| Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #1606 | |||||||||
| Vocational Training for Independent Living | |||||||||
| Requester: | Frank Francisco, President and | Organization: | Human Services Associates, Inc. | ||||||
| Project Title: | Vocational Training for Independent Living | Date Submitted | 1/14/2003 5:46:49 PM | ||||||
| Sponsors: | Baxley, Cretul | ||||||||
| Statewide Interest: | |||||||||
| Targets youth transitioning from foster care to independence. Identifies program outcomes and performance measures consistent with best practices. | |||||||||
| Recipient: | Human Services Association, Inc. | Contact: | Frank Francisco | ||||||
| 1703 W. Colonial Drive | Contact Phone: | (407) 422-0880 | |||||||
| Orlando 32804 | |||||||||
| Counties: | Alachua, Brevard, Flagler, Hernando, Lake, Marion, Orange, Osceola, Putnam, Seminole, Sumter, Volusia | ||||||||
| Gov't Entity: | Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit): | Yes | |||||||
| Project Description: | |||||||||
| This project will provide specialized vocational training for youth transitioning from foster care placement to independent living. The proposed training module will be offered as a component of the Independent Living Program sited in Lake County. The training module will provide medical and technical education pertaining to search and rescue and recovery, including coordinating with the local forestry service, fire department, the Nation Guard, the American Red Cross, the local police department's K-9 units, and other search and rescue groups. The program will provide training in the area of life saving, first aid, CPR and rescue and recovery techniques while simultaneously developing a positive direction in job skills and career path options. | |||||||||
| Is this a water project as described in Chapter 2002-291, Laws of Florida? | No | ||||||||
| Measurable Outcome Anticipated: | |||||||||
| Youth graduating from the Independent Living Program will have a high school diploma or GED, be placed in gainful employment and secure independent housing. Youth will not receive public assistance or be involved in the criminal justice system for one year after graduation. | |||||||||
| Amount requested from the State for this project this year: | $340,000 | ||||||||
| Identify item(s) in the FY 2003-04 Appropriations Bill to be reduced: | |||||||||
| Specific Appropriation #: | 338 | ||||||||
| Specific Appropriation Title: | Special Category. Child Welfare Initiatives | ||||||||
| Amount to be reduced: | $265,000 | ||||||||
| Total cost of the project: | $453,779 | ||||||||
| Request has been made to fund: | Operations | ||||||||
| What type of match exists for this project? | Private | ||||||||
| Cash Amount | $ | In-kind Amount | $113,500 | ||||||
| Was this project previously funded by the state? | Yes | Fiscal Year: | 2002-2003 | Amount: | $262,500 | ||||
| Is future-year funding likely to be requested? | No | ||||||||
| 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: | Road to Independence Act/H 245 "Promising Practices" - E. Muski | ||||||||
| Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)? | Yes | ||||||||
| Hearing Body: | Lake County Commission | ||||||||
| Hearing Meeting Date: | 02/11/2003 | ||||||||