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, r Exhibit "A" Scope of Services, Time of Performance, Budget, Payment, Notices, and Representatives I. Scope of Service A. Activities/Project Description The Subgrantee will be responsible for administering the College of Hope Learning for Life Program program in a manner satisfactory to the City and consistent with any standards required as a condition of providing these funds. Such program will include the following activities eligible under the Community Development Block Grant Program: Program Delivery Activity: Housing Hope will continue to provide life skills courses through the College of Hope program. The College of Hope course schedule is designed to support homeless families to develop new attitudes, knowledge, skills and assets, preparing them to regain and maintain permanent housing and move towards self-sufficiency. In addition to families living in shelter and transitional housing, the College of Hope is open to all low-income adults in Snohomish County as space is available. College of Hope courses will be offered in Everett at the Ken Schilaty Family Learning Center(5908 Evergreen Way) and the Mt. Baker View Apartments (Housing Hope facility in North Everett targeted for low- income parents attending college, located on 15th St. near Sen. HM Jackson Park). Both facilities offer a quality childcare space for child learning experiences in conjunction with the adult learning activities. College of Hope offers forty(40) courses, ranging in length from one to three classes, focused on four life areas: Housing Expertise, Health and Wellness, Economic Well Being, and Family Life. These courses are provided in conjunction with community partners that provide course instruction in their area of expertise; Housing Hope provides program development and oversight, and administrative support. Housing Hope provides a positive learning environment and incorporates adult education/learning principles into its program design. In addition, College of Hope provides transportation to and from the education site (primarily available to Housing Hope homeless housing participants), dinner, and an instructive children's program. Outcomes: While providing a myriad of learning opportunities, College of Hope emphasizes learning in the following targeted areas: • Family life: 75% of participants in parenting courses demonstrate an increase in parenting skills and knowledge of strategies for positive parenting that are developmentally appropriate. • Housing Expertise: 75% of participants in housing courses will demonstrate an increased understanding of the responsibilities of a tenant and the responsibilities of a Rental Property Owner(as defined by the Washington State Landlord Tenant Law) and/or can A-1