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Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #404 |
PAR Adolescent Intervention Center |
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Requester: |
CEO Nancy Hamilton, MPA, CAP, CCJAP |
Organization: |
Operation PAR, Inc. |
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Project Title: |
PAR Adolescent Intervention Center |
Date Submitted |
1/11/2006 4:59:24 PM |
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Sponsors: |
Fasano |
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Statewide Interest: |
Operation PAR, Inc. is a non-profit organization that is requesting a state appropriation for the continued operation of the PAR Adolescent Intervention Center in Pasco County. Since July 1, 2000 through September 30, 2005 the PAIC has served 14,688 adolescents and their families. The project has exceeded its Measurable Objectives. There is a documented need for PAIC services in the Pasco County community according to DJJ Judicial Circuit 6 statistics. Operation PAR is proposing measurable outcomes for PAIC services, as mandated by the Department of Juvenile Justice and the Department of Children and Families, SunCoast Region. The project has tangible community support and the endorsement of numerous Pasco County agencies. Operation PAR has identified its local matching fund requirement as listed below. The project is included in DJJ's base budget for FY 06-07. |
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Recipient: |
Operation PAR, Incc. |
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Contact: |
COO Dianne Clarke, MPA, CAP |
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6330 U.S. Highway 19 |
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Contact Phone: |
(727) 545-7564 |
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New Port Richey 34652 |
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Contact email: |
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Counties: |
Pasco, Pinellas |
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Gov't Entity: |
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Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit): |
Yes |
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Project Description: |
Continuation funding for PAIC full continuum of outpatient services and on-site detention screening services provided at the Pasco JAC. PAIC provides prevention, intervention and diversion services for male and female youth between 10 and 17 years old and their families and who are referred. Services include urine drug screens, Juvenile TASC assessments, outpatient treatment and mental health services. |
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Is this a project related to a federal or state declared disaster? |
No |
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Measurable Outcome Anticipated: |
Department of Juvenile Justice & Department of Children and Families measurable outcomes. The project also has DCF Mandated Objectives.
The program will serve 500 youth per year.
A minimum of 80% of the youth admitted to the program shall successfully complete the program.
A minimum of 85% of the youth placed in the program shall remain crime free during their participation in the program.
A minimum of 75% of youth successfully completing the program shall remain crime free for one year after release.
A minimum of 80% of youth shall remain drug-free during the follow-up period as indicated by negative drug screening. |
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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: |
$810,785 |
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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 |
$85,785 |
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Was this project previously funded by the state? |
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Yes |
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Fiscal Year: |
2005-2006 |
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 |
Juvenile Justice, Department Of |
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Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget? |
Yes |
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Is there a documented need for this project? |
Yes |
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Documentation: |
Community Needs Assessment based on DJJ Circuit and DCF Suncoast Region data |
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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: |
Pasco County Legislative Delegation |
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Hearing Meeting Date: |
11/01/2005 |
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Is this a water project as described in Section 403.885, Laws of Florida? |
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No |