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Organization: Children and Families Commission
Organization Description: The Children and Families Commission develops strategies
to address issues affecting children ages 0 to 8 years old and their families. The main goal
of this organization is to develop and promote an affordable, high quality system of early
childhood programs and to support each child in their early learning opportunities.
Project Name: Week of the Young Child 2010
Project Description: The Week of the Young Child is a nationally recognized week
sponsored by the National Association for the Education of Young Children that
celebrates the more than 35 million children ages 0 to 8 years old, as well as the parents,
teachers and caregivers who support and educate them. It is intended to raise community
awareness and to educate the community about the importance of a child's early years
and the value of investing in programs targeted for them.
Project Period: April 10 - April 16, 2011
Amount of Request: $3,000 (Total Budget = $10,000)
Previous Grants:
• Mar 2000: $1,150 calendar project ($1,150 Luke)
• May 2001: $1,500 ($500 Luke; $500 DeWolf; $500 Daly)
• Jan 2006: $4,100 Youth Conference ($1,367 Luke; $1,367 Clarno; $1,366 Daly)
• Mar 2010: $2,000 Week of the Child ($1,000 Baney; $500 Luke; $500 Unger)
Deschutes County Board of Commissioners
1300 NW Wall St., Bend, OR 97701-1960
(541) 388-6570 - Fax (541) 385-3202 - www.deschutes.org
DESCHUTES COUNTY DISCRETIONARY GRANT PROGRAM APPLICATION
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Commissioner Tammy Baney
Commissioner Dennis R. Luke
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On a separate sheet, please briefly answer the following questions:
1. Describe the applicant organization, including its purpose, leadership structure, and activities.
2. Describe the proposed project or activity.
3. Provide a timeline for completing the proposed project or activity.
4. Explain how the proposed project or activity will impact the community's economic health.
5. Identify the specific communities or groups that will benefit.
6. Itemize anticipated expenditures*. Describe how grant funds will be used and include the
source and amounts of matching funds or in-kind contributions, if any. If the grant will
support an ongoing activity, explain how it will be funded in the future.
Attach:
Proof of the applicant organization's non-profit status.
*Applicant may be contacted during the review process and asked to provide a complete line item budget.
Tammy Baney: Amount: Signature:
Dennis Luke: Amount: Signature:
Alan Unger: Amount: Signature:
Dear Commissioners Unger, Baney and Luke
The Deschutes County Children and Families Commission along with the Partnerships
for Young Children and the Central Oregon Association for the Education of Young
Children proudly announce the Week of the Young Child, April 10-16, 2011. This is the
third year the CFC is taking the lead to coordinate this event throughout Deschutes
County.
This year, the CFC is making a concerted effort to educate and link our business
community to early care issues that impact their employees and could have an impact on
the bottom line of their businesses. We want to highlight the importance of early care and
education that is supported by research as a great return on investment and continue the
momentum gained by our earlier $25K investment in developing the early care networks
and the report on the Deschutes county conditions regarding this topic. When children get
a good start in life, we all benefit.
• Studies have shown that `investments in high-quality early learning programs for
children from birth to age five yield high returns, and that for every dollar
invested today, savings range from $2.50 to as much as $17 in the years ahead'.
(Dr. Heckman).
• Other studies have shown that poverty in the early years 'is associated with
challenges in adulthood, including fewer years in school, less earnings, higher
crime rates, and greater dependency on public assistance'.
• The percentage of women in the workforce 'is nearing 50% and continues to
grow'.
• The average American working parent misses nine days of work per year (Carillo,
2004). As children move through day care and into elementary school, the number
of days missed increases to thirteen. The absences are costly for employers, as is
turnover, estimated at one and a half times annual salary for an exempt employee
and three-quarters of annual wages for hourly workers (Phillips and Resiman
1992).
• Twenty percent of U.S. workers are functionally illiterate and innumerate (J.
Heckman)
• Children's success in school will result in higher graduation rates, a better trained,
stable and educated workforce, increased productivity, higher earnings, a
workforce that is more competitive for the global market, and in turn, will help
make the community a stronger and more vibrant place.
The Week of the Young Child is a nationally celebrated week that honors more than
35 million children from birth through the age of 8 in America, and the families, teachers
and others who help children make the most of the opportunities in their early years. It is
an effort to educate the community about the importance of loving early environments
and early quality care and education in the preparation of children entering kindergarten
ready to learn. The Week of the Young Child is a community awareness and education
campaign aimed at increasing awareness of early childhood issues, and helps bring the
theme: Play Together, Learn Together, Grow Together to light.
This year, the week will be shaped by three major events:
• The Kick-off event, Monday, April 11, 2011, is geared toward policy makers,
educators, child advocates and businesses. This day is a chance to meet with
elected officials, and to show support for public policies that support children and
families. An award will be given this year to a business that has demonstrated
family -friendly policies.
• A parent oriented event presented by the PYC group designed to educate parents
and the community about the importance of quality early childhood development.
• `Eat, PLAY, Love: A Community Dinner and Celebration on Friday, April 15,
2011. A free dinner celebration at the High Desert Museum
By involving and educating the businesses community and the whole community, we will
attempt to move the conversation forward on the importance for all to be involved with
and to advocate for early childhood care and education, as it not only helps the economic
development and workforce in a community, but it enriches the entire community.
Last year's budget was just over $6,000.00 dollars. Most of this money was spent on
venues, design and marketing, and advertising on radio and print. We are seeking
sponsors from the community and have in-kind sponsorships from True North Parenting
Magazine, the High Desert Museum, and an interest to re -sponsor from U.S. Bank. We
are budgeting $10K this year with the hopes of spending more money in advertising on
different radio stations (including La Bronca), and possibly collaborating with LAUNCH
for T.V. promotions. Last year, through a combination of individual Commissioners,
$2000.00 was granted to support WOYC activities. With the increased emphasis on
business participation and the additional communication and networking activities aimed
at this targeted population, we are asking for $3000.00 from the Commissioners to
support the WOYC community and business communication and education efforts.
The Week of the Young Child will conclude April 16, 2011. Through collaboration
with LAUNCH, our goal is to launch a year-long campaign on the importance of children
in our community.
Thank -you very much for your consideration,
Lolly Nelson
Children and Families a ssion B and member
Early Childhood Action Team
Coordinator for Deschutes Co. WOYC