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Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #678FY0102 |
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Vocational Training for Independent Living |
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Requester: |
Frank Franciso, President & CEO |
Organization: |
Human Services Associates |
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Project Title: |
Vocational Training for Independent Living |
Date Submitted: |
1/16/2002 4:11:10 PM |
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Sponsors: |
Anna Cowin |
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Statewide Interest: |
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Targets youth transitioning from foster care to independence. Identifies program outcomes and performance measures consistent with best practices. Meets intent of H245 (proposed bill for this session). |
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Recipient: |
Human Services Associates |
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Contact: |
Frank Franciso, President & CEO |
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1703 West Colonial Drive |
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Contact Phone: |
(407) 422-0880 |
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Orlando 32804 |
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Counties: |
Lake |
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Gov't Entity: |
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Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit): |
Yes |
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Project Description: |
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This project will provide specialized vocational training for youth transitioning from foster care placement to independent living. Training will be based on the successful curricula for Youthbuild USA and the SuperLube vocational training program at Greenville Hills Academy. Youth enrolled in the project will acquire a GED if they have not completed high school. State funding will be used to purchase initial equipment and suppplies for the program. The recipient will provide curriculum, facilities and instructors as an in-kind match. Vocational instruction will be provided in basic carpentry, building trades and automotive mechanics. |
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Measurable Outcome Anticipated: |
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Youth graduating from the project will have a high school diploma or GED, be placed in gainful employment and secure independent housing. Youth will not receive public assistance or be involved in the criminal justice system for one year after graduation. |
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Amount requested from the State for this project this year: |
$450,000 |
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Total cost of the project: |
$575,000 |
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Request has been made to fund: |
Operations |
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What type of match exists for this project? |
Local |
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In-Kind Amount: |
$125,000 |
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Was this project previously funded by the State? |
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No |
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Is future-year funding likely to be requested? |
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No |
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Was this project included in an Agency's Budget Request? |
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No |
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Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget? |
No |
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Is there a documented need for this project? |
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Yes |
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Documentation: |
Road to Independence Act,/H245 "Promising Practices " - E. Muski |
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Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)? |
No |
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