Item C32 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Meeting Date: July 17, 2013 Division: Office of Management and Budget
Bulk Item: Yes XX No Department: Grants Administration
Staff Contact Person: Laura del-oach-Hartle
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval of a Resolution authorizing the submission of
grant application to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) for the Edward
Byrne Memorial FY 2013-14 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) and approval of allocation
of the Clerk's Drug Abuse Trust Fund (DATF) amount, based upon the
recommendations of the Substance Abuse Policy Advisory Board, and authorization for
the County Administrator to execute the applications.
ITEM BACKGROUND: Federal funds are provided each year to the County through the
FDLE to implement various law enforcement and substance abuse related programs in
Monroe County. This year, Monroe County has received an award of $78,864. The
SAPAB has approved using $25,260 from the Clerk's DATF. Proposals for this funding
were submitted to the County and were reviewed by the Substance Abuse Policy
Advisory Board; its funding recommendations, a copy of the applications, and minutes
are attached. There is no match required.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION: The County has participated in the Byrne JAG
grant program since about 1990.
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES: N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval
TOTAL COST: $104,124 INDIRECT COST: BUDGETED: Yes XX No
DIFFERENTIAL OF LOCAL PREFERENCE:
COST TO COUNTY: SOURCE OF FUNDS: Federal JAG and DATF
REVENUE PRODUCING: Yes No XX AMT. PER MONTH YEAR
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DOCUMENTATION: INCLUDED: NOT REQUIRED:
DISPOSITION: AGENDA ITEM #:
RESOLUTION NO. - 2013
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY,
FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT FOR THE FY 2013-14 EDWARD
BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement has announced the
funding for Fiscal Year 2013-2014 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant
(JAG) Program; and
WHEREAS, the Monroe County Board of Commissioners agrees to serve as the
coordinating unit of government in the preparation of the grant proposals and in the
distribution of funds allocated to Monroe County in the amount of $78,864 with no cash
match; and
WHEREAS, the Monroe County Substance Abuse Policy Advisory Board, with
concern given to the County's current drug control efforts, has recommended certain
programs receive funding to provide the community with activities focused on drug and
alcohol education, prevention, rehabilitation, and treatment; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA, that:
1. The Board of County Commissioners concurs with the Monroe County
Substance Abuse Policy Advisory Board's recommendations; and that
2. The County Administrator is hereby authorized to sign and submit the
application packet for the Fiscal Year 2013-2014 grant funds to the Florida
Department of Law Enforcement Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance
Grant (JAG) Program; and that
3. This resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption by the
Board of County Commissioners and execution by the Presiding Officer and
Clerk.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County,
Florida, at a regular meeting of said Board held on the 17t' day of July, 2013.
Mayor George Neugent
Mayor Pro Tern Heather Carruthers
Commissioner David Rice
Commissioner Sylvia Murphy
Commissioner Danny Kolhage
(Seal) Monroe County Board of Commissioners
Attest: By:
Clerk of Court Mayor
MONROE COUNTY ATTORNEY
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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CHRISTINE M. LIMBERT-BARROWS
ASSISTANT COUNTY ATTORNEY
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Following are the recommendations of the Substance Abuse Policy
Advisory Board (draft minutes from June 27, 2013 meeting) and the
applications for the FY 2013-2014 JAG grant program.
Substance Abuse Policy Advisory Board
Minutes
(Draft)
June 27,2013 Harvey Government Center
10:00 A.M. 1200 Truman Avenue, Key West, FL
Board members/designees present:
Sylvia Murphy,County Commissioner
Major Tommy Taylor,Jail Administrator, Monroe County Detention Center,Chair
Rosemary Enright, Public Defender,Vice-Chair
Chief Kris DiGiovanni,City of Key Colony Beach
Catherine Vogel,State Attorney
Holly Elomina,Court Administrator
Amy Heavilin,Clerk of the Circuit Court
Jane Isherwood,Criminal Court Services Coordinator, Pretrial
Steve Torrence,for Chief Donnie Lee, Key West Police Department
Velia Castro,for Patricia Burns, Circuit Administrator, Probation and Parole
Larry Prescott,for Frank Rabbito, Director of Community Health Centers
Tamara Snider,Sheriff Rick Ramsay, Monroe County Sheriffs Department
Staff members present:
Tina Boan, Monroe County Budget Manager
Laura deLoach-Hartle, Monroe County Grants Administrator
The Chair, Major Taylor, noted the existence of a quorum,and the meeting was called to order at
approximately 10:05 A.M.
Board members and staff members introduced themselves and disclosed any affiliations with applicants.
Rosemary Enright noted her affiliation with Southernmost Homeless Assistance League (SHAL). Major
Taylor noted his affiliation with SHAL. Larry Prescott noted his affiliation with Guidance Care Center.
Rosemary Enright made a motion to accept the minutes,Steve Torrence seconded the motion and the
motion passed unanimously. The Chair and Vice-Chair were approved through affirmation of the
minutes.
Laura deLoach-Hartle provided an update on the$78,864 Byrne JAG funds available to Monroe County
this year noting a reduction from prior year. She also provided information to the Board on the
$113,000 available in the Clerk's Drug Abuse Trust Fund. Laura informed the Board historically these
funds had been used to supplement the Byrne JAG funding but it was at the Boards discretion as to how
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much, if any, of the fund to use. She directed their attention to the Funding History information
provided reflecting the Boards previous allocations of funding.
The Chair, Major Taylor,then called on each applicant to make a presentation and answer questions
posed by the Board:
• Samuel's House, Mindy McKenzie: stated their request was to purchase drug testing strips
since drug testing is a key element of their program. She indicated they spend approximately
twelve thousand a year on drug testing. Rosemary Enright thanked Samuel's House for
requesting less this year.
• Be the Change,Sunny Booker: shared they had lost a prevention coordinator this year. She
informed the Board they were a grass roots organization with no high paid executives. Sunny
Booker also stated no one else provides the services they provide. They need a Prevention
Coordinator at both Key West High School and Horace O'Brian. They are unable to run without
funding from the SAPAB. Steve Torrence asked how are they related to and do they work with
the Alcohol Coalition and the Monroe County Coalition. Sunny Booker indicated they are not
working with them.
• Florida Keys Outreach Coalition,Stephen Braddock: discussed the alcohol,substance abuse
and relapse prevention services they provide. He informed the Board their Emergency
Solutions Grant of 104,000 had been reduced down to 76,000 and the Homeless Assistance
Grant had been totally cut. Rosemary Enright noted this is the same application from last year.
• Heron Peacock, Rick Casey: spoke of the supported housing services they provide to the
mentally ill and those with a history of substance abuse and incarceration. He shared they had
also experienced a reduction in their funding. He explained the amount request is 30%of the
salaries to serve this group of people in both Marathon and Key West. Kris DiGiovanni asked if
they had beds available. Rick Casey responded the Heron is always full;they have some who
transition in and out but they are replaced with new people coming in.
• Guidance Care Center, Maureen Kempa: discussed the Jail In House program for women
housed at the Key West detention center including drug testing,adding evidence based
programs, relapse prevention and focus on the clinical nature of the program. Steve Torrence
asked about drug testing;why do they drug test and shouldn't the jail do the testing? A
discussion on this item followed. Maureen Kempa clarified the drug testing was a part of the
treatment program.
• Boys and Girls Clubs of the Keys Area, Dan Dombroski: discussed the SMART moves program
and how it allows them to work with the kids in smaller groups and address and identify issues.
A question was asked as to what time they start. Dan Dombroski indicated they try and start
at seven in the morning.
• Southernmost Homeless Assistance League,G. Lee Skillington: discussed the mobile outreach
van they operate for the City and how they have expanded services to address people leaving
jail. He explained they provide transportation to treatment, bus tickets,and they help those
coming out of jail obtain identification so they can get jobs and in some cases receive
disability. They want to expand their services. Rosemary Enright noted this is the same
application as last year.
To begin the funding process Sylvia Murphy made a motion to fund the applicants as follows:
FKOC $7,508
Samuel's House $5,000
Guidance Care Center $16,000
Heron Peacock $16,000
Be the Change $15,356
Boys and Girls Clubs $13,000
SHAL $6,000
$78,864
Steve Torrence seconded the motion for discussion. Dialogue followed regarding the proposed
amounts. Laura deloach-Hartle noted there needed to be a determination as to whether the Clerk's
Drug Abuse Trust Fund was going to be used. Discussion followed regarding the current$113,000 in
DATF available and the Boards traditionally conservative use of the funds. Sylvia Murphy rescinded her
motion and Steven Torrence rescinded his second to the motion.
Jane Isherwood made a motion to award funds to the following applicants from the two funding sources
available in the amounts indicated as follows:
APPLICANT BYRNE DATF TOTAL
FKOC $7,508 $0 $7,508
Samuel's House $0 $5,000 $5,000
Guidance Care Center $27,040 $0 $27,040
Heron Peacock $17,276 $0 $17,276
Be the Change $27,040 $0 $27,040
Boys and Girls Clubs $0 $14,260 $14,260
SHAL $0 $6,000 $6,000
$78,864 $25,260 $104,124
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Steve Torrence seconded the motion. Motion passed with Rosemary Enright voting no and Larry
Prescott abstaining.
Rosemary Enright made a motion to proportionately distribute any excess or shortage of funds due to
any changes made by the County Commission, FDLE,or applicant after SAPAB approval of
recommendations for FY 2013-2014 Byrne funds. Sylvia Murphy seconded the motion and the motion
passed unanimously.
Stephen Braddock of the Florida Keys Outreach Coalition addressed the Board to inquire of the three
year funding limit which will impact them next year. Discussion amongst the Board followed.
Sylvia Murphy made a motion to add a year to the three year rule. Jane Isherwood seconded the
motion and discussion ensued. Following discussion regarding the three year rule,the purpose of the
rule and the fairness of the rule to all applicants,Sylvia Murphy rescinded her motion and Jane
Isherwood rescinded her second to the motion.
Steve Torrence then made a motion to rescind the policy of the three year limit. Holly Elomina
seconded the motion. The motion passed with Rosemary Enright opposed.
Rosemary Enright then expressed concern regarding the impact of changing the policy in light of the
SAPAB having noticed to everyone the three year program funding limit and that applicants may have
not applied this year and instead were waiting until next year to apply when the third year had been
completed for several organizations. Rosemary then requested a County Attorney opinion on this issue.
The Chair, Major Taylor,thanked everyone for attending the meeting. There being no further business,
the meeting of the Substance Abuse Policy Advisory Board was adjourned.
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FY14 SAPAB Funding Recommendations
06/27/2013 SAPAB Meeting
BYRNE GRANT FUNDING: $78,864 CLERK'S DRUG ABUSE TRUST FUND: $25,260
APPLICANTS: REQUESTED RECOMMENDED APPROVED
BYRNE DATF
FI Keys Outreach Coalition-Substance Abuse Education&Relapse Prevention 7,508 $7,508 $0 $7,508
Samuel's House-Court Mandated,Criminal and/or Substance Abuse Clients: Drug-Testing 5,000 $0 $5,000 $5,000
Guidance Care Center-Women's Jail Housed Drug Abuse Treatment Program 37,331 $27,040 $0 $27,040
Heron-Peacock-Supportive Housing to Prevent Recidivism of Adults with Mental Illness&SA 31,460 $17,276 $0 $17,276
Be the Change-Monroe Youth Challenge Anti-Bullying&Violence Prevention 35,600 $27,040 $0 $27,040
Boys and Girls Club-SMART Moves/Prevention Program 14,260 $0 $14,260 $14,260
Southernmost Homeless Assistance League-Mobile Outreach Program 6,000 $0 $6,000 $6,000
Total 137,159 $78,864 $25,260 $104,124
Total Available $78,864 $25,260
Over/Under 1 $0 $0
Monroe County, Florida Program Proposal for
Florida Department of Law Enforcement
Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program
And Clerk's Drug Abuse Trust Fund
Organization Information
Organization Name: Southernmost Homeless Assistance League, Inc. County
Contact person/title: G. Lee Skillington Monroe
Address: P.O. Box 2990 Area Code/Phone#
305-295-9424
City, County, State, Zip Code: Key West, FL 33045
E-mail Address: flshal@comcast.net Area Code/Fax#
N/A
Administrative Data
1. Project Title: MOBILE OUTREACH PROGRAM
2. Project Director: RANDI COHEN BROWN
3. Primary physical location of program: CITY OF KEY WEST(Project to be conducted on a mobile vehicle)
4. Project implementation period Start: October 2013 End: September 2014
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Monroe County, Florida Program Proposal for
Florida Department of Law Enforcement
Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program
And Clerk's Drug Abuse Trust Fund
1. Project Purpose Areas
a. Choose One Federal Purpose Area(Mark with an x):
1. Law Enforcement Programs
2. Prosecution and Court Programs
3. Prevention and Education Programs X
4. Corrections and Community Corrections Programs
5. Drug Treatment and Enforcement Programs
6. Planning, Evaluation, and Technology Improvement Programs
7. Crime Victim and Witness Programs
b. Choose as many of the following State Purpose Areas as fit your project(Mark with an x):
A. Accomplishments X
B. Training
CR. Corrections and Community Corrections
CT Courts
D. Personnel
DE. Drug Enforcement
DF. Defense
DT. Drug Treatment
E. Equipment Purchases and/or Technology Investments
LE. Law Enforcement Programs
PE. Prevention and Education X
PS. Prosecution
TF. Task Forces
SZ. Seizures
PV. Planning and Evaluation
VM. Crime Victim and Witness Protection Programs
Notes:Refer to the Purpose Area Attachments to identify your Federal Purpose Area(choose only one). Once you
have selected the Federal Purpose Area (1 thru 7)then select the State Purpose Areas that apply to your project, from
the list on the individual JAG Performance Instruction.
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Monroe County, Florida Program Proposal for
Florida Department of Law Enforcement
Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program
And Clerk's Drug Abuse Trust Fund
2. Project Overview
1. Problem Identification: Briefly describe a specific problem to be addressed with funds. Do not exceed 7,000
characters. Be sure to address the following items:
a. Problem Description:What is the problem to which you are responding as it relates to the program area for which
you are seeking funding(be sure to only include ONE program type)?
b. Problem Significance:Why is this problem significant to the applicant? Identify who is affected by the problem
including the specific types of individuals who contribute to and/or who are negatively affected by the problem.
c. Needs assessment: Identify the current scope of the problem. Support this with factual information. Use both
qualitative and quantitative descriptive data that related to your specific problem and geographic area.
a. It is difficult for many people who are discharged from the Monroe County Detention Center (MCDC)to
integrate successfully back into the community, but successful integration is particularly difficult for homeless
people. They are often disconnected from support systems such as families and friends; they often lack the skills
and resources necessary to identify and obtain assistance; and many have physical or mental disabilities that
create additional challenges.
b. As a result, homeless people, who are discharged,frequently fail to reintegrate successfully and their efforts
to do so end in frustration. All too often, they turn to alcohol and drugs as a quick way to ease their frustration.
They find themselves living hand-to-mouth in the streets or the mangroves. Then,they often return to a way of
life that caused them to be in the Detention Center. The Monroe County Sheriff's Office reports that seventeen
(17) people have been booked into its detention centers more than 30 times since 1 January 2004. At least 12 of
those 17 are homeless people.
Thus,failure to integrate leads to repeat offenses. Repeat offenses translate into additional harm to the
community and increased costs for law enforcement and for the detention center.
c. In May 2013,the Detention Center in Key West released 46 homeless people (two people were released
twice). SHAL provided services many of those released but at least 12 people have not made use of any of the
local providers of services to homeless people. Five were released in Marathon and one in Plantation.
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Monroe County, Florida Program Proposal for
Florida Department of Law Enforcement
Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program
And Clerk's Drug Abuse Trust Fund
3. Project Summary: Briefly describe how the proposed project will focus on the problem. Limit response to 7,000
characters. This section should address: what will your project accomplish? Who will receive the services? Who will
provide the services? What other agencies will participate? If your project includes significant equipment purchases,
describe the equipment to be purchased.
What will the project accomplish? SHAL proposes to assist the homeless discharged from the Monroe County
Detention Center to reintegrate successfully into the community and avoid recidivism through services provided
by the Mobile Outreach Program (MOP), a Prevention and Education Program.
Who will receive the services? Homeless people in need of assistance integrating back into the community
through relocation, birth certificate or identification and permanent housing services will receive the services.
Who will provide the services? SHAL,via the Mobile Outreach Program (MOP), will provide the services. The
MOP currently comprises two caseworkers, operating from a 31-foot retrofitted, recreational vehicle. They
dispense a wide spectrum of services that are crucial for successful reintegration by assisting homeless people
to obtain housing, identification, temporary mailing addresses, transportation, relocation, food stamps,
clothing, personal hygiene supplies, and residency documentation.
The vehicle stops at various locations during the day. It is located in the parking lot at the Easter Seals Building
on Stock Island from 7 am to 10 am making caseworkers available within a few minutes'walk from the
Detention Center. The vehicle stops at other convenient locations in the City throughout the day making it
readily accessible to people who are discharged. In May 2013 alone, MOP caseworkers provided these services
to over 150 people, many of whom were discharged from the Monroe County Detention Center. In July, SHAL
will be adding a third caseworker dedicated to obtaining disability benefits for those who qualify. In addition,
SHAL hopes to expand its ability to help people find jobs.
The relocation program provided through the MOP assists homeless people by subsidizing their one-way bus
tickets if they relocate to obtain a job, reunite with family and friends, enter a rehabilitation program or return
to prior housing after being stranded. All requests are verified. Some of the ticket costs must be borne by the
person,family, friends, or other providers. This service has been very successfully in placing homeless people
into housing.
