United Way of East Central Iowa Letter of Intent: Education Focus Area FY 2018- FY2020 Date:

Submission of this letter indicates an organization is interested in full participation in the United Way of East Central Iowa FY2018 – FY2020 funding and would like to be considered to submit an application for the Community Partner Fund.

Directions: Based on your understanding of the Community Partner Fund, please complete this form and submit to United Way office by Noon on Friday, October 21st, 2016.

Organization Name:
Address:
City, State, Zip Code:
Organization is an IRS 501(c)(3) not-for-profit?  Yes No	Forecasted Request Amount: $ (per year)
Name of Executive Director:	Phone:	E-mail:
Contact for this Letter of Intent:	Phone:	E-mail:

Agency Guidelines Compliance _

You will be requested to adhere to the Partner Agency Guidelines these standards and guidelines should funding be granted.

Statement of Compliance

I have read and agree to comply with United Way of East Central Iowa’s Partner Agency Standards & Fundraising Guidelines as outlined within the following link: http://www.uweci.org/what-we-do/our-partners/partner-resources/

Signature of Executive Director: ____________________________________________

A signed Letter of Intent and a completed Agency Profile must be received by e-mail (scanned PDF file) by Noon on Friday, October 21st, 2016. Send via e-mail to: communitybuilding@uweci.org

Proposed Strategy

Name of proposed strategy (Limited to 40 characters including spaces. Do not include the name of the focus area within the proposed strategy name. Example of a strategy name: Connecting to Kids)

Please provide a brief description of the proposed strategy including primary activities/services that will be provided, target population that will be impacted and proposed, unduplicated number of persons served. (Please limit description to 500 words.)

What intermediate outcome(s) will you focus on? Please select one or more from the list provided on the following page(s):

Review the list of the priority intermediate outcomes and select the outputs and indicators that best align with your proposed strategy. Please provide the following information on how you will measure your performance:

Outputs you will measure.

Indicators you will measure.

How long have you been measuring the above proposed outputs and indicator measurements?

List tool(s) you will be using to achieve indicator measurements:

Intermediate Outcomes

Directions: Please select the Intermediate Outcome(s) to which your strategy aligns and include in your answer to question 3. You must select at least one output and at least one indicator and include in your answer to question 4. If you are proposing a measurement that is not listed, preference will be made for evidence-based tools.

Intermediate Outcome 1: BASIC PROGRAM QUALITY — Quality, access, and duration of in-home and center-based care facilities is of the highest standards in the area. Youth are engaged in out-of-school time activities that provide a safe, supportive environment and reduce the impact of summer academic loss.

Types of activities that will be considered for funding include programs that:

Improve the quality of early care and education environments

Improve the education and skills of providers of early childhood services

Improve the quality of out-of-school time activities

This includes, but is not limited to, the following service delivery methods: external assessments using evidence-based tools and qualified assessors, training, and consultation. Summer programs that use academic enrichment as a core component.

A. Strategies must report on at least one of the following output measurements:

Number of children under the age of six participating in quality early care and education programs (required-can be estimated)

Number of early care and education classrooms or providers served

Number of program providers who are trained in trauma-informed care and knowledge of ACEs

Number of youth participating in quality programs evaluated by YPQA

Others (please list):

B. Strategies must report on at least one of the following indicator measurements:

# (%) of classrooms that improved (or maintained if at highest level) quality

# (%) of programs that improved (or maintained if at highest level) quality

# (%) of child care/home providers who improved (or maintained if at highest level) quality

# (%) of program providers are trained in trauma-informed care and knowledge of ACEs

Program quality is improved (or maintained if at highest level) based on YPQA assessment

Others (please list):

Intermediate Outcome 2: CHILD DEVELOPMENT — All children birth to five are screened early for cognitive, social-emotional, fine and gross motor, and language and early literacy skills and demonstrate developmentally appropriate skills to ensure that every child receives supports to succeed.

Types of activities that will be considered for funding include programs that:

Improve the cognitive, language, social-emotional, and/or physical development of children ages birth-five

This includes, but is not limited to, the following service delivery methods: early care and education programs, and home visits.

