1999 summer jobs program for youth from economically disadvantaged areas

              1999 SUiVIhIER JOBS PROGR4M
FOR
YOUTH FRONI ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED AREAS
FIX-4L REPORT
One million dollars from HB2001, plus S 16 1,173 in carry in funds from PY '98 and
$15,009 carry in funds from PY '97, have been appropriated by the Arizona State
Legislature for the 1999 Summer Jobs Program for Youth from Economically
Disadvantaged Areas. This program was geared toward youth ages twelve to eighteen
that live in economically disadvantaged areas. These hnds were used for summer youth
programs, including employment, education and gang prevention activities.
The Governor's Community Policy Office was responsible for administering and
monitoring the appropriation.
The philosophy of this program was to empower neighborhoods and communities to
become the catalyst for developing collaborative partnerships with businesses, schools
and churches. Through these partnerships, neighborhoods and communities were able to
design innovative programs that address local youth needs and be the leaders for their
Summer Jobs Program.
HOW FUNDS WERE SOLICITED
The funds were solicited through a Request for Proposal (RFP) process through the State
':ocurement Office.
60 WAS ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE FUNDING
In order to be eligible to receive funding under the RFP process, the applicant had to
meet at least one of the following criteria:
Be a locally designated neighborhood organization working with a formal
501(c)3 tax-exempt, non-profit organization. The non-profit organization will
act as the administrative entity (fiscal agent) to the project.
Be a locally designated neighborhood organization working with a
municipality, county, school district, or a governmental entity (i.e. Tribal
government) as the fiscal agent.
Be a locally designated neighborhood organization incorporated as a formal
501(c)3 tax-exempt, non-profit organization.
Be an Arizona governmental entity.
The eligibility requirements stated above did not eliminate the contractor (neighborhoods
or communities) from subcontracting any of the components to other organizations or
proposing a joint venture/coalition. However, the prime contractor or fiscal agent was
ultimately responsible for all services provided.
WHEN WERE PROPOSALS DUE
A pre-proposal conference was held on March 16, 1999 and all of the proposals were due
at the State Procurement Office by 3:00 p.m. on April 12, 1999.
HOW MANY PROPOSALS WERE SUBMITTED FOR THE SUMMER YOUTH
PROGRAM
A total of forty-five (45) proposals from around the State of Arizona were submitted to
the State Procurement Office for the Summer Jobs Program for Youth from
Economically Disadvantazed Areas.
WHAT WERE THE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PROGRAMS
The specific requirements according to the Scope of Work section of the Request for
Proposal Notice for the three programs (Employment, Education, Gang Prevention) were
as follows:
1. Employment Programs
a. The contractor (neighborhoods or communities) shall develop and
implement an employment and training program with emphasis on job
skills and placement through the utilization of either an existing program
or by designing a new program.
b. Those activities listed below were considered for inclusion in the program:
Individual Job Counseling
Career Awareness/Contact with Employers
On-the-Job Work Experience
Job-Specific Training
Job Placement Assistance
c. No purchase or leasing of vehicles was allowed to transport
participants or any other personnel in any of the job training programs.
Travel expenses for enrollees were shown as operating expenses (travel
expenses incurred by staff members were shown in the travel line item of
the budget).
d. Fingerprinting costs (in full or part) were allowed if shown as an
administrative expense.
2. Education Programs
a. The contractor (neighborhood or community) shall develop and implement
an education program for the target population through the utilization of
either an existing program or by designing a new program.
b. The following activities were eligible activities for inclusion in the
program:
Basic Skills and Remedial Education
Attainment of a GED Certificate
Career Awareness
Life Coping Skills
c. Books and supplies could be offered to eligible participants to support
these activities.
3. Gang Prevention Programs
a. The contractor (neighborhood or community) shall develop and
implement a gang prevention/education program for high-risk youth with
emphasis on identified andlor potential gang members.
b. The following were eligible activities for inclusion in the program.
a Training programs concerning gang awareness education and gang
prevention for youth at risk.
Technical assistance to help neighborhoods and communities to plan
and implement gang prevention, early intervention, rehabilitation
referral, and education programs.
c. Books and supplies could be offered to eligible participants to
support these activities.
HOW MANY PROPOSALS WERE FUNDED
Of the 45 proposals that were submitted for the Summer Jobs Program for Youth from
Economically Disadvantaged Areas, 22 were funded. This is very near to the 23
proposals that were funded last year.
