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<br />Collaborative Partner Memorandum of Understanding <br /> <br />1. Who We Are <br /> <br />Family Success Alliance (FSA) was formed in 2014 as a collective impact initiative to close achievement and <br />opportunity gaps and end generational poverty in Orange County. We are building a movement to strengthen <br />the pipeline of success from cradle to college and career for our children. We include organizations focused on <br />education, employment, financial literacy, housing, mental health, healthcare and parenting. The parties to this <br />agreement are listed on the signature page; the Orange County Health Department serves as the backbone for <br />this collaboration and is referred to as the “backbone agency” in this agreement. We serve families directly <br />through enrollment in FSA while also serving two larger "zones". See maps for each zone on our website. <br /> <br />2. Shared Values <br />These values are the foundation of our work with families across the collaborative. Every FSA partner and <br />backbone staff person takes action on these values on an ongoing basis: <br /> <br />Zone-Based Work. FSA is a collaboration of community groups and schools who work with children and families <br />in two geographic "Zones" of Orange County to build a culture of opportunity and achievement-so that all youth <br />graduate from high school ready for college and career. <br /> <br />Families are Leaders. Every zone family has assets and strengths. We believe a culture of achievement can only <br />be built from within the community-one family at a time. We partner with families to set and achieve their <br />goals, and bolster their belief in themselves. <br /> <br />Driven by Data. Our resources are dedicated toward measurable outcomes for children and families. Success is <br />gauged by results for children and families, not programs and organizations. FSA partners work together to build <br />evidence-based solutions that drive measurable improvements with families. We track the progress of each <br />child toward kindergarten readiness, grade-level achievement, and college and workforce readiness. If the data <br />shows that we are not effective, we will revise our plans until we get it right. <br /> <br />Relationships are the "Work". We are creating transformative change built on strong relationships. We first <br />work to change ourselves. Then, through our relationships, we invite change among organizations, families and <br />systems. Together we increase expectations, break down silos, and build accountability and alignment. We <br />operate under the assumption of good intent in our interactions with each other, especially as we work through <br />difficult issues together. <br /> <br />Collaboration Creates Prosperity. FSA partners build one system of support for families. This system is made up <br />of many equal partners who are committed to working together for the success of children, including: parents, <br />organizations, schools, funders, government, and faith institutions. We believe that our collaboration will have <br />the momentum to reach a tipping point of sustainable community transformation and prosperity. <br /> <br /> <br />DocuSign Envelope ID: 9ED3BFC4-FB11-467B-8CB5-EAE71A1E5A21