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1/31/24, 3:06 PM HSOA-24-54 <br />https://chapelhillnc.workflow.opengov.com/#/explore/records/63283/react-form-details/63283 17/22 <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 />At present, Transplanting Traditions Community Farm supports children through <br />an 8-week farm-based summer camp, academic year tutoring and <br />enrichment programming for children through age 12. In the fall of 2024 TTCF will <br />launch a new children program by <br />launching a nature and culture-based early education preschool program at the <br />TTCF farm for children ages 2 to <br />6. Classes will largely take place at the farm, supporting nature-based, <br />agricultural and cultural learning, while simultaneously providing supportive care <br />for young children so parents are able to work on the farm to grow food and <br />increase family income. <br />There are numerous other outdoor, nature-based programs in the area, however <br />most of these programs are financially inaccessible for refugee and immigrant <br />families. Additionally, many cultural and language barriers or regulations make it <br />difficult for certain families to participate in these programs. There use to be a <br />Karen-based preschool program in the area, however this program dissolved <br />many years ago, leaving a huge void for culturally relevant childcare for the <br />refugee community. <br />The TTCF Children's program is unique in that the policies, procedures and <br />curriculum are developed by former participants and members of the refugee <br />community, therefore, it is precisely designed to meet the needs of refugee <br />children and parents. Connection to food and the land are key elements of <br />cultural tradition for families from Southeast Asia. TTCF Children Programs <br />combine learning and appreciation of food, farming, culture, nature and <br />academic together, to provide a well-rounded growing experience for their <br />children. <br />Docusign Envelope ID: 1965B505-9714-4865-86DA-C1B1BD2AF858