(For a list of the 22 grant recipients, see Attachment A)
HOW WERE FUNDS DISTRIBUTED
The funding for the Summer Jobs Program for Youth from Economically Disadvantaged
Areas was distributed as follows:
Fifty percent of the monies shall be distributed within counties with a
population of one million persons or more.
Thirty percent of the monies shall be distributed within counties with a
population of five hundred thousand or more, but less than one million
persons.
Twenty percent of the monies shall be distributed within counties with a
population of less than five hundred thousand persons.
The additional carryover dollars were distributed as follows:
Maricopa County $98,938.00
Pima County $30,816.00
Rural Counties $46,428.00
(For a Distribution of Monies list, see Attachment B)
WHAT WAS THE GRANT PERIOD FOR THE SUMiVIER JOBS PROGRAM
The grant period for the Summer Jobs Program was May 15, 1999 through September 10,
1999.
WHAT KINDS OF ACTIVITIES WERE THE YOUTH INVOLVED IN
Approximately 1410 Arizona youths participated in the 1999 Summer Jobs Program for
Youth from Economically Disadvantaged Areas. This is an increase from the 1295 youth
reported served in 1998. Participants were involved in activities relevant to various
community concerns. The fol,lowing is a partial list:
Neighborhood Revitalization
Gang Awareness Programs
Work Experience
Academics, including programs for high school credit
Art Projects
Career Awareness
Business Skills, including computer repair
Construction Projects
Cultural Awareness Programs
Sports Industry Skills
Neighborhood Historical Projects
WHICH PROGRAMS DID THE GRANT RECIPIENTS PARTICIPATE IN
The grant recipients could participate in any of the three programs (employment,
education or gang prevention) or a combination of any of the three programs for which
they applied for funding.
HOW MUCH MONEY WAS AWARDED ON THE PROGRAM
A total of $1,176,182 was available for the Summer Jobs Program. Of this amount,
$1,134,672 was awarded, leaving $41,510 in uncontracted funds and $135,878.34 in
unexpended funds from those awarded. This leaves $177,388.34 in funds to be returned
to the state.
(For a Final Expenditure Report relating to the program, see Attachment C)
A SUMMARY OF SUCCESSES RELATING TO THE PROGRAM
The following are a few of the summaries of success statements we received from grant
recipients:
PHOENIX INDIAN CENTER
"Working relationships were established through representatives of various
organizations and tribal groups whose services we used in both the job sltills
preparation and cultural awareness workshops. For example, the cultural
awareness component included a "Talking Circle" that was facilitated by an
individual from Native American Connections, Inc. A bridging connection was
begun among Native American community, school, and surrounding community.
It is a beginning to assist the Native American students feel more connected to
their urban environment while feeling comfortable with their own identity and
heritage."
HAVASU FOR YOUTH
"This program was overwhelmingly successful in the community. All businesses
that participated this year have expressed interest in participating next year.. . As
an extra program bonus, our Summer Jobs Program was voted as one of thirteen
programs to received a Five Star Outstanding Practices Award from the Arizona
Department of Commerce and the Arizona School to Work System. The
ceremony was held in Tempe on October 6, 1999. "
THE HOPI TRIBE
"The Hopi Growth & Responsibilities Opportunities at Work (G.R.O.W.)
Program recruitment was focused on the three villages of First Mesa,
Mishongnovi and Shungoavi. Sixty-three (63) applications were received for the
18 slots that were available. We were targeting youth 12-17 years of age.
Applicants not only had to complete a typical employment application, but also
had to answer essay questions regarding their views on employment. Of the
original 18 selected to participate, 17 completed the program with no problem.
Within the first week of the program, one female participant violated the
G.R.O.W. agreement and was terminated and replaced by the next ranking
applicant. The key retention strategy was the participant agreement that required
them to be drug, alcohol, and gang free during their participation. The program
ran at 100% capacity throughout the summer as all who ended up being targeted,
recruited and selected were retained. The fact that opportunities for the age group
12-17 is so limited, proved to be one of our best retention factors."
THE CITY OF WILLCOX
"The program went exceptionally well this year. Recruitment was done through
posted announcements at all school offices, newspaper ads and word of mouth.
