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ZONE 6 <br />Several participants felt that parents needed support and resources in the <br />form of classes or mentors to help them increase their parenting skills and <br />understanding of child development as it relates to academic success. <br />For example, participants said that some parents do not understand the <br />importance of reading to or engaging with (e.g., talking positively) their <br />children. Respondents recommended more parenting classes (such as <br />"The Incredible Years ") at a variety of times during the day and expanding <br />mentor programs for children and parents. Family and parent support are also <br />important when language barriers prevent parents from helping their children <br />with school work, and inhibit communication with school and community <br />service providers. This can create difficulties between children and parents. <br />Zone Priorities <br />The information discussed here was presented back to parents, service <br />providers, and other community members at zone meetings in April 2015. <br />Participants then completed a voting process to pick priorities to guide <br />the Family Success Alliance to initial areas for action. <br />I <br />What <br />�hallen8es <br />are families facing in <br />your community? <br />Ins�a(re� r�yl ab' Nan ... <br />Sparking Collective Action from <br />Cradle to College and Career <br />Family Support <br />Community Priority Rating <br />Needs are not met <br />OAvailability /Accessibility <br />Rating <br />Needs are not met <br />ZONE 4 Priorities <br />Transportation <br />Kindergarten Readiness <br />Childcare <br />Family Support <br />ZONE 6 Priorities <br />Housing <br />Family Support <br />Kindergarten Readiness <br />Childcare <br />As one participant in the gap analysis stated, "We dream big for our kids. We want them to have success <br />in life, health, happiness, and safety, plus the ability and opportunity to live up to their full potential." <br />We know the stakes are high for our children and we're ready to respond. Community members, service <br />providers, schools, elected leaders, parents —we all have a role to play in dramatically increasing academic <br />success and health for families struggling to make ends meet in Orange County. Join us in this effort as we <br />embark on year two of the Family Success Alliance. <br />FAMILY SUCCESS ALLIANCE: 2015 GAP ANALYSIS REPORT 1 1 <br />