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| Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #532 |
| Creating Lasting Family Connections - Putnam County Juvenile Diversion/Intervention Program |
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| Requester: |
Harry D. Hutchens, III |
Organization: |
Putnam County Sheriff's Office |
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| Project Title: |
Creating Lasting Family Connections - Putnam County Juvenile Diversion/Intervention Program |
Date Submitted |
12/21/2007 2:37:31 PM |
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| Sponsors: |
Lynn |
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| Statewide Interest: |
| Juvenile alternative from entering the Juvenile Justice System targeting youths with family problems, substance abuse and delinquent behavior. |
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| Recipient: |
Putnam County Sheriff's Office |
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Contact: |
Harry D. Hutchens, III |
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130 Orie Griffin Blvd. |
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Contact Phone: |
(386) 329-1231 |
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Palatka 32177 |
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Contact email: |
hdhutchens@msn.com |
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| Counties: |
Putnam |
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| Gov't Entity: |
Yes |
Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit): |
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| Project Description: |
| Creating Lasting Family Connections is one of two programs that are offered in Putnam County by the Juvenile Crime Prevention Office. In 2003 the Putnam County BOCC was awarded a Title V Delinquency Prevention Grant (ending 12-31-06) to implement the CLFC Program, designed to include parents in the prevention process since research has shown that parental involvement is important in the prevention of substance abuse problems, gang involvement, and other problems. CLFC is licensed by the DCF as a Substance Abuse Level 2 Prevention Program. CLFC has demonstrated results in reducing and delaying the onset of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs use, and reducing uncontrolled and violent behavior in youth. The program has been recognized as an effective science-based program by the Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration, the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention, the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, the U.S. Department of Education, the White House Office of Drug Control Policy, and the International Youth Foundation. |
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| Is this a project related to a federal or state declared disaster? |
No |
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| Measurable Outcome Anticipated: |
| Reduce frequency of violent behavior by 15% or as indicated by a test of statistical significance healthy beliefs. Training sessions for adults focus on family management, family enforcement and communication training and the opportunity to practice skills in a safe peer-group setting. Reduce frequency of youth alcohol, tobacco and other drug use or intent to use by 15% or a test of statistical significance. 85% of the youth who participate in at least two program activities will be crime free during their enrollment and remain crime free for 6 months following the completion of project activities. Parents who complete all 5 program classes will report improvement in parent/child bonding, help-seeking behavior, and involvement with youth in setting alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use rules. |
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| Amount requested from the State for this project this year: |
$75,000 |
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| Total cost of the project: |
$100,000 |
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| Request has been made to fund: |
Operations |
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| What type of match exists for this project? |
Local |
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Cash Amount |
$ |
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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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Yes |
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Fiscal Year: |
2007-2008 |
Amount: |
$75,000 |
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| Is future-year funding likely to be requested? |
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Yes |
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Amount: |
$75,000 |
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? |
No |
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| Is there a documented need for this project? |
Yes |
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Documentation: |
2004 Florida Youth Substance Abuse Survey |
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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: |
Putnam County Legislative Delegation |
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| Is this a water project as described in Section 403.885, Laws of Florida? |
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No |
