Victory4Kidz (BOH approved on 11/6/2024)

This grant funds the “Youth Healthcare Career Expo,” a year‑long public‑health education program targeting Lake County youth ages 8‑17. The initiative delivers an expo, after‑school tutoring, health‑screenings, CPR/Stop‑the‑Bleed training, tobacco & vaping prevention, trauma and chronic‑disease education, and distributes safety equipment such as naloxone kits and child‑car seats. Payments of $14,490 are made quarterly upon meeting attendance milestones (650 youth per installment), for a total funded amount of $57,960. The program is overseen by the Lake County Health Department and requires quarterly performance reporting. • Core services: health‑career exposure, disease‑prevention education, hands‑on safety training, and multiple health screenings. • Target audience: at‑risk youth in Lake County, Indiana (8‑17 years). • Funding structure: fixed‑price grant with milestone‑based disbursements and a flat $1,000 indirect‑cost line item.