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| Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #1702 |
| Women's Recovery Program |
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| Requester: |
Philip A. Diaz, M.S.W. |
Organization: |
Gateway Community Services, Inc. |
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| Project Title: |
Women's Recovery Program |
Date Submitted |
1/14/2004 6:06:39 PM |
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| Sponsors: |
Wise |
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| Statewide Interest: |
| As per chapter, program is regional, will produce measurable results, and demonstrates community support. Address' statewide interest of getting substance abusing women off drugs, re-uniting them with their children so they can be productive citizens of society once again. |
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| Recipient: |
Gateway Community Services, Inc. |
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Contact: |
Philip A. Diaz |
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555 Stockton Street |
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Contact Phone: |
(904) 387-4661 |
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Jacksonville 32204 |
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Contact email: |
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| Counties: |
{Statewide} |
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| Gov't Entity: |
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Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit): |
Yes |
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| Project Description: |
| A regional project in NE FL specifically targeting substance abusing pregnant and postpartum women and women with dependent children. Treatment that addresses the issues of sexual abuse, alcohol and drug abuse, and ongoing recycling through the judicial system. Provides basic medical care to women and their children; onsite child development center for children while parents are in treatment sessions; respite services so mothers can attend AA and NA meetings at night; parenting classes; transitional housing along with GED prep., job training, skills building interviewing, filling out job applications. |
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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: |
| Abstinence from alcohol and drug abuse, regular attendance at AA and NA meetings, employed, actively seeking employment or enrolled in a vocation/educational program. A stable home environment for the children absent of intervention by DCF. |
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| Amount requested from the State for this project this year: |
$725,000 |
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| Total cost of the project: |
$906,250 |
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| Request has been made to fund: |
Operations |
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| What type of match exists for this project? |
Local |
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Cash Amount |
$181,250 |
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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: |
$725,000 |
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| Is future-year funding likely to be requested? |
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Yes |
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Amount: |
$725,000 |
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 |
Children And Families, 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: |
DCF reported that 722,198 adults & 247,000 children need subs. abuse serv. statewide. |
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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: |
Jacksonville City Council |
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Hearing Meeting Date: |
02/13/2004 |
