WESTERN HEIGHTS TRANSFORMATION PLAN
PEOPLE HIGHLIGHTS In 2021, CAC and KCDC surveyed 76% of the target residents to understand their specific needs. Among the most frequently mentioned needs were transportation, out-of-school programming, and job training. The People strategy, to be implemented by CAC, addresses each of these needs by partnering with local organizations and building on existing programs to: 1. Ensure children have access to early learning
programs, are proficient in core academic subjects, and graduate college/career ready 2. Ensure children, youth, and adults are physically and mentally healthy 3. Increase and connect youth to out-of-school programming that reinforces and enhances learning 32
4. Support residents so they can secure living-
wage jobs, increase their incomes, access benefits, and have sufficient resources to meet their daily needs 5. Improve access to affordable, healthy, and fresh food
Each of these People goals has baseline metrics and measurable targets that will be tracked by CAC throughout the transformation. CAC will focus on improving access to healthcare, increasing the percentage of children at or above grade level in third-grade reading and math, increasing income, and increasing access to adult and youth enrichment programming. Partners will commit leverage to achieve these People goals and support the families of Western Heights to thrive.
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Executive Summary / People Highlights
Education Levels (Needs Assessment)