The program originally planned to hire 10 youth for 40 hrlwk positions and to
provide job skills training to 15 additional youth that were too young or did not
qualify due to lack of skills, language abilities or other difficulties. When we had
37 qualified applicants interview for the 10 positions, the Fiscal Agent (Larry
Rains, City Manager of Willcox) and WASA Coordinator, Sally White, went back
to the "drawing board". By making some adjustments, which were discussed and
cleared with the GDDP, and Mr. Rains locating some additional matching funds,
we were able to offer 16 youth 30 hrlwk positions and provide training
opportunities for 15 others. Retention was no problem among the hire youth -
good jobs for young people are scarce in Willcox and we were able to offer them U
excellent positions where they could work and learn. All 16 paid youth employees
worked throughout the summer; leaving only when school started (a few were
even able to continue on a limited basis until September 10); in addition each of
these youth participated in weekly employee training meetings and at least two
outside of work training opportunities."
A SUMMARY OF HOW THE PROGRAiilS MADE A MEASURABLE IMPACT
ON THE LOCAL JUVENILE CRIME RATE
The following are a few of the summary statements we received from the grant recipients
pertaining to their program's impact on the juvenile crime rate:
HAVASU FOR YOUTH
"The Gang Prevention component of this program included tracking each of the
youth that had received summer employment (46), to see if providing jobs for
youth over the summer months would keep them out of trouble. The social
security numbers and names of each of the working youth were provided to the
Mohave County Probation Department and the Lake Havasu City Consolidated
Courts. I am very pleased to announce that ALL youth stayed infraction-free,
NONE being referred for any delinquent acts from the start to the finish of the
program!! In the "party hearty" atmosphere alive and well in the community, this
is something to be very proud of."
Several of the Summer Youth Employment programs appeared in local newspapers
describing the impact on the juvenile crime rate, including the following:
SEEDS OF HOPE
New Attitude: Area's next step not as easy
Drop-outs and trozlblemakers. Cabana property kids are familiar with these
descriptions and standards. Seeds of Hope and Cabana managers have worked
together to reform what used to be one of Casa Grande's highest crime and
poverty areas. Now kids can play in the streets after dark without worrying about
drug dealers firing their guns or getting assaulted. Despite the success in
reducing criminal activity, a deeper sickness is taking longer to rid from the
neighborhood. It's changing attitudes like pose the biggest pvoblem now.
Attitudes about things like dropping otit of school before gracluation, getting
pregnant during adolescence and tahng drugs. Some programs are chipping
away at attitudes that go hand-in-hand with crime and are laying the groundwork
for kid's futures and dreams. That is what the Seeds of Hope's teen leadership
program is all about. It all started when Seeds of Hope received a "szlmrner
employment", eclzlcation and gang prevention program " grant from the
Governor's Office. The goal of the grant was to give "at risk" kids alternative
opportunities to keep them out of gang and drzg activities during the summer ....
In addition, we received many letters from local law enforcement agencies praising the
Summer Youth Employment Programs for its strides in combating youth crime rates.
The following is one example.
TOWN OF QUEEN CREEK
I am a Commzrnity Deputy Sherifwho has been assigned to the Town oj'Qzleen Creek for the past
several years. I have bee11 and am currentb associated with the public schools and acivocacy
programs for and in the best interest ofyouth. I am familiar with maizy "at risk" youth in the
commzinity who comefrom families with severe dysjiinction, and those ~vlzoh ave imagined or self
created dilemma due to low self esteem or low selfworth. The Town of Qiieen Creek was a
recipient of a summer yotith employment grant from the Governor's Office during the szirnmer of
1999. The following information is my observations of how the program has impacted the
commzinity in apositive way.
I was one of several presenters of in-service training to yotlth employees &[ring the summer where
I was able to observe their work ethic, social skills and attitzides. I discovered that several youth
who had prior dzficulty getting along with others, developedfi-iendships and earned group leader
positions to the point of becoming role models.
Two youths, whom I knew to have "seriozrs" gang connections, chose to disconnect themselves
from the gang and to commit themselves to follow the rules and regulations of the Yozith Center.
They explained to me that they feel better abozit themselves becazlse they have had the opportlrnity
to "earn" their own money, and do not like what the gangs do. Another youth explained to me that
he considered the opportunity to work and receive training as a "wonde~~erxlp erience." The
youth also said, "Without this job, I wozrld not be on my feet." Another yotith said, "The jobs
program helped me get ofthe street and make a diference in someone's life." Another said, "The
job meant a lot to me, because I need to get out of trozible. " A girl explained that having the
strmmerjob helped her in many ways, and allowed her to earn money to buy her own school
clothing and other things that she needs for school. A thirteen-year-old boy said, "Thank you for
creating this program. Ifeel that it has kept me from hurting myself: Also Ifeel that it has kept me
otit of trozlble. Thank you for ftinding this program and I hope, that you willftrnd it next year."
