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91-2124 ,� �. OR1G����y ( � Council File � O � \`�� Green sheet � �933 RESOLUTION CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA Presented By C:��;� � . Referred To Committee: Date WHEREAS, the Selection Team for the Child Care Partnership Program has reviewed and considered the proposals for Round One, 1991; and WHEREAS, the Selection Team has recommended that "Side .�y Side'�, a proposal from Early Childhoosl Development Services at the Amherst H. Wilder Foundation, receive $15,720 from the Child Care Partnership Program; and WHEREAS, that recommendation had been contingent on the applicant agreeing to consider all local colleges as partner and on submitting written indications about how to find on-going funds for the program, both of which the applicant has submitted; now, therefore be it RESOLVED, that the allocation be approved. Yeas a s Absent Requested by Department of: mon �— o �wi �/ � Co,m�un erv' . on acca ee e man � �sne s son � By' C� r !. / Adopted by Council: Date NOV 2 1 1991 Form A ved y C t ttorn y Adoption Certified by Council Secretary g : . �t i m'�� c�� - ! /� – Cf - y � i BY' � Approved by Mayor for Submis ion to Counc 1 Ap rove 1� Mayor: Da � j By: lhGy,d��'�� � By' P�LISNED DEC 7'91 � � ��y�a�a� DEPARTMENT/OFFlCFJCOUNqL DA7E INfMTED � Communit Services No�. �, �9� GREEN SHEET No. 4��,� �� CONTACT PER80N 6 PHONE EPARTMENT DIRECTOR GTY COUNqL D Deborah Schlick, 298-4431 N�� �cm�rroRN�r �CITY CLERK MUBT BE ON WUNqL AOENDA BY(DATE) ROUTINO BUDOET DIRECTOR �FIN.3 MQT.SERVICES DIR. MAYOR(OR ASSISTANT) � TOTAL#�OF SIQNATURE PAGE8 (CLIP ALL LOCATION8 FOR SIGNATUF�) AC710N REGUE8TED: That the Council consider the recommendations of the Child Care Selection Team and make a funding decision on the Side by Side proposal to the Child Care Partnership Pro ram. i�OOMMENOATIONS:MP��UU o►Relea(R) COUNCIL CONIMITTEE/�EARqI REPORT OPTIONAL _PLANNINO COMM18810N _qVIL 3ERVICE COMMISSION ��YST PHONE NO. _qB OOAAMITTEE _ COMMENTB: _STAFF _ _DI8TRICT COURT _ SUPPORTB WHlqi Oa1NpL 08JECTIVE7 INITIATINO PHOBLEM,ISBUE,OPPORTUNITY(Who.Whet.Whsn,WMro.Wh»: The Early Childhood Development Services of the Amherst H. Wilder Foundation has requested $15,720 of the Child Care Partnership Program, Round One, 1991, to fund Side by Side. ADVANTA(iE3 IF APPROVED: Family child care providers will gain from the opportunity to have staff help in what is often an isolated profession, and college students majoring in early childhood studies would benefit from the experience of working with experienced professionals. The project would enhance the quality of child care in the community both now and in the future, by investing in young people considering the field. D18ADVANTAOES IF APPROVED: _ . The funds are not available to roll over into Round Two, 1991. DISADVANT11QE8 IF NOT APPROVED: The City loses the opportunity to be part of a partnership that benefits family �hild care providers in low income neighborhoods and future professionals in the field of child care. TOTAL AMOUNT OF TRAN8ACTION s 15.�ZO C08T/REVENUE BUOOETED(qRCLE ON� YES NO Fuuwiao sou�Child Care Partnershi� Program ACTIVITI/NUMBER P6-100-37605-0517-61313 FlNANCUL INFORMAl10N:(EXPWI� NOTE: COMPLETE DIRECTIONS ARE INCLUDED IN THE GREEN SHEET INSTRUCTIONAL MANUAL AVAILABLE IN THE PURCHASING OFFICE(PHONE NO.298-4225). ROUTINCi ORDER: Below are preferred routings for the five most frequent types of dxuments: CONTRACTS (assumes authorized COUNCIL RESOLUTION (Amend, Bdgts./ budget exists) Accept. (3rants) 1. Outside Agency 1. Department Director 2. Initiating Depertment 2. Budget Director 3. City Attomey 3. City Attomey 4. Mayor 4. MayoNAssistant 5. Fnance&Mgmt Svcs. Director 5. Ciry Council 6. Finance AccouMing 6. Chief Accountant, Fin&Mgmt Svcs. ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER (Budget COUNCIL RESOLUTION (all others) Revision) and ORDINANCE 1. Activiry Manager 1. Initiating Department Director 2. Department Accountant 2. Ciry Attorney 3. DepaRment Director 3. MayodAssistaM 4. Budget Director 4. City Council 5. City Clerk 6. Chief Accountant, Fin&Mgmt Svcs. ADMINISTRATIVE ORDERS (all others) 1. Initiating Department 2. City Attomey 3. Mayor/AssistaM 4. City Clerk TOTAL NUMBER OF SI(iNATURE PAGES Indicate the#of pages on which signatures are requfred and a ercli each of these pages. ACTION REQUESTED Deacribe what the projecUrequest seeks to accomplish in either chronologi- cal order or order of importa�ce,whichever is moat appropriate for the issue. Do not write complete sentences. Begin each item in your Iist with a verb. RECOMMENDATIONS Complete if the issue in question has been presented before any body,pubUc or private. SUPPORTS WHICH COUNCIL OBJECTIVE? Indicate which Council objective(s)your proJecUrequest supports by listing the key woM(s)(HOUSINCi, RECREATION, NEICiHBORHOODS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, BUDGET, SEWER SEPARATION).(SEE COMPLETE LIST IN INSTRUCTIONAL MANUAL.) COUNCIL COMMITTEE/RESEARCH REPORT-OPTIONAL AS REt2UESTED BY COUNCIL INITIATING PROBLEM, ISSUE,OPPORTUNITY Explain the situation or conditions that created a need for your project or request. ADVANTAGES IF APPROVED Indicate whether this is simply an annual budget procedure required by law/ charter or whether there are specific wa in which the City of Saint Paul and its citizens will benefit from this pro�Ctlaction. ' DISADVANTAOES IF APPROVED What negative effects or major changes to existing or past processes might this projecUrequest produce if it is passed(e.g.,traffic delays, noise, tax increases or assessments)?To Whom?When? For how long? DISADVANTACaES IF NOT APPROVED What will be the negative consequences if the promised action is not approved?InabiUty to deliver service? Continued high treffic, noise, accident rate? Loss of revenue? FlNANCIAL IMPACT ARhough you must tallor the information you provide here to the issue you are addressing, in general you must answer two questions: How much is it going to c�st?Who is gang to pay? ,I �/-a/�� � � �' CITY OF SAINT PAUL { %;i'`j., � ` �' OFFICE OF THE CITY COUNCIL P�1ULA MACCABEE SUSAN ODE Councilmember Legislative Aide Members: Paula Maccabee. Chair Bob Long Janice Rettman Date: November 13, 1991 COMMITTEE REPORT HUMAN SERVICES, REGULATED INDUSTRIES AND RULES AND POLICY COMMITfEE 1. Approval of the minutes from the Human Services, Regulated Industries, and Rules and Policy Committee for: September 25, 1991; and October 9, 1991. COMMITTEE APPROVED, 3-0 � 2. Ordinance 91-648 - an Ordinance amending Chapter 411 of the Code to provide simpler procedures for taking of adverse action against Entertainment Licenses (Referred from Council 4-11-91; Last in Committee 6-12-91) . AMENDMENTS WERE INCORPORATED AND THIS ITEM WAS LAID OVER TO THE NEXT AVAILABLE HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE AGENDA 3. Recommended approval for allocation of 1992 Civic Organization Partnership Program as recommended by Council Research (Last in Committee 10-23-91) . A. COMMITTEE RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF COUNCIL RESEARCH RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE 1992 CIVIC ORGANIZATION PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM ALLOCATIONS, 3-0; HEALTH CLINIC FUNDING WILL BE DISCUSSED IN THE FINANCE COMMITTEE B. COMMITTEE ALSO RECOMMENDED THAT COUNCIL STAFF RESEARCH PREPARE A PROPOSAL FOR REVIEW AT THE NOVEMBER 18, 1991, FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING FOR UNEXPENDED 1991 CHILD CARE PARTNERSHIP FUNDS FOR YOUTH- SERVING PROGRAMS 4. Resolution - consideration of a grant in the first round of the 1991 Child Care Partnership Program for the Amherst H. Wilder Foundation (Last in Committee 10-23-91) . COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED APPROVAL, 4-0 CITY HALL SEVENTH FLOOR SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA 55102 612/298-5378 s�a6 Printed on Recycted Paper ,� � � � �q�aia � ✓ � CHILD CARE PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM FUNDING REQUEST PROPOSAL TO FUND "SIDE BY SIDE" SUBMITTED BY: AMHERST H. WILDER FOUNDATION EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT SERVICES FAMILY CHILD CARE NETWORK 911 LAFOND AVENUE TELEPHONE: 642-2094 CONTACT PERSON: JUDY MUENZHUBER � ' ' Pur�ose of the Proiect "Side by Side",a collaborative etfort of Amherst H.Wilder Founda�ion's Family Child Care Network and Human Resources Department with Hamline Universily, Macalester College (and other area colleges when this project gets funded)will provide an opportunity for experienced licensed family child care providers to offer expanded and enriched experiences to children in thcir