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EXHIBIT A <br />CHILDREN'S SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE <br />2022-23 GRANT APPLICATION <br />Agency Name: <br />Youth Guidance Donation Fund of Indian River County, Inc. <br />Address: <br />1028 20th Place, Vero Beach, FL, 32960, US <br />Executive Director: <br />Phil Barnes <br />Email: <br />pbarnes@youthguidanceprogram.org <br />Phone: <br />(772) 492-3933 <br />Program Director: <br />Drew Edgcomb <br />Email: <br />aedgcomb@youthguidanceprogram.org <br />Phone: <br />(772) 492-3933 <br />Program(s) Name: <br />The Mentoring Academy <br />Focus Area(s): <br />Quality Academic Remediation and Enrichment <br />PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: <br />Youth Guidance is the longest running mentoring program in Indian River County, providing <br />positive adult role models for children from low-income families since 1973. When children enter <br />our doors, they receive up to three meals a day, gain access to caring mentors, and participate in <br />positive programs to identify a pathway out of poverty. <br />All programs and meals are completely free for children. Our services are delivered through two <br />components: <br />1. Group Mentoring - Children participate in small group activities led by a part-time Group Leader <br />and adult mentors. All mentors and staff must pass a Level 2 Background Check and complete <br />our Mentor Training Modules. We strive for an intimate ratio of 1 adult per 4 students. Children <br />develop life skills, positive academic habits, job skills, and civic engagement. Activities include: <br />Tutoring, STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math), life skills, vocational training, <br />sports, and community service. <br />2. One -on -One Mentoring - Our one-on-one mentoring program pairs a caring adult mentor with <br />a child, offering the opportunity for an even more meaningful relationship. Many of our success <br />stories stem from our one-on-one mentoring program. We often hear from one-on-one mentors <br />that they still keep in touch with their mentees long after they have aged out of our program - in <br />some cases 20 years later or more! <br />The projected number of unduplicated children to be served is two hundred sixty-five (265) and <br />ten (10) adults. <br />