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1/31/24, 3:02 PM HSOA-24-32 <br />https://chapelhillnc.workflow.opengov.com/#/explore/records/63523/react-form-details/63523 9/15 <br />Describe the proposed program and the target population to benefit from the program. Please also <br />explain how the program aligns with the Town of Chapel Hill and Carrboro's Human Services Program <br />Results Framework and/or Orange County's BOCC Goals and Priorities (250 words or less). <br />Target Population <br />The program target population demographics table is included as an <br />attachement on the application cover page. Please download the excel <br />spreadsheet and fill out the demographic data in the table and then upload it <br />with your application. Provide one copy per program that you are requesting <br />funding for. <br />Program Cost <br />This cost per individual must reflect the total program budget divided by the <br />total number of program individuals in this application. <br />The Early Literacy Initiative prepares children participating in the NC Pre-K <br />program for the literacy demands of school through providing parents literacy <br />training focusing on kindergarten transition and the evidence-based text <br />messaging program, Bright By Text, which sends 2-3 age-appropriate text <br />messages per week on healthy development, including language and literacy <br />development; and providing materials, training, and technical assistance to NC <br />PreK teachers to integrate reading into multiple classroom activities and STEAM <br />learning opportunities. Therefore, children have increased access to books and <br />literacy resources and gain experience with language, print, and books in multiple <br />settings (e.g., home, school, library), multiple ways (e.g., book sharing, book talks, <br />story exploring), and for multiple reasons (e.g., reading for enjoyment, reading for <br />information, reading for exploration).This initiative aligns with the towns’ and <br />county’s priorities to help children improve their educational outcomes and <br />ensure a high quality of life and lifelong learning through enabling our youngest <br />children to create a solid foundation for language development and literacy <br />learning needed for success in school as they prepare for the transition to <br />kindergarten. Planting the seeds of academic success affects all facets of our <br />community from educational attainment to a quality workforce to economic <br />viability. The NC Pre-K program is designed to support children from under- <br />resourced families, who are eligible for TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy <br />Families) support and many of whom have not had previous experiences with <br />early education opportunities. <br />Docusign Envelope ID: CAC7EC7C-77BA-407E-AAC1-F02C0C75525F