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FINANCIAL IMPACT
Balance in fund at the end of the previous year(6/30/06) $1,804,314
Amount in the fund at the end of the current year(6/30/07) $1,776,120
Amount received during the current year $75,905
Amount expended during the current year $104,099
Amount available for expenditure as of 6/30/07 $68,520
Interest was earned in FY 2006-2007 at a rate of 4.39%.
During FY 2006-07, the principal was invested by the County Treasurer using a laddered approach in ten increments with
interest rates ranging from 4.1%to 5.0%, and maturity dates ranging from 2007 to 2012. The higher interest rate will make
more funds available for program activities in future years(see Attachment"A").
The trust principal amount earned interest at a rate of 6.6%in Fiscal Years 1998-99 through 1999-2001. A portion of those
earnings was spent in Fiscal Years 2001-02 through 2004-05, when interest rates were lower, in order to continue the
program at the same level of service. The current projection is that funds will be available to continue program activities at
their current level of service through Fiscal Year 2008-09.
BACKGROUND
In 1996, the Contra Costa County Library was advised that it had been named to receive the proceeds from the Storm's
Living Trust valued at $1,707,600, which had been established by Mrs. Wilma Storms. Conditions of the trust require that
all proceeds from the trust be placed in a new trust fund (the Wilruss Children's Library Trust) for the design and
maintenance of programs that promote literacy and a lifelong love of books and reading in socially and economically
disadvantaged areas of Contra Costa County. Terms of the trust authorize the County Librarian to expend earnings from the
trust each year and to carry over any unspent earnings from the prior years. In no case is the principal amount to be invaded,
other than to pay approved claims against the Storms Living Trust. There is also a provision for an annual reporting to the
Board of Supervisors on the Wilruss Children's Library Trust.
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Wilruss Children's Library Trust Report FY 2006—2007
• February 5,2008
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What is Early Literacy?
Early literacy is everything a child does with books and language before he or she starts learning to read. From birth
through age six, children are primed to explore the wonder and joy of books and language. By helping them with their
exploration, parents can be key to a child's success in reading. All children go through specific language development
stages and by recognizing these stages and engaging in the pre-reading activities associated with them, parents ensure
that their babies have a strong early literacy foundation.
Strategic Initiatives
Strategic Elements of the Wilruss Children's Library Trust are listed below. All programs funded by the Trust share these
characteristics:
Diversity Reflect the cultural, linguistic and ethnic diversity of the communities served
Partnerships Build partnerships that will advance mutual goals
Involve Adults Actively involve parents and caregivers in the implementation of programs for children and adults
Target Young Children Emphasize library education and reading for children under 8
Outreach Develop library programs that take services out into the community
Reading/Family
Literacy/Education
Promote reading, family literacy and the educational role of the library
Literacy/Education
Public Relations Increase the public's awareness of the library's importance in the lives of young children
Trust Programs & Data
Reach Out and Read
a Focuses on the link between health and literacy
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Provides free books in English and Spanish for children from birth to age five at their regular well-
•.d baby check-ups at County health clinics
• Offers the opportunity for doctors to discuss the importance of early literacy with parents
With $5,000 in Wilruss Trust funds,the Library purchased and distributed over 6,000 age-appropriate books to children
and parents though five County health clinics in 2006-07. Over 70 clinic staff were trained to encourage literacy among
young families. The Trust received sustainability funding from the National Reach Out and Read Organization in the
amount of $3,000 and also received over$3,000 in gifts from local agencies to sustain the program during this year.
Stories to Go
02!!to c6 • Provides early literacy and read-aloud programs to low income children with the help of trained
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volunteers
• Prepares and loans special story time kits to enhance volunteers story times
• Operates in Antioch, Brentwood, Concord,Martinez, Oakley,Pittsburg and San Pablo
The Library has 58 trained volunteers in the program as of June 30, 2007. Volunteers routinely
visit over 35 pre-schools and community locations and have volunteered over 2,000 hours to
deliver 2,162 story times in 2006-07. Trust Funds provide and maintain 327 traveling story kits
for the program. The Library has an ongoing agreement with the Monument Community Senior
Action Team to train volunteers and promote the program in their neighborhoods.
' WiIruss Children's Library Trust Report FY 2006—2007
February 5, 2008
Page 3
Books to Grow On
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Lends story time kits of library material to in-home childcare providers
{p! Provides library services to children who do not have regular access to books or library materials
• Helps daycare providers to offer story times at home
Collection was originally funded through a grant of $10,000 from First Five Contra Costa Children's and Families
Commission. The Library has 75 Books to Grow On kits that are available to any library cardholder and may be
requested via the Library's website. The kits have circulated 576 times during 2006-07 and served 2,304 children.
Growing Up with Books
Offers parents and caregivers advice on the best way to introduce books and language to babies and
preschoolers
4- Provides parents and caregivers with information on early brain development and childhood
'1 literacy
I . Emphasizes reading awareness activities drafted by the American Library Association, including:
narrative skill, print motivation, vocabulary, print awareness, letter knowledge, and phonological
awareness.
The Wilruss Trust was recently awarded $24,000 from the California State Library to develop a library staff team
focused on early literacy services. This team will offer training to parents and caregivers on pre-reading concepts and
activities that will provide children with learning opportunities to develop language skills, encourage critical thinking
and creativity,nurture self-confidence and cultivate an enthusiasm for reading. The California State Library funding will
also allow early literacy materials to be printed in Spanish, for even greater distribution throughout the County. The
Trust will combine efforts with Project Second Chance, Contra Costa County Library's adult literacy program, to
enhance early literacy among adult learners with young children.
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