What other agencies will participate? SHAL caseworkers will continue to collaborate with the case worker at
the Monroe County Detention Center. SHAL is investigating the possibility that: (1) SHAL caseworkers visit
detainees in the Detention Center that are expected to be discharged in the near future and (2) publicizing the
availability of MOP services to those being discharged. Caseworkers will also network with personnel from
many local service providers including the Guidance Care Center to obtain treatment for substance abuse and
mental health issues, Samuel's House, Catholic Charities, Herron Peacock, Florida Keys Outreach Coalition, and
Wesley House to help people find housing. The Rural Health Network provides medical services and the
Salvation Army and Habitat for Humanity supply clothing.
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Florida Department of Law Enforcement
Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program
And Clerk's Drug Abuse Trust Fund
4. Performance Objectives and Measures
a. List the Federal Purpose Area, State Purpose Area(s),and title of the Program Area to be addressed.
003 A&PE MOBILE OUTREACH PROGRAM
Federal Purpose Area State Purpose Area(s) Project Title
b. List your project's Objectives and Measures.
SPA Meas. # Objectives/1Vleasures Respons
/ e Type
Obi.
A Accomplishments:includes any accomplishments during the reporting period.
Al Objectiv Report on program accomplishments
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Part 1 Application: Please briefly describe what your programIs Text
accomplishments will be. Please include any benefits or changes to be
observed as a result of JAG-funded activities, such as program
completion, or changes in attitudes, skills, knowledge, or conditions.
Services provided by the SHAL Mobile Outreach Program (MOP) will
help homeless people released from the Monroe County Detention
Center re-integrate into the community. MOP caseworkers are expected
to serve at least 60 homeless people released from the Monroe County
Detention Center during the course of the year. These services will
include assisting in the relocation of30 homeless people,providing
identification for 30 homeless people, and finding housing for five
people.
A2 Objectiv Report on usage of crimesolutions.gov Website
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Part 1 Application: Will you be using the crimesolutions.gov Website? Y/N
No. It does not appear to be relevant to the proposed program.
PE Prevention and Education:includes activities where individuals are served, directly or
indirectly.Activities may include one-time events, services, or events and services that
occur on a continual basis.
PEl Objectiv Report on JAG funding allocated for prevention and education
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Part 1 Application: How much JAG funding has been allocated for Prevention $
and Education? Please report in dollars ($).
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Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program
And Clerk's Drug Abuse Trust Fund
SPA Meas. # Objectives/1Vleasures Respons
/ e Type
Obj.
SHAL requests $6,000 for Prevention and Education.
Part 2 Application: How many prevention or education programs will you #
implement?
SHAL will conduct a single `program" its Mobile Outreach Program -
-- that is comprised ofproviding caseworkers to assist homeless people
released from the Monroe County Detention Center in re-integrating into
the community.
Part 3 Application: How many substance abuse prevention or education #
programs will you implement?
SHAL caseworkers will refer homeless people to existing substance
abuse prevention or education programs.
Part 4 Application: What type of prevention or education programs will you Text
provide? In your response,please list all that aply from the following
choices: Anti-gang, Anti-drug, Cognitive, Crime Prevention, Drug
Prevention, Educational, Employment, Gang Resistance, GED, Housing,
Job Skills, Mental Health, Mentoring, Pro-social, Substance Abuse,
Truancy, Vocational, Other. If other,please specify.
As part of its program, SHAL caseworkers will directly assist homeless
people released from the Monroe County Detention Center in obtaining
housing, employment, and disability benefits. The caseworkers will also
refer homeless people to drug prevention, GED, mental health, substance
abuse, and vocational programs provided by others.
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Florida Department of Law Enforcement
Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program
And Clerk's Drug Abuse Trust Fund
5.Activities
Your activities must coincide with your State Purpose Area(s). Please indicate a target group, activity, location type for each
State Purpose Area. For State Purpose Area"A", enter as many target groups, activities, geographic areas and location
types as apply. For other State Purpose Areas, indicate only the#served and location type.
Sub-grant Period
October 1, 2013-September 30, 2014
Administrative Activities
ACTIVITY Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep
Submit Monthly Program and Expenditure X X X X X X X X X X X X
Reports
Programmatic Activities
(Continue on a second page if necessary.)
ACTIVITY Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep
Target Group/#Served/Location
Target Group: Homeless people released
from the Monroe County Detention Center
(MCDC) X X X X X X X X X X X X
No. Served: 60
Location: Mobile Outreach Program (MOP)
Target Group: Homeless people released
from the MCDC needing to relocate X X X X X X X X X X X X
No. Served:30
Location: MOP
Target Group: Homeless people released
from the MCDC needing birth certificates or
identification X X X X X X X X X X X X
No. Served: 30
Location: MOP
Target Group: Homeless people released
from the MCDC needing permanent housing X X X X X X X X X X X X
No. Served:5
Location: MOP
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Florida Department of Law Enforcement
Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program
And Clerk's Drug Abuse Trust Fund
6. Budget Narrative
a. Identify type of Budget, i.e., Actual, Unit Costs (supported by detailed cost basis), or Contractual (supported by
back-up documentation that provides either the actual or unit costs basis for the contract).
b. The Project Budget Narrative may reflect costs in any of these five budget categories: Salaries and Benefits,
Contractual Services, Expenses, Operating Capital Outlay, Indirect Costs). The Total Project Costs must be
included. If actual project costs will exceed the available grant funding, make a statement that your organization
will cover all costs in excess of the amount. (Limit this narrative to 9,000 characters.)
c. You must describe the line items for each applicable budget category for which you are requesting subgrant
funding. Provide sufficient detail to show cost relationships to project activities.
d. Salaries and benefits: List the number and type of positions and salary for each position. State what percentage
of the position's time will be spend on the project and what percentage of the position's salary will be charged to
the grant. For all positions list all benefits to be paid, listed by type. The project summary should include a brief
description,for all grant-funded positions, that clearly identifies the work related to the project.
Total budget requested $6,000
Expenses:
Relocation bus ticket subsidy $3,750
(40 tickets at an average of
$125 each)
Birth certificates $1,000
(40 certificates at an
average of$25 each)
Office supplies $1,250
Total Expenses $6,000
The Southernmost Homeless Assistance League(SHAL) has requested $444,118 from the City of Key West to
provide homeless services, including operation of the Mobile Outreach Program (MOP)and Keys Overnight
Temporary Shelter. From these funds, SHAL will pay the salaries and benefits for the two caseworkers on the MOP,
contractual expenses, costs of operating the vehicle and other costs of operating the MOP. In addition, the Florida
Department of Children and Families has announced that it will award SHAL$49,090 to provide salaries and
expenses for an additional caseworker to provide assistance in obtaining disability benefits.
SHAL is responsible for the costs of operating the MOP in excess of the$6,000 sought through the Byrne Grant.
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Florida Department of Law Enforcement
Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program
And Clerk's Drug Abuse Trust Fund
Organization Information
Organization Name:
Samuel's House, Inc. County
Contact person/title: Monroe
Elmira Leto, CEO/ED
Address: Area Code/Phone#
1614 Truesdell Court 305 296-0240
City, County, State, Zip Code:
Key West, Monroe, Florida 33040
E-mail Address: Area Code/Fax#
Samuelshousel(a)comcast.net (305)296-4219
Administrative Data
1. Project Title: BYRNE 2013-14 Court-Mandated, Criminal and/or Substance Abuse Clients; Drug-Testing
2. Project Director: Elmira Leto
3. Primary physical location of program: 1614 Truesdell Court, Key West, Florida 33040
4. Project implementation period Start: 10/01/2013 End: 09/30/2014
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Monroe County, Florida Program Proposal for
Florida Department of Law Enforcement
Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program
And Clerk's Drug Abuse Trust Fund
1. Project Purpose Areas
a. Choose One Federal Purpose Area(Mark with an x):
1. Law Enforcement Programs
2. Prosecution and Court Programs
3. Prevention and Education Programs X
4. Corrections and Community Corrections Programs
5. Drug Treatment and Enforcement Programs
6. Planning, Evaluation, and Technology Improvement Programs
7. Crime Victim and Witness Programs
b. Choose as many of the following State Purpose Areas as fit your project(Mark with an x):
A. Accomplishments X
B. Training
CR. Corrections and Community Corrections
CT Courts
D. Personnel
DE. Drug Enforcement
DF. Defense
DT. Drug Treatment
E. Equipment Purchases and/or Technology Investments
LE. Law Enforcement Programs
PE. Prevention and Education X
PS. Prosecution
TF. Task Forces
SZ. Seizures
PV. Planning and Evaluation
VM. Crime Victim and Witness Protection Programs
Notes:Refer to the Purpose Area Attachments to identify your Federal Purpose Area (choose only one). Once you
have selected the Federal Purpose Area (1 thru 7)then select the State Purpose Areas that apply to your project, from
the list on the individual JAG Performance Instruction.
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Monroe County, Florida Program Proposal for
Florida Department of Law Enforcement
Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program
And Clerk's Drug Abuse Trust Fund
2. Project Overview
a. Problem Identification: Briefly describe a specific problem to be addressed with funds. Do not exceed 7,000
characters. Be sure to address the following items:
Samuel's House, Inc. (SH)is applying for$5,000 in funds for Federal Purpose Area#3"Prevention and Education
Programs".
a. Problem Description:What is the problem to which you are responding as it relates to the program area for
which you are seeking funding(be sure to only include ONE program type)?
• Program Type: Federal Purpose Area 3: "Prevention and Education". "The Prevention and Education purpose area
includes prevention or educational programs, activities, services, strategies or events such as those that speak to
reduce the risk of crime prevention and other potentially harmful behaviors."
The National Institute of Justice reports"Substance use and abuse have been consistently reported as major
contributing factors in the increasing population of women offenders. A majority of women offenders have a history
of drug use and drug-related offenses(http://w\hw.nij.gov/topics/drugs/markets/adam/staton-paper.pdf)". And, the
results from the 2011 SAMHSA"National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Summary of National Findings" reports:
A new national study shows that from 2005 to 2009(the most recent year with available figures)there was a 49-
percent increase in emergency department visits for drug related suicide attempts by women aged 50 and older--
from 11,235 visits in 2005 to 16,757 in 2009. (http://w\hw.niR.gov/topics/drugs/markets/adam/staton-paper.pdf)
• Overall Problem: "Up to 67%of women entering Samuel's House,have reported that using drugs continues to be
a major problem to them." Many of these women have committed crimes and had at least one period of incarceration.
Those that have not,still harm themselves,their families and the community through their addictive behaviors.Just as
with the national statistics above, Samuel's House sees a consistent increase in drug abuse as well as its relationship
to crime, life skills and poor relationships.
Samuel's House has long been committed to reducing and eliminating drug usage in the Monroe County community,
starting within its own campus. A strong program of prevention has been established and is strictly enforced throughout
its residential facilities. Case Management assists women with psychological and physical issues related to their drug
abuse,and programs such as AA/NA are encouraged, however the greatest prevention"tool"is random drug-testing of
clients. Women are informed of shelter regulations which are clear regarding testing and the women sign that they
understand the rules and the consequences involved if they test positive for the use of illegal drugs while in shelter.The
agency has proven that the use of random testing is effective in prevention.
b. Problem Significance:Why is this problem significant to the applicant?Identify who is affected by the
problem including the specific types of individuals who contribute to and/or who are negatively affected by
the problem.
• Significance specific to Samuel's House: There is a confirmed prevalence of, and increase in, substance abuse
among Samuel's House clients. Agency statistics in 2012 indicated that the majority of the general population of
homeless women living at Samuel's House is dealing with substance abuse. And, the vast majority of court-
mandated women assisted by Samuel's House in 2012 reported having drug and alcohol addictions.
• Those who Contribute to the Problem:
Homeless women-in-crisis, many accompanied by their children from birth-18 years of age, arrive at Samuel's
House daily seeking a place of safety, shelter and services. The majority of clients are drug-addicted or alcohol-
addicted and/or have co-occurring disorders. In 2012, 83 out of 181 unduplicated clients had substance abuse
and/or co-occurring disorders. Thirteen clients were in jail prior to SH and 12 were in a Substance Abuse or Detox
Center prior to Samuel's House.
Approximately six years ago, SH began receiving women who were directed either verbally, or by written
order,from Monroe County judges to stay at SH for up to 90 days instead of being sentenced to the
Monroe County Detention Center. In 2012, 13 women were sent to SH in lieu of jail._Other women are sent to
SH from family and drug courts so that reunification with their children can be accomplished under supervision.
Samuel's House is recognized for its vast experience in serving women with substance abuse issues and criminal
backgrounds. In addition, Samuel's House is licensed for intervention programs under Chapter 397 of Florida
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Statutes to provide substance abuse services for adults, case management and general intervention programs.
• Those Negatively Affected: Those negatively affected by the described problem include the increasing number
of women who come to Samuel's House through the legal process—from jail or even court-mandated. Because of
their criminal backgrounds and drug/alcohol addictions many of the women coming for shelter are not only
homeless but also, unemployed, ill and have either committed crimes or had crimes committed against them. Not
only is receiving Case Management and staying drug and alcohol free necessary for remaining sheltered at SH,
these are critical steps toward a better future for a woman and her family. SH has proven that random drug
testing is an effective tool for encouraging a woman to remain sober and drug-free while participating in Case
Management.
c. Needs assessment: Identify the current scope of the problem. Support this with factual information. Use both
qualitative and quantitative descriptive data that related to your specific problem and geographic area.
• Current Scope of the Problem: Current data reflects that 67%of SH clients entering the various SH programs
experience addiction. The greatest indicator for the scope of the problem is that 83 women identified with
substance abuse issues and co-occurring disorders stayed at Samuel's House in 2012. (Among those were
13 women court-mandated by signed judicial order to Samuel's House.)
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3. Project Summary: Briefly describe how the proposed project will focus on the problem. Limit response to 7,000
characters. This section should address:what will your project accomplish?Who will receive the services?Who will provide
the services?What other agencies will participate? If your project includes significant equipment purchases, describe the
equipment to be purchased.
• Program Accomplishments:All adult clients are tested at intake and routinely thereafter, regardless of their
substance abuse history.As a preventative measure this has been found to be very effective as any client who tests
positive for a prohibited substance will face the loss of housing. For clients who have been court-ordered to remain at
one of our programs, drug testing is a strong deterrent to substance use as the client will return to incarceration if the
test is positive.
With BYRNE grant funding, drug use will be prevented. It is estimated 90 women residing at Samuel's House will
receive drug prevention services. Approximately 10 of these women will enter Samuel's House through the court
system. Roughly 333 drug-strip tests will be administered to the 90 women throughout the year.
Samuel's House utilizes the"crimesolutions.gov"website to accomplish the objectives of this prevention program.
• Receipt of Services: It is estimated that 90 women, 10 of them court-mandated,will receive substance abuse
prevention services with these funds.
• Provision of Services: Services will be provided by the Case Management staff of Samuel's House. Because of its
Intervention license, clients will not only benefit from drug prevention services, but also Case Management, and
general intervention services as well.
• Other Participating Agencies: Samuel's House partners with, and has clients referred from, the Monroe County
Sheriff's Office, the prison system, agencies of the Monroe County Homeless Services Continuum-of-Care, and
behavioral health and other organizations throughout Monroe County.
• Equipment Purchases: There will be no equipment purchases with these grant funds.
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4. Performance Objectives and Measures
a. List the Federal Purpose Area, State Purpose Area(s),and title of the Program Area to be addressed.
3 A(Parts 1&2): PE(Parts 1&2) BYRNE 2013-14 Court-Mandated, Criminal and/or
Substance Abuse Clients: Drug Testing
Federal Purpose Area State Purpose Area(s) Project Title
(#) (#s)
(Notes:Refer to the Federal Purpose Area Attachment to identify your Purpose Area(choose only one), and State
Purpose Area(s) (choose as many SPA's that fit your project). SPA A is required for all projects.
b. List your project's Objectives and Measures.
(You must use the required uniform objectives for your chosen Federal and State Purpose Areas. Refer to the Federal
Purpose Area Attachment for the objective and measures listed under your chosen State Purpose Area. Use as many as
are appropriate.)
Federal Purpose Area 3
Prevention and Education Programs
The Prevention and Education purpose area includes prevention or educational programs, activities, services, strategies or
events such as those that speak to reduce the risk of crime prevention or other potentially harmful behaviors.
State Purpose Areas for FPA 3:
A—Accomplishments: Includes any accomplishments during the reporting period. Required for all projects.
PE-Prevention and Education: Includes activities where individuals are served, directly or indirectly.Activities may
include one-time events, services, or events and services that occur on a continual basis. Required for all protects.
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Part 1 Application: Please briefly describe what As a result of BYRNE funding, 90 women(10 of them
your Program's accomplishments will be. court-ordered)will directly receive 333 drug-strip tests
Please include any benefits or changes to as part of an on-going drug prevention program of
be observed as a result of JAG-funded Samuel's House. As a preventative measure this has
activities, such as program completion, or been found to be very effective as any client who tests
changes in attitudes, skills, knowledge, or positive for a prohibited substance will face the loss of
conditions. f500-character limitl housing. For clients who have been court-ordered to
remain at one of our programs, drug testing is a
strong deterrent to substance use as the client will
return to incarceration if the test is positive.
Performance: Please briefly describe any
of your program's accomplishments
during the reporting period. Please
include any benefits or changes observed
as a result of JAG-funded activities, such
as program completion, or changes in
attitudes, skills, knowledge, or conditions.
f500-character limitl
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A2 Objective Report on usage of crimesolutions.gov
Website
Part 1 Application: Will you be using the Samuel's House uses this site for the purpose of
crimesolutions.gov Website? researching evidence based practices that may be
implemented or adapted as part of its program
services.
Performance: Are you using the
crimesolutions.gov Website?
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PE1 Objective Report on JAG fundinq allocated for Text
prevention and education
Part 1 Application: How much JAG funding has $5,000 for drug-strips
been allocated for Prevention and
Education? Please report in dollars($).