care. College students, with an emphasis on students of color, will be placed in Camily child care homes to assist the family child care provider in providing developmentally approprialc and cross-cultural activities. In addition,the family child care provider and student will mulually benefit by sharing their expertise and experiences. � Problem and Need Family child care providers are challenged to provide high quality care while working alone with a multi-aged group of children who represent a mix of racial,ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds. This project will provide an opportunity to decrease the isolation that a provider experiences by providing "an extra hand" and in addition, increase the opportunity for age-appropriate, culturally diverse and expanded activities to be offered for the children. Also,this project will be an opportunity t� in�rease exposuce of the ctiild care fieid to interested students. Family child care takes place in neighborhoods and enables parents to choose providers who understand and share their language and child rearing values. Research in the child care field links provision of high quality care to school success and increased competence and pride for family r�embers. In addition, high quality programs produce economic and social benefits that have long lasting effects on their communities. By providing enrichment opportunities in child care homes, we are directing our efforts toward improving the quality of child care provided. By placing another adult in the home, we are als� attempting to deal with provider isolation and job stress, and thus are working toward retaining quality experienced providers in the field. � -1 - . . �-�y'"a�� �,/ Activities of the proi e ct: * •`Wilder Fami(y Child Care Network wil(mark�;t��he project tU all licenscd fami(y child care providecs in � the city of St. Paul � Family child care providers wil(be able to participate in the project through an application process. Criteria will be that they bc licensed tor a�least two years and servc at least 51%of low to moderate income families. A provider will have to state his/her rationalc; for requesting to participate. Priority will be given to providers residing in high risk neighborhoods such as Frogtown, Dayton's Bluff, the West Side and Summit-University area. Also, we will consult with Ramsey County Day Care Licensing for ideas of possible provider participants and we will also reach out to identificd providers. • Initial training about the family child care community will bc provided�to the student. • Appropriate orientation about the proj�;ct goals will t�e given to provider participants. • Learning contracts will be developed by the studeat and shared with provider. , • Family child care providers will be supervised by Wilder Family Child Care Network staff with technical assistance from Wilder Human Resources Department staff. ' - • Activities/outcomes of the project for students and family child care providers are enclosed. (Attachment A) •�Regular check-in points for project participants wil( be scheduled. • Evaluation measures will be developed by Wilder Research Center to determine client (provider and student) satisfaction and whether designed outcomes were achieved. • Contribution/commitment by each player to the project is identified in Attachment B. * We are currently involved in an experimental prototype of this project to work out the 5ugs. Sumitra Doerner, a student from India enrolled at Hamline University is working three hours a day in two family child care homes. Expenses are being paid by Wilder and this program is explained on Attachment C. To our knowledge, there are no similar programs in the community. The project is a new program. The pr�ject will serve families, child care providers and college students. The number of people we anticipate to be served is approximately 216 (16 child care providers, 192 children, 8 students). The project will serve low and moderate income people. One criteria for participation by a family child care provider in the project will be that he/she is serving at least 51% low to moderale income families. A form will be developed for the family child care provider that documents family size and income to be used along with regular intake information. If a family is currently enrolled, the family size and income