2017-430-E Health - Boomerang Youth, Inc. - Outside Agency Performance Agreement

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DocuSign Envelope ID: 5F353138-C664-4703-97A3-A28BCE0500B7 EXHIBIT A PROVIDER'S OUTSIDE AGENCY APPLICATION good standing (e.g. Ethics & Trauma). In addition, Boomerang has two interns from the UNC-CH Bonner Leaders Program who help with student supervision, 1:1 tutoring, and program evaluation, among other duties. All staff members, including our MSW Intern, participate in an annual 2-day training retreat before the start of a new school year conducted by the Executive Director. All volunteers participate in a half-day orientation conducted by the Program Managers. All staff and volunteers carefully review and sign Boomerang's Code of Conduct and Confidentiality Agreement and go through a comprehensive background check. h) Describe the specific period over which the activities will be carried out and include an implementation timeline. Activities will be carried out from July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018. Alternative to Suspension Traditional school calendar for CHCCS and OCS; community service opportunities are provided on teacher workdays; Monday-Friday, 9am-2pm. Continuing Connections After School During the school year: Tuesday to Thursday, 4-6pm Summer schedule is posted in June i) Why is funding this program a good investment for the community? How does funding this program add value to the community? (250 words OR LESS) • Boomerang contributes to safer schools and community. As the only organization that offers an alternative to short-term suspension for youth in Orange County, youth are supervised in a safe, positive environment, get the support they need at a time of crisis, learn and build on skills that will help them be successful, and keep up or catch up with schoolwork. A recent quote from a parent: "It gave my son a chance to stay in a routine in a less stressful environment, with staff who broke the wall between my son and school personnel, which allowed for a nice wrap-up meeting with school personnel and nice transition back to school." • Our after school programming continues the important work of skill-building and support. It is critical to provide a safe space — for learning, support and recreation - to young people who often have limited access to after school activities. • Investing in all our youth is vital for the social and economic wellbeing of our community. We believe that empowering underserved youth is key to achieving greater equity of opportunity and outcomes for all Orange County residents. Boomerang programs work with vulnerable youth to address some of the barriers they face so they can be successful in school and in life. We do this in concert with other local partners to build and maintain a network of services and activities that lift young people up. Pago 12 of 15