Title
Adopt a Resolution to Accept the Packard Foundation Stay & Play Grant and Authorize the City Manager to Execute All Documents Related to the Grant and Expend the Funds Awarded in the Amount of $4,500 to Fund a Series of Stay and Play Programs Provided by Library Staff for Families, Friends, Neighbors, and Caregivers of Youth Ages 0-5
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COUNCIL PRIORITY
* Community Engagement and Outreach
* Race and Equity Initiatives
SUMMARY
The Library has been selected to join Stay & Play, a project that supports outreach and programming for informal caregivers and the children in their care. With this grant funding ending June 30, 2023, the Library would receive $4,500 toward program expenses including purchasing materials and food to host two sessions of Stay & Play in Spring 2024. In addition to the program funds, Library staff receives training in foundations of early learning, kindergarten readiness, and family engagement. The result of these activities will be to increase kindergarten readiness opportunities for children not in licensed childcare, increase access for children 0-5 years old to developmental services, and increase knowledge and access to resources for their informal caregivers.
As part of the Stay & Play funding, a team of 2-3 library staff will commit to attend professional development trainings; plan and develop a Stay & Play program and conduct outreach to informal caregivers; hold two, 6-8 week Stay & Play program series and measure program outcomes; and participate in Stay & Play community of practice discussions.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends the City Council adopt a resolution to accept the Packard Foundation Stay & Play grant, administered by Califa, for FY 2023-2024, whereby the Library would receive $4,500 for early childhood learning services rendered to the community. Staff further recommends the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute all documents and appropriate the funds.
BACKGROUND
Stay & Play is a li...
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