Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #1381FY0102
Vocational Training for Independent Living
Requester:		Frank Francisco, President and CEO			Organization:		Human Services Associates
Project Title:		Vocational Training for Independent Living			Date Submitted:		1/18/2002 2:09:36 PM
Sponsors:		Carey Baker
Statewide Interest:
Targets youth transitioning from foster care to independence; Identifies program outcomes and performance measurers consistent with best practices; Meets intent of H245 (proposed bill for this session)
Recipient:		Human Services Associates			Contact:		Frank Francisco, President and CEO
		1703 West Colonial Drive			Contact Phone:		(407) 422-0880
		Orlando 32804
Counties:		Lake
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. Training will be based on the successful curricula for Youthbuild USA and the SuperLube vocational training program at Greenville Hills Academy. Youth enrolled in the project will acquire a GED if they have not completed high school. State funding will be used to purchase initial equipment and supplies for the program. The recipient will provide curriculum, facilities and instructures as an in-kind match. Vocational instruction will be provided in basic carpentry, building rades and automotive mechanics.
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
Youth graduating from the project 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 sysem for one year after graduation.
Amount requested from the State for this project this year:						$450,000
Identify items(s) in the FY 2002-03 Appropriations Bill to be reduced:
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Amount to be reduced:			$
Total cost of the project:			$450,000
Request has been made to fund:				Operations
What type of match exists for this project?					Local
					In-Kind Amount:		$125,000
Was this project previously funded by the State?							No
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:		The program fulfills the intent of HB 245 (proposed bill 2002 legislative session)
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?							No