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Situation:

Poverty among service populations negatively impacts educational attainment at Skyline College.

Strategy / Overview:

SparkPoint at Skyline College is a one‐stop financial education and financial coaching service center where clients bundle services and resources to achieve self‐sufficiency and improved college access and completion. Economic mobility results from improved credit scores, savings, debt reduction and increased income. Impact supports regional UWBA goal to cut Bay Area poverty by 50% by 2020.

Inputs: What it takes

Context:
A. Commitment and Vision of Executive Level Leadership
B. Strategic planning
C. Institutional effectiveness
Risk tolerant manager who excels in organizational complexity
Partnerships with community based organizations, government agencies, and foundations
Innovative funding strategies
Integrated student services & instructional programs
Human resources
Annie E. Casey (AEC) Centers for Working Families Model
United Way of the Bay Area Regional SparkPoint Network
A. Technical assistance
B. Funding
C. Impact | Scale
MDC | AEC National College Learning Network
A. Technical assistance
B. Impact | Scale
Efforts to Outcomes Database to inform strategy
Community informed cultural competence
Social justice framework
Behavioral economics
Household emphasis

Outputs: Activities — Coaching and Bundling ≥ 2 Service Categories

Workforce/Education

Acquire Vocational Skills
Increase Education Level
Obtain Employment
Workshops

Finances

Access Banking/Financial Products
Decrease Debt
Individual Development Accounts
Establish & Increase Credit Score
Manage Finances (Including Savings)
Education & Workshops

Benefits Access

Advocate for Benefits
Food Pantry
Obtain Academic Financial Aid
Obtain Affordable Housing
Obtain Benefits
Tax Preparation
Workshops

Outputs: Participation — Who we reach

Diverse population with household incomes below the self-sufficiency standard* for San Mateo County

Students (regardless of county residence) and
Other San Mateo County residents not enrolled

* Self Sufficiency Standard, developed by the Insight Center for Community Economic Development, accounts for geographic variation in the cost of living. For San Mateo County that standard for a family of three = $72,863 in 2011.

Outcomes: Short-Term Economic Mobility (1-3 years)

Clients will achieve Economic Mobility* by:

Increasing Income by at least 5%
Increasing Credit Score by at least 5% (5% increase in at least one credit reporting agency score)
Reducing Debt by at least 5%
Increasing Savings by at least 5%

Additionally, clients who are students will:

Increase academic persistence rates when bundling services
Increase likelihood of achieving an academic degree or certificate when bundling services

*Economic Mobility: 5% increase in at least one short‐term goal.

Outcomes: Long-Term Financial Stability (4-6 years)

Clients will achieve Financial Stability* by:

Achieving a Self Sufficient Income
Achieving a Credit Score of 650 or Above
Reducing Debt to Income Ratio to Less than 40%
Accumulating a Savings Equivalent to 3 Months of Living Expenses

Additionally, students will:

Transfer to a 4 year College or University or
Obtain Credential for Employment

*Financial Stability: Achieve all 4 longterm financial goals listed above.

Outcomes: Impact (7-10 years)

SparkPoint Regional Impact:

Along with other community/ collective impact initiatives, cut Bay Area poverty in half by 2020.
Influence public policy to promote collaboration and improve service delivery to increase financial stability.

SparkPoint at Skyline College Impact:

Increase access to certificates and degrees.
Improve college affordability
Strengthen persistence toward achievement
Expand accountability

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