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20 <br /> We are able to provide the robust summer program for up to 90 children for about <br /> $80k. <br /> We just finished our second year of K Readiness and have some lessons learned for how to <br /> improve recruitment that involve: <br /> - Working with the schools to have access to K registration data earlier <br /> - Diversify recruitment mechanisms. More than half of rising K students are not enrolled even <br /> a month before school starts, so we're looking at recruiting through partners like home <br /> visiting programs, Head Start, Pre-K, etc. <br /> EXTENDED LEARNING/OUT OF SCHOOL TIME <br /> • Maintain current pipeline components and enhance services in zones <br /> • Strategic Plan implementation <br /> • School Innovation Seed Funds <br /> BACKBONE SUPPORT <br /> SUMMER ENRICHMENT &AFTERSCHOOL <br /> PIPELINE SERVICE PROVIDERS <br /> There are a number of existing providers of summer and afterschool enrichment <br /> programming in OC. Many already provide subsidies and serve some FSA families, but they <br /> certainly aren't reaching all of them — and they don't necessarily include the literacy-focus that <br /> we know is critical for maintaining academic gains. Some programs provide excellent content, <br /> but because of their hours or location, it's not a feasible option for FSA families. <br /> So our goal is to work with the schools and community partners to enhance <br /> programming so it is accessible for parents and meets best practices in terms of supporting <br /> literacy development. <br /> UPCOMING ASSESSMENTS & RECOMMENDATIONS WITH POTENTIAL FINANCIAL <br /> IMPLICATIONS <br /> Steps to strengthen prenatal — K pipeline <br /> FSA works with dozens of partners throughout the zones. Some of those nonprofits <br /> receive UW funding as part of FSA, which requires them to focus their programming in the <br /> zones. We are still working to get a better global view of their work and how UW funds <br /> complement county funding. All of these organizations received UW funding for their general <br /> programming before FSA was created, and they are now using those dollars to focus their <br /> support in the zones. <br /> As we grow the navigator program and work directly with more families, we will get a <br /> better understanding of family needs. Right now, these partners meet the needs of families by <br /> providing: <br /> Youth services: <br /> • Life skills for youth <br /> • Literacy sessions in zone schools; children's books and home visits for literacy support <br /> • Childcare scholarships <br /> • Bilingual mental health treatment, school-based behavioral consultations, parent <br /> support and workshops <br /> • Girl Scout Community Outreach program <br /> • Mentoring for youth <br />