial education, coaching, 160 receive financial 80% pass knowledge (SNAP) credit repair, and small business education & coaching; test. counseling 100 receive credit 40% improve credit counseling; score; 250 receive small 30% start or expand a business counseling business.

HEALTH: Reducing unhealthy behaviors that create Adverse Childhood Experiences

Prevent and mitigate the impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences: Program Description How Many Served Proposed Results Sally’s House Emergency receiving care facility for 325 children 100% of parents will (Salvation Army) children removed from their families due to access parenting suspected child abuse and neglect classes and visitation services Family Parenting education for low-income 62 caregivers 81% will improve Relationship parents/caregivers of children of all ages; parenting knowledge, Training (Martin Circle of Security model attitude and skills, and Luther King Jr. Ctr) reflective functioning. Alternatives to Provides support, counseling, shelter and 4,000 crisis line calls; 100% will improve safety Domestic Violence transitional housing to victims of domestic 300 victims & their planning skills. (YWCA) violence 280 children receive 90% will have better shelter; understanding of legal 1,800 receive legal options and improved advocacy access to resources. Youth Advocacy Counseling services for youth exposed to 300 children; 80% of children will (YWCA) traumatic events such as domestic violence. 75 parents increase ability to self- regulate emotions and build resilience; 80% of parents feel better equipped to bond with their children. Child Welfare Provides mental health care and therapeutic 223 children/families 75% of children/families Program (Lutheran foster care to children who have will report improvement Page 6 of 9 Programs Supported by United Way 2015-2016

Community Services) experienced abuse and neglect. on the issue that brought them to mental health care; 69% of children in foster care assessment will have permanent placement identified. SAFeT Response Crisis intervention and therapy to children 2,000 crisis line calls; 84% of mental health Center (Lutheran and adult victims of sexual assault/violent 1,200 clients will show Community Services) crime children/families improvement in their receive therapy ability to function Youth Bereavement support for youth who 35 youth receive 50% increase ability to Bereavement experience a death in the family individual counseling; talk about their loss; Counseling (Hospice 25 youth participate in 50% display less of Spokane) on-site school grief regressive support behavior/increase engagement in relationships YouthReach (YFA Outreach to street youth ages 16 – 24 Contact with 400 60% of youth report Connections, Volunteers youth; positive change in life of America, TeamChild) 75 receive circumstances; assessment and crisis 67% demonstrate intervention services improved hygiene and address their healthcare issues; Youth Mental Mental health counseling and case 600 youth 95% will demonstrate Health Services management to youth ages 4 – 18; use of improvement in psycho- (Frontier trauma-informed practices for youth with social functioning. Behavioral Health) high Adverse Childhood Experiences 95% will be in school or will have graduated.

Access to treatment to keep children nurtured and safe: Addressing ACEs Pair Community Health Worker with Child 65 families 85% of families stay through FAR Protective Services social worker; focus on together; Program (Better families at risk of CPS engagement; 80% improve health Health Together) improve access to health services Page 7 of 9 Programs Supported by United Way 2015-2016

Outpatient Outpatient chemical dependency 200 youth 70% complete Counseling counseling for youth counseling. (Daybreak) 75% improve school attendance. Medical Care Develop comprehensive health care plan 100 youth 100% will have health (Excelsior Youth for each youth at residential treatment care plan, access to Center) center treatment and knowledge of healthy choices Adult Treatment Outpatient chemical dependency services 300 clients 43% successfully Services (YFA focused on adults with co-occurring mental complete treatment. Connections) health challenge 85% receive help accessing mental health services.

Community Capacity – Access to Resources 2-1-1 / First Call for Information and referral as well as 24-hour 16,000 calls Access to rent & utility Help (Frontier mental health “warm” line annually assistance, shelter, food, Behavioral Health) legal services, free tax services, etc.

Community Capacity – Volunteer Engagement Volunteer Spokane Host an online volunteer platform to support 228 agencies Leverage the power of volunteers to (Spokane County United the capacity of local nonprofit and offer improve our community Way) governmental organizations to recruit opportunities; volunteers 4,675 registered volunteer users VISTA Intermediary Serve as VISTA Intermediary for Spokane 12 local VISTA Improve community capacity to (Spokane County United County, recruiting and supporting placement projects and improve education, income and health. Way) of VISTA Volunteers in nonprofits to build volunteers program capacity.

Community Capacity – Equity and Cultural Competency Intercultural Improve cultural competency of nonprofit 4 new Improve capacity of community Development organizations by assisting them in using organizations partners to work effectively with Inventory (IDI) the Intercultural Development Inventory diverse populations Page 8 of 9 Programs Supported by United Way 2015-2016

(Spokane County for assessment and planning United Way)

Community Capacity – Cross-sector Collaborations Education: Serve as the “backbone organization” for Early learning, K- Mission: Eliminate the opportunity gaps so Excelerate this cradle to career collective impact 12, higher that all young people develop to their potential, Success model in Spokane County education, social regardless of income, race, ethnicity, or services, health, special needs. workforce development Youth Program Use research-based assessment 9 programs Increase in program attributes such as Quality Initiative framework and tool to improve quality of currently using welcoming environments, youth voice and youth development programs in reflection time Spokane County Income: Coordinate Spokane County’s asset Financial Mission: Provide opportunities for low-income Spokane County building coalition (Creating Assets, institutions, working families to acquire, save and grow CASH Coalition Savings and Hope - CASH) social services, their money/assets. local government Volunteer Help coordinate annual month of City of Spokane, Community-wide initiative to celebrate and Engagement: volunteer engagement in April Empire Health encourage volunteerism Spokane Gives Foundation, Whitworth University, Gonzaga University