Performance: How much JAG funding has
been allocated for Prevention and
Education? Please report in dollars($).
Report only in the first quarter. In
subsequent quarters, answer"$0" unless
the amount allocated has changed.
Part 2 Application: How many prevention or One
education programs will you implement?
Performance: How many prevention or
education programs have you implemented
during the reporting period?
Part 3 Application: How many substance abuse One
prevention or education programs will you
implement?
Performance: How many substance abuse
prevention or education programs have you
implemented during the reporting period?
Part 4 Application: What type of prevention or Samuel's House will provide a prevention program
education programs will you provide? In that will cover the areas of:Anti-drug, Crime
your response, please list all that apply from Prevention, Drug Prevention and Substance Abuse,
the followinq choices: Anti-ganq,Anti-drug, Job Skills, Employment.
Cognitive, Crime Prevention, Drug
Prevention, Educational, Employment, Gang
Resistance, GED, Housing, Job Skills,
Mental Health, Mentoring, Pro-social,
Substance Abuse, Truancy, Vocational,
Other. If other, please specify.
Performance:What type of prevention or
education programs do you provide? In your
response, please list all that apply from the
followinq choices: Anti-gang,Anti-drug,
Cognitive, Crime Prevention, Drug
Prevention, Educational, Employment, Gang
Resistance GED Housin Job Skills
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Mental Health, Mentoring, Pro-social,
Substance Abuse, Truancy, Vocational,
Other. If other, please specify.
PE2 Objective Serve participants in ongoing ro rams
Part 1 Application: How many participants will the 90 clients will be served on an on-going basis. (10-
program serve? Please report the number of clients will be court-mandated)
participants for ongoing programs and not
one-time events.
Performance: How many participants did
the program serve during the reporting
period? Please report the number of
participants for ongoing programs and not
one-time events.
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5.Activities
Your activities must coincide with your State Purpose Area(s). Please indicate a target group, activity, location type for each
State Purpose Area. For State Purpose Area"A", enter as many target groups, activities, geographic areas and location
types as apply. For other State Purpose Areas, indicate only the#served and location type.
Sub-grant Period
(Beginning Date—Ending Date)
Administrative Activities
ACTIVITY Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul AugSe
Submit Monthly Program and Expenditure X X X X X X X X X X X X
Reports
Programmatic Activities
(Continue on a second page if necessary.)
ACTIVITY Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep
Target Group/#Served/Location
Purchase and Administer drug tests for 90
women (10 of them court-ordered) residing at X X X X X X X X X X X X
Samuel's House, 1614 Truesdell Court, Key
West, Florida 33040. Women will have
criminal and/or substance abuse
Submit Quarterly Program and Expenditure X X X X
Reports
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6. Budget Narrative
a. Identify type of Budget,i.e.,Actual,Unit Costs(supported by detailed cost basis),or Contractual(supported
by back-up documentation that provides either the actual or unit costs basis for the contract).
"Unit Cost budget" broken down below
b. The Project Budget Narrative may reflect costs in any of these five budget categories:Salaries and Benefits,
Contractual Services,Expenses,Operating Capital Outlay,Indirect Costs). The Total Project Costs must be
included. If actual project costs will exceed the available grant funding, make a statement that your
organization will cover all costs in excess of the amount. (Limit this narrative to 9,000 characters.)
Total Project Costs: Samuel's House is requesting$5,000 in total project costs from BYRNE grant funding.
Purchases: Samuel's House is requesting $5,000 from Byrne funds to purchase drug testing supplies that will
administer 333 drug strips tests over the one-year period of the grant. The project cost of the testing supplies
needed will far exceed the available grant funding and additional funds will be required for this part of the project.
SH will cover all costs in excess of the$5,000 requested in this application.
c. You must describe the line items for each applicable budget category for which you are requesting subgrant
funding. Provide sufficient detail to show cost relationships to project activities.
$5,000 in Drug Testing supplies will be purchased throughout the year to provide drug strip tests(333 @$15.00
per test strip).All women residing at SH are randomly tested for drug-use,which has proven to be an effective
Case Management tool for the selected population.
d. Salaries and benefits: List the number and type of positions and salary for each position. State what
percentage of the position's time will be spend on the project and what percentage of the position's salary
will be charged to the grant. For all positions list all benefits to be paid,listed by type.The project summary
should include a brief description,for all grant-funded positions,that clearly identifies the work related to
the project.
No salaries or benefits will be charged to requested BYRNE grant funds
(An example is provided below. It is not meant to convey what you should budget for or the level of funding you can
expect. Delete this and insert your own budget):
BUDGET BREAKDOWN
Total Budget $5,000
Expenses:
Drug Test Strips 5,000
Total Expenses 5,000
BUDGET NARRATIVE
• $5,000 in Drug Testing supplies will be purchased throughout the grant-year. (333 @$15.00 per test strip).All
women residing at SH are randomly tested for drug use. Random drug-testing has proven to be an effective
Case Management tool for the selected population.
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Organization Information
Organization Name: United States Fellowship of Florida, Inc., County
d/bla Heron-Peacock Supported Living
Contact person/title: Richard Casey,Jr., Executive Director Monroe
Address: 67 Coco Plum Drive Area Code/Phone#
305 743-5624
City, County,State,Zip Code: Marathon, Florida 33050
E-mail Address: hp-executive@ comcast.net Area Code/Fax#
(305)743-5137
Administrative Data
1. Project Title: Supportive Housing to Prevent Recidivism of Adults with Mental Illness&Substance Abuse
2. Project Director: Clare Condra, Programs Director
3. Primary physical location of program: Marathon and Key West, Monroe County, Florida
4. Project implementation period Start: 07/01/13 End:06/30/15
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1. Project Purpose Areas
a. Choose One Federal Purpose Area(Mark with an x):
1. Law Enforcement Programs
2. Prosecution and Court Programs
3. Prevention and Education Programs X
4. Corrections and Community Corrections Programs
5. Drug Treatment and Enforcement Programs
6. Planning, Evaluation,and Technology Improvement Programs
7.Crime Victim and Witness Programs
b.Choose as many of the following State Purpose Areas as fit your project(Mark with an x):
A. Accomplishments X
B. Training
CR.Corrections and Community Corrections
CT Courts
D. Personnel
DE. Drug Enforcement
DF. Defense
DT. Drug Treatment
E. Equipment Purchases and/or Technology Investments
LE. Law Enforcement Programs
PE. Prevention and Education X
PS. Prosecution
TF. Task Forces
SZ. Seizures
PV. Planning and Evaluation
VM. Crime Victim and Witness Protection Programs
Notes:Refer to the Purpose Area Attachments to identify your Federal Purpose Area(choose only one). Once you
have selected the Federal Purpose Area(1 thru 7)then select the State Purpose Areas that apply to your project, from
the list on the individual JAG Performance Instruction.
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2. Project Overview
1. Problem Identification: Briefly describe a specific problem to be addressed with funds. Do not exceed 7,000
characters. Be sure to address the following items:
a. Problem Description:What is the problem to which you are responding as it relates to the program area for
which you are seeking funding(be sure to only include ONE program type)?
b. Problem Significance:Why is this problem significant to the applicant? Identify who is affected by the problem
including the specific types of individuals who contribute to and/or who are negatively affected by the problem.
c. Needs assessment: Identify the current scope of the problem.Support this with factual information. Use both
qualitative and quantitative descriptive data that related to yourspecific problem and geographic area.
Problem Description
The problem that we hope to help solve is that both locally and nationally, are jails/prisons containing a
significant number non-violent mentally ill men and women.
Since the 1980's he course of psychiatric hospital deinstitutionalization changed due to funding policies,
many people with mental illness have been discharged without housing, community support, help from
friends and families, and treatment. Serious outcomes have been the escalation of homelessness and
increasing incarceration of people who are mentally ill. The jails,prisons,and streets have now become the
alternatives to therapeutic programs.
Monroe County Corrections reports that currently about 20%those in the Monroe County Detention Center
have some type of mental illness. Former Sheriff Bob Peryam has stated that, "...we're looking at reducing
the population of folks with mental health issues,drug or alcohol issues,or homeless issues. Many of these
people do not need to be in jail." Guidance Care Center of the Keys reports that the majority of people with
mental illness are low-level,non-violent offenders who are exhibiting in public symptoms of untreated mental
illness. The Detention Center reports that 80+% of those arrested have substance abuse problems.
A report entitled"More Mentally III Persons are in Jails and Prisons than Hospitals:A Survey of the States".
The report indicates that, "For every one mentally ill person in a hospital in the U.S., there are more than
three in prisons". The report also asserts that 16% of those in prison have a serious mental illness. This
compares to a 1983 finding when the percentage was 6.4%. To compound this,the 2010 National Survey
on Drug Use and Health, Mental Health Findings, reported that the use of illicit drugs in the past year was
more likely among adults aged 18 or older with past year any mental illness (25.8 percent) than it was
among adults who did not have mental illness in the past year(12.1 percent)This pattern was similar for
most specific types of illicit drug use, including the use of marijuana,cocaine, hallucinogens, inhalants,or
heroin and the nonmedical use of prescription-type psychotherapeutics. This makes it more likely that
those with mental illness will often come in contact with the criminal justice system.
Problem Significance
Heron-Peacock Supported Living provides stable, affordable supportive housing, in the "Housing First"
model,whereby housing is the critically required component in order to make recovery successful. It has
been shown that once people have housing they are more receptive to participating in other programs to
deal with mental health and substance abuse issues. In addition, the supportive services we address
mental health issues, improve life skills and develop a treatment program that enables clients to remain
clean and sober,and become a productive member of our community. Information provided by the Monroe
County Sheriff's{office indicates that it costs approximately$80.00/day to maintain a prisoner in the County
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Jail. |O addition,the daily cost Of@ stay @tFL Northeast State Psychiatric Hospital is approximately$233.00.
Bv contrast the average cost per day for our programs ie$46.52.Needs Assessment
The problem of incarceration of adults with mental illness and substance abuse,especially those who are
not major mffendero. ioveryaehoueondieOnovving. A|rnmeta||jei|inrnateewithom-moouninArnenta|iUneee
and substance use disorders will leave correctional settings and return to the community. In addition,
Monroe County has only one Assisted Living Facility with a K8enk3| Health License serving a total of 10
low-income clients (the Heron) and only one housing facility with a total of 31 beds willing to take
individuals with serious mental illnesses and substance abuse (Peacock Apartments). In a recent study
conducted by the K8CJMHSA, occupants of facilities in the area that provide housing for the homeless
were interviewed. 5Q% responded that they had been arrested at some time and 46% indicated that they
had at some time received counseling for a mental health or substance abuse problem. |n addition, 86%
reported that they were participating in a pnognyrn or shelter for horno|eeeneee. As such, there is an
interrelationship among mental illness, substance abuse, horne|eaaneee, and arneet/inoarcenaUmnthat
must be addressed.The Southernmost Homeless Assistance League(SHAL)from the 2011 Point-in-Time
study performed indicated that there were 1.035 homeless people in Monroe County at that time, mfwhich
436 (26.7%) people surveyed who indicated they had a disabling condition, such as problems relating to
mental health and/or issues with drug or alcohol addiction. These are the very populations that our proposed
project will serve. The 2009 survey indicates that of the subpopulations of the homeless, one of those with
the greatest need and the least resources kzserve were the mentally ill. |n fact,for the past three years,data
for Monroe County showed that homeless people with mental illness have been first or second as areas of
need with the least amount of resources to serve this population. Outreach,intake,and assessment are core
elements of our supported services. In fact, the problems of inappropriate incarceration and its link to
homelessness have become so epidemic that the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
Administration /S/\K8HSA\has identified major inidadwee^tmdivertindividua|exvithrnenta|iUnaeefrmrnthe
criminal justice system to mental health treatment and appropriate supported services". Heron-Peacock
Supported Living is the only supported living program of its kind in the County serving this pmpu|aUon,
providing housing with support services to adults who any persistently and chronically mentally ill. By
directing these type clients to Heron-Peacock Supported Living and similar programs, whether through
diversion upon entry to the criminal justice system mratreentry, we can provide o omet effective, stable
housing and the supportive emnvioea necessary for successful omnnrnunitv integraUmn, therefore,
decreasing the likelihood of recidivism. Heron-Peacock not only mffeno a more effective recovery
environment than alternatives such as horne|eaaneee, cmmeoUmna| institutions, and State psychiatric
hmapita|o, they are considerably more cost effective. In fact, this past three years sixteen formerly
incarcerated clients were among those that moved from our program to independence in the community
and within that t/mefra,De have not again entered the criminal justice system.
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3. Project Summary: Briefly describe how the proposed project will focus on the problem. Limit response to 7,000
characters. This section should address:what will your project accomplish?Who will receive the services?Who will provide
the services?What other agencies will participate? If your project includes significant equipment purchases,describe the
equipment to be purchased.
The proposed project, Supportive Housing to Prevent Recidivism of Adults with Mental Illness &
Substance Abuse will address the program area of, Prevention and Education. K will accomplish this goal
by providing housing and supportive services to men and women who are mentally ill,with a history of both
incarceration and substance abuse. VVe will educate and actively monitor all program clients tmpromote
successful mental health tn*atnnent, recovery from drug/alcohol abume, with the outcome being, o
reduction in future incarcerations among pnognyrn participants. Potential clients any referred by family
members, the Guidance Care Center, Oepom Hmepika|, other area homeless providers, and Monroe
County Sheriff a Office upon reentry into the local community. We also find value and demand,should the
Sheriffs Office and court system develop the Jail Diversion Program that has been considered. Services
to clients include securing psychiatric services, case management, securing disability or other financial
benefits. This may include life skill planning, supported employment, referral to day treatment programs,
medication supervision, substance abuse counseling and/or treatment. These services are provided by
direct services staff;facility Site Managers; and,full/part-time Mental Health Support Workers. These are
the staff engaged daily with our clients in providing aupport, referral and |ihy skills. Historically and the
anticipated result of continued funding for this activity is to reduce or eliminate the namcoumanoe of
incarceration. This is achieved by initially placing the client in the appropriate housing, either the Heron
/Man3thmn\ mr Peacock Apartments (Key VVeed. This decision ie based mn client history, mental illness
diagnosis and client needs. Once the target population has secured housing,which is the first and most
significant barrier wellness and ee|f-irnprovernent, we work with each client to develop an individualized
personal growth plan and provide the supportive services and referrals needed for the client to implement
that plan. These services could The goal of this support is to stabilize and work to improve each client's
''vve||neee^in |ightmftheirpartiou|orrnenCa|i||neeeand/mraubetanceabueeieeuee. Theoxpeotabmniethot
this c|ient, while having prior contact with the criminal justice eyetern, will not return to incarceration or
make a successful transition from incarceration.
This program does not require the purchase ofsignificant equipment.
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4. Performance Objectives and Measures
a. List the Federal Purpose Area,State Purpose Area(s),and title of the Program Area to be addressed.
3 A&PE Supportive Housinq to Prevent Recidivism of Adults
with Mental Illness&Substance Abuse
Federal Purpose Area State Purpose Area(s) Project Title
(#) (#s)
(Notes:Refer to the Federal Purpose Area Attachment to identify your Purpose Area(choose only one), and State
Purpose Area(s) (choose as many SPA's that fit your project). SPA A is required for all projects.
b. List your project's Objectives and Measures.
(You must use the required uniform objectives for your chosen Federal and State Purpose Areas. Refer to the Federal
Purpose Area Attachment for the objective and measures listed under your chosen State Purpose Area. Use as many as
are appropriate.)
Al It is our goal will be that all eligible clients(history of incarceration and history of substance abuse),will not return
be arrested or Wledlimprisoned while in our program.
It is our goal that at least 25%of eligible clients,(history of incarceration and history of substance abuse),will
move on to permanent housing during the term of this program.
A2 We do not plan on utilizing the crimesolutions.gov website.
PE1 OBJECTIVE Report on JAG funding allocated for prevention and education
Part 1 Application: How much JAG funding has been allocated for Prevention and Education?
Please report in dollars($). $31,460
Part 2 Application: How many prevention or education programs will you implement?
Part 3 Application: How many substance abuse prevention or education programs will you
implement?
Part 4 Application:What type of prevention or education programs will you provide? In your
response, please list all that apply from the following choices: Anti-gang,Anti-drug, Cognitive,
Crime Prevention, Drug Prevention, Educational, Employment, Gang Resistance, GED,
Housing,Job Skills, Mental Health, Mentoring, Pro-social,Substance Abuse,Truancy,
Vocational, Other. If other, please specify.
PE2 OBJECTIVE Serve participants in ongoing programs
Part 1 Application: How many participants will the program serve?Please report the number of
participants for ongoing programs and not one-time events. At the time of application we
have 15 persons currently residing that have a history of both, incarceration and
drug/alcohol abuse.
PE3 Objective Develop prevention or education program materials
Part 1 Application: How many types of prevention or education program materials will be
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developed? Please report the number of distinct of materials developed. In your
response, please list all that apply and the number of each from the following choices:
Brochures, Pamphlets, and Posters; Presentations; E-mails;Webinars;Websites;Web-based
presentations; Other. |f other, please specify. VVa intend to produce prevention brochures,
pamphlets and posters.
Part Application: How many types of substance abuse prevention or education program materials
will bo developed? Please report the number ofdistinct types of materials developed. In your
response,please list all that apply and the number of each from the following choices:
Brochures, Pamphlets, and Posters; Presentations; E-mails;Webinars;Websites;Web-based
presentations; Other. |f other, please specify. VVa intend to produce at least four types of
prevention materials,om identified above.
Part Application: How many educational activities and materials will be disseminated? Please
report the total number of materials to be distributed during the reporting period(such as
brochures, pamphlets,and pomam). Educational materials produced(and identified
above)will be distributed to all residents, including those eligible under this proposal.
