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Nurturing Families and Communities: <br />Creating an environment that nurtures families and communities is vital for children's overall <br />stability and well-being. Decreasing childhood adversity, including experiences of abuse and <br />neglect, is essential for fostering safe and supportive family environments. The reduction of <br />juvenile delinquency incidents contributes to a safer community and better opportunities for <br />positive youth development. <br />Why? Prioritizing prevention and early intervention in family and community dynamics, along <br />with building parent/guardian capacity, we aim to create an environment where potential issues <br />are identified and addressed promptly, fostering stability and resilience in children from the <br />outset. <br />Focus Areas and Data Indicators: <br />1. Decrease in Childhood Adversity: Analyzing adverse childhood experiences, child abuse <br />incidents, Baker Act utilization, and instances of children in foster care or homelessness. <br />2. Reduction of Juvenile Delinquency Incidents: Examining trends in juvenile delinquency <br />through metrics such as juvenile arrests. <br />Success in School and Life: <br />Ensuring success in school and life is fundamental for a child's future prospects. Increasing <br />kindergarten readiness sets the stage for a strong educational foundation, impacting a child's <br />academic journey positively. Improvement in academics, attendance, and the expansion of <br />pathways for college and career success are critical for preparing children to meet the challenges <br />of an ever -evolving world. <br />Why? By focusing on prevention and early intervention in education, coupled with building <br />parent/guardian capacity, provides children with the resources they need from the beginning, <br />reducing barriers to success and fostering a foundation for lifelong learning and achievement. <br />Focus Areas and Data Indicators: <br />1. Increase of Kindergarten Readiness: Evaluating early learning indicators and <br />kindergarten readiness. <br />2. Improvement in Academics: Analyzing student performance and proficiency on statewide <br />assessments in reading, math, science, and social studies. <br />3. Boost in Attendance: Monitoring average daily attendance and chronic absenteeism. <br />4. Expansion of Pathways for College and Career Success: Reviewing high school <br />graduation rates, workforce data, and school discipline measures. <br />Applicants seeking funding are encouraged to focus their programs on serving pockets of <br />poverty, considering the geographical dispersion and transportation challenges in Indian River <br />County. It is crucial that services are designed to be accessible, considering both the location <br />49 <br />