Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #480FY0001 B.U.I.L.D. for Ex-Offender Females
Requester:		Dr. Ann E. A Williams			Organization:		Sisters' Inc.
Project Title:		B.U.I.L.D. for Ex-Offender Females			Date Submitted:		2/12/01 3:07:43 PM
Sponsors:		James King
Statewide Interest:		Statewide Pre and Post Release Prison Inmate Rehabilitation (Education and Vocational)
Recipient:		Sisters' Inc.			Contact:		Dr. Ann E. A. Williams
		6316 San Juan Ave., Suite 12			Contact Phone:		(904) 695-2126
		Jacksonville 32210
Counties:		Duval
Service Area:		Private Organization
Project Description:
B.U.I.L.D. is a program designed to assist the female population we serve. The ex-offender population falls into that hard-to-hire status of employment. As a result of their prior criminal record they find themselves with mediocre positions, day labor, and end up on the streets working their former professions (drug, sex workers). Another problem is that many are HIV positive, making it even mmore difficult for job placement. It has been very difficult in finding the ex-offender suitable employment. This program offers a multiplex package of services that can help the ex-offender to launch into not just a job, but a career beyond their expectations, or to reactivate the one they had prior to incarceration. Fear and embarrasment regarding their background hinders their progress. Having a support system even before release will help to prepare them to take control of their emotions and achieve their goals.
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
(1) 70% of women participating will obtain employment within 6 months of entering the program. (2) 60% of these women will maintain employment for at least 6 months. (3) 50% of the participants will remain arrest-free for 12 months following entry into the program.
Amount requested from the State for this project this year:						$250,000
Total cost of the project:			$345,000
Request has been made to fund:				Operations
Type of funding match:		Federal
	Total Cash Amount:		$78,000		Total In-Kind Amount:		$17,000
Was this project previously funded by the State?							No
Is future-year funding likely to be requested?							Unknown
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:		funding request booklet
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?							Yes
	Hearing Body:		Duval County Legislative Delegation
	Meeting Date:		1/18/01