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ORGANIZATION: FRONTLINE FOR KIDS/GYAC <br /> PROGRAM: FRONTLINFIGYAC TEEN PROGRAM <br /> FUNDER: CHILDREN'S SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE <br /> Academic Enhancement: Not only do participants identify their academic goals, but also they <br /> firmly establish their "why" for improving their performance. In addition, volunteers and staff <br /> help with homework, classroom projects and tutorial services. Pre-vocational and career <br /> development is also an integral part of the program. <br /> Well-Rounded Development: Our youth must be equipped with all the skills to live a healthy <br /> happy and prosperous life. For this reason, there are opportunities for physical/health <br /> development such as recreation, sports, fitness and arts activities. Also, participants are <br /> encouraged to include leisure activities in their Success Plan, along with activities that develop <br /> their talents. And, all important to teens, lots of social opportunities are offered to help them <br /> develop their social and relationship skills. ' <br /> 4. List staffing needed for your program, including required experience and estimated <br /> hours per week in program for each staff member and/or volunteers (this section <br /> should conform with the information in the Position Listing on the Budget Narrative <br /> Worksheet). <br /> This application requests an additional full-time Counselor (All staff members will have a <br /> BA/BS or higher degree) to add to the existing staff of one Program Director (full-time), <br /> Counselor (part-time) and Teachers (3 - part-time). Volunteers are crucial to the success of the <br /> program. Volunteers include: Board Members, career mentors and program aides. At present, <br /> the number of volunteers is 5 and the average number of hours volunteered per month is 20. <br /> 5. How will the target population be made aware of the program? <br /> The targeted population will be made aware of the program via the Youth Summit, court system, <br /> sheriff' s department, a radio talk show, basketball tournament, the school district, social workers, <br /> guidance counselors, deans, school resource officers, faith based organizations and by word of <br /> mouth. <br /> 6. How will the program be accessible to target population (ie., location, transportation, <br /> hours of operation)? — - <br /> The Frontline program targets the "at risk" population of adolescents living in Indian River <br /> County. Frontline/GYAC offers all youth an opportunity to succeed by improving their grades, <br /> exploring new avenues for future education and/or employment. The program operates 2 — 7 <br /> P.M. Monday — Friday. The school district will provide bus transportation from school to the <br /> GYAC complex. Parents will pick then pick their children up from the GYAC. <br /> 7 <br />