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FSA Zone 4 Located between I -40 and I- 85 in central Orange County, Includes A.L. Stanback Middle and New Hope Elementary Zone 4 data shows Approximately 1 in 4 kids under 18 are living in poverty 55% of kids at Zone 4 schools receive free or reduced lunch Test scores for Zone 4 schools show that 53% of 3rd graders are not proficient in reading and 63% of 8th graders are not proficient in math. In their application, Zone partners described hearing Birckwnal � as 5 concerns from parents about • their children's emotional, physical and social well- being, their safety, and their academic achievement. Parents, both Spanish- speaking and English- speaking, identified the schools as safe, nurturing and positive places for their children and a source of support and connection for the entire family. Zone 4 is fortunate to have many community partners as well as school staff and parents who are working to build and strengthen the five parts of the pipeline. Families and local organizations, many of whom have felt unheard and unimportant in the past, have expressed excitement and anticipation in the work that has already begun and in future possibilities as part of the Family Success Alliance. Zone 6 is a • Densely populated zone that encompasses from downtown Chapel Hill southwest to Highway 54 • Strong history of the neighborhoods in this area gives the community a sense of identity • Highest estimate of kids under 18 living in poverty — an estimated 878 kids • Further, local data shows that approximately 30% of children at Zone 6 schools receive free or reduced lunch • H„ °o�Zone Ra 0 R gs • R N , 0 Y o Man 51 i • ' Carrboro ES • Chapel Hif1 0 ,o�s4er�y� • • Lake �� d ® •� Culb�e.y Arl, so,p R, Univmit North Carolina Chapel I o • $s The Zone 6 application highlighted early childhood development as cn °�4 i• the weakest part of their pipeline from cradle to career /college, as they feel the Zone has lost early education resources due to funding changes. Zone partners look forward to promoting the rich cultural history and diversity of their community to create a sense of unity to collaborate on projects that better the community. What's Next? Before moving to action, it is important that we understand the unique challenges and resources of Zones 4 and 6. To do this, Zone partners and FSA staff will work together from January - April 2015 to paint a picture of the "pipeline" from cradle to college or career in each zone and where the gaps in the pipeline exist. This picture will combine the voices of youth, families, service providers, and leaders in the zone with learned from decades of research on improving the odds for children and families. Following this process, the Zones will present their priority actions to fill the gaps in the pipeline to the Advisory Council in April 2015. file: / / /SI/ Agendas/ 2015/ 04- 14- 15 %20Board %20of%20Health/ Family %20Success %20Alliance.htm[4 /7/2015 10:03:19 AM]