These are just a few of the many positive comments I have heardfiom many of the children. I
believe thatprograms such as the Governor's Szrmmer Employment Program are monies very well
spent in that they enable youth a ways-and-means to develop self accomplishment and selfworth
which has a positive impact on theirjiitzlre. The program also proved beneficial during the
summer, in that Law Enforcement saw a remarkable decline in delinqzient acts and stattis ofenses
during the same period over previous summers.
In conclusion, I strongly urge the Division of Dnig Policy to approve szinzmer yotith employment
grant for the year 2000. Sincerely, Mike Lzrcas, Deputy, Maricopa Cotlnty Sheriffs Ofice,
District One/Qzieen Creek, 1837 S. Lewis, Mesa, AZ 85211, (602) 256-1853
A SUNIMARY OF ANY CONCERNSIRECOMMENDATIONS RELATING TO
THE PROGRAM
The following are the only concerns or recommendations we received from the grant
recipients pertaining to the program:
PHOENIX INDIAN CENTER
"The most significant obstacle was establishing relationships with other
organizations at the onset. I believe that open communications assisted in
"working out the bugs" and continued credibility in the program. Admittedly,
there were a couple of juvenile pranks on the job, but the Education Specialist
monitored the student very closely, keeping in constant contact with their
supervisors.
WILSON SCHOOL DISTRICT
"We obtained the RFP by accident. There should be better distribution to schools,
rather than the 'State Procurement Office' vendor list."
THE CITY OF WILLCOX
"This year was far and away superior to any others we have participated in for
this or similar youth employment programs! The application was simple and
straightforward (thank you very much), the awards were announced quickly (a
huge problem in the past) and the site visit was smooth and simple. In all, the
program was nearly flawless-we sincerely appreciate it."
CONCLUSION
The 1999 Summer Jobs Program for Youth from Economically Disadvantaged Areas
was, once again, a success. Approximately 1310 Arizona youth participated in the
Summer Jobs Programs consisting of employment, education and gang prevention
programs.
Twenty-two grant recipients from throughout Arizona facilitated the programs for the
benefit of providing our youth with employment opportunities. The youth were involved
in various activities relevant to local community needs.
The program has been a proven success in accomplishing the goals and objectives of the
Governor's Office and the Arizona State Legislature in providing youths with meaninghl
work experiences.
Attachment A
1 9 9 9 Summer Youth 9A-0071 Contracts
Tucson-Pima Arts Council
240 N. Stone Ave.
Tucson, Arizona 85701
Attn: Dian Magie, Executive Director
(520) 624-0595 *I1 (w)
(520) 624-3001 (fax)
Pima County Community Services Oepartment
32 North Stone Avenue, lbth Floor
Tucson, Arizona 85701
Attn: Henry G. Atha
(520) 740-5205 (w)
(520) 798-3203 (fax)
City of Tucson--Parks and Recreation Dept.
900 5. Randolph Way
Tucson, AZ 85716
Attn: Leslie Fisher/Bob Martin
(520) 791-4865 (w)
(520) 791-5314 (fax)
Parker Area Alliance for Community Empowerment 9A-0071-004
1309 9th Street $33,614.20
Parker, Az 85344
Attn: Duce Minor
(520) 669-0175 (w)
(520) 669-0175 (fax)
Seeds of Hope, Inc.
702 East Cottonwood Lane
Casa Grande, Arizona 85222
Attn: Susan K. Sanders
(520) 836-6335 (w)
(520) 836-4884 (fax)
Havasu for Youth
P.O. Box 686
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86405-0686
Attn: Gail Williams, Executive Director
(520) 453-2426 (w)
(520) 453-3810 (fax)
Yavapai College- -YouthSTEP Partnership
1100 E. Sheldon Street
Prescott, Az 86301
Attn: Dr. Doreen Dailey
(520) 776-2313 (w)
(520) 776-2308 (fax)
Hualapai Nation
P.O. Box 179
Peach Springs, Arizona 86438
Attn: Earl Havatone, Chairman
(520) 769-2200 (w)
(520) 769-2250 (fax)
Hopi Tribe
Attn: Wayne Taylor, Jr.
