The Core Team continued to refine the intake and case management process, program materials, and the detailed evaluation system. Much of the start-up has been spent resolving infrastructure issues of hiring AFA coaches, finding office space, and setting up an internal communications system. AFA staff have also been busy with coach training, numerous community presentations and fund development activities.

In July, the 2009-10 AFA Business Plan was completed, outlining the work and goals for the first implementation year. An annual budget was created and three grants have been submitted. The AFA offices are being set up within Next Generation Now. Two student interns have now joined the AFA work team.

Quarterly reports on AFA participant progress and implementation of the AFA initiative will be made available to the public on an ongoing basis. Contact Kimberly Payne at kpayne@afaracine.org for more information.