AGENCY REPORT

B Y F E L I C I A TAI W O WILMINGTON UNIVERSITY

INTRODUCTION
Chester Education Foundation (C.E.F) was created in 1988 by a consortium of state leaders, the Department of Education, the Commission of Higher education and Widener University. C.E.F provides services such as workforce development, adult education, prevention initiatives and educational programs.

INTRODUCTION.CONT.

C.E.FS MISSION
The mission of the Chester Education Foundation is to support educational excellence and to promote community revitalization in the Chester Upland School District.

DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
As of the census of 2010, there were 29,972 people living in the city. The racial makeup of the city was 17.2% White, 74.7% Black, 0.4% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 0.1% Native Hawaiian, 3.9% of some other race, and 3.0% from two or more races. 9.0% were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 12,814 households out of which 32.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 24.8% were married couples living together, 32.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.6% were non-families. 31.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.34.

THE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES SET FORTH BY C.E.F REVOLVE AROUND ENSURING PROFESSIONALISM AND PROMOTING THE WELFARE OF THE POPULATION THAT IT SERVES.

POLICIES & PROCEDURES.CONT.

Individuals who come in close contact with must have the appropriate clearances (Child Abuse, State Police and FBI clearances). C.E.F encourages privacy and confidentiality. Students issues are not to be discussed to those who are not required to do so. Issues of other students are not to be discussed in the presence of other students.

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

Executive Director : Cheryl Cunningham Assistant Executive Director: Carita Morgan Financial Director: Cynthia Hart Griffith

Workforce Development Director: Elaine Green-Upton (Wilmu)

Prevention Initiative Director: Neilda Mott Afterschool Programs Director: Stephanie Scappa Hall.

GOVERNANCE
C.E.F is governed by a board of directors; Charles C. Gray, Jr. has dual roles of the chairman and secretary. Thomas J. McFadden is the Treasurer of the board. The other board members are as follows i. ii. iii. iv. v. vi. vii. viii. ix. x. David Castro, Esq. Philip W. Damiani, Jr., M.S.S.; Michele W. Daly ; Richard B. Elam, Sr.; Paula T. Silver, Ph.D. David E. Robbins, Esq.; Phillip Thomas; Gwendolyn A. Smith; Isaiah Dickens; Mary Harper.

FUNDING

FUNDING CONT.
C.E.F raises over one million dollars each year. The Foundation gets funds from state and county agencies, local businesses and local foundation. Harrahs Philadelphia casino donated $120,000.00 to C.E.F. this year. Harrahs also donated $120,000.00 in 2011 to the after school programs.

FUNDING..CONT.
The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency supported C.E.Fs efforts with a $125,000.00 grant which will be utilized by CTC to implement evidence based programs.

RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER AGENCIES

EXTERNAL AGENCIES.
Several agencies and partners such as the City of Chester; i. ii. Widener University; PA Commission of Crime and Delinquency.

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West Chester University

Department of Education

All work together to achieve the same goal.

STRENGTHS, TRENDS & CHALLENGES

1.Funds sustainability. 2.Maintain cordial relationship with other 3.Lack of Parental involvement

AN INTERN
Create a program and implement it for the after school program.

Work with the director of the afterschool program.

Maintain a good working relationship with colleagues in the after school program. Gain confidence and trust of students.

CONCLUSION
Students the necessary supports to succeed. Parents should be more involved.

REFERENCES
Julius, M. K., & Bawane, J. (2011). EDUCATION AND POVERTY, RELATIONSHIP AND CONCERNS. A CASE FOR KENYA. Problems Of Education In The 21St Century, 3272-85. Chowa, G. N., Masa, R. D., & Tucker, J. (2013). The effects of parental involvement on academic performance of Ghanaian youth: Testing measurement and relationships using structural equation modeling. Children & Youth Services Review, 35(12), 2020-2030. doi:10.1016/j.childyouth.2013.09.009

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