YOUTHFOCUS GROUP MEETING

July 2013

Welcome and Introduction

CN Goals

Metrics

Resident Survey Findings

Mapping

Discussion on Data Collected

Discussion on Additional Data to be Collected

Next Meeting

AGENDA

Choice Neighborhood GoalsPeople: Support positive outcomes for families who live in the target development and the surrounding neighborhood, particularly outcomes related to residents’ Economic Self-Sufficiency, safety, employment, and mobility;

Housing: Transform distressed public and assisted housing into energy efficient, mixed-income housing that is physically and financially viable over the long-term;

Neighborhood: Transform distressed, high-poverty neighborhoods into viable, mixed-income and sustainable neighborhoods with access to well-functioning services, high quality public schools and Economic Self-Sufficiency programs, high quality early learning programs and services, public transportation, and improved access to jobs.

Comprehensive Needs Assessment

Youth Outcome Youths 15 to 24 years old living in the HUD assisted housing and the surrounding neighborhood have access to a broad base of quality youth programs.

Metrics to Measure Achievement:

• Number and percentage of youths living in HUD assisted housing •Number and percentage of youths participating in youth programs •Types of programs available to youth: academic/vocational support; arts and culture; health and nutrition; science, computer and technology; sports, recreation and fitness

RESIDENT SURVEY RESULTS

61. Ages and number of children?

62. Are they in good health? Yes 97%; No 3%

64 Do Children have health insurance? Yes 96%; No 4%

Combined TENNCare Medicaid Program 100%       

AgeNumber of

childrenPercent of

totalPercent Male Percent

Female

6 - 14 years 27 77% 52% 48%

15 – 17 years 8 23% 25% 75%

65. What schools are your children attending?

Lincoln Elementary

John Sevier Middle

Dobyns Bennett High

Jefferson

Robinson

Jackson

Johnson

New Hope Academy

Sullivan Central (Out of Zone student)

0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35%

29%

24%

16%

11%

11%

3%

3%

3%

3%

66. Are you happy with the school that your children are attending? Yes 93%; No 7%

67. Have you met with your children's teacher(s)? Yes 75%; No 25%      

      

68. What education opportunities or programs would you like to see your children receive?

Computer skills

Better learning of core subjects

Home economics

Art, music, and other extra-curricular activities

Vocational skills

Language skills and international curriculum

Assistance with homework (better after school programs)

Anti-drug training, like "Just Say No"

Counseling for temperament, concentration, discipline

In-school meal assistance programs

Assistance to me (the parent) to become more supportive in my child's education.

Sexual education and safety

In-school medical and nutrition programs

Other (specify)

0% 2% 4% 6% 8% 10% 12%

10%

10%

9%

9%

9%

8%

7%

7%

7%

6%

6%

5%

5%

1%

69. Do your children participate in any of the following?

Lee Family Learning Center

After-school program for athletics and other recreational

After-school program to help academics and other learning

Summer school or other when school not in session

0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40%

37%

32%

26%

5%

Band, football, orchestra, radio club, track, Boys and Girls Club, football, Kingsport T-ball, Lee Learning Center

70. Do your children use a computer? Yes 96%; No 4%. If yes, where?

School

Home

Library

Lee Family Ctr

After School Prog

Other

0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40%

36%

26%

19%

11%

2%

6%

71. If your household relocates during redevelopment, is it necessary that your children remain in the same school both before and after the relocation process? Yes 88%; No 12%

Ages of children in responses: 6-14 years 75%; 15–17 years 25%

72. If you relocate, are you interested in living closer to your children’s school? Yes 78%; No 22%

73. Is there another school that you want your child/children to attend (such as a magnet or charter school)? Yes 28%; No 72%

73. Is there another school that you want your child/children to attend (such as a magnet or charter school)? Yes 28%; No 72%

75. How are the children transported to school?

53%

27%10%

10%

55%Driven by other adult School bus

Walk/bike Drive (Student)

Other

76. If your children are in high school, are they considering attending college/community? Yes 88%; No 12%

Discussion on Data Collected

• What are the major findings of the resident survey?

• What do the maps tell us?

Collecting Remaining Baseline DataYouth Outcome Youths 15 to 24 years old living in the HUD assisted housing and the surrounding neighborhood have access to a broad base of quality youth programs.

Additional Metrics to Measure Achievement:

•Data from United Way on 44 youth programs;

•Data from the Renaissance Center’s Theater Guild/Arts for Kids;

•Data from neighborhood churches on youth programs;

•Data from Renaissance Gym;

•Data from Kingsport Parks and Recreation on youth programs.

Next Meeting Date and Time?

Project Website: http://www.kingsportchoice.com/