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CBIRS Request 404
 
Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #404
PAR Adolescent Intervention Center
 
Requester: CEO Nancy Hamilton, MPA, CAP, CCJAP Organization: Operation PAR, Inc.
 
Project Title: PAR Adolescent Intervention Center Date Submitted 1/11/2006 4:59:24 PM
 
Sponsors: Fasano
 
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.
 
Recipient: Operation PAR, Incc.   Contact: COO Dianne Clarke, MPA, CAP  
  6330 U.S. Highway 19   Contact Phone: (727) 545-7564  
  New Port Richey 34652   Contact email:  
 
Counties: Pasco, Pinellas
 
Gov't Entity:   Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit): Yes
 
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.
 
Is this a project related to a federal or state declared disaster? No
 
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.
 
Amount requested from the State for this project this year: $725,000
 
Total cost of the project: $810,785
 
Request has been made to fund: Operations
 
What type of match exists for this project? Local
  Cash Amount $85,785  
 
Was this project previously funded by the state?   Yes
  Fiscal Year: 2005-2006 Amount: $725,000
 
Is future-year funding likely to be requested?   Yes
  Amount: $725,000 To Fund: Operations
 
Was this project included in an Agency's Budget Request?   Yes
  Agency Juvenile Justice, Department Of
 
Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget? Yes
 
Is there a documented need for this project? Yes
  Documentation: Community Needs Assessment based on DJJ Circuit and DCF Suncoast Region data
 
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?   Yes
  Hearing Body: Pasco County Legislative Delegation
  Hearing Meeting Date: 11/01/2005
 
Is this a water project as described in Section 403.885, Laws of Florida?   No