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Long Branch Thrives Neighborhood Action Plan: Phase 1 Cradle to Career Results

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Four Areas and Outcome Statements

Children and Youth Safety

  • Outcome: “There is a safe and clean environment throughout the community so that children, youth, and their parents feel safe going wherever they play, study, and gather.”

Children and Youth Activities and Spaces

  • Outcome: “Safe spaces for a variety of activities, classes, and more to foster a sense of true belonging in the community.”

Childcare

  • Outcome: “Adequate, affordable child care is accessible and available to Long Branch families.”

Education and Career

  • Outcome: “Youth will succeed in their pursuit of education and find employment that leads to a career.”

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Children and Youth Activities and Spaces- Actions

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Establish after school clubs / programs:

  • Target audience: Elementary & middle school students
  • Content: Homework help / academic support, social-emotional learning activities, sports, art, mental health
  • Possible Locations: Clifton Park Baptist Church, rec department facilities, schools
  • When?: Throughout school year /year round

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Childcare-Actions

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  • Advocate for additional financial support for childcare
  • Collaborate with partners to add, expand, and/or improve childcare options (addressing regulations, supporting people to be certified providers)
  • Connect families to childcare resources (available slots, vouchers, etc.)

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Education and Career- Actions

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Establish after school clubs / programs:

  • Target audience: high schoolers
  • Content: College & Career Readiness Support including college/trades, financial aid, SAT/ACT, mentorship, financial literacy, internships, SSL hours, connections to jobs
  • Possible Locations: Clifton Park Baptist Church, rec department facilities, schools
  • When?: Year round

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Potential Preliminary Partners

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Children and Youth Activities and Spaces: Clifton Park Baptist Church, Civic Circle, Rec Department, Story Tapestries, YMCA, and MCPS

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Childcare: CentroNía, Children’s Opportunity Alliance, Community Action Agency, Judy Center, and Story Tapestries

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Education and Career: Civic Circle, Clifton Park Baptist Church, Community Bridges, Identity, Montgomery College, Passion for Learning, Rec Department, and MCPS