P.O. Box 123
Kykotsmovi, Arizona 86039
(520) 734-3354 (w)
(520) 734-2435 (fax)
City of Willcox
151 W. Maley
Willcox, Arizona 85643
Attn: WASA - Sally White
(520) 384-4777 (w)
(520) 384-2025 (fax)
Town of Queen Creek
22350 5. Ellsworth Rd.
Queen Creek, Arizona 85242
Attn: Cynthia Seelhammer
(602) 987-9887 (w)
(602) 987-0109 (fax)
City of Tempe, Social Services bivision
3500 South Rural Road, 2nd Floor
Tempe, Arizona 85282
Attn: Kim Bauman
(480) 350-5497 (w)
(480) 350-5431 (fax)
A & A Cottages, Inc.
P.O. Box 2992
Mesa, Arizona 85214
Attn: Anita Williams
(480) 813-9137 (w)
(480) 539-4040 (fax)
Goodwill Industries of Central Arizona, Inc.
417 North 16th Street
Phoenix, Arizona 85006
Attn: Keith Mason
(602) 254-2222 (w)
(602) 258-7047 (fax)
Copper Canyon Academy
7905 North 71st Avenue
Phoenix, Arizona 85303
Attn: Mary Kowalski
(602) 930-1734 (w)
(602) 930-8709 (fax)
Southwest Behavioral Health Services, Inc.
4745 N. 7th St., Suite 130
Phoenix, Arizona 85014
Attn: J e f f Jorde
(602) 265-8338 (w)
(602) 265-8377 (fax)
City of Avondale
525 N. Central
Avondale, Arizona 85323
Attn: Carlos V. Palma
(623) 932-9440 (w)
(623) 925-0277 (fax)
City of Phoenix, Parks, Recreation and Library Dept. 9A-0071-018
200 W. Washington Street, 16th Floor $44,458
Phoenix, Arizona 85003
Attn: James A. Colley, CLP
(602) 262-7370 (w)
(602) 262-7333 (fax)
P h o d Indian Center, Inc.
2601 North Third Street, Suite 100
Phoenix, Arizona 85004
Attn: Leland Leonard
(602) 264-6655 (w)
(602) 263-7822 (fax)
Mesa Community Action Network
460 N. Mesa Dr., Ste. 211
Mesa, Arizona 85201
Attn: Pat Gilbert
(480) 833-9200 (w)
(480) 833-9292 (fax)
Wilson School District
3025 East Fillmore Street
Phoenix, Arizona 85008
Attn: Dr. Roger C. Romero
(602) 681-2200 (w)
(602) 275-7517 (fax)
Town of Gila Bend
P.O. Box A
644 W. Pima St.
Gila Bend, Arizona 85337
Attn: Thomas K. Barratt, Ed.D
(623) 972-9244 (w)
(623) 977-7725 (fax)
Attachment B
1999 Summer Youth Employment Contracts
Subgrantee / County 1 Amount Funded
City of Tucson Parks & Recreation / Pirna / $19,307
Tucson-Pima Arts Council
Pima County Community Services
TOTAL
Pima / $130,079
Pima / $186,536
I
$336,222
Amount Funded
$33,614.20
$14,532
$41,110
$43,890
$3 1,900
$45,757
Subgrantee
Parker Area Alliance for Community
Empowerment
Seeds of Hope
Youth STEP
Havasu For Youth
City of Willcox
Huala~aTi ribe
County
Other
Other
Other
Other
Other
Other
Amount Funded
$54,169
$47,755
$16,080
$44,458
$49,4 15
Subgrantee
Town of Queen Creek
City of Tempe
Goodwill Industries of Central Arizona, Inc.
City of Phoenix
Citv of Avondale
Mesa Community Action Network
A Sr A Cottages
Wilson School District
County
Maricopa
Maricopa
Maricopa
Maricopa
Maricopa
Phoenix Indian Center
Town of Gila Bend
Southwest Behavioral Health Service, Inc.
Maricopa
Maricopa
Maricopa
$10,540.80
$1 1,944
$42,9 15
Maricopa
Maricopa
Maricopa
$33,152
$19,662
$32,815
Program Expenditure
1999 Summer Jobs Program from Economically Disadvantaged Areas
Mav 10.1999 - June 30.1999
Parker Area Alliance(PAACE)
Yavapai College
Hualapai Nation
Hopi Tribe
Havasu for Youth
Seeds of Hope, Inc
City of Willcox
Tucson-Pima Arts Council
Pima County Community Services
Citv of Tucson Parks & Rec
Total YTD
Unexpended
Town of Queen Creek
Mesa Community Action Network
A & A Cottaaes. Inc
Contractor
$ 33,614.20
$ 41,110.00
$ 45,757.00
$ 22,073.00
$ 43,890.00
$ 14,532.00
$ 31,900.00
$ 130,079.00
$ 186,836.00
$ 19.307.00
" .
