The DCPNI has been established to plan and coordinate a pipeline of
high-quality educational opportunities wrapped by social supports for children and youth
ages 0 – 23.
Our vision is to achieve and build on positive outcomes for
neighborhood children so that they move successfully through infancy,
early childhood, school, college, and onto successful careers.
Goals of the DCPNI Every child is healthy and prepared for schoolEvery parent and caregiver has access to support servicesEvery student succeeds in schoolEvery student completes post-secondary educationEvery student has an introduction to the world of workEvery student has opportunities to help others and
improve their communities
Inspired by . . .
The Five PromisesCaring adults who provide support and guidance – in their
families, at schools, and in their communities. Physical and emotional safety wherever they are — from the
actual places of families, schools, neighborhoods and communities to the virtual places of media.
A healthy start comprised of regular health check-ups and needed treatment, good nutrition and exercise, healthy skills and knowledge, and good role models of physical and psychological health.
An effective education that equips them for college, work, and lifelong learning.
Opportunities to help others in their families, at schools and in their communities.
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• 19,750 children (2nd highest Ward amount)
• 37% of children live below poverty line
• 20% of children born to teen mothers
• Only two health facilities (Chartered Health and Hunt Street Unity Clinic)The DC Promise Neighborhood Core Footprint = Cluster 29 and Western Half of Cluster 30. Expansion out to other Ward 7 clusters is likely after first 3 – 5 years of the initiative.
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The Core Footprint
Community ProfileNeighborhoods within the DC Promise Neighborhood:
Parkside Townhomes, Mayfair Mansions (Condos/Apartments), Paradise Townhomes, Eastland Gardens (single-family detached homes), Lotus Square Apartments, Kenilworth Courts Public Housing, and Kenilworth Townhomes
Census Tract 96.2: (Mayfair/Parkside/Paradise) 1,115 youth (ages 0-17); 1,302 households w/497 Female headed w/related children Estimated total population of 4,500
Census Tract 96.1: (Eastland Gardens/Kenilworth). 914 youth (0-17) 738 total households; w/256 Female headed w/related children Estimated total population of 2,500
Resident Engagement ANC’s and local clergy person have attended HCZ
eventsPresident of Eastland Gardens Civic Association hired
as Resident Engagement CoordinatorRegular Community Dinners to engage local
commitmentPlanning Teams for Evaluation, Governance, and
Program Design that include strong resident participation
Focus Groups, Organizational Leader Interviews, and Brief Surveys to develop a detailed portrait of community needs, wishes, and capacities
Civic & Organizational Core
Active Civic & Tenants AssociationsThree CongregationsThree early childhood providersTwo Elementary SchoolsOne Middle SchoolOne High SchoolOne Recreation Center
Needs of the CommunityMore than 40% of children live below poverty line.More than 70% of children from two local elementary
schools are not proficient in math and reading when they transition to middle school.
Unemployment rate in neighborhood exceeds 20% -- higher for young people and twice the DC-wide rate.
High rates of teen pregnancy, HIV/AIDS, violent juvenile deaths, illiteracy, substance abuse, high school dropout
Active/Emerging Strategies & ResourcesWhere the Kids Are: Deep engagement with
Parents Early care & education providers (including and beyond Educare) Schools
All Kids Covered: Child, adolescent and family health Children’s Hospital Mobile Pediatric Primary & Dental Care
Ready for the Real World Dropout Prevention (e.g. GradNation Featured Community,
Chavez Saturday School and Extended Day/Year) College Promotion & Placement (e.g. Simon Scholars)
Rigorous EvaluationEvaluation is central to Promise Neighborhood model
Monitoring progress, assessing success of intervention Documenting key lessons learned But evaluation design will be extremely challenging
Planning and Design Focus groups with community residents and service providers Key informant interviews with community leaders. Creating a detailed community profile
Promise Neighborhood Required Tracking Indicators #/% of young children who
demonstrate age-appropriate functioning;
have a medical home; and participate in early learning programs
#/% of students at or above grade level according to 3rd-8th grade and high school assessments
Attendance rate of students in sixth, seventh, eighth and ninth grades
Graduation rate in neighborhood high school
#/% of students with post secondary degrees or other credentials w/o need for remediation
#/% of children participating in 60 minutes of physical activity daily and eat five or more servings of fruits and vegetables daily
#/% of students who feel safe at school and traveling to and from school as measured by a school climate survey
Student mobility rate #/% of students with a caring adult at
home, school, and community; or #/% of families that attend parent-teacher conferences
#/% students with school and home access to broadband and connected computing device
Italics: Likely available from administrative data sources.
Key Partnerships to DateAmerica’s Promise Alliance ANC 7D Bethesda New Life Gospel
ChurchBuffet Early Education
Fund/EduCareChildren’s National Medical
CenterThe Chavez Public Charter
SchoolsCity InterestsCollege & Career Connections
DC AppleseedDC Council Chairman Vincent
GrayDC Department of Parks and
RecreationDC LISCThe Eastland Gardens Civic
Assoc.The East River Family
Strengthening CollaborativeFriends of Choice in Urban
Schools (FOCUS)
Key Partnerships to Date (cont.)McKinsey & Co.New Smyrna Baptist ChurchOffice of the Deputy Mayor
for EducationSchool Principals at Neval
Thomas and Kenilworth Elementaries
Skadden Arps law firmSimon ScholarsSocial SolutionsThe United Planning
Organization
Urban InstituteWard 7 DC Council Member
Yvette Alexander Zion Baptist Church of Eastland
Gardens
Funding Partners to DateAmerica’s Promise AllianceThe Annie E. Casey FoundationThe AT&T FoundationThe Bounce Learning NetworkThe Citybridge FoundationThe England Family FoundationThe Horning Family Fund Judy & Josh Weston Philanthropic Fund MicrosoftThe Moran Family FoundationPrice Family Charitable FundPrince Charitable TrustsSeveral Individual Donors
Role of the DCPNI, Inc. Provide strong resident and administrative leadership for the project Ensure that existing community and city resources are focused and maximized Conduct ongoing assessment of community needs Develop and implement performance measures identify service providers and partners who can deliver desired programs and
outcomes Expand school and other partnerships even beyond footprint (e.g. middles schools
and high schools) in order to go “where the kids are.” Enter into written memoranda of understanding with service providers and
partners that specify performance measures and target outcomes Conduct program evaluation Develop procedures to hold service providers and partners accountable Provide technical assistance and support to partners Facilitate coordination of resources and communication among stakeholders Attract resources to community, core agencies, and partners, as needed, to fill out
pipeline Share replicable procedures and analyses with other communities interested in
pursuing similar efforts
• Modeled after the Harlem Children’s Zone in NYC• Initially located in the Parkside-Kenilworth with
expansion to other Ward 7 & 8 neighborhoods anticipated
• Committed to deep resident engagement and leadership
• Adopted by America’s Promise Alliance• Nurturing and expanding key partnerships • Pursuing education and health initiatives already • Applying to become one of twenty Federally designated
and funded Promise Neighborhoods.
In Summary, the DCPN is . . .