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Oakland freedomschools poster
- 1. Oakland Freedom Schools: Academic & Cultural summer enrichment program partnership between Lincoln Child Center and Leadership Excellence FINANCIAL UNCOMMON COLLABORATION SNAPSHOT Over 20 national and local partners collaborated closely to make Successful Agency Oakland Freedom Schools a success in 2012. $150,000 for 137 youth Partnership: over 5 weeks at 1 site LCC+LE=OFS ($43 per child, per day) 2013 Budget: $125,000 for 100 youth over 6 weeks at 2 sites ($41 per child, per day) Anchor Partner CDF Freedom Schools Haley Farm training, books & curriculum Inkind Partners OUSD facilities (Frick), custodial, PRINCIPLES OF CARE breakfast & lunch, access to • OFS, an early intervention & prevention program uses a strengths-based families approach to self-esteem, cultural pride & confidence. RISK MEASURES Funding Partners • Intragency collaboration with Families Together, Training Dept., HOPE • Train and background check clinical supervisors & trainers, & CEO Youth all support staff. OFCY core funding along with • Best practice- Empirical research in 1999 & 2012 Clorox, Title IVE, & more. • First Aid, emergency and disaster • Family centered- “Chat & Chews” parent workshops On Site Partners training & protocol. SFSU recruitment PLANNED IMPROVEMENTS BayUP interns • Improve staff quality of engagement with students & families AAMA Office interns • Improve training of volunteers & support staff • Control salary costs I.S.I.S. (science) • Offset field trip expenses with merchandise revenue Youth Speaks (writing) BOARD SUPPORT Youth Together (youth leadership) • Identify expansion sites/programs CRITICAL GOALS Tacuma King (drumming) Stable funding (OFCY 3 year renewal)+ Staffing capacity (fulltime director) • Identify STEM funding strategy +Systems alignment (OUSD, AC)= Sustainable Model Dr. Bethea, NEIU • More Policy alignment with CDF & LCC regarding childrens’ advocacy & “Last year, my daughter witnessed a funding on Federal and State level. murder and wouldn’t talk. Since being in Freedom School, she has opened up and talks all the time and is a happy, confident child thanks to this PROGRAM STRENGTHS program.” • 19 year proven track record. Strong reputation. Community following. - OFS Parent • Evidence-based intervention. Prior & current research on OFS outcomes. AGENCY ALIGNMENT: Strategic Imperatives 1. Refine and enhance LCC’s service model at all levels – Brings a more • Highest outcomes in self-esteem & integrated, nationally recognized, culturally responsive model to LCC positive racial image. community based programs. • 100% of staff reflect the background 2. Expand and deepen services to the most vulnerable communities- of students. New innovative program that strengthens LCC reputation in east & west Oakland community. SPECIAL THANKS! GROWTH GOALS 3. Strengthen management, operational capacity and infrastructure- Shawn & Nedra Ginwright, • Expand # of sites to 2, then 5 Integrated with Training Dept. & strengthens targeted recruitment efforts. Co-Founders of Leadership Excellence • Expand to afterschool, also early 4. Design and implement performance metrics in each program- Evaluation care and after care summer options by Dr. Bethea, NEIU. OFCY independent evaluation & surveys. LE parent OUSD leadership: Kimi Kean, Jerome • Expand & strengthen parent feedback. Gourdine, Jane O’Brien engagement (retreats) 5. Develop robust and varied funding strategies that support the vision- OFS Staff (La’Cole & Interns) • Institutionally imbed in schools OFCY, Foundation support, registration fees. www.LincolnChildCenter.org