Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #1647
PAR Adolescent Intervention Center (PAIC)
 
Requester: President Shirley Coletti, DHL Organization: Operation PAR, Inc.
 
Project Title: PAR Adolescent Intervention Center (PAIC) Date Submitted 1/14/2003 5:35:27 PM
 
Sponsors: Bilirakis
 
Statewide Interest:
Operation Par is a non-profit organization that is requesting state appropriation for the continued operation of the PAR Adolescent Intervention Center in Pasco County. There is a documented need for PAIC services in the Pasco County community based on the 25% increase in juvenile justice delinquency referrals in 2001 compared to 2000, according to DJJ Judicial Circuit 6. Operation PAR is proposing measurable outcomes of PAIC services as mandated by the Department of Children and Families, SunCoast Region and Department of Juvenile Justice. The project has tangible community support and the endorsement of numerous Pasco County agencies. Operation PAR has identified its local matching fund requirement as listed below.
 
Recipient: Operation PAR, Inc.   Contact: CEO Nancy Hamilton  
  6330 U.S. 19   Contact Phone: (727) 545-7564  
  New Port Richey 34652
 
Counties: Pasco
 
Gov't Entity:   Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit): Yes
 
Project Description:
Continuation funding for PAIC, including its Mobile Counseling Center and on-site detention screening services provided at the Pasco JAC. PAIC provides prevention, intervention, and diversion services to youth who are screened with the 8% Solution Criteria Screening Instrument. Services include urine drug screens, Juvenile TASC assessments, outpatient treatment and mental health services.
 
Is this a water project as described in Chapter 2002-291, Laws of Florida? No
 
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
Department of Juvenile Justice Budget Request.
 
Amount requested from the State for this project this year: $725,000
 
Identify item(s) in the FY 2003-04 Appropriations Bill to be reduced:
 
Specific Appropriation #:  
 
Specific Appropriation Title:  
 
Amount to be reduced: $
 
Total cost of the project: $831,330
 
Request has been made to fund: Operations
 
What type of match exists for this project? Local
  Cash Amount $106,330  
 
Was this project previously funded by the state?   Yes
  Fiscal Year: 2002-2003 Amount: $725,000
 
Is future-year funding likely to be requested?   Yes
  Amount: $725,000 To Fund: Operations
 
Was this project included in an Agency's Budget Request?   Yes
  Agency Juvenile Justice, Department Of
 
Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget? Unknown
 
Is there a documented need for this project? Yes
  Documentation: Community Needs Assesment based on DJJ Circuit 6 data and DCF SunCoast Region data, consumer demand,
 
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?   Yes
  Hearing Body: Pasco County Legislative Delegation
  Hearing Meeting Date: 01/30/2002