data will be collected. -2- � . Time Line FALL 1991 Make cc�llege contac�s for student participa�icm in Wintcr �ind Spring 1992. WINTER 1992 Interview students; enrolt providcrs; coc�rdinate training opportunities for providers and � students with W-HR; schedule regular communication pc�ints. SPRING 1992 Solicit feedback trom providers and students and cvaluate projcct thus l'ar. Make college contacts for future quarter. A recognition event will be held for project participants. Continuation of process thus far will occur each quartcr through Spring 1993. SPRING, SUMMER 1993 Conduct recognition event and evaluation proccss for project participants. This will be a collaborative�ro,ject The role each will play in thc proje:ct is as fol(ows: ,, Wilder Family Child Care Network The WFCCN will coordinate all project activit�es including marketing;`�cond�cting informational sessions about the project to project participants; supervising the �amily child care providers; 6cing accessible and problem solving along the way;providing an event for project participants to be recognized for their contributions to high quality care; preparing financial and progress reports; provide matching funding and conducting evaluation of the project. Wilder Human Resources Department The W HR will conduct all front end activities of the project including making contacts with colleges; screening student applicants; interviewing students and completing necessary paperwork; coordinating with WFCCN to match students with project; providing initial supervisory skills training and ongoing support to family child care providers; providing technical assistance and acting at a resource to WFCCN;coordinating project information and progress with colleges; soliciting feedback from students;` providing matchin� funds and participating in the evaluation process. Family Child Care Provider The Family Child Care Provider, upon completion of an application to participate and subsequent entry into the project, will attend an informational meeting about the goals and objectives of the project; conduct an orientation about his/her family child care home for the student; share child care experiences; encourage the student to make choices in planning activities for the children; answer students questions or make appropriate referrals; invite the student to attend child care classes or Area Meetings together and participatc in the evaluation process. College The local colieges will play an important role in the project. They will make student interns aware of the opportunity to participate in the project and assist them with the application process; coordinate alt details and paperwork with W HR; participate in the evaluation process and cooperate to promote methods ol'ongoing participation of students in family chi(d care homes. Ramsey County Licensing Department : The Ramsey County Licensing staff will assist in identifying probable provider participants; assist in conducting a background study of the student;collaborate on training,and project development and participate in the evaluation process. City of St. Paul The City of St. Paul will provide funding for the project; furiher information and guidance about compliance with regulations and �nancial reporting; participate in evaluation process and provide ongoing support. -, -� - ��y'��a�.�� ,/ ;� Attachment A Side by Side Project STUDENT ACTIVITIES 1) participate in orientation about project 2) negotiate learning contract with family child care provider 3) conducl activities with one age group (examples -rcad to toddlers,do ouldoor experiment with school-agers) 4) promote multi cultural experiences 5) make choices and plan activitics to enhance curriculum 6) work one on one with child when appropriate (examples - behavior prc�blem, gifted child) � assist with art projects, game playing, nutrition activities 8) assist on fietd trips 9) attend and/or assist with evening child care class�.s 10)read Develo�mentall�Appropriate Practice, Sue Bredekamp, NAEYC 11)become familiar with small business operation of family child care home 12)learn and practice parent communication techniques (examples - newsletter and bulletin board displays) 13)observe/visit the Wilder Child Development Center OUTCOMES The student will • increase his/her knowledge about child care and what constitutes high