City of Tempe, Social Services
Wilson School District
Operational
Expenses
$ 54,169.00
$ 10,540.80
$ 11.994.00
Total YTD
Expended
Total Award
$ 47i755.00
$ 42.915.00
Goodwill Industries of Central Arizona
Phoenix Indian Center
City of Phoenix Parks & Rec
Southwest Behavioral Health Services
Copper Canyon Academy
Town of Gila Bend
Citv of Avondale
Wages
$ 4,890.69
$ 9,284.04
$ -
$ 1,961.12
$ 12,664.59
$ 2,920.67
$ 30,381.25
$ 42,532.78
$ -
$ 4.298.14
$ 25,993.06
$ 9,954.55
$ 3.624.46
$ 3,939.60
$ 1,578.00
$ -
$ 579.99
$ 8,069.73
$ 48.00
$21.099.48
$ 5,670.87
$ 12,179.05
$ -
$ 2,189.12
$ 15,138.97
$ 6,310.54
$ 31,890.79
$ 46,489.46
$ -
$ 4,298.14
$ 780.18
$ 2,895.01
$ -
$ 228.00
$ 2,474.38
$ 3,389.87
$ 1,509.54
$ 3,956.68
$ -
$ -
$ 3i917.92
$ -
$ 16,080.00
$ 33,152.00
$ 44,458.00
$ 32,815.00
$ 202,670.00
$ 19,662.00
$ 49.415.00
$ 27,943.33
$ 28,930.95
$ 45,757.00
$ 19,883.88
$ 28,751.03
$ 8,221.46
$ 9.21
$ 83,589.54
$186,836.00
$ 15,008.86
$ -
$ 48.00
$ 195.30
$ -
$ 30,429.97
$ 15,743.69
$ 2,763.34
$ 76,810.21
$ 4,035.59
$ 1.446.62
$ 3,939.60
$ 32,007.97
$ 15,743.69
$ 3,343.33
$ 84,879.94
$ 4,083.59
$ 22.546.10
$ 1,258.39
$ -
$ 12,140.40
$ 1,144.03
$ 28,714.31
$ 29,471.67
$11 7,790.06
$ 15,578.41
$ 26.868.90
$ 25,993.06
$ 10,002.55
$ 3.819.46
$ 28,175.94
$ 538.25
$ 8.174.54
$ 51176.31
$ -
$ 42i578.69
$ 42.915.00
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POLICY OFFICE
Jane Dee Hull
GOVERNOR
Elizabeth R. Reich
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
January 3,2000
John Clayton. Director
Arizona Department of Economic Security
17 17 West Jefferson
Phoenix, Arizona 85007
Dear Mr. Clayton:
In accordance with the Interagency Sen-ice -Age-men[ bem-een the Arizona Department of
Economic Security (DES) and the Governor's Community Policy Office (GCPO). the attached
1999 Summer Jobs Program for Youth from Economically Disadvanta~edA reas Final Report is
submitted for your r e ~ i e -a.n~d dismbution.
The agreement transfe~edth e sum of 5 1,176,183 to the Governor's Community Policy Office to
administer a Summer Jobs Program for Youth from Economically Disadvantaged Areas in
accordance with HB200. Section 41-19966.01 and HB2007. This report provides the specific
information required including a final expenditure report, a summary of successes. a summary of
the program's impact on the local juvenile crime rate: and a summary of any concerns or
suggestions for the program.
Once again, the program has proven successful in accomplishing the goals and objectives of the
Govmor's Office and the rZrizona State Legislature in providing economically disadvantased
youth with meaningful work experiences, gang prevention progams, and educational
oppomniries. The reporr highlights the positive results for the young participants: the sponsorins
community organizations, and the local communiries.
Thank you for the opportunity to administer the program. If you require additional information.
ple-q se contacr me.
Smcerely. ,
4.
Elizabeth Reich
Executive Direcror
fit: Dave Ellis. JTP.A Dqury Pro,w- arn ."idministrator
1700 Wes~W ahington * Suite 101-C * Phoenix. Arizona 55007
Phone: (601) 542-2033 Facsirniie: (602) 512-3510