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Community Education program they hope to empower and change teen behavior and combat <br /> the problem of bullying. Staff from Tri-Valley Haven will serve as allies for teens who are <br /> struggling with bullying related issues. It is estimated that 300 Pleasanton students will be <br /> served by this program. <br /> Commissioners were provided information about the funding request for the Tri-Valley Haven <br /> Teen Dating Violence Project. They were advised that often students are uncomfortable talking <br /> to teachers and counselors about problems, while Tri-Valley Haven staff is able to bring a <br /> different perspective to difficult situations. Funding will allow the agency to provide classroom <br /> programs for approximately 300 middle and high school students. <br /> Kenny Altenberq, Tri-Valley YMCA — Providing Opportunities for Kids with Special Needs / <br /> Social-Emotional Learning in Pre-K & Summer Day Camp Programs / Youth & Government — <br /> Model United Nations— <br /> Mr. Altenberg noted that approximately 80% of Tri-Valley YMCA programs are provided in <br /> Pleasanton and YMCA representatives are always observing the community to determine <br /> program needs. Funding requested will be used to expand services that require higher staffing <br /> ratios and more support to families. The Kids with Special Needs grant will be used for salaries <br /> and benefits to hire professionals to work with special needs children at camp. Funding for the <br /> Summer Day Camp Programs will be used to pay for the Pre-Kindergarten Second Step <br /> curriculum and a Pre-K coordinator to implement the program. Approximately 300 children will <br /> benefit from the Kids with Special Needs program and 320 children will be helped through the <br /> Summer Day Camp program. <br /> Mr. Altenberg provided information about the Tri-Valley YMCA's United Nations program that is <br /> part of a statewide leadership program for students in middle school. He advised that students <br /> from all over California come together and discuss internal issues, cultures, etc. <br /> Commissioner Sinha confirmed that funds would be used for staff salaries and benefits, and <br /> Commissioner Hadley discussed with Mr. Altenberg the difference between the Youth & <br /> Government program and similar programs provided in schools. <br /> Linda Spencer, Valley Children's Museum —Mission Experience Field Trip — <br /> Ms. Spencer advised that Valley Children's Museum is seeking funding to help them provide <br /> hands-on activity field trips through the mobile museum for teachers whose classes are studying <br /> California Mission curriculum. This program will be made available to fourth grade classes and <br /> home school, and charter school students. <br /> Donnamarie Fuller, Child Care Links—Youth Education and Services.— <br /> Ms. Fuller provided information about the services Child Care Links provides that includes <br /> finding child care for families, providing information that helps families pay for child care, etc. <br /> She advised that funding would allow Child Care Links to provide training and education to <br /> parents, and allow them to provide car restraints/boosters and fitting/installation information to <br /> the community. <br /> Youth Commission Minutes <br /> March 12,2014 <br /> Page 4 <br />