Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #1547FY0001 Community Re-entry Program (CRP)
Requester:		Mathes Guice			Organization:		Community Reconstruction Institute
Project Title:		Community Re-entry Program (CRP)			Date Submitted:		02/07/2001 3:48:00 PM
Sponsors:		Kenneth Gottlieb
Statewide Interest:		Enables newly released offenders to become socially and economically productive members of community
Recipient:		Community Reconstruction Institute			Contact:		Mathes Guice
		6299 West Sunrise Blvd.			Contact Phone:		(954) 791-8893
		Sunrise 33313
Counties:		Broward, Dade, Monroe, Palm Beach
Service Area:		Private Organization
Project Description:
The Community Re-entry Program deals with offenders newly released from prison, on probation, and in community corrections programs. CRP provides and coordinates services so that clients can become socially and economically productive members of their families and their communities, thereby avoiding a return to prison. Program staff includes Case Managers, Job Developers, Education Specialists, a Legal Advisor, and Support Group Facilitators. Each client is assigned to a Case Manager, who conducts a comprehensive needs assesment, coordinates the provision of services, and monitors the client's progress. Services offered on-site include the following: Job readiness training, career guidance, educational/vocational placements, job referrals and placements, a legal clinic, a clothing bank, financial planning assistance, support groups, transportation assistance (bus passes). Outside referrals are made for treatment of medical, dental, psychological, and substance abuse problems, as well as housing.
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
The following have been identified as the CRP target outcomes: At least 60% of clients identified as needing employment shall obtain employment within 120 days. At least 70 % of clients identified as needing educational and/or vocational programming shall demonstrate improvement in skill levels or completion of prescribed programming. At least 75% of clients participating in Career Guidance Training shall successfully complete the training. At least 75% of clients participating in Job Readiness Training shall successfully complete the training. Clients who require housing will receive assistance in establishing a housing plan,and a referral to a social service agency for assitance. A follow-up status confirmation will be done for all clients 30, 60 and 90 days after placement in jobs, school or other services. No more than 12% of CRP clients will become recidivists.
Amount requested from the State for this project this year:						$600,000
Identify item(s) in the Appropriations Bill to be reduced:
Specific Appropriation #:			689
Specific Appropriation Title:			Executive Direction & Support Services, Expenses
Amount to be reduced:			$600,000
Fund Source:			General Revenue
Total cost of the project:			$600,000
Request has been made to fund:				Operations
Type of funding match:		Local
					Total In-Kind Amount:		$214,500
Was this project previously funded by the State?							Yes
	Fiscal Year:		1998-1999		Amount:		$1,000,000
Is future-year funding likely to be requested?							Yes
	Amount:		$600,000
	Purpose for future year funding:					Recurring Operations
	Will this be an annual request?						Yes
Was this project included in an Agency's Budget Request?							Unknown
Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget?							Unknown
Is there a documented need for this project?							Yes
	Documentation:		Dept. of Corrections Statistics showing higher prisoner/ probation rates for proposed counties
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?							Yes
	Hearing Body:		Broward County Legislative Delegation
	Meeting Date:		01/18/2001