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DocuSign Envelope ID:380F50AD-C98D-426B-80DC-9Al34EB8DA24 XHIBIT A <br /> PROVIDER'S OUTSIDE AGENCY APPLICATION <br /> Program Description (3 pages OR LESS) <br /> Please provide the following information about the proposed program: <br /> d) Summarize the program services proposed and how the program will address <br /> a Town/County priority/goal? <br /> While strives have been made in Chapel Hill to bridge the "digital divide," there are <br /> still many households throughout Orange County that do not have internet access at <br /> home. This disconnection makes it difficult for youth and parents to easily access the <br /> services they may need. Even though these youth and parents may not have <br /> internet, many of them do have smartphones or tablets that provide them access to <br /> apps. With this in mind, Youth Forward conceptualized and developed a free, <br /> intuitive app, ConnectMe!, that provides community members the ability to access <br /> information on youth programs near them and maps the easiest route to get there. <br /> Youth and their families would simply choose the activity they are interested in, the <br /> day(s) they are available, and instantly have all the resources they need to connect <br /> to that program. For your review, a beta version can be found at m.chcyouth.org via <br /> an iPhone or on the Google Play store via Android. Youth Forward is in the process <br /> of redesigning its website to better support the app and more fully integrate all of the <br /> services the organization provides, from capacity building trainings to grantmaking. <br /> Whereas the website already provides a resources directory, this would allow users <br /> to browse the services in the same way they could the app. <br /> e) Describe the community need or problem to be addressed in relation to the <br /> Chapel Hill Human Services Needs Assessment, Orange County BOCC Goals <br /> and Priorities, Town of Chapel Hill Council Goals, Carrboro Board Priorities, <br /> or other community priorities (i.e. Council/Board Goals). Reference local data <br /> (using the provided links, i.e. Chapel Hill Human Services Needs <br /> Assessment) to support the need for this program. <br /> In the Community Needs Assessment, an area of improvement that was indicated <br /> was the need to increase the community engagement in community spaces. Youth <br /> Forward will be posting not only community events on ConnectMe!, but the many <br /> programs and services offered through both the Town of Chapel Hill and the Town <br /> of Carrboro. ConnectMe! could create a hub for families to gain access to various <br /> points of engagement within the community, whether it is through government <br /> services or nonprofit programming. <br /> f) Who is your target population of individuals to benefit from this program and <br /> how will they be identified and connected with the program? <br /> The target population for ConnectMe! are students and parents. Youth Forward will <br /> be build relationships with Family Specialist in the Chapel Hill/Carrboro School <br /> District to ensure families most in need know about the app, as well as the website. <br /> In Fall 2017, we will also be launching a focused marketing campaign to promote <br /> these resources to the community at large. We will be using our existing nonprofit <br /> partners to promote ConnectMe!, in addition to local businesses. <br /> g) Describe the credentials of the program manager and other key staff. (Ex. <br /> Identify Program Manager and credentials, describe training provided to <br /> volunteers, etc.) <br /> PROGRAM INFORMATION 1/31/2017 3:02:18 PM Page 12 of 18 <br />