quality care • become familiar with resources and services in the community available for children and families • have an opportunity to build parentin� and/or child care skills • receive feedback about work • become aware of emptoyment opportunities in child care o� related iieid Side by Side FAiVIILY CHILD CARE PROVIDER ACI'IVITIES 1) participate in orientation about project 2) negotiate learning contract with student 3) provide maximum opportunity for student to learn 4) encourage children to participate OUTCOMES The Family Child Care Provider will • have an opportunity to offer expanded developmentally appropriate and multi-cultural activities for children • experience a decrease in isolation • share work and educational experiences with student • have an opportunity for increased knowledge in student's �eld of work • learn and practice supervisory skills -5 - � , . . Attachment B � SIDE BY SIDE � Wilder Human Resources Department Student • commitment to students of color and • educational and multi-cultural focus human resource guidance � . y H1g� Ramsev County Licensing Qualit ' lcnowledge of the child Cit� of St. Paul y care community • support and funding of care child care initiatives for � � Children Wilder Familv Child Care Network Co le e • mission to promote high quality • opportunity for positive commu- care and desire to retain high qual- nity experience for students ity child care providers in St.Paul � FamilX Child Care Provider • child care knowledge and experience in fami!y setting -6- r ., . , � . , J� � � PROJECT BUDGET (Fall 1992 to Summer 1993) Cily of St. Paul Wildcr Reyuest Match Total Salaries and Frin�es $ 11,560�1> $ 1i,120.(?) $ 24,680. Other Professional Fee�-�> 0 1800. 1800. Program/Office Supp(ies�4� 400. 540. 940. Printin�and PostaEe�s� 460. 460. �, 920. Soecial Events�6� 100. 240. 340. � Ec�uivment Maintenance�� 0 200. 200. Buildin�Allocation�8> 1770. 1770. 3540. Administrative Overhead�9> 1430. 0 1430. $ 15,720. $ 18,1�0. $ 33,850. (1} City of St.Paul Request is: WFCCN Program Director �2700. WFCCN Clerical $1570. Student Interns 5617U. Employer FICA $820. (2hours/week) (2hours/wnek) (15 hours/week) (2) Wilder Match is: Human Resources staff 53600. Human Resources Cleric�l S1b70. Wilder Rtsearch Center Staff 5500. (24hours/student) (2 hours/week) (10 hours) Student Intems $2470. Employer F7CA 56�0. Fringe Benefi�t SdU30. (3) Volunteer family child care p�oviders wiU teach a c:ondensed version of"How To Start A E�mily Child Care Home"tu studenu. (5360.) Other instructors are for family child care classes in child development,businecs and activities/envimnment that swdents and providers may access. (51440.) (4) Program Supplies requested are to purchase Developmentall,LApprooriat_, c Pr�cticx:for all participanL�plu�c:ompile packets that include child care and community resource information. The match will come from Wilder Human Rzcource�in the form of written information and tools for communication and supervision. (5) Costs to markel the program will be shared. (6) Costs for Special Events that include c;ertific:ates and/or awarcis at a recognition cven�will be:shared. (7) Equipment Maintenance(match)figure retlects approximately 10%.of our program'c total e:os��. (8) Building Allocation figures retlect approximately 59'0 of our pmgram's totai e;asts. (9) Administrative Overhead is 10°Jo and c:overs services of the prooram,adminislntive direcror and accounting department. -7- . (�-���i.�� What ex erience has our or anization had mana in ro'ects similar in sco e or e? " — S � ! J ! . r Early Childhood Development Services is ideally suited to cngage in this endcavor. Wilder has a history of involvement in child care in St. Paul since 1912 and is a tiscally and operationally solid organization(see attached Annual Report). Within the last five years, Wilder's involvement in t�amily child care has expanded and, currently, Ear(y Childhood Development Services operates the Wilder Family Child Care Network and the federally-funded Child and Adult Care Food Program. Our family child care endeavors gain support and expertise from our dircct service operation, the Wilder Child Development Center. Successful implementation of child care initiative;s in Frogtown and the Eastside of St. Paul have produced leadership and mentor programs in those�as. A posi�ive track record