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. ' `:: '`` <br /> 11. Does the agency have an annual independent audit and formal accounting process? <br /> Yes,the hospital has engaged the firm of Price Waterhovse Coopers.to do our <br /> audit <br /> 12. Project Abstract <br /> America Reads,a family literacy program,targets children in Grade PreK through <br /> three in Decatur,Illinois pubfic schools. The program's purpose is to increase the <br /> nurnber of Decatur children who read well and independently b�the end third <br /> grade. Program components include tutor training using a research based <br /> curricvlum, one on one tutorinq in neighborhood and school sifies,and.homes for <br /> three hovrs weekly,and encouragement for parerrts and ott�er caregivers to read � <br /> with chil�dren at home. Collaborators for the 2001-2002 school year are Partners I <br /> In Education,Decatur Public School District 61 and the Illinois State Board of <br /> Education. Additional pro,Ject inforrr,ation is attached. <br /> 13. Identify how the project does any one or more of tfie following: <br /> 1) Provide programs that enhance literacy and tife skilts <br /> Z) Promvte neighborhood involvement in community needs <br /> 3) Provide a high level of benefits to low/mod income individuals <br /> 4) Improve the livability of neighborhoods <br /> (1) The America Reads Program provides students in grades one through three <br /> who are reading below averaqe with a trained tutor who works with them at <br /> least once a week Schools who have a high percentaqe of students receiving <br /> free and/or reduced lunch are targeted for tutor placement <br /> (Z) Rec,ruitment of tutors includes going to inter-city neighborhood groups and � <br /> training their vohinteers. Parents are encovraged to take the training so that <br /> they can work with their children at home. <br /> 14. CERTIFICATION: <br /> To the best of my knowledge and belief, data in this application is true and correct <br /> the document has been duly authorized by the governing body of the applicant, <br /> and the applicant wi ply with all regulations and guidelines applicable to the <br /> City of catur's Community Developmen#Block Grant Program. <br /> Signature <br /> Terry L. rs, Preside t CEO/Secretary, Decatur Memorial Foundation <br /> Date <br />