Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #649FY0001 Preparing for the Drug Free Years
Requester:		Senta Goudy			Organization:		The House Next Door
Project Title:		Preparing for the Drug Free Years			Date Submitted:		2/8/01 3:38:37 PM
Sponsors:		Joyce Cusack
Statewide Interest:		Reducing the number of children requiring substance abuse treatment
Recipient:		Senta Goudy			Contact:		Senta Goudy
		804 N. Woodland Blvd			Contact Phone:		(904) 734-7571
		DeLand 32720
Counties:		Volusia
Service Area:		Private Organization
Project Description:
Preparing for the Drug Free Years is a research-based program that has proven effective in helping parents of children ages 9-14 protect their children from substance abuse and other delinquent behaviors. This program increases protective factors and lowers risk factors that exist in families. Services will provide a series of workshops at which parents of children ages 9 to 14 get information and develop skills in five major topics: confronting the problem of children's use of drugs; developing a clear family position on drugs; teaching children skills to help them stay out of trouble; containing family conflict; and strenghtining family bonds. The curriculum of this multi-media skills training program is delivered in a 5 to 1- session format. It utilizes video games, workbook excercises and guided discussions to meet clearly defined objectives.
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
Reductions in children's antisocial behavior, improved academic skills, better bonding to prosocial others and fewer incidents of drug use in school. Reducing the number of children requiring substance abuse treatment will save the State $7 for every $1 spent. Keeping families intact and functioning, the State will save the cost of emergency shelters and placement for addicted youth.
Amount requested from the State for this project this year:						$165,000
Identify item(s) in the Appropriations Bill to be reduced:
Specific Appropriation #:			398A
Specific Appropriation Title:			Volusia Drug Residential Treatment Center
Amount to be reduced:			$165,000
Fund Source:			General Revenue
Total cost of the project:			$220,000
Request has been made to fund:				Operations
Type of funding match:		Local
	Total Cash Amount:		$35,000		Total In-Kind Amount:		$20,000
Was this project previously funded by the State?							No
Is future-year funding likely to be requested?							Yes
	Amount:		$171,600
	Purpose for future year funding:					Recurring Operations
	Will this be an annual request?						Yes
Was this project included in an Agency's Budget Request?							No
Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget?							No
Is there a documented need for this project?							Yes
	Documentation:		The Florida Prevention Needs Assessment Study showing teen drug and alcohol, and tobacco abuse.
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?							Yes
	Hearing Body:		Volusia Legislative Delegation
	Meeting Date:		1/16/01