The Tree House Presentation

By

Alecia

Allyson

Christine

Stephanie

The Tree HouseGwynedd Valley, PA

(215) 641-5555www.thetreehouse.com

Hours of Operation:Monday 2:00 pm – 6:00 pmTuesday 2:00 pm – 6:00 pmWednesday 2:00 pm – 6:00 pmThursday 2:00 pm – 6:00 pmFriday 2:00 pm – 6:00 pmSaturday ClosedSunday Closed

Introduction

• The Tree House is a non-profit after school program with a 501(c)(3) status for children ages 5 through 12 and accredited by the Department of education.

• Our commitment is to keep children safe when an adult is not available to supervise.

We offer tutoring for children who are having a difficult time understanding material covered in class.

• Life skills counseling assists our older children transition from our program to being able to safely stay home alone.

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• Counseling can also be initiated for pre-teen on the brink of high school to assist with the transition.

We have been recognized with a proclamation by the local police for the work we do to keep children from mischief once the school day ends.

Support and listening to children who just need someone to hear them.

We are accredited by the Department of Education and work closely with local police, schools, and school districts.

Problem Statement

The recent Phi Delta Kappa Poll regarding public attitudes toward education shows that 70% of Americans blame societal factors for challenges facing our current student population, especially those between the ages of 5 to 12. Local clergy, police, teachers, and parents are concerned for the children when school hours end and parental supervision is not available to offer guidance. The post school hours are one of the societal factors that are a reality for parents whether it is a single parent or dual parent household.

The economy, family circumstances, fewer inter-generational households, poverty, and health problems

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exacerbate normal day to day living. In town meeting community members have voiced their concerns as children in this age group being left alone is more the norm than the exception.

The Tree House is a after school program that provides a safe, loving, supervised environment for the most vulnerable age group 5-12 years old. Children will be given the opportunities to excel socially and educationally. Healthy after school snacks, adult supervision in a save secure setting, and mentors to assist with homework are the main ingredients. In addition, there will be age appropriate games that will encourage physical

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and mental activities. Children who graduate from the program after age 12 will be experienced at structuring their after school time, better homework habits and feel safe at home with the confidence they have earned.

Security and safety of clients

To have parents and guests sign in and out of the log book.

Parents must give names and a written permission to have someone other than themselves pick up their children when they are not available.

Every parent and child and must wear name tags.

Every parent and others must get a signature from a staff member verifying that child has been pick up by the parent or other.

The door to the Tree House will be locked and those who wish to come in must ring the bell and show identification cards.

Vision Statement

The Tree House will build self-confidence in our children and to maintain a safe environment once they completed the program.

Mission Statement

The Tree House provides a safe and loving environment where children will excel socially and educationally.

Goals

To supply a healthy snacks.

To ensure a safe environment for the children from drugs and alcohol. From the hours of 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm

To have the children complete their homework before leaving the program and offer tutoring to those in need.

To have children work in small group by participating in a presentation.

Objectives The Tree House provides children between the

ages of 5-12 with a unique opportunity to further their education after school hours. It is our goal to create a safe and secure environment where parents can have the comfort of knowing their son or daughter is not alone at home. In order to maximize the children experience, our highly qualified staff has established a list of goals and objectives the Tree House plans to follow in hopes your child grow to their full potential.

We believe the best way to keep children involved as well as feeling excited to learn is through the benefits of educational activities.

Objectives (continue) Although our mission is to provide neighborhood

children with a safe indoor environment after school. The Tree House also deals with preparing children for the transition into high school as well as transitioning them out of our program. Some of our activities and other opportunities include...

Educational games

Recreational activities including playground and basketball court

Counseling sessions for life skills and transition into high school

Field trips to cultural events

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Tutoring sessions for all subjects.

In order to provide these specific opportunities, the Tree House has established a well trained staff to perform certain obligations and duties.

Our Board of Directors consists of a total of four highly educated young men and women who believe the safety of all children matters most. Here is a brief look at the organization's members and their responsibilities

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Admissions Coordinator has provided the Tree House with only the best Elementary teachers to assist with running the classroom. Our tutors work side-by-side with the teachers usually on a volunteer basis. The Program Coordinator as well as Activities Coordinator see to any and all interested volunteers or interns who are looking for an enhanced and fulfilling experience. Our Fund raising Coordinator works long hours ensuring that the Tree House stays functioning by brainstorming new and creative opportunities for raising money.

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A part-time nurse is always on duty from the moment the students arrive to the very last one who exits the building.

Board Members

• Nurse

• Lawyer

• Teacher

• Social Worker

• Police

• Parent

• Department of Education Representative

• Counselor

Criteria for Admissions

• Age: 5-12

• Geographical location: Gwynedd Valley 20 miles radius

• No supervision after school

Referrals

Referrals

Schools

Churches

Police

Police Athletic League (PAL)

Parents

Intake Process bySocial Worker & Counselor

Record their demographic information including name, address, and telephone numbers and emergency contacts.

Medical information and doctor's information

Parents information

How referred.

Source of Referral Social interaction. (teachers' evaluation)

Behavioral information (teacher's comments)

School information from K-8th grades

Disabilities (mental and physical)

Released of information from school.

