[NIFL-FAMILY:1248] Re: Building Even Start Self-Sufficiency

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Subject: [NIFL-FAMILY:1248]  Re: Building Even Start Self-Sufficiency
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I am the person who initiated the question regarding post 8 year projects.
In Texas, to my knowledge, one of the three programs ending year 8 in 96-97
was continued locally.  That program is in Sequin, Texas.  It is also my
understanding that they did so through a variety of funding sources, one of
them being Americorp.   None have successfully redefined their program to be
awarded
a new project.  As such no clear understanding as to what criteria the state
uses to
determine significant change has been established.  Next year, 98-99,  there
will be two more Even Start projects that have completed year 8 in Texas.  
 
At this time, it is the intent of our school district to continue the
existing family literacy program that is finishing year 8 in 97-98.  I do not
know
if we will be successful at sustaining it in its entirety, but it is our
hope. We are
planning on a combination of local funds, Title 1 funds, Adult Basic
Education funds, and a variety of smaller funding sources.  
 
We are also planning to reapply for a new program with a new CBO and a new
range of services.  If successful at the local and state level, we would be
able to sustain our already strong base, but expand and reach new families.
 
Vicki Smith
El Paso, TX



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