Part Application:Where will the materials be disseminated? In your response, please list all that
apply from the following choices: Schools,Government Agencies,Youth Groups, Events
Targeting Youth and Teens, Other. |f other, please specify. Educational materials will be
provided each resident, including those eligible under this proposal directly.
Part Application:What other prevention-related or educational media will bo used 1odisseminate
prevention and education information during this reporting period? In your response, p|oane
list all that apply from the following choices: Radio(Advertisements or Program Sponiu|o).
Television Advertisement(Commercial, Public Service Announcement[PSA],or Special),
Social Media(o.g.. Faoebook.Twittor). Liotsem.YVobinam. Other. |f other, please specify.
All materials prepared in conjunction with this effort will be disseminated on our
property and provided directly to each resident, including those eligible under this
program.
5.Act/vities
Your activities must coincide with your State PurpoeaArea(s). Please indicate n target group,activity, location type for each
State Purpose Area. For State Purpose Area"A", enter as many target groups, activities, geographic areas and location
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6. Budget Narrative
a. Identify type of Budget, i.e.,Actual, unit Costs(supported by detailed cost basis), or Contractual (supported by
back-up documentation that provides either the actual or unit costs basis for the contract).
b. The Project Budget Narrative may reflect costs in any of these five budget categories: Salaries and Benefits,
Contractual Services, Expenses, Operating Capital Outlay, Indirect Costs). The Total Project Costs must be
included. If actual project costs will exceed the available grant funding,make a statement that your organization will
cover all costs in excess of the amount.(Limit this narrative to 9,000 characters.)
c. You must describe the line items for each applicable budget category for which you are requesting subgrant
funding. Provide sufficient detail to show cost relationships to project activities.
d. Salaries and benefits:List the number and type of positions and salary for each position. State what percentage of
the position's time will be spend on the project and what percentage of the position's salary will be charged to the
grant. For all positions list all benefits to be paid, listed by type. The project summary should include a brief
description,for all grant-funded positions,that clearly identifies the work related to the project.
(An example is provided below. It is not meant to convey what you should budget for or the level of funding you can
expect. Delete this and insert your own budget):
Total Budget $31,460
Salaries and Benefits:
Site Manager,Salary&Benefits @ .30 $8,154
Site Manager, Salary&Benefits @ .30 $9,660
FIT Mental Health Worker(Heron)@ .30 $6,846
PIT Mental Health Workers(2) $4,000
Total Salaries and Benefits $30,460
Other Expenses:
Drug Test Kits $1,000
Total Other Expenses 1,000
Total Expenses
Budget Narrative
The budget items requested reflect the personnel(salaries/wages and employer paid taxes)cost for
providing direct services plus the cost of supplies needed to operate the programs proposed,
Supportive Housing to Prevent Recidivism of Adults with Mental Illness and Substance Abuse.This
a continuation of this program funded last year for the similar costs and expense items. Salaries
and benefits of personnel providing direct service to clients has pro-rated at 30%of actual costs. At
the present time 32% of our total client population who have a history of incarceration, and are
dually diagnosed with mental illness and substance abuse. Historically the target population ranges
from 28%to 40%of our total population. Please be aware this sum is for direct costs and does not
include any indirect services such as utilities, insurance or administration.
The Site Managers (Marathon & Ke West) perform the following functions: services to clients and
prospective clients relating to intakes and referrals, benefits, and the supported employment
program.The position also provides direct care staff supervision and training.These positions serve
as"gatekeepers", a key function in the agency that facilitates entry into the program. Responsibilities
include, identifying appropriate clients for placement in our programs, the 31 bed Peacock
Apartments in Key West and a more intensive treatment environment at the Heron,our 16-bed Adult
Living Facility in Marathon. These positions perform the important services of reviewing referrals
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and client background and suitability for the p[Og[8nlS, including @ [8VieVV of the mental iUOeSS
dkagnoeka, substance abuse history and ohrnina| background check. The Site Managers also
participate in overseeing our special drug abuse 90-day recovery program for residents who have
tested positive for drug and alcohol abuse. Both full time and part time Mental Health Workers assist
with client intake and admissions. They work daily with clients to provide direct services including
researching and identifying available benefits,determining eligibility and assisting clients in receiving
benefi1e, direct financial help through Heron-Peacmch'e Stabilization Fund, development of care
wellness and recovery plans, and entry and discharge planning.
The Mental Health Support Workers works with referral agencies,prospective clients,families,staff,
and other resources. They also perform all other support worker functions including resident
mhentadmn, case nnanagernent, and record maintenance. He or she also maintains client fi|eo,
progress notes, and correspondence |oga, provides medication, management, supervision, and
obeervadmn, performs drug teeUng, observes clients for possible substance abuse and other
pnob|enne, makes naowrnrnendaUmna to management staff regarding client plans and pnognarne,
assists clients with daily living skills,transportation,social activities,outings, medical appointments,
cooking and other related support activities. In addition, the Care Coordinator supervises the
Peacock office and performs management duties; including supervising support worker staff,
conducts weekly staff meetings, and resident house and community meetings, and conducts basic
business Another important function of the Team Leader is completion and update of the Client
Personal Plan Form which records comprehensive data on client background, identified client
needs,and tracks progress. These employees perform drug testing, observes clients for possible
substance abuse and other prmb|enno, makes recommendations to management staff regarding
client plans and programs and assists clients with daily living eki||e, transportation, social activities,
outings, medical appointments, cooking and other related support activities.
The budget reflects the cost of direct expenses, specifically to cover the costs of drug test kits and
sterile gloves needed tm perform client drug screenings.
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Organization Information
Organization Name: Guidance Care Center County
Contact person/title: Larry Prescott MS,CAP,LMHC Site Director Key West Monroe
Area Code/Phone#
Address: 1205 4th Street 305-434-7660
x31200
City, County, State, Zip Code: Key West, Monroe, Florida 33040
E-mail Address: larry.prescott@westcare.com Area Code/Fax#
305-292-6723
Administrative Data
1. Project Title: Women's Jail Housed Drug Abuse Treatment Program
2. Project Director: Larry Prescott,MS,CAP,LMHC
3. Primary physical location of program: Monroe County Detention Center—Key West
4. Project implementation Start: October 1, 2013 End: September 30, 2014
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1. Project Purpose Areas
a. Choose One Federal Purpose Area(Mark with an x):
1. Law Enforcement Programs
2. Prosecution and Court Programs
3. Prevention and Education Programs
4. Corrections and Community Corrections Programs
5. Drug Treatment and Enforcement Programs _X_
6. Planning, Evaluation, and Technology Improvement Programs
7. Crime Victim and Witness Programs
b. Choose as many of the following State Purpose Areas as fit your project(Mark with an x):
A. Accomplishments _X_
B. Training _X_
CR. Corrections and Community Corrections
CT Courts
D. Personnel
DE. Drug Enforcement
DF. Defense
DT. Drug Treatment _X_
E. Equipment Purchases and/or Technology Investments
LE. Law Enforcement Programs
PE. Prevention and Education
PS. Prosecution
TF. Task Forces
SZ. Seizures
PV. Planning and Evaluation
VM. Crime Victim and Witness Protection Programs
Notes: Refer to the Purpose Area Attachments to identify your Federal Purpose Area (choose only one).
Once you have selected the Federal Purpose Area (1 thru 7) then select the State Purpose Areas that apply
to your project, from the list on the individual JAG Performance Instruction.
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2. Project Overview
1. Problem Identification: Briefly describe a specific problem to be addressed with funds. Do not exceed
7,000 characters. Be sure to address the following items:
a. Problem Description: What is the problem to which you are responding as it relates to the program
area for which you are seeking funding (be sure to only include ONE program type)?
b. Problem Significance: Why is this problem significant to the applicant? Identify who is affected by the
problem including the specific types of individuals who contribute to and/or who are negatively affected
by the problem.
c. Needs assessment: Identify the current scope of the problem. Support this with factual information.
Use both qualitative and quantitative descriptive data that related to your specific problem and
geographic area.
South Florida, including Monroe County and the Florida Keys, continues to have the unfortunate distinction of
being designated as a high-intensity drug trafficking area and, as such, is a leading illicit drug importation area.
This, of course, has increased the availability of illicit drugs in Monroe County resulting in drug abuse rates
higher than both the state and national averages. Specifically in regards to the female population of Monroe
County which is the population of focus for this grant request, the latest Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance
Survey compiled by the Florida Department of Health reports rates of drug involvement as over twice that of the
state average and four times that of the much larger Miami-Dade County to the north. The Agency for Healthcare
Administration in its Emergency Department and Inpatient Hospitalization Data of 2011 publication indicates that
female residents of our county had over twice the state rate per 100,000 population for emergency room
treatment for acute drug intoxication. In addition, Monroe has over twice the state average for DUI arrests and,
consequently, almost three times the state average for vehicular deaths involving drug use. For women with
children, statistics from the Florida Department of Children and Families indicate that 57% of foster care
placements were as a result of substance abuse by the mother between April 2011 and March 2012.
For many drug involved women, the obsession surrounding use and attainment of illicit and legal drugs of abuse
often lead to legal involvement, criminal conduct, neglect of family and self, and ultimately incarceration. In
addition; the destruction of parent-child relationships, increased domestic violence, increased crime, child abuse
and neglect, foster care placement, divorce, stress on the legal and medical systems of a county with very
limited resources, and global negative effects on our communities and quality of life are also directly affected..
Recognizing the significant need for appropriate treatment among greater numbers of incarcerated women
whose level of drug involvement is such that they would not benefit from available outpatient treatment and who
are often the primary caretakers of children, the Guidance Care Center along with the Monroe County Sheriff's
Office created the Jail Housed Drug Treatment Program located within the Monroe County Detention Center in
1992. It remains today as one of the few such programs operated within a county jail in Florida and the only
opportunity for women to receive intensive drug abuse treatment within Monroe County. Moreover, these women
are able to get treatment quickly instead of being one of the 66%of substance abusing Florida residents who
desire help but are unable to access treatment due to Florida's lengthy waiting list for substance abuse services
as reported by the Florida Department of Children and Families. This program has been able to attain and
maintain a very low recidivism rate (under 25%)for women participants in the last 5 years with the addition of
evidenced-based practices and special attention to the unique needs of substance abusing women. The
program has a very close relationship with county judges, attorneys, and the administration and staff of the
Monroe County Detention Center as well as city and county authorities. Women who complete treatment are
often granted early release from incarceration to return to their families and begin rebuilding their lives and the
lives of their loved ones thereby saving the county the expense of their continued detainment. Skills attained
within the context of treatment increases the chances of sustained recovery, healthier family and other personal
relationships, healthier children, and safer communities.
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3. Project Summary: Briefly describe how the proposed project will focus on the problem. Limit response to
7,000 characters. This section should address:what will your project accomplish?Who will receive the services?
Who will provide the services?What other agencies will participate? If your project includes significant equipment
purchases, describe the equipment to be purchased.
In 1992, The Jail Incarceration Program (JIP), as it was initially named, was developed in the Monroe County
Detention Center and began providing substance abuse treatment services to county inmates to lay the
foundation for sustained recovery. The majority of clients are court ordered by the Drug Court, Circuit Court and
County Court Judges in Monroe County. The rest enter the program as volunteers who have met the criteria for
drug/alcohol treatment and will be in the county jail a minimum of 182 days. The program has established a
positive reputation county wide, working closely with judges, prosecutors and defense attorneys throughout the
county. DCF audits for the past three years reported that this program meets or exceeds Best Practice standards
with 100% compliance. This year's funding will allow services begun with last year's grant to continue for this
population in the detention center.
In May 2010, the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitative Facilities (CARF) evaluated the JIP program for
accreditation. The process of accreditation has strengthened assessment and treatment. The Jail In-House
Program met the highest CARF standards and received recognition for its positive relationships between
correctional staff and treatment/clinical staff. The agency has submitted Annual Conformance to Quality Reports
to CARF and continues to meet the highest accreditation standards.
Client-centered individualized treatment plans tailored to the needs of women are a cornerstone of gender-
responsive treatment. After developing these plans in partnership with the program participant, treatment plan
reviews, case management services to provide community linkages and monthly self-reports of progress
continue to refine the plan. On-going program review occurs through monthly focus groups with administrative
staff and participants. The Global Assessment of Individual Needs (GAIN) instrument provides a comprehensive
assessment of client needs and assists in developing a person-centered Wellness Plan that is updated with the
participant every 30 days. Admission policies are welcoming to individuals with co-occurring disorders, learning
disabilities, and illiteracy, as well as other special individualized needs. This allows access for all who probably
otherwise would not receive services.
For women with a mental illness as well as drug addiction, a Mental Health Status Assessment identifies
impairments in functioning. If identified as having a possible mental health issue, the client receives a referral to
a mental health counselor and the Prison Health Services psychiatrist as well as participating in services to
address the substance use disorder and criminal thinking and behavior. Treatment of mental illness is monitored
by program staff as a vital part of recovery from substance abuse. Participants are given appointments with the
Guidance Care Center psychiatrist upon completion of the program and release from incarceration and assigned
a case worker to help them with appointments, treatment adherence, accessing of community services and
medication assistance. Psychotropic medications are provided free of charge to participants who cannot afford
their medications or who do not have insurance coverage.
Treatment in the program is a minimum of six months and a maximum of one year. Aftercare services are
encouraged as a part of re-entry planning and last up to six months once the participant is released. The
Guidance/Care Center provides aftercare throughout the Florida Keys in community-based facilities. Aftercare is
given priority and participants are enrolled before they are released. These services are not funded by the grant
and are available to all participants regardless of ability to pay.
The program staff as well as the corrections staff conduct random drug testing and positive tests result in 30
days in lock-up and a return to court for judicial review of the case. Tests used are the Reditest 10 panel dip
sticks testing for amphetamine, benzodiazepines, cocaine, opiates, synthetic opiates, THC, PCP, barbiturates,
MDMA and methadone. The program also has a relationship with the local drug court to run tests on their
spectrometry machine if test results are questionable which helps to identify those who may have attempted to
be dishonest by trying to mask the results.
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The Guidance/Care Center employs all program staff and has a thirty-nine year history of providing substance
abuse counseling and mental health services. The program will require 1 FT counselor to provide all core
program services to no less than 30 women for the one-year grant period. Administrative support to conduct
regular case staffing, provide services, collect and report data, and monitor program outcomes will be billed at
.25 FTE.
Program services will be delivered using an evidence based practice Cogitative Behavioral Therapy(CBT)
curriculum entitled "Substance Abuse and Criminal Conduct: Strategies for Self Improvement and Change—
Pathways to Responsible Living" authored by Harvey Milkman and Kenneth Wanberg. Throughout the treatment
episode participants use a client workbook that belongs to them. The cost of that workbook is$22.00 per copy.
Use of this workbook is subject to change as more advanced evidenced-based treatment resources become
available but will not exceed the$22.00 cost. Treatment in the correctional setting will incorporate trauma-
informed and gender-responsive treatment through the use of the evidenced-based "Seeking Safety"treatment
model to promote the healing and edification of the human spirit. Seeking Safety offers 25 treatment topics, each
with a clinician guide and client handouts. The seven interpersonal topics are Asking for Help, Honesty, Setting
Boundaries in Relationships, Healthy Relationships, Community Resources, Healing from Anger, and Getting
Others to Support Your Recovery. The seven behavioral topics are Detaching from Emotional Pain: Grounding,
Taking Good Care of Yourself, Red and Green Flags, Commitment, Coping with Triggers, Respecting Your
Time, and Self-Nurturing. The seven cognitive topics are PTSD: Taking Back Your Power, Compassion, When
Substances Control You, Recovery Thinking, Integrating the Split Self, Creating Meaning, and Discovery. In
addition, four combination topics are Introduction to Treatment/Case Management, Safety, The Life Choices
Game (Review), and Termination. These relational models support the development of healthy relationships
with self, significant others, and the community at large in order to reduce the risk of relapse and recidivism.
Staff will use individual and group formats to deliver core services. As participants move through the program
they will learn to facilitate group gatherings for such activities as morning affirmations, positive acknowledgement
and recognition, positive slip groups where participants share experiences of "catching" each other in random
acts of kindness and evening gratitude wrap ups.
The specific components of the treatment services will include:
• Education about addiction to include relapse prevention and the consequences of criminal behavior
• Anger and emotional control
• Teaching and learning about healthy ways of thinking, feeling, and acting in an atmosphere of mutual
respect
• Trauma-informed care and treatment to include sexual abuse and domestic violence
• A range of informational, emotional, and behavioral options to strengthen self and family
• Emphasis on the ability to feel and express feelings that, in turn, increases a sense of self-worth
• Improving abilities to cope with their children and the world around them.
• Emphasis on physical and emotional wellness
• Parenting education and practice
• Learning, developing, and practicing positive coping skills.
• Developing and beginning to implement a realistic and hopeful life plan.
• Continuum of care supports participants by connecting and coordinating aftercare in the community and
though 12-step/support group involvement.
• Discharge and aftercare planning
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4. Performance Objectives and Measures
a. List the Federal Purpose Area,State Purpose Area(s),and title of the Program Area to be addressed.
5 A,DT,B,D Jail Housed Drug Abuse Treatment Program -
Women
Federal Purpose Area State Purpose Area(s) Project Title
(#) (#s)
(Notes:Refer to the Federal Purpose Area Attachment to identify your Purpose Area (choose only one), and
State Purpose Area(s) (choose as many SPA's that fit your project). SPA A is required for all projects.
b. List your project's Objectives and Measures.
(You must use the required uniform objectives for your chosen Federal and State Purpose Areas. Refer to the
Federal Purpose Area Attachment for the objective and measures listed under your chosen State Purpose Area.
