Human Development Foundation (HDF)

HDF’s goal is to help bridge the “gap” between the longterm chances for academic achievement between gifted children from higher income families and those in lower income, non-English speaking families. SDSVP funds the Parent Literacy and Academic Curriculum Enrichment
Program (PLACE). This innovative program places parents of OPEN GATE (gifted and talented education) students in the classroom with the children’s teacher for two six-week sessions to teach the students curriculum to the parents in their native language. Through OPEN GATE, HDF advocates scholastic success for children with high potential and limited economic means. Equally significant is that return on investment for SDSVP-HDF, OPEN GATE and Parents Place Programs for the 3 years ending June 2005 was $5.86 for every dollar invested.

As a result of the SDSVP/HDF 2-year strategic planning process, there has been significant progress in HDF’s organizational capacity. In addition, Partners Bob Bingham, Dale Stein and Alan Sorkin have joined HDF’s board and Marjorie Fox, HDF President & CEO, is a member of the SDSVP Board.

“SDSVP has taken HDF from a relatively unknown organization to being well respected and recognized in the community. In short, I cannot imagine where HDF would be right now, without the input, assistance and genuine interest of SDSVP and its Partners….SDSU’s OPEN GATE Program Evaluation now verifies what we knew empirically, that we have a sophisticated program that makes a difference in the lives of highly gifted, low income children”

Marjorie Fox,
HDF President & CEO