Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #1448FY0102
CASA ICARE Program
Requester:		Juan Carlos Zapata			Organization:		(C.A.S.A.)Colombian American Service Association, Inc.
Project Title:		CASA ICARE Program			Date Submitted:		1/17/2002 6:58:27 PM
Sponsors:		Mario Diaz-Balart
Statewide Interest:
There is an urgent, unmet statewide need to increase self-sufficiency among immigrant families. As the economic and social conditions worsen in South America, Florida has inevitably become home to a growing number of immigrants each year who are not able to quickly become self-sufficient.
Recipient:		C.A.S.A ICARE Program			Contact:		Juan Carlos Zapata
		3138 Coral Way			Contact Phone:		(305) 448-2272
		Miami 33145
Counties:		Dade
Gov't Entity:			Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit):					Yes
Project Description:
ICARE(Immigrant Counseling Assistance Referral & Education)Provides case management & counseling, information & agency referral, legal counseling & assistance, social adjustment services and educational forums.
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
This program will provide support for approximately 1,750 families. The services offered will enable the families to integrate into the community and help them attain PERMANENT self-sufficiency. Quality of life will improve by strengthening families, protecting the needy, and promoting self-reliance,(therefore reducing the financial burden on the State of Florida)
Amount requested from the State for this project this year:						$150,000
Identify items(s) in the FY 2002-03 Appropriations Bill to be reduced:
Specific Appropriation #:
Specific Appropriation Title:			Refugee Assistance Trust Fund
Amount to be reduced:			$150,000
Total cost of the project:			$250,000
Request has been made to fund:				Operations
What type of match exists for this project?					Local, Private
	Cash Amount:		$100,000		In-Kind Amount:		$50,000
Was this project previously funded by the State?							Yes
	Fiscal Year:		99-00		Amount:		$100,000
Is future-year funding likely to be requested?							Yes
	Amount:		$100,000
	Purpose for future year funding:					Recurring Operations
	Will this be an annual request?						Yes
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?							Unknown
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 Commission
	Meeting Date:		9/1/2001