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CBIRS Request 787
 
Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #787
High School Prevention Project-Department of Education Funds
 
Requester: Ernest Cantley, DPA Organization: Stewart-Marchman Center, Inc.
 
Project Title: High School Prevention Project-Department of Education Funds Date Submitted 1/11/2003 1:08:35 PM
 
Sponsors: Lynn
 
Statewide Interest:
As per Chapter, program is regional, meets documented need for addiction prevention services, addresses statewide interest, will produce measurable results, and demonstrates community support.
 
Recipient: Stewart-Marchman Center, Inc.   Contact: Ernest Cantley, DPA  
  3875 Tiger Bay Road   Contact Phone: (386) 947-1203  
  Daytona Beach 32124
 
Counties: Volusia
 
Gov't Entity:   Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit): Yes
 
Project Description:
Prevention Services at Volusia and Flagler County High Schools will adress substance abuse risk behaviors during and after school, training for teachers in substance abuse and prevention areas. Student friendly program and has a prevention specialist as a member of the school team, employed by SMC. The prevention specialist will also provide counseling and intensive prevention programs for students that are at risk. Referrals for parent education groups related to substance abuse, and referrals to treatment when indicated. Each is a science based and proven effective program and practice.
 
Is this a water project as described in Chapter 2002-291, Laws of Florida? No
 
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
Reduction in underage drinking and illicit drug use as measured by the FL Substance Abuse youth Survey and other community data including law enforcement.
 
Amount requested from the State for this project this year: $618,188
 
Total cost of the project: $618,188
 
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: $618,188 To Fund: Operations
 
Was this project included in an Agency's Budget Request?   No
 
Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget? Unknown
 
Is there a documented need for this project? Yes
  Documentation: Agency Needs Assessment, FL Youth Substance Abuse Survey, One Voice for Volusia Coalition Survey
 
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?   Yes
  Hearing Body: Volusia County Legislative Delegation
  Hearing Meeting Date: 12/16/2002