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CBIRS Request 852
 
Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #852
Transitioning Youth Pilot
 
Requester: Sonya Duran and Sandra Killian Organization: Suncoast Voices for Children Foundation
 
Project Title: Transitioning Youth Pilot Date Submitted 1/14/2005 3:32:57 PM
 
Sponsors: Crist
 
Statewide Interest:
The Transitioing Youth Pilot Project assissts vulnerable foster youth by assurring that a GAL is assigned; it partners and supports the geo of the Department of Children and Families and gov prog
 
Recipient: Suncoast Voices for Children Foundation, Inc   Contact: Sonay Duran  
  14250 49th St N, Suite 402   Contact Phone: (727) 235-8202  
  Clearwater 33762   Contact email: sonyahduran@yahoo.com
 
Counties: Pasco, Pinellas
 
Gov't Entity:   Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit): Yes
 
Project Description:
Pilot project to expand the Pinellas and Pasco Gaurdian A Litem Program's repuatation to youth 14-22 who are preparing to transition from the Department of Children and Families/CBC agency.
 
Is this a project related to 2004 hurricane damage? No
 
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
6 measurable outcomes- 80% of youth involved will demonstrate the development of a committed adult relationship.
 
Amount requested from the State for this project this year: $250,000
 
Total cost of the project: $290,000
 
Request has been made to fund: Operations
 
What type of match exists for this project? Private
  Cash Amount $20,000   In-kind Amount $20,000
 
Was this project previously funded by the state?   No
 
Is future-year funding likely to be requested?   Yes
  Amount: $250,000 To Fund: Operations, To expand service to other youth.
 
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: OPPAGA Report 04-78, GAO-05-25
 
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?   Yes
  Hearing Body: Pinellas and Pasco County Legislative Delegation Meeting
  Hearing Meeting Date: 01/07/2005
 
Is this a water project as described in Section 403.885, Laws of Florida?   No