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CBIRS Request 1216
 
Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #1216
Family Enrichment Program
 
Requester: Francis A. Mobley Organization: Mary McLeod Bethune Community Center Inc.
 
Project Title: Family Enrichment Program Date Submitted 1/14/2005 12:39:39 PM
 
Sponsors: Hill
 
Statewide Interest:
Continuation of state wide efforts to improve student FCAT scores and promote family literacy.
 
Recipient: Mary McLeod Bethune Community Center Inc.   Contact: Cumpsy L. Burson  
  740 S. Ridgewood Ave   Contact Phone: (386) 253-9474  
  Daytona Beach 32114   Contact email: bethunecenter@aol.com
 
Counties: Volusia
 
Gov't Entity:   Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit): Yes
 
Project Description:
Academic Skills building. Drug prevention and intervention services. 65-70 high risk youth 36 families wil recieve Family Life Skills Training and literacy classes.
 
Is this a project related to 2004 hurricane damage? No
 
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
There will be an 85% -90% improvement in youth academic performance and an 80% -90% improvement in their FCAT scores. There will be an 85% improvment in 40 paren'ts parental skills, 30% of parents will participate in literary class during the first year.
 
Amount requested from the State for this project this year: $75,000
 
Total cost of the project: $212,800
 
Request has been made to fund: Operations
 
What type of match exists for this project? Local, Private
  Cash Amount $102,800   In-kind Amount $35,000
 
Was this project previously funded by the state?   No
 
Is future-year funding likely to be requested?   Yes
  Amount: $50,000 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: Florida Comprehensive Assesement Test Scores, 2000 US Census Data Summary,
 
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?   Yes
  Hearing Body: Volusia Legislative Delegation
  Hearing Meeting Date: 01/06/2005
 
Is this a water project as described in Section 403.885, Laws of Florida?   No