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| Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #1049 |
| Project A.C.C.E.S.S (Accessing Community, Career, Educational, and Self-Sufficiency Services) |
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| Requester: |
Chandra McClain Burgess |
Organization: |
CMB Visions Unlimited, Inc. Youth and Family Service Programs |
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| Project Title: |
Project A.C.C.E.S.S (Accessing Community, Career, Educational, and Self-Sufficiency Services) |
Date Submitted |
1/4/2008 11:49:23 AM |
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| Sponsors: |
Bullard |
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| Statewide Interest: |
| Throughout the State of Florida, and particularly Miami-Dade County, the community has become increasingly concerned about the outcomes for youth aging out of foster care because as many leave the system abruptly at 18, 1.) Few have no plans to pursue education or a career, 2.) Few have housing and independent living skills, which bolster rates of homelessness, and many end up unemployed and trouble with the law often result. In accordance with Chapter 216.052(1) and pursuant to Chapter 409.1451 of the Florida Statutes, via the Project A.C.C.E.S.S. Program, CMB Visions Youth and Family Service Programs will provide independent living and transition services to enable older children in foster care and young adults who exit foster care at age 18 to successfully transition to self-sufficiency as adults. The goals of the Project A.C.C.E.S.S Program are to assist older youth in foster care and young adults formerly in foster care to obtain life skills and education for independent living and employment, and to have a quality of life appropriate for their age while assuming personal responsibility for becoming self-sufficient adults. Services are also extended , as a front end diversionary measure, to older youth who come to the attention of the Child Welfare System via reports to the Child Abuse Hotline, the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice , Schools and other child welfare agencies. Project A.C.C.E.S.S. also benefits our community by providing mentoring, employment opportunities, assistance with employment and educational training, as well as needed assistance with food, clothing and shelter. Direct services continue through youths� 23rd birthday. |
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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 Project A.C.C.E.S.S Program is a community-based program component of CMB Visions Unlimited, Inc. Youth and Family Service Programs. Project A.C.C.E.S.S focuses on providing transitional and life skills training and related services to: A.) Youth aging out of foster care. B.) Low to moderate income youth ages 13+ - with special emphasis on youth ages 16+; and C.) low to moderate income youth preparing to graduate high school. It is expected that the provision of quality life skills training services will assist youth with developing the appropriate skills to make better personal, educational, vocational and professional career choices. Project A.C.C.E.S.S utilizes experienced life skills trainers (life coaches), a training assistant, volunteers, mentors and guest speakers. The Project A.C.C.E.S.S Program is comprised of an evidence-based curriculum, the use of pre and post standardized measure(s), and student life skills training and instruction based on an assessment and individualized skills plan for each student. Project A.C.C.E.S.S. employs both group and individual methods of instruction to help student reach identified life skills goals. Training classes take place 1-2 days per week, with workshops taking place twice per month. Students receive instruction in, but not limited to, the following topics: Banking and money management, interpersonal skills such as communication, coping, social and problem solving skills; educational skills such as study skills, tutoring, college and vocational training, financial aid, admissions; Career/Professional skills such as job seeking skills, employment applications, resume writing and interviewing techniques. Students will receive a certificate upon completion of each topic/module. Project components include: 1.) Assessments, 2.) Individualized Plans, 3.) Instruction- Individual and Group , 4.) Mentoring and Employment Opportunities; 5.)Workshops; 6.) Monthly Reporting; 7.) Incentives and Certificates; and 8.) End of the Year Life Skills Awards Program. Direct services continue through youths� 23rd birthday. |
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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. No less than 90% of participants that complete the program will demonstrate improved life 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: |
$550,000 |
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| Total cost of the project: |
$650,000 |
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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 |
$75,000 |
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In-kind Amount |
$25,000 |
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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: |
$400,000 |
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�s Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability - OPPAGA Report No. 04-78 |
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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 |
