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3 Fresh Lifelines for Youth Melissa Poling and Kody Lizana from Fresh Lifelines for Youth gave a presentation on the FLY Law and Leadership Program for Redwood City Youth. They discussed what the program is and what services it provides. Committee Member Hiester asked about the recidivism rates for those that participate in the program. Ms. Poling provided some statistics for the recidivism rates for those that participate in the program. Vice Chair Recht asked for information on eligibility. Ms. Poling stated they are eligible for up to two years. She discussed how they work to follow up with participants after they complete the course. Vice Chair Recht asked if they have any plans for long term follow up. Mr. Lizana stated that they really rely on the participants to keep in touch over time. Vice Chair Recht asked if participants can be nominated. Mr. Lizana stated that he doesn’t know off hand, but he can find out and let them know. Staff Member Chin stated that if there is information the committee would like from the presenters, please forward that to her so she can reach out and collect it. Health Connected Abigail Karlin-Resnick, Executive Director at Health Connected, gave a presentation on their Redwood City Sexual Health Education Project. She stated Redwood City is moving their sexual health program from the 6th and 8th grade to include the 5th and 7th grade. She stated that they are seeking the committee’s financial support while they undergo this two-year transition. Committee Member Hiester asked for clarification as to what the school district pays. Ms. Karlin-Resnick explained how much the school district pays and how much Health Connected needs to pay as a part of their share. International Institute of the Bay Area Sheryl Munoz-Bergman, Director of Programs for the International Institute of the Bay Area, gave a presentation on their work in supporting Redwood City Immigrant families. She thanked those families that came out to the meeting in support of their work. Ms. Munoz- Bergman explained the work that the International Institute of the Bay Area does and how important it is in light of recent executive actions.