Use as many as are appropriate.)
A Accomplishments: includes any accomplishments during the reporting period.
Al Objective Report on program accomplishments
Part 1 Application: Please briefly describe what your program's accomplishments will be.
Please include any benefits or changes to be observed as a result of JAG-funded activities, such
as program completion, or changes in attitudes, skills, knowledge, or conditions.
A total of at least 30 women will enter substance abuse treatment with a successful completion
rate of 80%. Recidivism will be under 25%. Of those who complete, 75%will enter aftercare in the
community.
Performance: Please briefly describe any of your program's accomplishments during the
reporting period. Please include any benefits or changes observed as a result of JAG-funded
activities, such as program completion, or changes in attitudes, skills, knowledge, or conditions.
A2 Objective Report on usage of crimesolutions.gov Website
Part 1 Application: Will you be using the crimesolutions.gov Website? N
Performance: Are you using the crimesolutions.gov Website? Y/N
DT Drug Treatment: includes clinical assessment, residential, day/night treatment with
community, outpatient group, outpatient individual, intensive outpatient, outpatient
detoxification, addiction receiving facility, substance abuse detoxification (residential), in-home
counseling, and aftercare. Must select either DT -Drug Treatment or DE -Drug Enforcement or
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both.
DT1 Objective Report on JAG funding allocated for providing drug treatment
Part 1 Application: How much JAG funding has been allocated for providing drug
treatment? Please report in dollars ($). $37,331.00
Performance: How much JAG funding has been allocated for providing drug treatment? Please
report in dollars ($).Report only in the first quarter. In subsequent quarters, answer"$0" unless
the amount allocated has changed.
DT2 Objective Provide a drug treatment program
Part 1 Application: Will your program admit any participants to drug treatment
programs?Y
Performance: Has your program admitted any participants to drug treatment programs during
the reporting period? Y/N
Part 2 Application: How many participants will be enrolled in the drug treatment
program during the reporting period? 35
Performance: How many current participants are enrolled in the drug treatment program during
the reporting period? #
Part 3 Application: How many NEW participants will be admitted to the drug treatment
program? 30
Performance: How many NEW participants were admitted to the drug treatment program during
the reporting period? #
DT3 Objective Implement an evidence-based program or practice in a drug treatment
program
Part 1 Application: How many JAG-funded drug treatment programs will implement an
evidence-based program or practice? Evidence-based programs or practices are those
demonstrated by the research literature to be effective at reducing substance use(generally
obtained through one or more outcome evaluations). 2
Performance: How many JAG-funded drug treatment programs implemented an evidence-based
program or practice during the reporting period? Evidence-based programs or practices are
those demonstrated by the research literature to be effective at reducing substance use
(generally obtained through one or more outcome evaluations).
DT5 Objective Provide outpatient services
Part 1 Application: Will JAG funds be used to provide outpatient services? Services
received should be based on actual attendance of participants in mandated activities.Y
Performance: Were JAG funds used to provide outpatient services during the reporting period?
Services received should be based on actual attendance of participants in mandated activities.
Part 2 Application: Enter the number of sessions for outpatient services participants will
receive. To calculate this#, determine the#of outpatient service sessions that each participant
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will receive. Then add the#of sessions for each participant together to determine the total#of
sessions. Include any participant who will receive outpatient services during the reporting
period, regardless of whether that person will complete the program, exit without completion, or
remain currently enrolled. 9,000
Performance: Enter the number of sessions for outpatient services participants received during
the reporting period. To calculate this#, determine the#of outpatient service sessions that each
participant received. Then add the#of sessions for each participant together to determine the
total#of sessions. Include any participant who received outpatient services during the reporting
period, regardless of whether that person has completed the program, exited without
completion, or is currently enrolled.
DT6 Objective Test participants for alcohol or illegal substances
Part 1 Application: Of those to be enrolled in the drug treatment program for at least 90
days, please enter the number of participants who will be tested for the presence of alcohol or
illegal substances. 35
Performance: Of those enrolled in the drug treatment program for at least 90 days, please enter
the number of participants who were tested for the presence of alcohol or illegal substances
during the reporting period.
Part 2 Application: Of those to be enrolled in the drug treatment program for at least 90
days, please enter the number of participants who will test positive for the presence of alcohol or
illegal substances. 1
Performance: Of those enrolled in the drug treatment program for at least 90 days, please enter
the number of participants who tested positive for the presence of alcohol or illegal substances
during the reporting period.
DT8 Objective Expand services
Part 1 Application: Will your JAG program funds be used to expand services during the
reporting period?Y
Performance: Were your JAG program funds used to expand services during the reporting
period?
Part 2 Application: If yes, please choose the type of services added. In your response,
please list all that apply from the following choices: Service providers, Slots, Enhancing of
capacity, Inpatient services, Outpatient services, Recovery support, Drug treatment services.
Performance: If yes, please choose the type of services added. In your response, please list all
that apply from the following choices: Service providers, Slots, Enhancing of capacity, Inpatient
services, Outpatient services, Recovery support, Drug treatment services.
B Training: includes activities where training (transferring of skills and knowledge) occurs.
This may include training by the organization of its own staff, training by the organization of
individuals from other organizations, or training of the organization's staff by other individuals.
131 Objective Report on JAG funding allocated for training
Part 1 Application: How much JAG funding has been allocated for training?This
includes sending staff to training and training sponsored by the JAG-funded agency. Please
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report in dollars ($). 0
Performance: How much JAG funding has been allocated for training?This includes sending
staff to training and training sponsored by the JAG-funded agency. Please report in dollars ($).
Report only in the first quarter. In subsequent quarters, answer"$0" Report only in the first
quarter. In subsequent quarters, answer"$0" unless the amount allocated has changed. $
B2 Objective Provide Training
Part 1 Application: Number of individuals within your organization who will receive
training. This includes training to be received by individuals within your organization and to be
provided by your organization. Trainings may be held within or outside of your organization.
Report the total number of individuals to be trained, not the number of trainings he or she will
attend. Only report each individual once. 2
Performance: Number of individuals within your organization who received training. This
includes training received by individuals within your organization and provided by your
organization during the reporting period. Trainings could have been held within or outside of
your organization. Report the total number of individuals trained, not the number of trainings he
or she attended. Only report each individual once for the reporting period. #
Part 2 Application: Number of individuals outside of your organization whom you will
provide training for. This includes training to be received by individuals within your organization
and to be provided by your organization. Trainings may be held within or outside of your
organization. Report the total number of individuals to be trained, not the number of trainings he
or she will attend. Only report each individual once. 8
Performance: Number of individuals outside of your organization whom you provided training
for. This includes training received by individuals within your organization and provided by your
organization during the reporting period. Trainings could have been held within or outside of
your organization. Report the total number of individuals trained, not the number of trainings he
or she attended. Only report each individual once for the reporting period. #
B3 Objective Require participants to complete an evaluation of training
Part 1 Application: Will participants be asked to complete an evaluation of training?Y
Performance: Were participants asked to complete an evaluation of training during the reporting
period?
Part 2 Application: If yes, how many individuals will complete an evaluation? 10
Performance: If yes, how many individuals completed an evaluation?
Part 3 Application: If yes, how many individuals will rate training as being satisfactory or
better? 8
Performance: If yes, how many individuals rated training as being satisfactory or better? #
B4 Objective Provide a pre-test and post-test for training
Part 1 Application: Will you provide a pre-test and post-test for training?Y
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Performance: Did you provide a pre-test and post-test for training during the reporting period?
Y/N
Part 2 Application: If yes, how many individuals will complete a pre-test and post-test
for training? 10
Performance: If yes, how many individuals completed a pre-test and post-test for training?#
Part 3 Application: If yes, how many individuals will complete a post-test with an
improved score over the pre-test? 9
Performance: If yes, how many individuals completed a post-test with an improved score over
the pre-test? #
B5 Objective Complete Training Hours
Part 1 Application: How many training hours will be completed by individuals within your
organization?This includes training completed by individuals within your organization and
provided to individuals outside the organization. 20
Performance: How many training hours have been completed by individuals within your
organization during the reporting period?This includes training completed by individuals within
your organization and provided to individuals outside the organization. #
Part 2 Application: How many training hours will be provided to individuals outside of
the organization? 6
Performance: How many training hours have been provided to individuals outside of the
organization during the reporting period? #
Part 3 Application: How many training hours will be provided to the public? 0
Performance: How many training hours have been provided to the public during the reporting
period? #
D Personnel: includes activities where individuals are hired, maintained, or paid overtime.
D1 Objective Report on JAG funding allocated for personnel
Part 1 Application: How much JAG funding has been allocated for personnel? Please
report in dollars ($). $36,081.00
Performance: How much JAG funding has been allocated for personnel? Please report in dollars
($). Report only in the first quarter. In subsequent quarters, answer"$0" unless the amount
allocated has changed. $
D2 Objective Maintain personnel with JAG funds
Part 1 Application: How many personnel will you maintain with JAG funds during the
reporting period? Maintained personnel means any staff members who were already working
with the law enforcement organization, but who are now being paid partially or fully with BJA
JAG grant funds. Only report each individual as maintained once for the life of the award. 1
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And Clerk's Drug Abuse Trust Fund
Performance: How many personnel have you maintained with JAG funds during the reporting
period? Maintained personnel means any staff members who were already working with the law
enforcement organization, but who are now being paid partially or fully with BJA JAG grant
funds. Only report each individual as maintained once for the life of the award.
Activities
Your activities must coincide with your State Purpose Area(s). Please indicate a target group, activity, location
type for each State Purpose Area. For State Purpose Area "A", enter as many target groups, activities,
geographic areas and location types as apply. For other State Purpose Areas, indicate only the#served and
location type.
Sub-grant Period
(Beginning Date— Ending Date)
Administrative Activities
ACTIVITY Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar A r May Jun Jul AugSe
Submit Monthly Program and X X X X
Expenditure Reports
Programmatic Activities
(Continue on a second page if necessary.)
ACTIVITY Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep
Target Group/#Served/Location
All participants will complete an intake to
include a GAIN assessment, Program
Orientation and Treatment planning with 20 20 20 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15
Primary Counselor.
All Participants in JIP will receive three
(3) hours of group therapy per week
addressing Addictive and Criminal 20 20 20 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15
Thinking delivered with Cognitive
All Participants in JIP will receive one (1)
hour of educational group per week on
Family Relationships, Parenting and 20 20 20 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15
Child Development, Healthy
All Participants in JIP will receive one (1)
hour of educational group per week on
Family Relationships, Parenting and 20 20 20 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15
Child Development, Healthy
All JIP Participants will meet Individually
with the Primary Counselor for an hour
bi-monthly to review treatment plan 20 20 20 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15
progress, address individual needs, and
plan for discharge
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Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program
And Clerk's Drug Abuse Trust Fund
Each JIP Participant will develop an
Individual Recovery Blueprint to facilitate
transition into the community and 20 20 20 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15
support on-going recovery from
Addiction and Criminal Behavior
Two staff will receive on-going training at
Monroe County Detention Center and/or 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
Guidance Care Center
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Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program
And Clerk's Drug Abuse Trust Fund
6. Budget Narrative
a. Identify type of Budget, i.e., Actual, Unit Costs (supported by detailed cost basis), or Contractual
(supported by back-up documentation that provides either the actual or unit costs basis for the contract).
b. The Project Budget Narrative may reflect costs in any of these five budget categories: Salaries and
Benefits, Contractual Services, Expenses, Operating Capital Outlay, Indirect Costs). The Total Project
Costs must be included. If actual project costs will exceed the available grant funding,make a statement
that your organization will cover all costs in excess of the amount. (Limit this narrative to 9,000
characters.)
c. You must describe the line items for each applicable budget category for which you are requesting
subgrant funding. Provide sufficient detail to show cost relationships to project activities.
d. Salaries and benefits: List the number and type of positions and salary for each position. State what
percentage of the position's time will be spend on the project and what percentage of the position's salary
will be charged to the grant. For all positions list all benefits to be paid, listed by type. The project
summary should include a brief description,for all grant-funded positions,that clearly identifies the work
related to the project.
Salaries and Benefits
Counselor/Case Manager 24,017 (0.75 FTE)
FICA 2,564
Subtotal Counselors 26,581
Clinical Director(Lead Counse 9,500 (0.25 FTE)
Subtotal Clinical Director 9,500
Total Salaries and Benefits 36,081
Expenses:
Operating supplies, such as
workbooks and videos 770
Drug Tests 480
Total Expenses 1250
Total 37,331
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Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program
And Clerk's Drug Abuse Trust Fund
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Grants Administrator
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1100 Simonton Street
Key West, Florida 33040
RE : Byrne JAG / Clarlk's drug Abuse Trust Fund 2013-2014
Florida, Keys Outreach Coalition, Inc.
Clear Laura:
The Florida Keys Outreach Coalition (FKOC) is pleased to have thiis opportunity to apply for
funding under the County's 2013/2014 Byrne JACK and Clerk's Drug Abuse Trust Fund.
FKOC is requesting a grant in the arraaunt of$7,508 to help offset the cast of purchasing alcohol
and drug screen tests for administration to clients participating in our Substance Abuse
Education and Relapse Prevention program.
Please feel free to call me with any questions or conicerns,
Sincerely,
Rev. Stephen E. Braddock, _.
President &. CEO
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Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program
And Clerk's Drug Abuse Trust Fund
Organization Information
Organization Name: County
Florida Keys Outreach Coalition, Inc,
Contact person/title: Rev. Stephen IF. Braddock, Ph.D. President&CEO Monroe
Address: PO Box 4767 Area Code/Phone#
305-293-8189
City, County, State, Zip Code: Key West, Fl 33041-4767
E-mail Address:! FrBraddock @)cs.com& FKOC41lomelessCa) Area Code/Fax 4cs.corn 305-293-8276
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Administrative Data
1. Project Title: FKOC Supportive Housing: Substance Abuse Education &Relapse Prevention
2. Project Director: Rev, Stephen E. Braddock, Ph.D.
1 Primary physical location of program: Neece Center for Homeless Recovery
2'221 Patterson Ave., Key West, F1 33040
FKOC Supportive Housing Facilities
Poinciana Plaza I, Key West, R 33040
4, Project implementation period Start: October 1, 2013 End: September 30,2014
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Monroe County, Florida Program Proposal for
Florida Department of Law Enforcement
Edward Byrne Memoriall Justice Assistance Grant Program
And Cl,erk's Drug Abuse Trust Fund
I. Project Purpose Areas
a. Choose One Federal Purpose Area(Mark with an x):
1. Law Enforcement Programs
2. Prosecution and Court Programs
3, Prevention and Education Programs .-.—x......
4. Corrections and Community Corrections Programs
5. Drug Treatment and Enforcement Programs
6. Planning, Evaluation, and Technology Improvement Programs
7. Crime Victim and Witness Programs
�b,., Choose as many of the following State Purpose Areas as fit Your project(Mark with an x):
A. Accomplishments
B. Training
C . Corrections and Community Corrections
CT Courts
D. Personnel
DE, Drug Enforcement
DF, Defense
DT. Drug Treatment
E. Equipment Purchases and/or Technology Investments —X—
LJE. Law Enforcement Programs
PIE, Prevention and Education x
PS. Prosecution
TF. Task Forces
SZ Seizures
PV. Planning and Evaluation
VM. Crime Victim and Witness Protection Programs
Notes: Refer to the Purpose Area Attachments to identify your Federal Purpose Area (choose only one). Once
you have selected the Federal Purpose Area (1 thru 7) then select the State Purpose Areas that apply to your
project, from the list on the individual JAG Performance Instruction,
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Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program
And Clerk's Drug Abuse Trust Fund
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2. Project Overview ..........
11. Problem Identification: Briefly describe a specific problem to be addressed with funds. Do not exceed 7,000
characters. Be sure to address the following items:
a. Problem Description: What is the problem to which you are responding as it relates to the program area for
which you Eire seeking funding (be sure to only include ONE program type)'?
b. Problem Significance: Why is this problem significant to the applicant? Identify who is affected by the problem
including the specific types of individuals who contribute to and/or who are negatively affected by the problem.
c. Needs assessment: Identify the current scope of the problem. Support this,with factual information. Use both
qualitative and quantitatNe closed tive data that related to your specific problem and geographic area._.__...._....._._......... ..................
a. The relationship of alcohol and drug use to homelessness is reciprocal in.that it is very
difficult for individuals with limited or no -financial resources to remain in housing when
much of their money is spent on substances and, it is difficult for individuals to focus on
treatment for alcohol and drug abuse When their basic survival need for food and shelter
is only precariously suet.
Abstinence and relapse prevention is the most important part of substance abuse recovery
and the most successful relapse prevention progi-ain is one that can be reliably sustained
over ar long period of time, Frequent urine testing has been shown to increase the
probability of rerriaining abstirient from a1coliol and illegal drugs.
Alcohol and substance abuse prevention and education prog-rainsare essential
components in.helping individuals heal from the underlying causes of their homelessness
and attain lives of sobriety, independence and self-sufficiency as contributing members of
society.
b. Last year, 59 % of homeless adults served by the Florida Keys Outreach Coalition
(FK0Q supportive housing prop rains had as documented criminal history; 99% of those
individuals were in recovery from alcohol and substance abuse; 62% were repeat
offeriders and, 44 % were chronically horrieless.
Clearly, alcohol and substance abuse is a significant problem and an iniportant factor
influencing an individual's ability to overcome homelessness, Given the co-occurrence
of substance abuse arid homelessness, the theoretical reciprocal causality of substance
abuse and homelessness and the personal costs to horrieless inclividuails and our
community at large related r to law enforcement, incarceration, medical care and quality of
life, the FKOC believes prevention is an essential component to helping individuals
recover from:their addictions and homelessness. For most, residential and economic
stability and self-sufficiency cannot be achieved without sobriety,
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Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program
And Clerk"s Drug Abuse Trust Fund
c. Addiction and relapse very often precipitates offender recidivism, causes and sustains
homelessness,; particularly chronic homelessness. The greatest potentiarl to reduce re-
incarceration and drug relapse: arriong offenders is a continuum of treatment; one that
incorporates the need for complimentary services Such as 110LIrSing, peer support, life:skills
education and relapse prevention.
