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Edit this Header. Type the organization and program name and the funder for whom it is being completed. The page # is already set at the bottom right of every page. 3 . Briefly describe how your program addresses the stated need/problem . Describe how your program follows a recognized " best practice" (see definition on page 12 of the Instructions) and provide evidence that indicates proposed strategies are effective with target population. Several studies cite the use of the arts as a prevention tool and for positive development of children . A recent report issued to the Florida Senate from the Committee on Criminal Justice in December 2002 , entitled "Review Effectiveness of Juvenile Programs that use a Visual and Performing Arts-Based Intervention Approach" summarized numerous studies that illustrate the positive impact these types of arts programs, especially ones containing mentorship opportunities and relationships to the community, influence at-risk children toward positive goals and behaviors . ( The Arts and Prosocial Impact Study, Rand, 1999 . ) Students who have been consistently involved in music and theatre exhibit higher levels of success in math and reading. (Secretary 's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills, U . S . Department of Labor, 199 1 ) A lengthy national project that studied children form low income backgrounds found that those exposed to arts learning were more likely to be class officers, involved with math and science fairs and to be recognized with a writing award . (Community Counts : How Youth Organizations Matter for Youth Development), Shirley Brice Health, Milbrey W. McLaughlin, 2000 . Exposure to arts impacts the developmental growth of children and helps to equalize the learning curve that cuts across diverse socio-economic backgrounds . (UCLA Imagination Project, Americans for the Arts, 1998) By providing arts opportunities and choices at a young age, children become motivated and engaged in this healthy outlet for expression. 4 . List staffing needed for your program, including required experience and estimated hours per week in program for each staff member and/or volunteers (this section should conform with the information in the Position Listing on the Budget Narrative Worksheet). Staffing : 3 arts instructors (generalists in the instruction of visual arts) 5 . How will the target population be made aware of the program ? Currently, the GYAC serves between 140- 180 "at-risk" children per day . These children will participate in the program . 94 % of these children are minorities . The vast majority are also low income, qualifying for free or reduced student lunch through the IRC - School District (73 % form the 32967 postal zip code) . Only 36 % have any male figure in the household . It is anticipated that offering increased fine arts, performing arts, gardening and other specialty programs will also increase the number of children served . 7