2. WHO WE ARE

3. Ms. Evelyn K. Davis and Her Legacy
For more than 30 years she faithfully nurtured the needs of the whole family while caring for children whose parents were working to support their families. From 1966 to 1989, Evelyn directed the child care center that was seen as a lighthouse of hope for many in the community, while setting the standard for day care services in Iowa. She also connected with city and political leaders to make a difference across the city. Through her community leadership and advocacy for families, she worked tirelessly to see that the less-privileged received needed family support services so they could access jobs and education. She planted the seeds of hope.

4. Community Funders and Partners
Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines
Des Moines Area Community College
United Way of Central Iowa
Prairie Meadows
City of Des Moines
Greater Des Moines Partnership
Annie E. Casey Foundation
Des Moines Public Schools
Community Based Organizations
Community Leaders
Neighborhood Associations

5. Coalition of the Willing
Met monthly since October, 2010
Listening and paying attention to everyone’s needs
Nearly 200 hundred meetings and conference calls
Six different subcommittees
Over a hundred people with input
Over 4400 volunteer hours in the planning and implementation

6. Evelyn K. Davis Center for Working Families
Opened in 2012 in response to community feedback
Built around the Center for Working Families Model
801 University Ave Des Moines, IA 50314

7. Community College a good Fit for the CWF Model
Financial reasons are often a barrier that keeps students from persisting in college.
Motivated population committed to getting ahead financially and is often combining work and school.
Colleges already have most of the CWF elements in place but may not be connected in ways that work for students.
Offers a framework for connections to community- based partners ( i.e., free tax prep, financial literacy).

8. Strategic Approach of EKD

9. Strategic Approach of EKD
Income and work supports
Financial Literacy and Asset Building
Use of data to drive service delivery
Pathway for Education and Training
Bundling of Services

10. EKD Mission
The Evelyn K. Davis Center for Working Families uses an integrated support service network to help individuals and families achieve success through education, targeted skills training, real work experience and connection to employment opportunities.

11. Review of Year One
Nearly 5,000 people walked into the Center in its first year of operation
988 people overall were impacted from our workforce efforts through placements, training, and navigation
1,000 people improved their overall education
1,500 people were referred to our partners for support services

12. Review of Year Two Total Bundle Services delivered 8,903
1,346 people overall were impacted from our workforce efforts through placements, training, NCRC, and navigation
700 people who developed a budget or long-term financial plan
2,673 people were referred to our partners for support services

13. Over 12,000 individuals have walked through our doors
Present Day
August Present Day
Over 12,000 individuals have walked through our doors
Over $25 million dollars of wages generated back into the community through our placement and training efforts
Over 3,000 individuals who have improved their financial education and assets

14. WHAT WE DO

15. Program
The project leaders wanted workforce, education, and training to be the focus points of entry into this model.
This made us a unique model compared to other Center for Working Family models, which focused on financial literacy as the entry point around the nation.

16. Core Services Major Points of Focus
We use our integrated support service network to achieve success through bundling
1.)Education and training opportunities
2.)Employment services
3.)Financial Education and Asset Building
4.) Income/Work Supports
At the Evelyn K. Davis Center for Working Families, we’re helping families and individuals improve their financial position and connecting them with their work and career goals.

17. Job Developers Provide assistance with: Job Search Resumes
Job Interview Preparation
Job Placement
Short Term Certificate Training
Employment Plans

18. In-House Services We provide: NCRC Testing HiSet
Short term certificate training
Tutoring to students during the school year
Basic Computer classes/soft skills training
Business Services and Operations Academy
Summer Youth Experience Program
DMACC Programs

19. Programs Offered at EKDC

20. Workforce Training Academy
The Workforce Training Academy provides tuition assistance and support services for certificate training in occupations that have been identified as high-growth, high-demand in our region.
Certificate Programs Can be found in:
Business/Information Technology
Health Care Occupations
Manufacturing/ Industrial Technology
Transportation Contact: Kay Maher
Service/Retail

21. YouthBuild A seven month program providing:
Vocational and Academic Program
Construction Training
Leadership development
Community Service
Eligibility:
18-24 years old
Needing HiSet or academic support
(Priority given to those in need of Hiset))
Contact: Cliff Kessler

22. Summer Youth Experience Program
Preparing today’s youth with the necessary skills to fill the workforce employee gap expected in future years
Goals
To emphasize real world expectations
To provide real world labor exploration
To provide opportunities for career instruction, financial literacy training, academic improvement and social growth
Requirements
14-21
10 weeks ( 2 weeks of pre-employment)

23. Business Services and Operations Academy
Central Iowa Works- Financial Services Workforce Partnerships leading the way
Based off the Year Up model
Learn in-demand technical, business communication, and professional skills for 5 months
Succeed in 6 month corporate internships with local corporations
Earn a weekly stipend and college credits
Requirements
High school diploma or HiSet
Hungry for an opportunity to succeed

24. Financial Capability Network
One-on-one money coaching
Financial Education
Money management
Budgeting
Credit repair
Loan Management

25. Financial Capability Network Chart

26. Financial Capability Network Goals
Increase the availability of customized financial education and one-on-one coaching.
Create a budget and a long-term financial plan with all participants.
Decrease in use of alternative financial services.
Increase number of people who open and maintain bank accounts.
Increase Income to self-sufficiency standard
Build Savings to 3 months of savings
Improve Credit score to 625+
Decrease Debt to-income ratio to less than 40%
Increase the knowledge of banking fundamentals

27. Quote of the Year
“The Evelyn K. Davis Center for Working Families has exactly all of the programming and partnerships in one place to truly impact generational poverty. It is a model we need to have across the country. We need to implement these best practices of having programs such as YouthBuild, Gateway to College, the partnerships with community colleges and corporations all within one location.”
Dr. Peter B. Edelman
Professor of Law
Georgetown University