Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #1089FY0102
Haitian Senior Focal Point
Requester:		Rana Brown			Organization:		Miami-Dade County
Project Title:		Haitian Senior Focal Point			Date Submitted:		1/17/2002 8:58:20 AM
Sponsors:		Phillip Brutus
Statewide Interest:
This program will assist elderly Haitian constituents by developing a comprehensive program of outreach education and training and advocacy concerning the Haitian aged, their needs and services
Recipient:		Miami-Dade County			Contact:		Rana Brown
		111 NW 1 Street, Suite 2910			Contact Phone:		(305) 575-2494
		Miami 33128
Counties:		Dade
Gov't Entity:		Yes	Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit):
Project Description:
To maximize collaboration and coordination of services for older Haitian residents in the Northern area of Miami-Dade County and develop a comprehensive program ofoutreach, education and training and advocacy concerning the Haitian aged, their needs, services and service gaps.
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
This will allow programs to be better able to address the needs of our elderly Haitian constituency. Programs are traditionally lacking the cultural sensitivity and understanding that would make them useful to Haitian elders. Major areas identified that need special attention include health care, transportation,immigration, naturalization and acculturation and economic self-sufficiency.
Amount requested from the State for this project this year:						$513,000
Identify items(s) in the FY 2002-03 Appropriations Bill to be reduced:
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Specific Appropriation Title:
Amount to be reduced:			$
Total cost of the project:			$513,000
Request has been made to fund:				Operations
What type of match exists for this project?					Local
	Cash Amount:		$50,000
Was this project previously funded by the State?							No
Is future-year funding likely to be requested?							Unknown
Was this project included in an Agency's Budget Request?							Unknown
Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget?							Unknown
Is there a documented need for this project?							Yes
	Documentation:		Needs Assessment conducted by the Southeast Florida Center on Aging at Florida
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?							Yes
	Hearing Body:		Miami-Dade County Legislative Delegation
	Meeting Date:		11/19/2001