Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #1562FY0102

Single Mothers Initiative

Requester:

Marlene Hagen

Organization:

Women For Growth, Inc.

Project Title:

Single Mothers Initiative

Date Submitted:

1/18/2002 10:58:16 AM

Sponsors:

Richard Mitchell

Statewide Interest:

Individualized plan to program participants improving their earning power, self-esteem, reduction of dependency on state social service programs

Recipient:

Women For Growth, Inc.

Contact:

Marlene Hagen

108 South Monroe Street

Contact Phone:

(850) 681-6700

Tallahassee 32301

Counties:

{Statewide}

Gov't Entity:

Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit):

Yes

Project Description:

Provide guidance, mentoring and financial investment in personal and professional growth in order for single mothers in the State of Florida to support their families , spend quality time with their children and realize their fullest potential.

Measurable Outcome Anticipated:

Recipients will increase earning power, pay more taxes� and reduce dependency on social service programs and providers.

Amount requested from the State for this project this year:

$100,000

Total cost of the project:

$200,000

Request has been made to fund:

Operations

What type of match exists for this project?

Private

Cash Amount:

$100,000

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:

Urban Institute - National Survey of American Families

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

No