of program management has been established. How much money are you requesting'1 ',�� $15.720 What is the total budget for the project? $33�850 Our organization is a non-profit organization. The service area for the project will be the City of St. Paul with emphasis on the neighborhoods of Frogtown, Eastside, West Side and Summit-University. Letters in support of this project are enclosed. (Attachment D). -4- � ' • � . SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM For Students of Color Purn�se: Internships at Wilder aze designed to give students of color the opportunity to learn, experientially, the delivery of human services in a non-profit agency. The summer program offers two basic tracks. The Generalist Track exposes the student to a variety of settings throughout the Foundation during the internship. These settings may range from work with young children to the elderly, or from residential programs to community based services. The Specialist Track allows the student to identify a specific interest and focus his/her entire experience in that area. Regardless of the track, specific work contracts are negotiated and completed by the end of the experience. An equally important aspect of the program is the opportunity for the student and Wilder to become better acquainted. The student is made aware of employment opportunities within the organization. The Foundation has an opportunity to am�act students of color who have special blends of knowledge and skills and to evaluate their performance for possible employment after graduation. Fiigibilitv- Internships at Wilder target students of color who are involved in full-time course work leading to a degree. Students should have serious plans to seek a career in the human services field. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Preference will be given to students who have completed at least their third academic yeaz in an accredited program. Internships may be available to students completing advanced degrees as well. General Infonnation: • Programs will be 8-10 weeks in duration betvveen June lst and September lst • Daily/Hourly schedules vary and are based on the needs of the placement • Program sites are located throughout S� Paul and the east metropolitan area. • Interns receive compensadon of $6.00 - $10.00 per hour based on their educational level, experience and nature of the job to be performed. • Course credits may be earned in accordance with the student's academic program. • Intern and supervisor will negotiate a specific learning contract including objectives,learner outcomes and evaluation. . � , '',' ATTACHMENT C �,��d�iZ`7 V AMHERST H. WII.DER FOUNDATION SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM For Students of Color Descrintion of Wilder Foundation: The Amherst H. Wilder Foundaaon is a lazge, endowed health and social service organization which serves people and organizations in the greater St Paul community. The Wilder Foundation operates a broad base of health and social servico programs serving a wide variety of populations. These programs are organized into five service groups: Services to Children and Families, Services to the Elderly, Services to Organizations, Housing Services, and Administration. Student interns would have opportunities to work in any one,or a combination of service groups. �ontact Person for Internship OR,portunities; For information on Wilder's Internship Program for Students of Color contac� Jennifer Danielson Staffing Representative � Amherst H.Wilder Foundation Human Resources 919 Lafond Avenue SC Paul,MN 55104 (612)642-4032 Description of InternshigProgram: Sre Attached Description ATTACHMENT D . . �,��"a��`�il County Commissioners Community Human Services Department Diane Ahrens 160 East Keilogg Boulevard John T.Finley Saint Paul, Minnesota 55101 Ruby Hunt (612) 298-5351 Duane W.McCarry (612) 298-4014 (TDD) Hal Norgard ��,C�� Donald E.Salverda Warren W.Schaber Terry Schutten June 21, 1991 ExecuNve Dlrector Judy Muenshuber Wilder Child �are 1letwork 911 Lafond St• Paul� MN 55104 Subject= Grant Proposal for Child Care Partnership City of St• Paul FDC, Student Intern Program Dear Ms• Muenshuber: I am pleased to hear of your proposal to provide college interns to work and train with some of our family child care providers� and in other cases to assist in upgrading the quality of care in some of the homes which need upgrading- Your emphasis on recruiting a number of s�udents of color to participate, is very much needed - both to provide support to some of our providers of color and to provide a cross cultural experience in some of our othe!