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2 <br /> participate in their 3-day Practitioner's Institute. HCZ offers the Practitioner's Institute to provide <br /> training on their methodology and practices. A sample agenda for the Institute includes <br /> workshops covering key program components such as Baby College parent education, Harlem <br /> Gems early childhood education and a variety of academic, health and enrichment programs for <br /> school-aged children and youth. Members of the FSA will have the opportunity to visit a number <br /> of these programs and observe them in action. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of <br /> the mission and philosophy of HCZ and the way that performance and evaluation data are used <br /> to improve services and outcomes. A sample agenda and description of HCZ programs are <br /> attached for further information. <br /> While a new initiative, the work of the Family Success Alliance is off to a rapid start. In the fall of <br /> 2014, FSA organized an application process for six identified high needs zones throughout <br /> Orange County. Acting as the backbone organization, staff at the Health Department conducted <br /> extensive community outreach to engage the zones and promote awareness of the opportunity <br /> to be a part of FSA. In December, the FSA Council selected two zones to pilot the project. The <br /> next phase of the project moves from zone selection to an analysis of priority needs and gaps in <br /> services and resources in the selected zones. This provides an opportune time to visit the <br /> Harlem Children's Zone. FSA believes it will be invaluable to its work to experience first-hand <br /> how another community has built a successful model pipeline from cradle-to-college. <br /> About the Advisory Council <br /> The Family Success Alliance Advisory Council consists of 22 members representing a cross <br /> section of the community, local government agencies, and non-profit organizations. A <br /> representative from each of the selected zones will also be included. The Council is responsible <br /> for advising and making decisions on zone selection, resource allocations, program planning, <br /> and policy changes to ensure a pipeline of high-quality services exists in Orange County. <br /> The Council includes representation from: <br /> • Orange County Board of Commissioners <br /> • Orange County Board of Health <br /> • Orange County Department of Health <br /> • Orange County Department of Housing, Human Rights, and Community Development <br /> • Orange County Department of Social Services <br /> • Orange County Sheriff's Department <br /> • Town of Carrboro <br /> • Town of Chapel Hill <br /> • Town of Hillsborough <br /> • Chapel Hill/Carrboro City Schools <br /> • Head Start/ Early Head Start <br /> • Orange County Schools <br /> • Orange County Partnership for Young Children <br /> • Cardinal Innovations Healthcare Solutions - OPC <br /> • UNC Health Care <br /> • Chapel Hill Training-Outreach Project <br /> • Compass Center for Women and Families <br /> • Interfaith Council <br /> • Orange Congregations in Mission <br /> • Orange County Literacy Council <br /> • Orange County Partnership for Young Children <br />