BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

GAIL STEELE

SUPERVISOR, SECOND DISTRlCT

October 30, 2009

Honorable Board of Supervisors Alameda County Administration Building 1221 Oak Street, Suite 536 Oakland, CA 94612

Dear Board Members:

Subject: Approve a $100,000 allocation from District Two's Fiscal Management Reward Allocation to Fund Program Services at the Eden Youth and Family Center, Hayward

Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Alameda County Board of Supervisors approve $100,000 allocation from District Two Fiscal Management Reward Account to fund program services at the Eden Youth and Family Center in Hayward, in order to continue the programs of Child Care, Computer Clubhouse, New Start Tattoo Removal Program and general administration that support the Silva Clinic, The Community Day School, and Head Start.

SummaryIDiscussion:

The Eden Youth and Family Center (founded in 1977) resides on a 25,000 square foot facility on a large campus in south Hayward, formerly an elementary school. The Center provides a home for ~y independent programs for youth and Hayward Community Day School classes for adolescents. The Center's Main Office handles all the day-to-day operations of the Center-Center bills, support needs, mail, utilities, etc.-and provides coordination services to all programs. Without its structure and presence, many ifnot most programs could not afford to offer programs to the Eden Area Community which so greatly needs them. Hundreds of children and family members come to the Center every day.

1221 OAK STREET - SUITE 536 - OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA 94612 - (510) 272-6692 - FAX (510) 271-5115 HAYWARD DISTRICT OFFICE - (510) 670-6277

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This recommended additional appropriation will provide a portion of the funding which supports these vital community services, and makes their provision possible in the very low-income and highly diverse area of south Hayward.

Financing:

There is $100,000 in existing funds in District Two's budget to cover this allocation to the Eden Youth and Family Center in Hayward.

Very Truly Yours,

Gail Steele, Supervisor District Two

EDEN YOUTHft FAMILY CENTER

• ImyroYinfJ. tFie. quafity of rife of cliiCd:ren, .youth & fa-muies

Mission Statement .

. 8y provjding and supporting a. comprehensive array of services and advocacy for the chiJdren, youth and familjes of Hayward, Eden Youth & Family Center enhanc.es the economic, socjal, education and healthy well being of the community.

... Ed~ Vouth .and Family Center has substantially increased the level and variety of youth and children's services in southern Alameda countY since its foundi.ng in 1977. .

A unique system of service for children and tamjJiesi Eden Youth.& Fami~

Center directly manages a daycare center. computer clubhouse, arid a tattoo removal program.

The center is home to many organizations serving over 300 children and theirfamiHes every day. These "Member Agencies" provide service.s induding coumelfng, education, pregnant teen/teen parents wpport, job traIning, advocacy for special needs children and heatth/dental care:

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. ADVOCACY CommLinity Aflicy.c€ for Special Education (5.1 OJ 783-5333 " • . AsSisting families find appropriate educational placements for chddren wit/] sPecialneeds

Family Resource Center (5.10)782-2947 FamlJyAdvocates assisting lamilies lind appropriate resources In ttJe community. Including Medl-Cal eligibilityand immunizations

Food Bank South Hayward Parish (510)782-2050 urDA surplus food offeredto qualifying low income families

CHILDCARE Eden Youth & Family Center·ChJld Care (510}782-6084 Providing a safe.· supportive environment for newborns andchildren through 5 year.r ofage, where they can explore, learn andgrow Infant Care Lie. #0 102 J1568 Pre-school Uc. # 01 0210B62

HEALTH Silva Pediatric Medical Clinic Silva pediatric Derltal Oinic (5 JO}782-4470 Fullse;v;cepediatricanddental care for children· I

through 2!years ofage

EMPLOYMENT HayNard Day Labor Center (51OPB2-WORK {9675) Assisting lIKYkffl withjOb placement throughout the community

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EDUCATION· Hayward Community SChool (51 O}7B2-51 ~7

Education programs forJr. & Sf. high schoolsh./dentJ" restricted from attending regular campuses

Eden Computer Outlhouse l510}78~738

Providing an after-schoollearning environment whereyoungpeople (ages 9 through J8years) explore their own.. interestsandbecome contrdent learners

. thrailgh the use-of technol0!1Y .

MENTORlNG New Start Tattoo Removal Program (5) 0]785-6690 A cooperativeprojea to rerr1OYe' gong anddrug related tat/oos while providing life-skills training

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We provide a caring, safe and supportive environment

where children, newborns through five years of age, can

explore, learn and grow.

Goals

• Provide opportunities for children to grow and develop emotionally, physically and cognitively.

• Provide an atmosphere of worth and care in which the child is secure. • Instill a sense of self-worth which enables the child to relate to others with confidence. • To be of assistance to parents/guardians during their child's development.

Programs

Infant Care (0-18 months) The Infant Care program give special attention to the individual needs and development of each child. Caregivers focus on the visual, auditory, tactile and physical development of the child.

Toddlers (18-30 months) The Toddler Program focuses on the development of motor and language skills, social development and the beginning of self-help skills. Caregivers also work with parents to begin potty-training those children showing signs of readiness.

Preschool (2 1/2-5 years) The Preschool program focuses on continued development of language, motor and social skills. Caregivers assist preschool students to grow in reading and math readiness, self-help skills and personal hygiene. Activities include arts and crafts, dramatic play, storytelling, dance, blocks, math activities, simple cooking and science experiments and plenty of physical activity.

EDEN CLUBHOUSE

C2C

What is C2C? C2C stands for Clubhouse to Community, Clubhouse to College and Clubhouse to Career. The Clubhouse provides tools used by professionals in the real world. C2C supports members in planning for the future and leveraging their potential in technology fields. C2C helps members explore professional jobs and economic opportunities, and learn with people who have already succeeded in professional careers.

C2C Shop Talks: The Clubhouse invites guest artists, educators, and "techies" from the professional world to give members an inside look at their careers, hobbies and passions. Guests do not necessarily need to be technologically fluent, but must have the enthusiasm to share experiences with young, creative minds. Shop Talks have included a lesson in reason (music making software), using Photoshop to create Andy Warhol type images, a OJ workshop, a talk on chiropractic care and health, a GO cover making workshop using n-gen, and understanding copyrighting.

Hayward New Start, a Tattoo Removal Program

New Start is a comprehensive support program that provides the removal of gang or drug related tattoos for individuals ages 13-25.

Program participants receive removal treatments by qualified medical professionals, as well as counseling, goal setting, and group support to help make a positive change in their lives.

Why Tattoo Removal?

Raise self-esteem! Increase job opportunities! Connect youth with community! Increase personal safety!

How are Tattoos Removed?

Tattoos are removed through a laser process that breaks up the tattoo pigment and causes it to fade over the course of multiple treatments, depending on the size, quality and colors of the tattoos.

Scheduled treatment sessions are held in Hayward every other month through Kaiser Penuanente and St. Rose Hospital for those participants who keep up t~eir commitments to the program.

Program Requirements

Each participant must meet the following criteria:

1. Be a resident of central Alameda County (Hayward, San Leandro, San Lorenzo and Castro Valley)

2. Be employed, enrolled in school or receiving job training 3. Complete 50 hours of community service through community

mentors 4. Attend monthly meetings