C22-178
--In School Committee--
06/21/2022
<p> That Superintendent's Recommendation #22-157, Grant Award, be adopted as follows: that the School Committee accept and</p> <p>approve the grant award below in the amount and for the period indicated:</p> <p></p> <p> FY23 Coordinated Family & Community Engagement for the period of July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 in the amount of $263,815.00. Grant SC23851.</p> <p></p> <p> <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Description:</strong></span>This CFCE grant supports pre-school-aged children and their families through a collaboration between CPS and the City of Cambridge DHSP's Center for Families. Together they provide a seamless network of programs that are responsive to diverse families, including: conducting ongoing outreach, information, and referrals; providing family literacy-based play groups and community-wide activities; partnering with public schools and community-based programs to support Kindergarten registration and screening; providing family education and support services; and engaging families in supporting early childhood development through utilization of the ASQ screening tool and follow-up activities and referrals to address challenges early. In CPS, the grant funds 0.1 FTE of the Early Childhood Specialist who co-facilitates mother support groups and other family support programs. The majority of the grant funding is subcontracted to the Center for Families, supporting many types of specialist positions.</p>A true copy:
Ariel. B. Kennebrew
Executive Secretary to the School Committee