Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #452FY0001 Diabetes Camp/Expansion of Therapeutic Camping for CMS Families
Requester:		Janet Silverstein, M.D.			Organization:		Forida Camp for Children & Youth with Diabetes
Project Title:		Diabetes Camp/Expansion of Therapeutic Camping for CMS Families			Date Submitted:		2/9/01 9:25:48 AM
Sponsors:		Richard Mitchell, Rod Smith
Statewide Interest:		Camp serves children with diabetes statewide providing programs in multiple locations
Recipient:		Florida Camp for Children & Youth with Diabetes			Contact:		Rosalie Bandyopadhyay
		P.O. Box 14136			Contact Phone:		(352) 334-1323
		Gainesville 32604-2136
Counties:		{Statewide}
Service Area:		Private Organization
Project Description:
CMS children have been seriously underrepresented in these educational programs compared to the CMS statewide population of children with diabetes. There are many barrier to indigent children receiving services, including unawareness of program by social workers and nurses. Further, children often lack clothing, equipment andtransportation and do not realize that reimbursement is available. Funding is expected to enhance patient participation and provide additional programming. (SEE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IN FILE)
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
Increased numbers of CMS children attending diabetes camping programs
Amount requested from the State for this project this year:						$99,250
Total cost of the project:			$680,000
Request has been made to fund:				Operations
Type of funding match:		Private
	Total Cash Amount:		$260,000		Total In-Kind Amount:		$420,000
Was this project previously funded by the State?							Yes
	Fiscal Year:		1999-2000		Amount:		$99,250
Is future-year funding likely to be requested?							Yes
	Amount:		$99,250
	Purpose for future year funding:					Recurring Operations
	Will this be an annual request?						Yes
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:		CMS Reports (See file in Senator's office)
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?							Yes
	Hearing Body:		Alachua County Legislative Delegation
	Meeting Date:		1/4/01