Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #297FY0001 Indigent Drug Program
Requester:		John Romano			Organization:		New Horizons of the Treasure Coast
Project Title:		Indigent Drug Program			Date Submitted:		2/12/01 10:07:57 AM
Sponsors:		Ken Pruitt
Statewide Interest:		Maintaining psychotropic medication for children and adults in District 15.
Recipient:		New Horizons of the Treasure Coast			Contact:		John Romano
		4500 W Midway Rd.			Contact Phone:		(561) 468-4069
		Ft. Pierce 34981
Counties:		Indian River, Martin, Palm Beach, St. Lucie
Service Area:		Private Organization
Project Description:
Provide psychotropic medication to the over 9,500 clients served annually. This was recurring funding not funded in the Governor's 2001-2002 proposed budget.
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
Keep clients stable and away from high hospitalization cost.
Amount requested from the State for this project this year:						$200,000
Total cost of the project:			$200,000
Request has been made to fund:				Operations
Type of funding match:		None
Was this project previously funded by the State?							Yes
	Fiscal Year:		2000-2001		Amount:		$200,000
Is future-year funding likely to be requested?							Yes
	Amount:		$200,000
	Purpose for future year funding:					Recurring Operations
	Will this be an annual request?						Yes
Was this project included in an Agency's Budget Request?							Yes
	Agency:		Children And Families, Department Of
Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget?							Yes
Is there a documented need for this project?							No
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?							Yes
	Hearing Body:		St. Lucie County Legislative Delegation
	Meeting Date:		1/18/01