Central Missouri Community Action

Executive Summary - Central Missouri Community Action (CMCA) Is the Sponsoring Agency for Central Missouri Foster Grandparent Program. - Cmca Is a Non-profit Local Umbrella Corporation. It Administers Grant Awards for Early Head Start, Head Start, Foster Grandparent Program, Section 8, Community Services Block Grant, Weatherization, Mo Foundation for Health (expanding Coverage Through Consumer Assistance) and Local Grants Including United Way. the Mission of Cmca Is to "empower Individuals and Families to Achieve Self-reliance". - Cmca Has Operated Programs in an 8 County Area Since 1965. - We Request 72 Volunteer Service Years. - Central Missouri Foster Grandparent Program Provides Volunteers to Communities in 10 Counties in Missouri - Funds Requested Are $361,158. the Primary Focus Area Addressed Is Education With Objectives of K-12 Success and School Readiness. We Focus on Special Needs Students in Our Schools, Head Start Centers and Non-profit Pre-schools and Day Care Centers. Our Volunteers Provide Services That Contribute to Improved Educational Outcomes. Many of Our Students Are Economically Disadvantaged Which Sometimes Means That They Have Lower Test Scores and Are Often Not Reading at Grade Level. - Research Based Methods Used Include, Pre/post Testing Using Standardized Testing Instruments Including Star Reading Achievement Levels and Diagnostic Reading Assessments (dra). Head Start Agencies Use the Child Observation Record (cor). Other Instruments Include a Monthly Activity and Progress Log Completed by the Volunteer and or the Teacher. - We Address the Needs of Our Low Income Volunteers With Transportation Reimbursement, Training, Recognition and Referrals to Cmca Services as Well as Other Community Services. Most of Our Volunteer Stations Provide the Volunteer With at Least One Meal During Their Service. - Anticipated Outcomes: 75% of Children Served Will Show Improved Academic Performance. 75% of Volunteers Will Report Positive Changes in Mood, Health and or Self Esteem Related to Their Volunteer Experience.