Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #767FY0001 Responsible Fatherhood Iniative
Requester:		Ernest D. Cantley, DPA			Organization:		Northeast FL Behavioral Health Services, Inc.
Project Title:		Responsible Fatherhood Iniative			Date Submitted:		2/16/01 1:08:10 PM
Sponsors:		Locke Burt
Statewide Interest:		meets documented need, produce measurable results, demonstrates community support
Recipient:		Northeast FL Behavioral Health Services, Inc.			Contact:		Ernest D. Cantley, DPA
		301 Justice Lane, PO Box 517			Contact Phone:		(904) 947-1302
		Bunnell 32110
Counties:		Volusia
Service Area:		Private Organization
Project Description:
A regional pilot project in NE FL that would add a fatherhood component to the women's drug treatment programs at Gateway Community Services and Stewart-Marchman Center.
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
Reduce consumption of drugs and alcohol among targeted fathers; increase education levels; increasefathers ability to find/maintain employment; and improve social and family interactions
Amount requested from the State for this project this year:						$371,409
Total cost of the project:			$371,409
Request has been made to fund:				Operations
Type of funding match:		None
Was this project previously funded by the State?							No
Is future-year funding likely to be requested?							Yes
	Amount:		$371,409
	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:		NCSL reports, fathers need employment and family support services
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