Marketing Plan

• Parents, school, churches, police, and recreation centers are our marketing targets

Mailings, fliers, and website is how we will advertise.

School, youth groups, and Police Athletic League (P.A.L.) are our partners.

Our team will make on going presentations to churches (etc).

Our websites will be developed and posted 3 months prior to our opening date. Posters will be created and posted in....

Letters of introductions will be mailed to....

Barriers

Reaching those that need our Program.

Fund-raising

Hot Dogs $1.50

Chips $1.00

Potato salad $1.50

Cole Slaw $1.50

Funnel Cake $3.00

Hamburgers $3.00

Total $13.000.00

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3 mile Halloween Walk – After Dark

( must wear costumes)

October 20th October 27th (Rain Date)

Receive a free T-shirt

Adults $30.00 Children $20.00

Glow sticks $5.00

Hot chocolate $3.00

Hot Apple Cider $3.00

Total $125,000

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New Years' Eve Gala

Tickets $250.00 per person

Receive a gift bag and bottle of champagne.

$500,000.00Individual solicitations $100,000.00

Total $738,000.00

P E S T

Political – funding education is decreasing

Economic –both parent or parents working outside of the home

Social – keeping the children safe and out of trouble. While they are in school they have the interactions with other children but at home they do not have the same interaction.

Technological – tracking making sure that they use the computers.

Best Practices

Homework – making sure the children complete their assignments.

Healthy snacks. Tutoring. Physical activity to release energy. Mentoring. Technology – to make sure the children are using

the computers properly.

Stakeholders

• Parents

• Teachers

• Department of Education

• Police

• Clergy

Partners

• Department of Education

• Police

• Other After School programs

• PAL Police Athletics League

Outcomes

With such tight and well established goals, the Tree House expects only the best and most positive outcomes to occur not only for the children themselves but as a community at large. Our outcomes for success include but are not limited to:

Reducing isolation in children

Decreasing mischief for police officers in neighboring communities.

Decreasing potential boredom in children

Increasing better nutritional habits for children and families.

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New increased knowledge for children.

Improved grades and an increase in skills.

Modifying behavior.

Decrease amount of children home alone.

Evaluation The purpose of evaluation being done? Annual, funding resources, board, and strategic plan.

Who will read the evaluation? Board, community, stakeholders, staff, parents of clients, and partners.

What are the sources/persons should the information be collected? Parents, teachers, staff, partners, community, stakeholders, and children.

Who will collect the information? Consulting firm.

Methods At the Tree House we plan to open our doors in

10 months or November 1, 2012 The time line we have includes painting, purchasing furniture and supplies, creating brochures and hiring staff between January and October 2012. In January, our space and funding searches begins and hope to sigh the lease by March and secure our initial funding.

The next logical step is to complete any necessary renovation to build a safe, inviting and comfortable environment for the children. Once administrative staff is in place we will assemble policies and procedures that meet the Board of Education's standards and recruit our volunteer Board of Directors.

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To date we have commitments for several parents, a teacher, a lawyer, a chaplain and an accountant to start our board.

The hiring of our administrative team include: Director of Admissions, Wellness Coordinator, Administration Director and a Program Director.

Once the administrative team is in place that team will hire the service delivery staff that includes Tutors, and Activity Coordinator, a Nurse, and Nutrition Consultant. At the same time our Executive Director will be speaking at local parents groups, churches and synagogues to get our marketing plan launched.

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Our needs assessment proved that an after school program is needed in the Lower Gwynedd community. Our target population is children (boys and girls) who are in grades K-8th grades.

TASK Jan Feb March April May June July Aug Sept Oct

Finding Space

X X X

Secure Funding

X X X X X

Recruit Board

X X X X X X

Recruit/HireStaff

X X X X

Purchase Supplies/Furniture

X X X X

Train Staff X X

Advertising X X X X X X

Develop Policies/

Procedures

X X X X X

Time Line

Type of organization

We are an After School Program

Our target population is K-8th grade

Our age group 5-12 years of age

Male or female

Summary

The Tree House is a after school program that provides a safe, loving, supervised

environment for the most vulnerable age group 5-12 years old.

Children will be given the opportunities to excel socially and educationally. Healthy after school snacks, adult supervision in a safe secure setting, and mentors to assist with homework are the main ingredients.

In addition, there will be age appropriate games that will encourage physical and mental activities.

Summary (continue) Children who graduate from the program after

age 12 will be experienced at structuring their after school time, better homework habits, and feel safe at

home with the confidence they have earned. security and safety of clients. To have parents and

guest sign in and out of the log book. Parents must give names and a written permission

to have someone other than themselves pick up their children when they are not available.

Every parent and child and guest must wear name tags.

Every parent and others must get a signature from a staff member verifying that child has been pick up by the parent or other.

The door to the Tree House will be locked at all times anyone wishes to enter must ring the bell and show identification cards.

This will be achieved by developing programs that include educational activities, tutoring, life skills and

counseling services.

The total cost of our program is $100,000 this $45,000 has been committed by the Department of Education and other foundations. This request is for the balance of $55,000.