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Goals for 2014/2015
PSD ESTABLISHED THE FOLLOWING GOALS FOR 2014/2015:
The program goals established by PSD have been developed as a result of the 2013-2014 Community
Assessment update, the findings of the program’s annual report from April 2014, and a review of the
2012-2013 Program Information Report (PIR) results.
PSD’s primary focus continues to be to
promote school readiness, ensure long term success in school and other life endeavors, and provide
support to families to pursue self-sufficiency.
In addition, the prior year goals were reviewed, evaluated and updated as necessary for this second
year of the three-year funding cycle.
PSD has established two short term goals and updated the
progress of the long term goals. These goals are summarized as follows:
1. Develop a funding plan for expanding EHS child development centers in the High Desert.
A.
Identify real costs (leasing, staffing, supplies, facility upgrades).
B. Identify available funding sources and/or budget savings.
C. Secure appropriate approvals for budget appropriations.
2. Locate, secure, and develop child development facilities in the High Desert of San Bernardino
County.
A. Identify possible facilities in the High Desert.
B. Evaluate and select facilities.
C. Develop plan outline for Board of Supervisors’ approval and Community Care Licensing.
3. Ensure partnerships target High
Desert educational facilities to promote the growth and
development of qualified staff.
A.
Rebuild educational partnerships to potentially encompass internships and mentoring in
the High Desert.
4. Reduce obesity in PSD children.
A.
Partner with local universities and hospitals to provide nutrition education programs for
parents and staff.
5.
Promote family self-sufficiency through financial literacy, vocational training, and educational
advancement support.
A.
Provide family and financial literacy training countywide.