Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #1466FY0102

CASA ICARE Program

Requester:

Juan C. Zapata

Organization:

Colombian American Serv. Assoc.

Project Title:

CASA ICARE Program

Date Submitted:

1/17/2002 11:18:49 PM

Sponsors:

J. Alex Villalobos

Statewide Interest:

There is an urgent, unmet statewide need to increase self-sufficiency among immigrant families. As the economic and social conditions worsen in South America, Florida has inevitably become home to a growing number of immigrants each year who are not able to quickly become self-sufficient.

Recipient:

CASA (Colombian American Serv. Assoc.)

Contact:

Juan C. Zapata

3138 Coral Way

Contact Phone:

(305) 448-2272

Miami 33145

Counties:

Dade

Gov't Entity:

Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit):

Yes

Project Description:

ICARE(Immigrant Counseling Assistance Referral & Education)Provides case management & counseling, information & agency referral, legal counseling & assistance, social adjustment services and educational forums.

Measurable Outcome Anticipated:

This program will provide support for approximately 1,750 families. The services offered will enable the families to integrate into the community and help them attain PERMANENT self-sufficiency. Quality of life will improve by strengthening families, protecting the needy, and promoting self-reliance,(therefore reducing the financial burden on the State of Florida)

Amount requested from the State for this project this year:

$150,000

Total cost of the project:

$250,000

Request has been made to fund:

Operations

What type of match exists for this project?

Local, Private

Cash Amount:

$100,000

In-Kind Amount:

$50,000

Was this project previously funded by the State?

Yes

Fiscal Year:

1999-2000

Amount:

$100,000

Is future-year funding likely to be requested?

Yes

Amount:

$150,000

Purpose for future year funding:

Recurring Operations

Will this be an annual request?

Yes

Was this project included in an Agency's Budget Request?

Unknown

Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget?

Unknown

Is there a documented need for this project?

Unknown

Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?

Yes

Hearing Body:

Miami Dade County Commission

Meeting Date:

9/1/2001