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CBIRS Request 467
 
Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #467
Marion County Children's Advocacy Center
 
Requester: R. Patricia T. Sokol Organization: Marion Co. Children's Advocacy Center, Inc.
 
Project Title: Marion County Children's Advocacy Center Date Submitted 1/6/2004 3:17:01 PM
 
Sponsors: Lynn
 
Statewide Interest:
This request addresses the statewide issue of child abuse; both physical and sexual. Marion County consistently rates among the top counties in Florida with reports of child abuse.
 
Recipient: Marion Co. Children's Advocacy Center, Inc.   Contact: Dr. Patricia T. Sokol  
  2131 SW 22nd Pl., Suite 101   Contact Phone: (352) 873-4739  
  Ocala 34474   Contact email: PatriciaS@Kimberlyscottage.org
 
Counties: Marion
 
Gov't Entity:   Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit): Yes
 
Project Description:
All services provided to victims of physical and sexual child abuse. Medical exams, forensic interviewing, multidisciplinary team staffing and therapeutic counseling are provided in a child friendly facility.
 
Is this a water project as described in Chapter 2002-291, Laws of Florida? No
 
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
Secure operational funds.
 
Amount requested from the State for this project this year: $253,421
 
Total cost of the project: $391,921
 
Request has been made to fund: Operations
 
What type of match exists for this project? Local, Private, Federal
  Cash Amount $138,500  
 
Was this project previously funded by the state?   Yes
  Fiscal Year: 2002-2003 Amount: $125,000
 
Is future-year funding likely to be requested?   Yes
  Amount: $253,421 To Fund: Operations
 
Was this project included in an Agency's Budget Request?   No
 
Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget? No
 
Is there a documented need for this project? Yes
  Documentation: FL abuse hotline referrals for Marion Co. exceed state average & compliance with F.S. 39.3035
 
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?   Yes
  Hearing Body: Marion Co. Legislative Delegation
  Hearing Meeting Date: 09/19/2003