Agmt 2004 Davis Street Family Resource Center DSFRC

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Leandro, which has been identified by the United Way as having disproportionate levels of poverty, increasing immigrant families and high Free and Reduced Meal (FRM) counts. Davis Street's mission to serve those with the most need and the least access manifests itself through the provision of a comprehensive array of family support services (most) under one roof and include: quality, affordable childcare for nearly 1,000 children ages 0-11; employment training and job placement through its countywide "workforce development" collaborative (formerly known as San Leandro Works) to over 300 Calworks eligible clients; mental health program focusing on "at-risk" populations to deliver-substance abuse intervention and prevention, domestic violence as well as work with the perpetrator in the relationship in order to break the cycle to hundreds of client each month; basic needs such as food, clothing and utility assistance to nearly 800 families each month and finally free acute medical care to about 100 patients each month. All these services are provided at the Family Resource Center and at the four licensed childcare centers in San Leandro. DSFRC routinely administers State, City and County grants and contracts and is well qualified to provide comprehensive anti-violence programs to at-risk youth. Program Team All programs and services relating to anti-violence at-risk youth will be overseen by the Executive Director, Rose Padilla Johnson and directly managed by Dr. Carole McKinley Alvarez in addition to the mental health specialists and family advocates. All new and existing efforts will be coordinated through the City's Recreation and Human Resource Department. Funding This agreement will provide funding in the amount of $100,000 per year to Davis Street Family Resource Center for the development and support of anti-violence programs for at-risk youth in the coirununity. This initial agreement will cover the period ending June 30, 2005, and is renewable on an annual basis subject to available funding. Consulting Services Agreement between November 1, 2004 City of San Leandro and Davis Street Family Resource Center Page 17 of 19