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CBIRS Request 1708
 
Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #1708
Keeping it Real Project
 
Requester: Jewel Edwards Organization: Cindy Trimm Corporation
 
Project Title: Keeping it Real Project Date Submitted 1/15/2003 9:55:04 AM
 
Sponsors: Dawson
 
Statewide Interest:
This project addresses the statewide interest of reunification of the family.
 
Recipient: Cindy Trimm Corporation   Contact: Jewel Edwards  
  2701 West Oakland Park Blvd.   Contact Phone: (954) 667-6335  
  Lauderhill Lakes 33311
 
Counties: Broward
 
Gov't Entity:   Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit): Yes
 
Project Description:
The project is an abstinence based prevention program developed as a collaborative effort between provate and public agencies/organizations with a mission to provide prevention and abstinence services. The project utilizes thr arts, activity based workshops and high energy motivational presentations to impact the lives of young people. All youths have the opportunity to develop an understanding of who they are, build self esteem, develop relationships with adults to serve as role models. Program implementation takes several steps: career exploration, skills development, game playing, sports, which all develop moral strength and instill values. Supportive services such as counseling, friendships, reinforcement and constructive examples are the strategies that enable our youth to be achievers.
 
Is this a water project as described in Chapter 2002-291, Laws of Florida? No
 
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
Reduced rates of 60% in the number of youths exhibiting delinquent behaviors, 100% increase in abstinence, 75% increase in social development, self discipline and a sense of responsibility.
 
Amount requested from the State for this project this year: $100,000
 
Total cost of the project: $100,000
 
Request has been made to fund: Operations
 
What type of match exists for this project? None
  Cash Amount $  
 
Was this project previously funded by the state?   No
 
Is future-year funding likely to be requested?   Yes
  Amount: $100,000 To Fund: Operations
 
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: Needs assessment and research
 
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?   No