oakland freedom schools board presentation

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Successful Agency Partnership:

LCC+LE=OFS

Anchor Partner  CDF Freedom Schools Haley Farm training, books & curriculum

Inkind Partners  OUSD facilities (Frick), custodial, breakfast & lunch, access to families

Funding Partners   OFCY core funding along with Clorox, Title IVE, & more.

On Site Partners  SFSU recruitment  BayUP interns  AAMA Office interns  I.S.I.S. (science)  Youth Speaks (writing)  Youth Together (youth leadership)  Tacuma King (drumming)  Dr. Bethea, NEIU _______________________________________________________________________

PROGRAM STRENGTHS  19 year proven track record. Strong reputation. Community following.  Evidence-based intervention. Prior & current research on OFS outcomes.  Highest outcomes in self-esteem & positive racial image.  100% of staff reflect the background of students.

GROWTH GOALS

 Expand # of sites to 2, then 5  Expand to afterschool, also early care and after care summer options  Expand & strengthen parent engagement (retreats)  Institutionally imbed in schools

UNCOMMON COLLABORATION

Over 20 national and local partners collaborated closely to make Oakland Freedom Schools a success in 2012.

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PRINCIPLES OF CARE  OFS, an early intervention & prevention program uses a

strengths-based approach to self-esteem, cultural pride & confidence.

  Intragency collaboration with Families Together, Training Dept., HOPE clinical supervisors & trainers, & CEO Youth

 Best practice- Empirical research in 1999 & 2012  Family centered- “Chat & Chews” parent workshops _____________________________________________________

PLANNED IMPROVEMENTS   Improve staff quality of engagement with students & families   Improve training of volunteers & support staff  Control salary costs  Offset field trip expenses with merchandise revenue

CRITICAL GOALS Stable funding (OFCY 3 year renewal)+ Staffing capacity (fulltime director) +Systems alignment (OUSD, AC)= Sustainable Model

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“Last year, my daughter witnessed a 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.” - OFS Parent _____________________________________________________

 AGENCY ALIGNMENT: Strategic Imperatives

1. Refine and enhance LCC’s service model at all levels – Brings a more integrated, nationally recognized, culturally responsive model to LCC community based programs. 2. Expand and deepen services to the most vulnerable communities- New innovative program that strengthens LCC reputation in east & west Oakland community. 3. Strengthen management, operational capacity and infrastructure- Integrated with Training Dept. & strengthens targeted recruitment efforts. 4. Design and implement performance metrics in each program- Evaluation by Dr. Bethea, NEIU. OFCY independent evaluation & surveys. LE parent feedback. 5. Develop robust and varied funding strategies that support the vision- OFCY, Foundation support, registration fees.

FINANCIAL SNAPSHOT

 $150,000 for 137 youth over 5 weeks at 1 site ($43 per child, per day)

 2013 Budget: $125,000 for 100 youth over 6 weeks at 2 sites ($41 per child, per day)

RISK MEASURES  Train and background check all support staff.

 First Aid, emergency and disaster training & protocol.

BOARD SUPPORT   Identify expansion sites/

programs   Identify STEM funding

strategy  More Policy alignment with

CDF & LCC regarding childrens’ advocacy & funding on Federal and State level.

SPECIAL THANKS!   Shawn & Nedra Ginwright,

Co-Founders of Leadership Excellence

 OUSD leadership: Kimi Kean, Jerome Gourdine, Jane O’Brien

 OFS Staff (La’Cole & Interns)