A. Strategies must report on at least one of the following output measurements:

Number of unduplicated children served

Number of sessions completed

Others (please list):

B. Strategies must report on at least one of the following indicator measurements:

# (%) of children (birth to 5) demonstrating developmentally appropriate language skills for their age

# (%) of children (birth to 5) demonstrating developmentally appropriate physical (fine & gross motor) skills for their age

# (%) of children (birth to 5) demonstrating developmentally appropriate cognitive skills for their age

# (%) of children (birth to 5) demonstrating developmentally appropriate social-emotional skills for their age

Others (please list):

Intermediate Outcome 3: PARENTING — Parents of young children will demonstrate the knowledge and skills to promote their children’s successful development.

Types of activities that will be considered for funding include programs that:

Increase parents’ knowledge and skills of effective parenting techniques

Increase parents’ knowledge of child development

Increase parents’ ability to acquire the resources they need for their family’s physical, financial, and emotional stability

This includes, but is not limited to, the following service delivery methods: home visits, individual and group parenting education, parent mentoring, family support resource coordination, and crisis child care.

A. Strategies must report on at least one of the following output measurements:

Number of unduplicated children ages 5 & under served (required)

Number of unduplicated parents served (required)

Number of individual or group activities held (required)

Number of families served

Number of referrals made to external agencies

Others (please list):

B. Strategies must report on at least one of the following indicator measurements:

# (%) of parents who improved (or maintained if at highest level) social-emotional support or relationships with family and friends

# (%) of parents who improved (or maintained if at highest level) personal & family functioning/resiliency or supportive resources

# (%) of parents who improved (or maintained if at highest level) parenting knowledge and skills Others as approved through the Letter of Intent process

Others (please list):

Intermediate Outcome 4: SUPPORTING ENGAGEMENT — Youth have the supports to succeed academically and are proactively engaged in their present work.

Types of activities that will be considered for funding include programs that:

Reduce obstacles to academic engagement

Increase positive attitudes toward school and learning

Support youth in pursuing their goals and ambitions in a positive atmosphere

Reduce the impact of summer academic loss

This includes, but is not limited to, the following service delivery methods: before and after school programs, summer day camps, and mentoring programs.

A. Strategies must report on at least one of the following output measurements:

Number of unduplicated youth served per intervention type.

Others (please list):

B. Strategies must report on at least one of the following indicator measurements:

# (%) of youth who increased their math, or science proficiency (STEM focus)

# (%) of youth who have a positive attitude toward school

# (%) of youth who reduced chronic absenteeism

# (%) of youth who participate in service learning in their local, national, or global communities

# (%) of youth who feel supported to pursue their future

# (%) Youth have improved (or maintained if at grade-level) education attainment over the summer

Others (please list):

Intermediate Outcome 5: BUILDING HOPE — Youth have the relationship support and positive social-emotional skills to know they will succeed in their future.

Types of activities that will be considered for funding include programs that:

Build relationships with a positive adult

Increase self-esteem and social skills between youth

Increase hope in youth

This includes, but is not limited to, the following service delivery methods: before and after school programs, summer day camps, and mentoring programs.

A. Strategies must report on at least one of the following output measurements:

Number of unduplicated youth served per intervention type.

Others (please list):

B. Strategies must report on at least one of the following indicator measurements:

# (%) of youth who have strengthened family relationships

# (%) of youth who report having a positive relationship with an adult outside of their family

# (%) of youth who have a positive sense of self

# (%) of youth who have improved social-emotional skills

# (%) of youth who express optimism for their future

Others (please list):

Intermediate Outcome 6: IMPROVING LITERACY— Literacy is valued in individuals, families, and the community, and students have the necessary skills to succeed in school.

Types of activities that will be considered for funding include programs that:

Improve the knowledge of child literacy to parents

Improve the literacy of children and youth

This includes, but is not limited to, the following service delivery methods: parent education programs, before and after school programs, summer day camps, and mentoring programs.

A. Strategies must report on at least one of the following output measurements:

Number of unduplicated parents who have been given literacy interventions for their child

Number of unduplicated children seen for literacy intervention

Others (please list):

B. Strategies must report on at least one of the following indicator measurements:

# (%) of parents who have improved parenting knowledge and skills regarding literacy with their children

# (%) of youth who increased their reading proficiency

Others (please list):