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vicious cycle of poverty, hopelessness, abuse and neglect as children develop and acquire the <br /> skills and confidence to make informed and positive decisions about their future. <br /> Collaboration: The Hibiscus Career Pathways to Independence Program works collaboratively <br /> with Indian River Schools to support foster children staying in school. This initiative merges <br /> with the current school district's goal to improve literacy for all Indian River District School <br /> children. <br /> The Career Pathways community partners (Indian River State College, H&M and McCoy <br /> Training Service Group, Indian River Chamber of Commerce, Indian River Sheriffs Office, <br /> PNC Bank, Wells Fargo Bank, Kiwanis Treasure Coast and Vero Beach, and Treasure Coast <br /> Builders) provide volunteer tutors plus chaperons for continuing education and training facilities. <br /> The partners also provide such things as worksites,job internships, seminar leadership, financial <br /> planning, scholarships, collaborative planning, consultation, expert trainers, and have helped <br /> leverage additional resources through funding and by soliciting community support. <br /> Many businesses throughout Indian River County have opened their doors to youth for <br /> internships, work experiences, and part time employment as well as provide volunteer mentors <br /> and lead seminars. Some of the recently added business partners this quarter include Harvest <br /> Food Outreach and Sonny's. <br /> CSAC Indian River County 2014-2015 Fourth Quarter Results <br /> 38 youth ages 13 — 17 were served July I September 30 2015 in the program; 27 of the youth <br /> were between 15 — 17 and participated in the career development aspect of the program. <br /> Outcome # 1: To increase educational progress of 100% youth participating in this program at <br /> Hibiscus Children's Village by gaining academic credits or GED program progress in <br /> accordance with their Hibiscus Educational Plan (HEP). Baseline: The baseline from 2013- <br /> 2014 is 93%. <br /> 4'r' Quarter Result: 92%. The Educational Liaison worked with all 38 youth to expedite school <br /> enrollment, oversee daily each youth's academic progress, and at as liaison with school <br /> personnel. 35 of the 38 youth made academic progress. Three students were discharged before <br /> they had a chance to make progress. <br /> Outcome # 2: Increase education and career options knowledge of 100% youth participating in <br /> this program at Hibiscus Children's Village by being able to list and articulate five reasons why <br /> gaining a High School Diploma or GED is in their best interest and steps they need to take in <br /> order to obtain one as well as articulate their ideas/plans/thoughts regarding a future career field <br /> and continuing their education/training after age 18. Baseline: The baseline from 2013-2014 is <br /> 96%. <br /> - 26 - <br /> 144 <br />