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| Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #1001 |
| NPF Care Center of Florida, Inc. |
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| Requester: |
Ruth Hagestuen, RN MA |
Organization: |
The National Parkinson Foudation, Inc. |
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| Project Title: |
NPF Care Center of Florida, Inc. |
Date Submitted |
1/14/2003 6:08:19 PM |
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| Sponsors: |
Villalobos |
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| Statewide Interest: |
| Provides outreach and educational services to the people in Florida with Parkinson's and their families. Proper education and care leads to reduction in duplicative care and nursing home placements. |
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| Recipient: |
The National Parkinson Foundation Inc. |
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Contact: |
Ruth Hagestuen, RN MA |
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1501 NW 9 Avenue |
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Contact Phone: |
(800) 327-4545 |
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Miami 33136 |
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| Counties: |
Dade |
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| Gov't Entity: |
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Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit): |
Yes |
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| Project Description: |
| Provide consultation and referral services, specialized support groups and educational programs as well as respite care services. |
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| Is this a water project as described in Chapter 2002-291, Laws of Florida? |
No |
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| Measurable Outcome Anticipated: |
| Increase number of enrollees receiving coordinated care, as well increased numbers of support groups, educational programs, exercise and related quality of life initiatives. This also reduces nursing home admissions by enabling family to care for loved ones in their homes. |
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| Amount requested from the State for this project this year: |
$1,046,000 |
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| Total cost of the project: |
$1,278,000 |
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| Request has been made to fund: |
Operations |
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| What type of match exists for this project? |
Private |
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Cash Amount |
$ |
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In-kind Amount |
$232,000 |
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| Was this project previously funded by the state? |
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Yes |
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Fiscal Year: |
2002-2003 |
Amount: |
$1,046,000 |
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| Is future-year funding likely to be requested? |
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Yes |
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Amount: |
$1,176,000 |
To Fund: |
Operations |
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| Was this project included in an Agency's Budget Request? |
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Yes |
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Agency |
Health, Department Of |
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| Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget? |
Unknown |
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| Is there a documented need for this project? |
Yes |
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Documentation: |
Evidenced by enrollment and participation of people with Parkinson's and caregivers, currently over |
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| Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)? |
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Yes |
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Hearing Body: |
Miami Dade Legislative Delegation |
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Hearing Meeting Date: |
12/04/2002 |
