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| Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #1034 |
| The B.A.S.I.S. (Be A Success In School) Program |
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| Requester: |
Chandra McClain Burgess |
Organization: |
CMB Visions Unlimited, Inc. Youth and Family Service Programs |
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| Project Title: |
The B.A.S.I.S. (Be A Success In School) Program |
Date Submitted |
1/4/2008 11:48:26 AM |
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| Sponsors: |
Bullard |
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| Statewide Interest: |
| EDUCATION. The B.A.S.I.S. program addresses various important statewide interests and needs- particularly the need for educational and academic enhancement programs, the need for programs to combat poverty while encouraging economic sustainability, and the need for reduction in juvenile crime/violence and improved community safety. According to the Miami-Dade County Children and Families Budget and Resource Allocation Report for fiscal year 2005-2006- despite income gains in recent years, a high proportion of minorities and children live in single-family households with incomes below the poverty level, and a high percentage are still receiving public assistance. Rising housing and living costs have widened the margin for the working poor. In 2003, 18% of people in Miami-Dade County were below the federal poverty level. Additionally, 15% of all families, and 33% of families with a female head of household and no husband present, had incomes below the poverty level. (Need for services for low income, need for mentoring, need for skills training). Concerning education, the report cited that school readiness projects and early learning initiatives are having a significant effect on improving the readiness of children as they enter school, however, children in school who have not had the benefit of early learning preparation are having difficulty, particularly in 3rd grade where the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (F.C.A.T). is of significance. The study also indicated that Miami-Dade county drop-out rates, an average of 7.5%, are above the state average, while F.C.A.T scores, though improved from previous years, remain below that state average. Between 2004-2005, Miami-Dade county public schools� students scored lower than the state average on the F.C.A.T Reading and Mathematics test at every grade level. Concerning the dropout rates, in 2004-2005, more Miami-Dade county public school students dropped out of high school and fewer students graduated compared to statewide averages. Declining attendance rates also point to attendance problems and habitual truancy. (Need for tutoring). |
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| Recipient: |
CMB Visions Unlimited, Inc. Youth and Family Service Program |
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Contact: |
Chandra McClain Burgess |
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10395 SW 186th Street |
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Contact Phone: |
(786) 242-4209 |
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Miami 33157 |
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Contact email: |
cmbvisions@yahoo.com |
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| Counties: |
Miami-Dade |
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| Gov't Entity: |
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Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit): |
Yes |
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| Project Description: |
| The B.A.S.I.S Program is a tutoring, mentoring and skills training program for disadvantaged, minority youth ages 6-18 from low to moderate income homes. The B.A.S.I.S Program provides subject specific tutoring, homework assistance, school supplies, F.C.A.T and GED test preparation, and mentoring and personal skills development services. Personal skills development services include social skills development, computer skills training, career exploration and employment training, college exploration and preparation, cultural, performing, and graphic arts enrichment, and life skills training including saving, budgeting, money management, health and safety, etc. Tutoring and mentoring activities take place during the week, with enrichment activities taking place via workshops and special events on weekends, during the summer months and school breaks. Parents of youth enrolled in the program are also eligible for services such as tutoring, family literacy and employment training, as well as employment, housing and basic needs assistance. The B.A.S.I.S program maintains a holistic approach that focusing on serving the �WHOLE� child- educational, mental, physical, and emotional well-being. Given the right BASIS, a child will have the foundation to excel in school and his or her adult life. |
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| Is this a project related to a federal or state declared disaster? |
No |
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| Measurable Outcome Anticipated: |
| 100% of youth participating in the program will be assessed, given an personal plan and assigned a mentor. Increase of program enrollment by 50% and increase of qualified staff to match the increase in participants. 50% increase in participation and retention as a result of the addition of transportation services. No less than 90% of participants that complete the program will demonstrate improved academic skills. Life skills and employment training will continue twice per week with workshops taking place twice per month. 85% will receive job placement assistance. |
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| Amount requested from the State for this project this year: |
$500,000 |
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| Total cost of the project: |
$600,000 |
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| Request has been made to fund: |
Operations |
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| What type of match exists for this project? |
Local, Private |
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Cash Amount |
$50,000 |
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In-kind Amount |
$50,000 |
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| Was this project previously funded by the state? |
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No |
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| Is future-year funding likely to be requested? |
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Yes |
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Amount: |
$300,000 |
To Fund: |
Operations |
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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? |
Unknown |
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| Is there a documented need for this project? |
Yes |
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Documentation: |
Florida Department of Education Long-Range Program Plan 2006/2007 - 2010/2011 |
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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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No |
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| Is this a water project as described in Section 403.885, Laws of Florida? |
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No |
