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ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: November 1, 2016
Action Agenda
Item No. 8-a
SUBJECT: Family Success Alliance Budget Projections
DEPARTMENT: Health
ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT:
Coby Austin, 919-245-2070
PURPOSE: To provide a rough estimate of the Family Success Alliance budget projections for
the next five years.
BACKGROUND: The Orange County Board of Commissioners has made a commitment to
fighting childhood poverty through supporting the Family Success Alliance (FSA), which
launched in 2014. FSA is a "collective impact" initiative modeled on Harlem Children's Zone
and other place-based cradle-to-college/career programs throughout the country. This model
entails making a long-term commitment to the community that grows over time as more children
are embraced by the pipeline of services and supports provided.
This report will provide an overview of FSA's major program areas, as well as the anticipated
scope of services/programs over the coming five years, based on the number of children who
enter the pipeline in each fiscal year. Accordingly, the funding needed to meet the commitment
FSA has made to the community will grow over time. The budget estimates are not included in
this abstract, but will be presented at the November 1 meeting.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no immediate financial impact related to receiving these budget
projections. The FY 2016-17 Approved Budget includes County funds of $355,000 for Family
Success Alliance initiatives.
SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goals are applicable
to this item:
• GOAL: FOSTER A COMMUNITY CULTURE THAT REJECTS OPPRESSION AND
INEQUITY
The fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race or color;
religious or philosophical beliefs; sex, gender or sexual orientation; national origin or
ethnic background; age; military service; disability; and familial, residential or economic
status.
• GOAL: ENSURE ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY
The creation and preservation of infrastructure, policies, programs and funding necessary
for residents to provide shelter, food, clothing and medical care for themselves and their
dependents.
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• GOAL: CREATE A SAFE COMMUNITY
The reduction of risks from vehicle/traffic accidents, childhood and senior injuries, gang
activity, substance abuse and domestic violence.
Family Success Alliance touches on three BOCC Social Justice Goals through its
comprehensive approach that includes reducing the inequities that result in the academic
achievement gap, working with families through the Navigator program and partners to increase
economic self-sufficiency, and helping families and the community address issues related to
community safety, such as behavioral health concerns and domestic violence.
RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends the Board receive the information, ask
questions, and discuss as necessary.