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Since 1999, the Edna McConnell Clark Foundation has concentrated on increasing the number of low-income youth served by programs with proof or persuasive evidence that they help economically disadvantaged young people make the transition to healthy, productive, independent adulthood. To accomplish this, the Foundation devotes much of its resources, efforts and time to assisting grantees in building their evidence base. Helping grantees reach the highest level of proof possible ensures the impact and enhances the sustainability of their programs, while increasing the return on the Foundation’s investment.
With the expert assistance of an independent Evaluation Advisory Committee, the Foundation:
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In the Spotlight
EMCF Named Social Innovation Fund Intermediary
On July 22, 2010, the Corporation for National and Community Service announced it had selected the Edna McConnell Clark Foundation as of one of 11 intermediaries for the Social Innovation Fund (SIF). It has awarded the Foundation a $10 million federal grant to support youth-serving organizations with effective, evidence-based programs and a potential for substantial growth.
Highlights from the News
Mentor program aids at-risk kids in Prince George's schools (Hillside Work-Scholarship Connection)
The Washington Post, June 24, 2010
Proven sex-ed programs get a boost from Obama (CAS-Carrera Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Program) All Things Considered, National Public Radio, June 6 2010
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The Harlem Children's Zone Featured on CBS 60 Minutes
December 6, 2009
Nurse home visits for pregnant women could keep their children off the streets in years to come (Nurse Family Partnership)
Newsweek, September 12, 2009
