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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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

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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 . . .