A Point-in-Time survey conducted county-wide on Jaml4'Irry 29, 2013 indicated that 658
persons and households are homeless on any given day in Monroe County. On that given
day, an additional ninety-nine (99) homeless individuals were incarcerated at the Monroe
County Detention Center(MCDC) representing 16% of the total inmate population,
Twenty-six (26) out of the ninety-nine homeless inmates had been booked into M(.,.DC'
twenty-five or more times over the past ten years for an average of thirty-six
incarcerations each. The highest number of bookings for one of these homeless offenders
was seventy-seven (77). These twenty-six individuals spent a combined 33,178 days in
the MCDC. At a per day cost of$80.40 per inniatc, the cost to Mo�nroe County was
$2,667,511,20
All of the ninety-nine (99) homeless individuals incarcerated on January 29"' had been
booked into, the M(.,DC two or more times over the past ten years and spent a,combined
62,224 days in Jail costing Monroe County a staggering $5,002,809.60,
The Florida Department of law Enforcement awarded. Drug Abuse Trust Funds to the
Florida Keys Outreach Coalition Substance Abuse Education and Relapse Prevention
Program, in 2012 in the amount of$7,493.00.
Reporting for grant year October 1, 2012 through second quarter ending March 3 1 I g
F"KOC adi-nitted sixty-eight (68) homeless adults with a criminal background history;
12% entered the Program by referral of the Offender Release Program and court; 29
individuals (43%) entered the program by referral of Monroe County Sheriffs Office
CCARE4U Jail Diversion program, Under the current grant year, FKOC administered
5,172 drug tests through May, 2013.
Two Hundred Ninety-nine (299) homeless adults Were served by FKOC in the previous
year; 83% completed the transitional housing program clean and sober and exited to
permanent housing.
One hundred.percent (100%) of the grant recipients, receive individualized case
management and additional services including life skills edLireation; life enrichment
programs; health eduCation/screenings; support with crisis intervention, advocacy and
links to coma-itinity and mainstream resources. All clients served by Byrne Memorial
Justice Assistance Grant and/or the Clerk's Drug Abuse Trust Fund will have a
documented history with the criminal justice system,
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Florida Department of Law Enforcement
Edgard Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program
And Clerk's Drug Abuse Trust Fund
project Summary: Briefly describe how the proposed project will focus on the problem, Limit response to 7,000
characters. This section should address:what will your project accomiplish?Who w'lll receive the services?Who will provide
the services?What other agencies will participate? If your project includes significant equipment purchases, describe the
___.._puipment to be.purchased
The Florida Treys Outreach Coalition understands that homelessness is not just a result of lack of
lousing, but rather most often involves a very complex set of inter-related circumstances and
requuires au co prebensive and holistic approach to its prevention and eli:nirination.
With that recognition, the FK.00's enrerrgency, transitional and permanent supportive housing
programs provides ar wide array of essential supportive ,services that reach far beyond merely
offering food„ hygiene andr shelter, concentrating in particular on the special needs of homeless
adults recoverin.g from alcohol and substance abuse.
F OC's supportive services include:
Intensive individualized case management providing clients with consultation, support,
krises intervention, advocacy and links to comniunity and mainstream resources;
Permanent housing placement
Alcohol and druid; abuse relapse prevention and education
• Transportation to AA/NA support groups
• Free monthly City of Key West transit bus passes
• Legal aide set-vices
• Assistance obtaining mental health services
• free flu shots
• Internet and telephone access
• Resource library
• healthy meals and nutrition education
Life shills classes and enriclnnent programs
Assistance obtaining employment within two weeps of admission
-Teaith education and screening (including HIV)
Parenting classes
Onsite children's activities programme & assistance accessing childcare
Family reunification
F OC"s program incorporates the"Twelve Steps of AA and focuses on the fLindanaentals of
recovery, Clients are tested on-site frequently and raradounly for druug and alcohol arse a:nd are
required to attend A.A/NA meetings for the first 90-days in the prog7am and then as deemed
appropriate by their case manager, sponsor and/or professional counselor.
Drug tests detect the use of alcohol, cocaine, THC, Amphetamines, benzodiazepine, opiates,
syntlaetic cannabis and oxycodone, F1 C:C will purchase testing Supplies and administer a
nrininaunr of 5,800 alcohol/drug tests between October 1, 2013 and September 30, 2014.
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Florida Department of Law Enforcement
�Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program
And Clerk"s Drug Abuse Trust Fund
4. Performance Objectives and Measures
a. List the Federal Purpose Area, State Purpose Area(s), andl tittle of the Program Area to be addressed.
3 PE Prevention and Education
E Eciuipment Purchases
Substance Abuse Education&ReBapse Prevention
Program
Federal Purpose Area State Purpose Area(s) Project"title
M (#s)
(Notes:Refer to the Federal Purpose Area Attachment to identify your Purpose Area (choose only one), and State
,Purpose Area(s) (choose as many SPA's that fit your project), SPA A is required for all projects.
b. List your project's Objectives and Measures.
(You must use the required uniform objectives for your chosen Federal and State Purpose Areas. Refer to the
Federal Purpose Area Attachment for the objective and measures listed under Your chosen State Purpose,Area,
Use as many as are appropriate.)
PE2 Part 1:
One hundred seventy-five (175) individuals will receive testing for alcohol and/or substance use during the 12-month
period, All clients served will have a documented history with the criminal justice system.
El Part 1:
$7,508 of JAG funds will be used for alcohol/substance drug screen tests purchased from Alere Toxicology
Products.
E2 Part 3;
$7,508 of JAG funds will be used to purchase 5,800 alcohol/drug screen tests.
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Florida Department of Law Enforcement
Edward Byrne Memorial: Justice Assistance Grant Program
And Clerk's Drug Abuse Trust Fund
5.Activities
Your activities must colnciide with your State Purpose Area(s). Please indicate a target group, activity, location type
for each State Purpose Area. For State Purpose Area "A", enter as many target groups, activities, geographic areas
and location types as apply. For other State Purpose Areas, indicate only the#served and location type.
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Sub-grant Period!
(Begiinning Date- Ending Date)
Administrative Activities
ACTIVITY Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar_2pL _ya Jun F
Jul
Au Sep
Ail g
Submit Monthly Program and Expenditure -1 X X X X X X X X X X X X
Reports
Programmatic Activities
(Continue on a second page if necessary.)
ACTIVITY Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mair Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep
Target Group/#Served/(Location
AicohoUDrUg Testing of 175 homeless adults X X X X X X X X X X X X
annually in FKOC transitional housing
facilities
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Florida Department of Law Enforcement
Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program
Andl Clerk's Drug Abuse Trust Fund
6. B u d t m Narrative
............. ...........
a. Identify type of Budget, i.e., Actual, Unit Costs(supported by detailed cost basis), or Contractual (supported by
back-up documentation that provides either the actual or unit costs basis for the contract).
b. The Project Budget Narrative may reflect Costs in any of these five budget categories: Salaries and Benefits-,
Contractual Services, Expenses, Operating Capital Outlay, Indirect Costs), The Total Project Costs Must be
included. If actual project costs will exceed the availabie grant funding,make a statement that your organization will
cover all costs in excess of the amount. (Limit this narrative to 9,000 characters.)
C. You must describe the line items for each applicable budget category for which you are requesting SUbgrant
funding. Provide sufficient detail to show cost relationships to project activities.
cl. Salaries and benefits:List the number and type of positions and salary for each posiition. State what percentage of
the position's time will be spend on the project and what percentage of the position's salary will be charged to the,
grant. For all positions list all benefits to be paid, listed by type. The project summary should include a brief
description, for all grant-funded positions, that clearly identifies the work related to the project,
(An example is provided below. It is not rneant to convey what you should budget for or the level of funding you can
expect, Delete this and insert your own budget):
A. Total budget $17,500
Project Income:
JAG Funds 7,508
VIC SAFF 5,151
Occupancy Fees 434-11
Total $17,500
Project Expenses:
Alcohol/Drug Test Kits 1 7_5 Q_Q
Total Expenses $17,500
B. The totall budget allowance for drug screening is$17,500. Any arrIOUnt not funded by JAG will be
sought by client occupancy fees and the Monroe County Sheriff's Asset Forfeiture Fund,
C. Individual test screens range from$,75 to$6.00 depending upon the substance type. Calculated average
cost per Unit is 1.29.
D. There are no salary costs related to this grant request.
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Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program
Andl Clerk's D' r
B,udget Information (Continued)
Vendor: AIere Toxicology, Inc,
TEST STICKS Unit TOTAL
MultiRanO 175 $3.40 $595.00
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SynCan 150: $6.00 $9,00-00
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Alcohol 1,525 $2.00 $3,050,00
Cocaine 1,500, $0.75 $1,125,00
THC 1,500 $0.75 $1,125.00
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Oxy 2"00 —$0.75 $150.00
Opi/Mor 250 $0.75 $187.50
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Arnp 2 5 0 $0,75 $187'�50
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Benzo 250 $0.75 W $187.50
TOTALS 5,800 $,7,507�50
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JOE GARCIA WA U i a'BGwcmml Housu;Q-"r,Su".tn"M
Ni rH,Ds-min,Ft cmr,,, WM;HMOTON,DC 206 1,S
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Congrebo of the Oniteb *tatm
I-puze of 'Rp1°r5rultatibt�
M agljinqton, M 20515-0926
March 1,2 013
Rev. Stephen E.Braddock,Ph,D
President& Executive Director,
Florida Keys Outreach Coalition, Inc,
P.O. Box 4767
Key West, FL 33041,
Dear Rev, Braddock:
It was very early on in my(entire as a Member of Congress that I learned of the great work done by the Florida Keys
Outreach Coalition (FKOC), FKOC is a highly respected, highly effective,and hugely important piece of the national
treasure which both its benefactors and its beneficiaries call home—the Florida Keys, I would., therefore, like to express my
sincerestt gratitude and respect for the people that make possible both the organization and mission at FKOC.
The unimaginable successes in the areas of homelessness prevention and transition that FKOC has enabled are truly
commendable. Your programniing and facilities make clear the depth of your commitment. With an 80-84%,rate of
transition to,permanent housing,,and a 70%rate of increased income among the formerly homeless upon their completion
of the program,FKOC stands as an example for civic organizations across the country.
I also write today,though, because f realize—as must you -that the type of work done by organizations like FKOC is far
From done. You have given Countless men,woman,and children a safe,substance-free, and supportive place to regain their
dignity. Yet there remain many in need. You have given endless amounts of time and manpower towards assisting some of
the most vulnerable and helpless members of our society. And yet, vulnerabilities and cracks persist in our crucial safety
net
I have no doubt that through the continued work of FKOC these crippling threats will one day be eradicated.The
noteworthy reduction of homelessness across the Florida Keys over the past decade—thanks in large part to FKOC—must
WfldflUe. I have faith that it will.
I also have faith that with the,fine work of entities such as FKOC, we will one day reach our ultimate goal of a society free
from the grip of homelessness.And for that, 1, our shared friends,families,and COMMUnities will be forever grateful,
Sincerely,
lloe FGarcia
Member of Congress
RICHNRD A. RAMSAY, SHE RIFF
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March , 20,13
Florida Keys Outreach Coalition
P.O. Box 4767
Ivey West, Florida 33041
To Whom It May Concern;
lam pleased to tale this; opportunity to offer support: of the Florida :Keys
Outreach Coalition's effort to obtain funding to aid the homeless men, women and.
children of Monroe County.
I can attest to the excellence of the work being done by the Florida Keys Outreach
Coalition and the dire need to aid the less fortunate in olrr community.
I support your efforts in attempting to receive the funds needed to help remedy
this serious problem.
Sincerely,
Rick Ramsay
Sheriff of Monroe Count
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ATTORNEYOFFICE OF THE STATE
SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR MONROE COUNT'
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CATHERINE EL
rep " S'I'AT'E ATTORNEY
530 Whitehead Street,Suite 201
Key West,FL,33040-634.7
$305)292-3400
March 227 20i3
To Whom It May Concern:
This letter is being written on behalf of the Florida Keys Outreach Coalition, Inc, For
many years 1 have been familiar with the excellent work alone by the Coalition. Not only has their
work benefitte'd many irrdiv,id aa:ls but it has also berzefltted the community as a wWe.
`'here remains aa,great need for services for the homeless in Monroe County, I would
strongly encourage my funding or granting agency to consider this most necessary and deserving
program,
Sincerely,
C�a:tl!aerin� Vogl
State attorney
MARK. m. NE
CIRCU]"7" .BUDGE
FREEMAN JUSTICE CENTER
302 FLEMING STREET
KEY WEST, FLORIDA 33040
PAULINA SMITH TEL: 305 / 292,-3422
JUDICIAL ASSISTANT FAX: 305 / 292-3435
March 35, 2013
To 'thorn It May Concern:
Please accept this letter in support of Florida Keys Outreach Coalition, Inc., and its
work in our community. As a. Circuit Court .fudge, I have seen firsthand the impact.
,of homelessness and addiction on our society. I have also seen how the facilities
and programs provided by the Outreach Coalition have allowed people to break.
free from they snare of such circumstances.
Personal motivation and Court intervention are eery important, however, unless
there are support networks available, chances for success for, people in crisis are
very limited. This is where the Outreach. Coalition has played a major role. The
Coalition has been willing to screed people while still in jail, assure theial of safe
housing upon their release, provide counseling, and assist, them in complying with
probation,
I feel certain that the FICIC will continue to provide resources benefiting both.
individUals and. the conin-iunity if given the financial sL.ipport that they creed and
deserve.
Sincerely,
Mark 1-1. Jol s
Circuit Judge
M:l-lll'rs
Donald J. Lee, A rv�' �� Key s
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' it of PC'CJtt r, POLICE DEPARTMENT
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March 25, 2013
To Whom It. May Concern:
It is with great pleasure that f write to offer any sincere support of the Florida Keys
Outreach Coalition's (FKOC) efforts to obtain funding for its continued services on.
behalf of the homeless population in Key West.
The Key West Police Department depends heavily on the set-vices provided by FKOC
by providing shelter and counseling to individuals who might otherwise find.
thernselves arrested and incarcerated burdening an already taxed criminal justice
sy terne The Ivey West Police Department relies on its partnership with FKOC to
address and respond to issues of homelessness in. our conn.tr unity..
I can think of no ether organization more deserving than. FK.C to receive -financial
support to continue .its important work in our community. I enthusiastically support
and endorse FKOC acid its emission,
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On behalf'ofthe members and directors of the Key ''vest Chamber of- Commerce 1
enthusiastically endorse the Florida Keys Outreach Coalition's efforts to secure
additional funding to enhance its ability to serve the needs of fhe homeless in our
cc iir u.:nity.
The Florida Keys Outreach Coalition seeps to provide homeless individuals and families
with the resources and opportunities necessary to attain residential, financial and personal
stability and self-sufficiency.
Thanking your in advance for the: support and funding for the Florida Keys Outreach
Coalition.
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Virginia A, Panico, Executive Vice President
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I am writing to offer ;may, fzrru support for the Florida Keys, Outreach Co—'diti..on, an
orga aization that has perlbrrned, outstanfing work, on behalf of the homeless population.
of the City of Key West.
The Outreach Coalition has been a terrific partner with. the City in developing several
programs that benefit the homeless. These include the installation Of our new shower
trailer, the creation of our borrn.eless outreach 24 hour b otl.i:ne, and their efforts ill helpin
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the City create and manage the Keys 0ve ruoht Terra.porary Shelter (k~4...071'. .). The
Coalition has also been a.great informational resource for the City, and was a critical part
of our hurricane recovery efforts.
Another successful partnership effort involved in the renovation of former Navy proper-ty
that the: City acquired through 13.R-A:(.,, process.-The C7utrcach Coalition has created In
effective transitional housing facility for homeless individuals and families at the site
under a 50 year lease from the City at 1/year..
If you have any questions about the Florida Keys Gutr~each Coalition, feel free to contact
y office at 303-809-3840,
It is my pleasure to support such a high caliber organization,
Sincerely,
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Organization Information
Organization Name: Boys and Girls Clubs of the Keys Area County
Contact person/title: Daniel R. Dombroski, Executive Director Monroe
Address: 1400 United Street, Suite 108 Area Code/Phone#
305 296-2258
City, County, State, Zip Code: Key West, FL 33040
E-mail Address: beckeysdan@bellsouth.net Code/Fax#
F 296-4632
Administrative Data
1. Project Title: Key West SMART Moves/Prevention Program
2. Project Director: Susan M. Kent, MSW, MS
3. Primary physical location of program: Bayview Park, Virginia Street, Key West, FL 33040
4. Project implementation period Start: 10/1/13 End:9/30/14
1. Project Purpose Areas
a. Choose One Federal Purpose Area(Mark with an x):
1. Law Enforcement Programs
2. Prosecution and Court Programs
3. Prevention and Education Programs _X_
4. Corrections and Community Corrections Programs
5. Drug Treatment and Enforcement Programs
6. Planning, Evaluation, and Technology Improvement Programs
7. Crime Victim and Witness Programs
b. Choose as many of the following State Purpose Areas as fit your project(Mark with an x):
A. Accomplishments
B. Training
CR. Corrections and Community Corrections
CT Courts
D. Personnel
DE. Drug Enforcement
DF. Defense
DT. Drug Treatment
E. Equipment Purchases and/or Technology Investments
LE. Law Enforcement Programs
PE. Prevention and Education X
PS. Prosecution
TF. Task Forces
SZ. Seizures
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PV. Planning and Evaluation
VM. Crime Victim and Witness Protection Programs
Notes:Refer to the Purpose Area Attachments to identify your Federal Purpose Area (choose only one). Once
you have selected the Federal Purpose Area (1 thru 7) then select the State Purpose Areas that apply to your
project, from the list on the individual JAG Performance Instruction.
