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Community Selection Methodology & Governance Approach

DESI Subcommittee Briefing March 6, 2018

Presentation Objectives

Increase understanding of the following:  Selection Criteria & Model for Best Start Communities  Governance Structure for Best Start (2009 – early 2018)  Governance Structure for Best Start (2018 - )

Place-Based Approach

 First 5 LA will direct its funding to specific target communities  Funding will include direct services and community capacity building activities  Places where children live are strong influencers on their ability to be safe, healthy and ready to learn  Began under FY 2009-2015 Strategic Plan  Renewed Commitment in the FY 2015- 2020 Strategic Plan

Community Selection Principles

 Data-Driven  High-Need Communities  Prioritize High-Need Communities based on their Strength and Capacity  Respect for Natural Community Boundaries  Representation of Diverse Populations & Regions

Community Selection Process

Assess Community Need Assess Community Capacity Consider Diversity

Level I, Part 1 Level I, Part 2 Level II Level III Analyzed:

• BSLA Indicators
• Birth rate
• Level of F5LA

investments

Refined analysis by using indicators most supported by available data and/or literature review to identify risk and need (as it pertains to F5LA mission) Key Findings:

• Need is not consistent

across the county

• Sup. Districts 1 and 2 had

more high need communities than other districts

Analyzed qualitative data gathered from:

• F5LA staff focus groups with

program officers

• Community focus groups
• Key informant interviews

Analyzed quantitative data gathered on:

• Infrastructure indicators
• Investment indicators

Placed communities on a continuum based on capacity 24 high need communities were consolidated to 19 based on focus group feedback Considered community diversity by examining:

• Distribution of

communities across LA County Sup. Districts

• Racial/ethnic population

distribution among communities

• Diverse levels of

capacity

Note: Level 3 is a consideration applied during all levels of the community selection methodology

Best Start Communities

(2009 - early 2018)

• 1. Broadway-Manchester
• 2. Central Long Beach
• 3. Compton-East Compton
• 4. East Los Angeles
• 5. Lancaster
• 6. Metro LA
• 7. Northeast Valley
• 8. Palmdale
• 9. Panorama City & Neighbors

10.Southeast LA 11.South El Monte/El Monte 12.Watts-Willowbrook 13.West Athens 14.Wilmington

Partnership Support Structures (2009 – early 2018)

Per Community Countywide

LEAD AGENCY Para los Niños

Metro LA

Palmdale Southeast LA Lancaster Broadway- Manchester Compton- East Compton Central Long Beach West Athens Northeast Valley Panorama City Watts- Willowbrook Wilmington East LA South El Monte/ El Monte

and

1 Community 13 Communities

A New Structure for Best Start Design Principles

Design Principles

Allows for flexibility & scalability Considers key stakeholder perspectives Fosters collaboration & network building Promotes accountability & efficiency Aligns mission, strategy, and

• perations

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Design Parameters

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First 5 LA a partner, not a doer

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Costs reasonable and effective

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Not creating new entities

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Decisions made in context of First 5 LA’s fiduciary responsibility

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Decisions informed by multiple inputs and engagement

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Mutual commitment to authentic Partnership

Geographic Considerations

• Proximity
• Supervisorial District
• Shared Infrastructure
• Service Planning Area
• Potential for Cross-

Community Learning

• Shared History
• Community Feedback

Parameters:

• More than one

community per region

• Manageability within

region

• Each community within a

region receives the resources they need to support the work

Best Start Communities

(2018 - )

Region 1: East Los Angeles, South El Monte/El Monte, Southeast LA, Metro LA Region 2: Broadway-Manchester, Compton-East Compton, Watts- Willowbrook, West Athens Region 3: Northeast Valley, Panorama City & Neighbors Region 4: Central Long Beach, Wilmington Region 5: Lancaster, Palmdale

New Structure: Regional with Local Customization (2018 - )

Metro LA Local Support Network Southeast LA Local Support Network East LA Local Support Network South El Monte/ El Monte Local Support Network

Central-East Regional Network

Supports 4 regional functions with subcontracts to local organizations to fulfill operations and community change work

Learning Coordination and Support Local Resource Management & Mobilization

Org 1 Org 2 Org 3 Org 1 Org 2 Org 1 Org 2 Org 1 Org 2 Org 3

Community Organizing and Advocacy Communications Community Identified Projects Resident Engagement

Key Considerations for Community Selection & Governance

 Use data to inform decisions  Start with principles and parameters  Include community voice & promote community ownership  Consider size and boundaries of geographic areas  Build on community strengths

Thank You!