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CBIRS Request 206
 
Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #206
PAR Adolescent Intervention Center
 
Requester: Shirley D. Colett, DHL, President Organization: Operation PAR, Inc.
 
Project Title: PAR Adolescent Intervention Center Date Submitted 12/30/2003 11:42:19 AM
 
Sponsors: Fasano
 
Statewide Interest:
Operation PAR is a non-profit organization that is requesting state appropriation for the continued operation of the PAR Adolescent Intervention Center (PAIC) in Pasco County. There is a documented need for PAIC services in the Pasco County community based on the 25% increase of juvenile justice delinquency referrals in 2001 compared to 2000, according to DJJ Judicial Circuit 6. Operation PAR is proposing measurable outcomes of PAIC services as mandated by the Department of Children & Families, Suncoast Region and Department of Juvenile Justice. The project has tangible community support and the endorsement of numerous Pasco County agencies. Operation PAR has identified its local matching fund requirements as listed below.
 
Recipient: Operation PAR, Inc.   Contact: Nancy Hamilton, CEO  
  6330 U.S. Highway 19   Contact Phone: (727) 545-7564  
  New Port Richey 34652   Contact email:  
 
Counties: Pasco
 
Gov't Entity:   Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit): Yes
 
Project Description:
Continuation funding for PAIC, including its Mobile Counseling Center and on-site detention screening services provided at the Pasco JAC. PAIC provides prevention, intervention, and diversion services to youth who are screened with the 8% Solution Criteria Screening Instrument. Services include urine drug screens, Juvenile TASC assessments, outpatient treatment and mental health services.
 
Is this a water project as described in Chapter 2002-291, Laws of Florida? No
 
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
Department of Juvenile Justice Measurable Objectives and DCF Mandated Objectives.
 
Amount requested from the State for this project this year: $725,000
 
Total cost of the project: $831,130
 
Request has been made to fund: Operations
 
What type of match exists for this project? Local, Private
  Cash Amount $106,330  
 
Was this project previously funded by the state?   Yes
  Fiscal Year: 2003-2004 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? Unknown
 
Is there a documented need for this project? Yes
  Documentation: Community Needs Assessment based on DJJ Circuit 6 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: 12/16/2003