2. Project Overview
1. Problem Identification: Briefly describe a specific problem to be addressed with funds. Do not exceed 7,000
characters. Be sure to address the following items:
a. Problem Description: What is the problem to which you are responding as it relates to the program area for
which you are seeking funding(be sure to only include ONE program type)?
b. Problem Significance: Why is this problem significant to the applicant? Identify who is affected by the problem
including the specific types of individuals who contribute to and/or who are negatively affected by the problem.
c. Needs assessment: Identify the current scope of the problem. Support this with factual information. Use both
qualitative and quantitative descriptive data that related to yourspecific problem and geographic area.
The need for quality afterschool programs, like the Boys and Girls Club, in Monroe
County is essential due to several factors. The high cost of living in Monroe County,
coupled with the lack of affordable housing, combine to form the primary issue
facing the majority of the parents of children attending our Clubs. The high cost of
living in this county places a great deal of strain on parents who must balance the
economic needs of their family and children with the emotional needs. Both parents
in the home, if there are two, have to be employed and it is not uncommon for a
parent to have two jobs in order to make ends meet. These economic realities
result in a high percentage of children being unsupervised, with no positive
alternatives after school, on holidays or during summer vacation. Monroe County
also has a very high rate of substance abuse, which often results in children not
having adequate and appropriate discipline and supervision within their own homes.
This lack of consistent parenting in their lives is one of the major factors that
contribute to numerous youth becoming involved in problematic or acting out
behaviors in our community. By providing a safe, consistent, nurturing setting after
school, and during the summer, the Boys and Girls Club addresses these issues.
As an organization we are committed to provide year round quality services for the
youth and families of our community. These services include, but are not limited to,
academic tutoring and skill development, computer skills, civic and community
involvement, environmental, recreation, social and life skills, drug and alcohol
prevention and education, career development, health care, money management,
health and safety and other, as needed youth development programs and activities.
We will also provide referral services to parents or guardians for assistance or serve as
a liaison to the school to assist parents. In many cases we have become the first
responders in the life of a child by identifying a need and either directly providing the
service or assisting the family with seeking out the resources that their child might
need. We have year round programs in Key West and Big Pine Key with the goal of
providing the following key components and services:
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- provide a place everyday where youth are both physically and emotionally safe;
-shaping the character of members' attitudes toward school (including levels of
engagement academic achievement);
-helping youth avoid legal troubles;
-fostering abstinence from illegal drugs, alcohol, tobacco, and other self-injuring
activities;
-install healthy habits with food choices, education and exercise;
-civic responsibilities with community service projects, recycle programs and
education.
According to Annie E. Casey Foundation KID COUNT data the number of children
enrolled in schools in Monroe County has been relatively stable. However, the
information indicates that the number of children living in poverty has increased
from 2007 to 2011.
2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
1,759 1,724 2,126 2,080 2,413
15.50% 15.60% 18.70% 19.10% 22.0%
In 2011 22% of the children residing in Monroe County were living in Poverty as
compared to 15.50% in 2007
Several other key factors that are impacting children in Monroe County include the
number of children affected by the dissolution of marriages in the year 2010 it was
235 children compared to 354 children in 2011. Non promotions in schools increased
from 387 in 2009/10 to 500 in 2010/11. The same pattern remains consistent for
free and reduced lunches. In 2008 35.9% or 2,968 children enrolled in schools were
receiving free and reduced lunches and in 2009/10 3,935 or 48% were receiving
free and reduced lunches. The total school enrollment in 2008/09 was 8,278
children and in 2009/10 total enrollment was 8,281 students. So one can see that,
while the school enrollment in Monroe County has remained relatively stable, more
and more children and their families are struggling and are risk. Almost half of the
total school enrollment in 2009/10 was receiving free and reduced lunches.
According to the information on the 2012 Florida Youth Substance Abuse Survey,
34.70% of Monroe County middle school students between the ages of 10-14 years
old have reported using alcohol and 69.60% High School students aged 15 to 17.
This is compared to a state average of 28.90% for middle school students and
61.30% for high school students. The percentage of youth experimenting with
alcohol doubles for youth in Monroe County from the ages of 10-14 to 15-17. A
Total of 24.30% of 15-17 year old students in Monroe reported to have had a Binge
drinking experience, while the state wide average for this age group was 17.10%.
Data collected from 2012 Florida Youth Substance Abuse Survey shows that in most
cases the youth in Monroe County have a higher risk factor, as well as a generally
higher percentage, of underage drinking or experimentation with drugs or other
dangerous behaviors than their state wide counterparts. The same can be said
about tobacco use. However, per capita there are fewer resources available to
engage these youth and redirect their behaviors in a rural county such as Monroe.
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In addition, Monroe County has a very high rate of adult alcohol and substance
abuse and this, coupled with the "party" atmosphere of the Keys, places many
youth in dangerous and life altering circumstances.
In Monroe County, a high percentage of families with children are single parent homes
or families with annual incomes of less than $22,000. Many are receiving subsidized
childcare support and, due to the high cost of living and the lack of affordable
housing, most parents are forced to work two jobs. This results in a tremendous
number of latch key children being left with little or no adult supervision during the
critical after school hours, school holidays, and vacations. While these young people
seem particularly vulnerable, statistics and experience make it crystal clear that all
children are at risk in the after school hours if left unsupervised
3. Project Summary: Briefly describe how the proposed project will focus on the problem.
Limit response to 7,000 characters. This section should address: what will your project
accomplish? Who will receive the services? Who will provide the services? What other
agencies will participate? If your project includes significant equipment purchases, describe
the equipment to be purchased.
Too many children today grow up with a few, if any, positive role models and little, if
any encouragement to resist alcohol, tobacco, other drugs, delinquent acts or sexual
activity. The norm and expectation for these young people, whether, perceived or
real, is that it is almost a "rite of passage" to participate in these destructive and often
dangerous behaviors or actions. Not only is this the perception of young people
themselves, but often the perception of the adults in their lives whose passive
resignation encourages rather than discourages these behaviors. While young people
are often taught skills to prepare them to face educational challenges, at critical
stages of psychological, emotional, and intellectual development, they are often not
taught the skills needed to make the successful transition from childhood to adulthood
and to resist engaging in delinquent behaviors, premature sexual activity, or
experimenting with drugs and alcohol. The Boys and Girls Club is committed to
offering positive after school programs for youth in the community that address the
issues of tobacco, alcohol, drugs, violence, and healthily life skills.
Due to the extremely high cost of living in Monroe County, many adults are forced to
work two or three jobs and are often unable to meet the needs of their families alone.
This is especially true of single parent homes. With the employment demands of the
adults, many children are often left alone or have older siblings watching them during
the most critical times of their days-after school or on non school days. It is a well
documented fact that the most vulnerable time in a child's day in terms of being a
victim of child abuse or abduction, criminal activity, sexually acting out, or drug or
alcohol involvement is the time from when the school day ends till the time that
parent(s) return home from work. This risk is magnified more when the focus of
study is on children from homes of low family income or single parents. Over 60
percent of the children who attend a Boys and Girls Club in Monroe County come from
homes that are at or below the Monroe County Poverty Level Index, or reside in
homes where there is a history of substance abuse, domestic violence, or parental
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incarceration. Without the opportunities, guidance and supervision that we offer to
these children, they would have little opportunity to engage in positive activities. Last
year our Clubs in Key West and Big Pine Key were open for a combined total of 250
days to address these issues and to provide hope and opportunity. Our continued goal
is to be able to expand the number of days that we are open in order to offer
increased positive opportunities for the youth of Monroe County.
The Boys and Girls Clubs of the Keys is the ideal conduit to identify this at risk
population, and to be able to coordinate and offer these programs and services. Often
we must assume the role of being the first responder in the lives of children and their
families that we serve. This means we are the first ones to know if a child needs
medical or dental treatment, counseling, remedial tutoring or if there is no food in the
refrigerator at home. Also, as a United Way agency, we have the opportunity to
cultivate numerous collaborative efforts and relationships with other service providers
and organizations in Monroe County. These include the City of Key West Police
Department, Guardian ad Litem Program, A Positive Step of Monroe County, Police
Athletic League, DCF, Healthy Start Coalition, Monroe County Sheriff's Department,
City of Key West, Wesley House Family Services, The Big Pine Academy, Monroe
County, Monroe County School District„ Florida Keys Area Health Education Centers.
We also have the resources available to us from the Boys and Girls Clubs of America
Our goal and commitment over the next funding cycle is to continue and expand our
efforts with our SMART MOVES preventive programs in Key West and the Lower keys.
We will identify a minimum of 50 at risk youth from the ages of 6 to 14 participate in
the SMART MOVES Prevention programs. These preventive programs are age specific
and designed to encourage collaboration, interaction, support and education among
Club staff, youth, parents and community service providers. The goals of each of
these programs are to develop a positive concept of self worth; development of
leadership skills; build resiliency; peer support and enhance each child's abilities to
make positive decisions, to think before acting and to be proactive to situations rather
than reactive. These year round programs are designed to educate and assist young
people to resist alcohol, tobacco, substance abuse, delinquent behavior, gang
involvement and premature sexual behaviors. The SMART MOVES program serves as
the foundation for SMART Parents; SMART Girls; Passport to Manhood, Act Smart and
Street Smart. In addition to continuing to enhance our efforts with our SMART
MOVES programs, we will continue with our efforts to improve and expand our
academic tutoring program. Power Hour currently provides academic assistance to
over 25 youth daily. Expansion of and formalizing the Club's commitment to various
community service projects will be enhanced. The Club feels that it is important for
our members to give something back to the community which fosters each child's
belief that he/she is part of a larger community.
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4. Performance Objectives and Measures
a. List the Federal Purpose Area, State Purpose Area(s),and title of the Program Area to be addressed.
#3 #A PE Key West SMART MOVES Prevention Program
Federal Purpose Area State Purpose Area(s) Project Title
(#) (#s)
(Notes:Refer to the Federal Purpose Area Attachment to identify your Purpose Area(choose only one), and State
Purpose Area(s) (choose as many SPA's that fit your project). SPA A is required for all projects.
b. List your project's Objectives and Measures.
(You must use the required uniform objectives for your chosen Federal and State Purpose Areas. Refer to the
Federal Purpose Area Attachment for the objective and measures listed under your chosen State Purpose Area.
Use as many as are appropriate.)
Uniform Objectives(Mandatory, copy as worded for the program area addressed).
03 Al Through staff observation and documentation, during the SMART MOVES prevention
activities, observe an increase in the participants' ability to successfully problem
solve, as documented with a 80%decrease of acting out or problematic behavior(s)at
the Club and an 80%increase in awareness of the benefits of maintaining a healthy
lifestyle and improvement in school behavior and grades.
03.Al To continue for at least 80%of these youth to be involved and participate in a least one
SMART MOVES prevention/education program activity.
03 A2 We will not be utilizing the crimesolutions. Gov Website
03 A PE1 A total of$14,260 JAG funding will be allocated for Prevention and Education during this
Partl grant cycle. This includes salaries and materials(see budget for details)
03 A PE1 To implement twelve prevention or education classes/.activities during the grant funding
Part 2 cycle.
03 A PE 3 To implement six alternative drug free events during the grant cycle.
Part 3
03 A PE3 Create, expand, or enhance community, neighborhood, or school based recreation
Part 4 programs afterschool, during school holidays and summer vacation. This will include
mentoring, academic tutoring, prevention and healthy lifestyle education
03 A PE3 Provide six community service events including neighborhood clean-ups as well as
Part 4 SMART Moves curriculum from the boys and Girls Club of America
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03 A PE2 To involve at least fifty(50)youth between the ages of 6-14 years old in
Part 1 SMART Moves programming during the grant cycle.
03.A PE2 To have at least 80%of our youth to actively participate in at least one community service
project.
03 A PE3 Attendance sheets, Progress reports, Parent surveys and education pre and post tests
Part 1 will be developed shared and utilized to assess clients and program during the funding
cycle.
03 A PE3 Attendance sheets, Progress reports, Parent surveys and prevention/substance abuse
Part 2 pre and post tests will be developed shared and utilized to assess clients and program.
03 A PE3 During the grant cycle there will be academic tutoring after school 4 days per week. We
Part 3 utilize school materials, homework, computers and worksheets with each child during the
funding cycle.
03 A PE 3 We will conduct outreach to local child care agencies and public schools and well as
Part 4 PSA. We currently have a well developed working relationship with all the public and
private schools in the area as we as civic groups, youth groups and child care agencies.
03 A PE 3 PSA, Newspapers, civic groups, churches will continue to be utilized to educate the
Part 5 community the services that we are providing from the funds of this grant. We also have a
website,face book page that will be utilized for information and referrals
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5.Activities
Your activities must coincide with your State Purpose Area(s). Please indicate a target group, activity, location type
for each State Purpose Area. For State Purpose Area"A", enter as many target groups, activities, geographic areas
and location types as apply. For other State Purpose Areas, indicate only the#served and location type.
Sub-grant Period
(10/1/13-9/30/13
Administrative Activities
ACTIVITY Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar A r Ma Jun Jul AugSe
Submit Monthly Program and Expenditure X X X X X X X X X
Reports
Programmatic Activities
(Continue on a second page if necessary.)
ACTIVITY Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep
Target Group/#Served/Location
SMART Moves X X X
50 at risk youth ages 6-14
Key West/Lower Keys
SMART MOVES Prevention Activities
50 at risk youth ages 6-14 X X X X X X X X X
Key West/Lower Keys
Community Service projects
50 at risk youth ages 6-14 X X X X X X
Key West/Lower Keys
Triple Play(sports recreation, healthily
Habits and citizenship) X X X X X X X X X
50 at risk youth ages 6-14
Key West/Lower Keys
Project Learn (academic tutoring/
enrichment) X X X X X X X X X
20 at risk youth 6-14
Key West/Lower Keys
Prevention Education/Program
50 at risk youth ages 6-14 X X X X X X
Key West/Lower Keys
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6. Budget Narrative
a. Identify type of Budget, i.e., Actual, Unit Costs (supported by detailed cost basis), or Contractual (supported by
back-up documentation that provides either the actual or unit costs basis for the contract).
b. The Project Budget Narrative may reflect costs in any of these five budget categories: Salaries and Benefits,
Contractual Services, Expenses, Operating Capital Outlay, Indirect Costs). The Total Project Costs must be
included. If actual project costs will exceed the available grant funding,make a statement that your organization will
cover all costs in excess of the amount. (Limit this narrative to 9,000 characters.)
c. You must describe the line items for each applicable budget category for which you are requesting subgrant
funding. Provide sufficient detail to show cost relationships to project activities.
d. Salaries and benefits:List the number and type of positions and salary for each position. State what percentage of
the position's time will be spend on the project and what percentage of the position's salary will be charged to the
grant. For all positions list all benefits to be paid, listed by type. The project summary should include a brief
description,for all grant-funded positions, that clearly identifies the work related to the project.
Budget Information(Continued)
Salaries
Smart Moves Program Director
$25 hr X 8 hr X 37 weeks X 1 $ 7,400.00 (296 hours)
TOTAL $ 7,400.00
Smart Moves. Activity Coordinators
$15 hr X 4 hr X 37 weeks X 3 $ 6.660.00 (444 hours)
TOTAL $ 6.660.00
TOTAL SALARY $ 14,060.00
Operating Supplies $ 200.00
(supplies, videos, workbooks, etc.)
TOTAL $ 14,260.00 (740 hours)
740 service hours to be provided/37 weeks =20.00 hours per week
20.00 hours per week x 37 weeks=740 hours
14,260.00/740 =19.27 per hour
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Organization Information
Organization Name: Be the Change of the Florida Keys, INC: Monroe Youth Challenge
Program County
Contact person/title: Mark Todaro—President of the Board Monroe
Address: 5800 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050 Area Code/Phone#
City,County,State,Zip Code: Marathon, FL 33050 305-743-4599
Area Code/Fax#
E-mail Address: mjtodarol@yahoo.net 305-743-
7044
Administrative Data
1. Project Title: Be the Change: Monroe Youth Challenge Anti-Bullying and Violence Prevention
2. Project Director: Nancy Lucas—Upper Keys/Prevention Coordinator, Heidi Golightly—Lower Keys/Prevention
Coordinator
1 Primary physical location of program: County-Wide
4, Project implementation period I Start: 10/1/2013 End: 09/30/2014
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1. Project Purpose Areas
a.Choose One Federal Purpose Area(Mark with an x):
1. Law Enforcement Programs
2. Prosecution and Court Programs
3. Prevention and Education Programs —X-
4. Corrections and Community Corrections Programs
5. Drug Treatment and Enforcement Programs
6. Planning, Evaluation, and Technology Improvement Programs
7. Crime Victim and Witness Programs
b.Choose as many of the following State Purpose Areas as fit your project(Mark with an x):
A. Accomplishments x
6. Training
CR.Corrections and Community Corrections
CT Courts
D. Personnel
DE, Drug Enforcement
DF. Defense
DT. Drug Treatment
E. Equipment Purchases and/or Technology Investments
LE. Law Enforcement Programs
PE. Prevention and Education x
P& Prosecution
TF, Task Forces
SZ. Seizures
PV. Planning and Evaluation
VM. Crime Victim and Witness Protection Programs
Notes:Refer to the Purpose Area Attachments to identify your Federal Purpose Area(choose only one). Once you
have selected the Federal Purpose Area (1 thru 7)then select the State Purpose Areas that apply to your project, from
the list on the individual JAG Performance Instruction.