^ homes• There have been very few classes available to providers on cultural diversity and we need to be providing positive knowledge and experience to children and families within our communities- Having an intern working with a day care provider will decrease the isolation that family child care providers experience, and may result in the provision of better quality care to day care children• Interns will also be able to make an informed decision as to whether they wish to cansider providing day care services as a life goal- Sincerely� _� �---- � ._..--- \v�.��� G \ Shirley Tulberg, Supervisor Family Day Care Licensing . , .. .� CAREER I�E�'EL(�P:�lEN1'CEVTER ��IACALES�I'ER COLLEGE I(a00 GRAI�ID AVEt�fUE SA7VT PAL'L, MINNESOTA �S10� 6lI-6yG-638�'GyG-G t�J I June 24, 1991 Jennifer Danielson Amherst H. Wilder Foundation 919 Lafond Avenue St. Paul, MN 55104 �ear 3ennifEr: I am pleased to support the Amherst H. Wilder Foundation's application for funding of the "Side by Side" Childcare Partnership Program. We have had a very successful working relationship with the Wilder Foundation in several areas. Not only have we referred numerous interns through our regular internship program to Wilder programs, we have recently begun to network with and refenal minority candidates to special Wilder opportunities. We anticipate that three students will be placed this summer with Wilder through our MACCESS program. The Wilder internship opportunities are traditionally strong and demonstrate a strong supporting organiza.tional structure. The staff are sensitive to the needs of ttie students and assure that their experiences are relevant, positive ones. I am confident that interns in the "Side by Side" program will be provided an excellent experience. We look forward to referring students and supporting in any way we can the Wilder Foundation's "Side by Side"program. We encourage its strongest consideration for funding. Sincerely, . � ., ��.�r� Denise A. Ward Co-Director MACALESTEI� COLLEGE : . ��ia� . _ �=9 � Amherst H. wilder Foundation Since�906 Board of Directors June 28, 1991 Kennon V.Rothchiid Chair Elizabeth M.Kiernat First Vice Chair Judy Muenzhuber Anthony L Andersen Wilder Foundation Famil Child Care Network Second Vice Chair y Malcolm W.McDonald 911 I.afond Avenue . Secretary St. Paul, Minnesota 55104 Charlton Dietz Elisabeth W.Doermann Deat'Judy: � Dr.Jerry S.Owens James W.Reagan Marjorie A.Roane I am pleased to support the proposed "Side by Side" Childcare Barbara B.Roy Partnership Program. It is a fine example of the type of collabor- ative work within neighboring communities that the Foundation's mission is all about� . Thomas W.Kingston We, as a Human Resource function within Wilder, want to work Presrdent and Chief Executive Officer closely with you to develop the relationships with colleges, students and child care providers to ensure that"Side by Side's" objectives aze accomplished. J�nnie Danielson, our Staffing Rep, will be happy to work with colleges to supply applicants who not only will meet the needs of the providers, but will also have a good learning experience. The collaborative project, as defined, reflects proactive work to continue to improve already quality child care efforts. It is my hope that through this continuous improvement, we will be able to entice future interested and enthusiasric graduates into the field of chi!d care. I see many possible benefits in the program--the providers will received extra quality assistance, the children will have increased attenrion and caze,and the students will be able to contribute in a meaningful way and be exposed to a potential career for their future. We look forward to assisting in this effort and will do whatever it takes to ensure it's success. Sincerely, Human � !G��u�� � Resources Elaine R. Millam, Director of Human Resources 919 Lafond Avenue . , St Paul, MN 55104 (612) 642-4032 A charitable human service organization created through the generosity of: Amherst H. Wilder, 1828-1894•Fanny Spencer Wilder, 1837-1903•Cornelia Day Wilder Appleby. 1868-1903