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| Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #1749 |
| Dream Oaks Camp for Special Needs Children |
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| Requester: |
Ed Mulock |
Organization: |
Foundation for Dreams, Inc. |
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| Project Title: |
Dream Oaks Camp for Special Needs Children |
Date Submitted |
1/15/2003 12:59:02 PM |
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| Sponsors: |
Bennett |
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| Statewide Interest: |
| Dream Oaks Camp accepts and serves children state-wide who have special needs; addressing physical and mental disabilities and chronic illnesses. |
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| Recipient: |
Foundation for Dreams, Inc. |
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Contact: |
Andrew Romines |
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2620 Manatee Avenue West, Suite D |
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Contact Phone: |
(941) 748-8809 |
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Bradenton 34205 |
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| Counties: |
Manatee |
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| Gov't Entity: |
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Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit): |
Yes |
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| Project Description: |
| Dream Oaks Camp provides therapeutic and recreational programs for children, ages 6 to 18, with developmental delays, physical disabilities, mental disabilities and youth considered "at risk". Service programs are offered at Dream Oaks Camp facilities in day or overnight residential camping sessions. Dream Oaks Camp is a barrier-free inclusive program that offers activities such as horsback riding, canoeing, arts and crats, music, swimming, nature education and camping fun.
This program provides a respite break for parents/caregivers which is an intragral part of caregiving. |
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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: |
| In 2001, 56 children were served; in 2002,160 children were served. Expanding number of weeks for summer camps and weekend residential camps will increase number of children served. It is anticipated that approximately 200 special needs children will be served in summer camps and approximately 60 special needs children will be served in weekend camps.
Based on post-camp surveys completed by parents/caregivers, the children served demonstrated improvement in social skills, self esteem, and self confidence. These skills increase bonding with family and peers in school which improves overall performance. |
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| Amount requested from the State for this project this year: |
$75,000 |
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| Total cost of the project: |
$436,675 |
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| Request has been made to fund: |
Operations |
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| What type of match exists for this project? |
None |
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Cash Amount |
$ |
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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: |
$75,000 |
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| Is future-year funding likely to be requested? |
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Yes |
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Amount: |
$75,000 |
To Fund: |
Operations, Program services for special needs children |
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| Was this project included in an Agency's Budget Request? |
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No |
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| Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget? |
No |
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| Is there a documented need for this project? |
Yes |
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Documentation: |
Numerous studies link interaction with nature to a special needs child's development (see attached). |
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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: |
Manatee County Legislative Delegation |
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Hearing Meeting Date: |
12/16/2002 |