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2.Project Overview
1. Problem Identification: Briefly describe a specific problem to be addressed with funds. Do not exceed 7,000
characters. Be sure to address the following items:
a. Problem Description:What is the problem to which you are responding as it relates to the program area for
which you are seeking funding(be sure to only include ONE program type)?
Due to the economic downturn the state and nation are experiencing, prevention programs are
continuing to be eliminated for the youth in Monroe County. The Federal Title IV Program,
Safe and Drug Free Schools, had been completely eliminated in 2010. In 2011, the Federal
program Learn and Serve was not funded. These two programs were the primary programs
addressing the prevention and reduction of alcohol and other drugs use (ATOD) and violence
and bullying in Monroe County Schools. The Federal replacement of these programs is the
Safe and Healthy Communities Federal Grant - which is only being awarded to large
communities like Miami-Dade or Broward. Yet, it is well established that Monroe County faces
many of the same risk factors that would be found in those communities.
In June 2012, the School Board of Monroe County lost their full time School Safety
Administrator, relying instead on a full-time high school assistant principal to fill this essential
role on top of his demanding job. Prevention programs are not being organized county-wide -
with the exception of those being organized by community-based organizations. BTC has taken
the lead on this effort and our programming is more necessary than ever.
Anecdotally we have seen a rising number of students feeling isolated, distraught and hopeless
due to being teased and bullying in our schools and within community - a problem that social
networking has exasperated. This is being reported throughout the Keys but most specifically
in our middle schools. Suicide, cutting, truancy and use of drugs and alcohol are seen as last
resort solutions for our youth. Throughout our nation there are more campaigns and
educational opportunities than ever to counteract these issues: yet as a county, we are
providing fewer of these supports to our youth. For the upcoming 2013 fiscal year, Be the
Change of the Florida Keys Inc./Monroe Youth Challenge Program (BTC) will
experience significant and unprecedented financial cuts:
• Will not receive the Education Consortium Grant funded since 2004
• Received a 20% cut from Monroe County on the HSAB grant
• Monroe County School will not receive the Florida Learn and Serve grant of
which BTC was a significant partner strengthening programming for our
youth countywide during school, after school and on weekends.
b. Problem Significance: Why is this problem significant to the applicant? Identify who is affected by the problem
including the specific types of individuals who contribute to and/or who are negatively affected by the problem.
The philosophy that BTC utilizes when developing programming is that all youth are at risk of
making poor decisions and deserve the support of a caring community. We support all youth
ages 0-20 and their parents with a focus on those who exhibit the need for help in self-
development or who exhibit risky behavior. Every youth in the county is encouraged to
participate in our programs. Certain stages in a child's life are specifically targeted, such as the
transition age of 8-9 grade where it is documented that students are at a greater risk of feeling
isolated and may resort to risky behaviors to"fit-in". At this age they are also at a greater risk
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of being bullied. We also target children 0-4 because we recognize the importance of early child
development, the intense importance of their parenting, and how these elements will support
school readiness.
BTC delivers unduplicated empowering programs to Monroe County youth and their parents.The
programs, whether they are for the pre-school age group or teens, encompass the Search
Institutes Developmental Assets®. The emphasis is to raise protective factors while reducing risk
factors. BTC is determined to provide environments for the youth to thrive academically and
socially.
The fewer assets possessed by a young person the more likely they will use drugs, alcohol or
engage in violent acts as indicated by the graph (created by the Search Institute - see
attachment for more information).
0-10 11-20 21-30 31-40
Assets Assets Assets Assets
Alcohol 45% 26% 110/0 3%
Violence 62% 8% 180/0 6%
Illicit Drugs34% 23% 110/0 3%
C. Needs assessment: Identify the current scope of the problem. Support this with factual information. Use both
qualitative and quantitative descriptive data that related to your specific problem and geographic area.
According to the 2012 Florida Youth Substance Abuse Survey, (which is administered every
other year) Monroe County youth consistently indicate they have higher risk factors and lower
protective factors than the average youth in Florida and in the nation. Protective factors are
found in each of the four categories of Community, Family, School and Religiosity. Monroe
County has the lowest religiosity protective factors in the state. Only 38% of our high school
youth indicate support in this area compared to 62% in the nation and 59% in the state of
Florida. Community opportunities for pro-social opportunities and rewards has increased
monumentally each year in large part to the commitment of our community based
organizations to provide meaningful support for our youth. This is the first year that we are
below the national average in 10 years - Monroe County reports 62% of youth indicate
protective factors in this domain compared to 63% nationwide. I believe this slight lag is due to
the lack of funding and programming for prevention and social education for our teens in the
previous two funding cycles. As funding continues to decrease there has been a trend within
our county to fund expensive correctional and substance rehab programs at an astronomical
cost per person versus continue our commitment to provide funding for prevention/education.
A much greater cost to our community both fiscally and in safety for our citizens.
Other notable trends in our community:
• 29.3% of Monroe youth ages 10-17 reported bullying has caused them worry
• 7% of Monroe High School aged youth reported bullying has caused them to skip
school - 2.5% higher than the state average.
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15.9% of Monroe youth ages 10-17 reported they have been kicked or shoved in
the past 30 days.
• 34.8% of Monroe youth ages 10-17 have been teased or taunted in the past 30
days — 7.2% higher than the state average.
• One in four of Monroe County youth has admitted to bullying another youth
within the past thirty days.
Bullying is a serious threat for our youth and must be targeted in a systematic manner. From
2002 until 2012, Monroe County has effectively reduced the number of youth who try alcohol
at a young age (from 47.8% - 31.30/o), who binge drink (23.70/o- 17.1%) and have increased
the number of youth who believe it is wrong to drink regularly (14.7% - 18.2%).
This "social norming" was completed with a strong commitment to prevention both in our
schools and our community, and while work is still needed in this area it is undeniable that
gains have been made. At this time, data would show that we are trending much higher than
"normal" for bullying, teasing, and the isolation and risky behavior that results from these
actions. We must continue to be as committed to keep our youth safe both at school, in their
neighborhoods and in their homes.
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3. Project Summary: Briefly describe how the proposed project will focus on the problem. Limit response to 7,000
characters. This section should address:whatwill your project accomplish?Who will receive the services?Who will provide
the services?What other agencies will participate? If your project includes significant equipment purchases,describe the
equipment to be purchased.
BTC addresses the need to reduce at risk behavior and enhance academic and social success by
building internal and external assets in youth that include self-confidence, resilience, and
empathy, a sense of belonging, positive values and decision making skills. BTC does this by
supporting the youth to BE THE CHANGE and MAKE A CHANGE. Each participant is equipped
with an experience that includes the capacity to influence their own thinking.
BTC aims to address the root cause of the many problems our youth endure. To directly solve
the issues of bullying, substance abuse and violence, we seek to address the isolation,
separation and loneliness that underlie those above issues. Our organization strives to engage
and empower young people by fostering healthy connections and relationships with peers and
adults. Young people need to feel valued and inspired more than ever before so by engaging
them as the leaders that we see them to be, BTC steers young people away from potentially
harmful outlets they may otherwise participate in if they lacked a community and opportunity
to step into their greatness and see the greatness of the people around them.
BTC targets all Monroe County youth regardless of gender, age or academic performance.
BTC seeks at-risk students, including those who have dropped out, have been arrested, failing
school or those who exhibit a sense of being isolated. BTC also works directly with parents
since the goal of this project will be to minimize risky-youth behaviors and develop protective
factors for all youth in Monroe County. BTC recognizes that the best change agents among
youth are other youth; therefore, BTC will continue its comprehensive approach to providing
effective youth programming led by youth.
BTC will offer three major programs:
1. BTC Community Playgroups were created to ease financial and emotional burden of
addressing the achievement gap between low income and other students. These
disparaging effects could be reduced as larger segments of the populations are serviced
through playgroups designed to teach parents how to raise their child's IQ and reduce
parenting stress factors such as maternal depression, and the risk of child neglect or
abuse. The activities transfer real-life parenting skills in a fun way and give the parent
increased confidence on how to handle conflict and discipline and the knowledge of how
to provide needed services to their babies. BTC provides public playgroups in low-
income, at-risk neighborhoods. Monroe is a transient culture and these playgroups
meet the needs of parents, children, schools, and the community. Because they are
held in common areas every week and are free, they attract mothers with children
from birth to school age where they easily and quickly build trusting relationships.
Through these relationships, information is transferred from community-based
initiatives to population groups who do not readily engage with public agencies or
utilize services.
2. Middle School years are often the turning point for youth. Many students drop out of
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school shortly after ninth grade. A spike in discipline incidents occur in the 6th-9th
grade years. BTC believes targeting this age group will provide the youth support to
avoid risky behavior. Prevention and transition programs are devised specifically by
students for students and target the immediate needs of that population. Most
programs are designed by high school students who have benefited from BTC's
Leadership programs.
3. High School signature programs such as Challenge Day will be the catalyst to involve
youth from all walks of life to serve as "Red Shirts" for BTC/BTC. These youth will
mentor the middle school and elementary school students in the community and will
actively take part in leadership opportunities and service learning.
Significance to the Community - BTC provides essential, asset building activities for youth in
our community. In this time of economic limitations, as families and agencies are cutting
back, these activities will be more needed than ever. The goals of JAG are the very same
goals of BTC. During the FDLE audits it has been communicated that they view the
grassroots/community approach of BTC exceedingly valuable. The sheer number of hours and
clients that are served combined with the unparalleled low-overhead makes every prevention
dollar allocated worthwhile.
No Duplication - BTC's brings together other agencies, volunteers, and youth to provide the
fabric of oversight needed for our community for a fraction of the cost of other agencies. The
majority of other agencies in our community only target families and children, who sufferfrom
addiction, or abuse, and whose issues are substantially more costly to the tax-payers.
Funding BTC with the full amount will certainly be a savings for tax-payers but may also save
pain for the individuals who experience loss from isolations, drugs, violence and other risky
behavior.
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4.Performance Objectives and Measures
a. List the Federal Purpose Area,State Purpose Area(s),and title of the Program Area to be addressed.
3 3 Prevention and Education
Federal Purpose Area State Purpose Area(s) Project Title
M (#s)
(Notes:Refer to the Federal Purpose Area Attachment to identify your Purpose Area(choose only one), and State
Purpose Area(s) (choose as many SPA's that fit your project). SPA A is required for all projects,
b. List your project's Objectives and Measures.
(You must use the required uniform objectives for your chosen Federal and State Purpose Areas. Refer to the Federal
Purpose Area Attachment for the objective and measures listed under your chosen State Purpose Area. Use as many as
are appropriate.)
See Attachment pages 11 - 13
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5.Activities
Your activities must coincide with your State Purpose Area(s). Please indicate a target group, activity, location type for each
State Purpose Area. For State Purpose Area"A",enter as many target groups, activities, geographic areas and location
types as apply. For other State Purpose Areas, indicate only the#served and location type.
Sub-grant Period
(Beginning Date—Ending Date)
Administrative Activities
ACTIVITY Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul AugSe
Submit Monthly Program and Expenditure X X X X X X X X X X X X
Reports
Programmatic Activities
(Continue on a second page if necessary.)
ACTIVITY Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep
Target Group/#Served/Location
Parenting Classes
150 X X X X X X X X X X
Youth ages 0-4 and their parents
Drug Free Event
2250 X
10 Schools Countywide
Mentoring
150 X X X X X X X X
Schools
Anti-Bullying Clubs&Leadership X X X X X X X X X X X
Development&Assemblies and Workshops
Community Service Activity
1200 served X X X X X X X X X X X
Community
Community Leader Meetings
125 X X X X
Community
Social networking, presentations, X X X X X X X X X X
newsletters,website posting
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6. Budget Narrative
a. Identify type of Budget, i.e., Actual, Unit Costs (supported by detailed cost basis), or Contractual (supported by
back-up documentation that provides either the actual or unit costs basis for the contract).
b. The Project Budget Narrative may reflect costs in any of these five budget categories: Salaries and Benefits,
Contractual Services, Expenses, Operating Capital Outlay, Indirect Costs). The Total Project Costs must be
included. If actual project costs will exceed the available grant funding,make a statement that your organization will
cover all costs in excess of the amount.(Limit this narrative to 9,000 characters.)
c. You must describe the line items for each applicable budget category for which you are requesting subgrant
funding. Provide sufficient detail to show cost relationships to project activities.
d. Salaries and benefits:List the number and type of positions and salary for each position. State what percentage of
the position's time will be spend on the project and what percentage of the position's salary will be charged to the
grant. For all positions list all benefits to be paid, listed by type. The project summary should include a brief
description,for all grant-funded positions,that clearly identifies the work related to the project.
(An example is provided below. It is not meant to convey what you should budget for or the level of funding you can
expect. Delete this and insert your own budget):
Total budget $35,600
Contractual Services
AssembliesMorkshops
I.e. Challenge Day,
Motivational Productions $10,000
Prevention Activity Coordinators $19,800
$20 per hour x 90 hours per month
_$1800 per month X 11 months
(Approximated)
Parenting Leaders $4,800
$20 per hour X 12 hours per month =
$240 per month X 2 playgroups
=480 X 10 months
Total Contractual Services $34,600
Expenses:
Website Fees $250
Parenting Materials $750
Total Expenses $1,000
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SPA/ Meas.# Objectives/Measures Response
Obj. Type
# 1
A Accom lishments:includes any accomplishments during the reporting eriod.
Al Objective Report on program accomplishments
Part 1 Application: Please briefly describe what your program's accomplishments will Text
be. Please include any benefits or changes to be observed as a result of JAG-
funded activities,such as program completion,or changes in attitudes, skills,
knowledge,or conditions. [500-character limit]
BTC/MYCP will provide violence prevention programming
specifically to middle/high school students. This will occur
through programs such as Challenge Day, school assemblies,
after-school clubs, leadership classes, educational workshops
and field trips.
BTC/MYCP will support the development of youth prior to
school through educational playgroups. This will support
parents through training to be effective and nurturing
teaching them to raise their children in safe homes. Babies
will experience active play encouraging school readiness.
A2 Objective Report on usage of crimesolutions.gov Website
Part 1 Application:Will you be using the crimesolutions.gov Website? NO
PE Prevention and Education:includes activities where individuals are served,directly or
indirectly.Activities may include one-time events,services,or events and services that occur
on a continual basis.
PE1 Obiective Report on JAG funding allocated for prevention and education
Part 1 Application: How much JAG funding has been allocated for Prevention and $34,600
Education? Please report in dollars ($).
All of our funding will go directly to supporting youth through
activities in which there is an educational outcome and where
prevention (violence, alcohol, tobacco and other drug
prevention) is prevalent.
Part 2 Application: How many prevention or education programs will you #6
implement?
This will be our primary focus/thrust for the year—anti-
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bullying and violence prevention.
Part 3 Application: How many substance abuse prevention or education programs #3
will you implement?
We will continue to offer our Spring Anti-Drug/Good Choices
Assemblies county-wide.
Part 4 Application:What type of prevention or education programs will you provide?
In your response, please list all that apply from the following choices: Anti-
gang,Anti-drug,Cognitive,Crime Prevention,Drug Prevention, Educational,
Employment,Gang Resistance,GED, Housing,Job Skills, Mental Health,
Mentoring,Pro-social,Substance Abuse,Truancy,Vocational,Other. If other,
Please specify.
Parenting, High School Prevention and Leadership Building,
Mentoring, Middle School Prevention, Elementary Pro-Social
Programming, Truancy Prevention
PE2 Objective Serve participants in ongoing programs
Part 1 Application: How many participants will the program serve? Please report the #1800
number of participants for ongoing programs and not one-time events.
BTC will provide 36 hours of programming to at least 500
parents and students through our monthly programming—
which will include parenting playgroups, after-school clubs
and mentoring.
BTC will provide at least programming each nine weeks (a
total of four ongoing prevention programs) to an additional
1300 students
PE3 Objective Develop prevention or education program materials
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will be developed? Please report the number of distinct types of materials
developed. In your response, please list all that apply and the number of each
from the following choices: Brochures, Pamphlets,and Posters; Presentations;
E-mails;Webinars;Websites;Web-based presentations;Other. If other,
please specify.
Newsletters with parenting information, Social Messaging for
our youth on websites, Youth created presentation on anti-
bullying and violence prevention.
Part 2 Application: How many types of substance abuse prevention or education 1
program materials will be developed? Please report the number of distinct
des of materials developed. In your response, please list all that apply and
the number of each from the following choices: Brochures, Pamphlets, and
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Posters; Presentations; E-mails;Webinars•Websites;Web-based
Presentations;Other. If other, please specify.
Newsletter to support Spring Programming
Part 3 Application: How many educational activities and materials will be #5
disseminated? Please report the total number of materials to be distributed
during the reporting period (such as brochures, pamphlets and posters).
Newsletters with parenting information, Social Messaging for
our youth on websites, Youth created presentation on anti-
bullying and violence prevention. Art and Service Learning
will be a focus this year.
Part 4 Application:Where will the materials be disseminated? In your response, Text
Please list all that apply from the following choices: Schools,Government
Agencies,Youth Groups, Events Targeting Youth and Teens,Other. If other,
Please specify.
Schools, Youth Groups, Parents, Churches, Festivals (i.e.
Seafood and Children's Day etc.)
Part 5 Application:What other prevention-related or educational media will be used Text
to disseminate prevention and education information during this reporting
period? In your response, please list all that apply from the following choices:
Radio(Advertisements or Program Specials),Television Advertisement
(Commercial, Public Service Announcement (PSAL or Special), Social Media
(e.g., Facebook,Twitter), Listserv,Webinars,Other. If other, please specify.
Social Media, Listserv, School Announcements, PSA,
Newsprint, Website
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