Item M1
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Meeting Date: April 19. 2006
Division: Monroe County Sheriff's Office
Bulk Item: Yes 1L- No
Department: Monroe County Sheriffs Office
Staff Contact Person: Val Marinello
AGENDA ITEM WORDING:
Approval ofFY 2006 recommendations of the Monroe County Shared Asset Forfeiture Fund
Advisory Board.
ITEM BACKGROUND:
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:
Similar requests have been approved on a yearly basis
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Approval
TOT AL COST:
BUDGETED: Yes
No
COST TO COUNTY:
SOURCE OF FUNDS:
REVENUE PRODUCING: Yes
No
AMOUNTPERMONTH_ Year
DIVISION DIRECTOR APPROVAL:
mg _
;kZ~t-
APPROVED BY: County Atty _
(Richard D. Roth, Sheriff)
DOCUMENTATION:
Included
Not Required_
DISPOSITION:
AGENDA ITEM #
Revised 2/05
%onroe County Sft.erijf's Office
2(uhan{ 'D. 2?,pth, Sheriff
5525 [o{[ege!1?.9aa
'J(j,y West/F{orU!a 33040
(305) 292-7000 :J!4X: (305) 292-7070 1-800-273-[01'5
www.J(gysso.net
S fieriif
Communications:
2796 Overseas Hwy.
Mamlhon, 1'1. 33050
(305) 292-7075
FAX (305) 289-2493
Substatlons:
freeman Suhstat;on
20950 Overseas Hwy.
Cudjoe Key, 1'1. 33042
(305) 745-31 H4
FAX (305) 745-376]
Mamthon Substation
3103 Overseas H wy.
Marathon, 1'1. 33050
(305) 289-2430
FAX (305) 289-2497
]slumOTlldu Suh~tation
87000 Overseas H wy.
]slamoJ'llda, FI. 33036
(305) R53- 7021
FAX (3()5) R53-9372
S potlswood Sub.station
RH770 Overseas H wy.
Tavernier, Fl. 33070
(305) H53-32 1 1
FAX (305) 853-3205
Detention Cen~~
Key West Del. Center
550 I College Roud
Key West, 1'1. 33040
(305) 293-7300
FAX (305) 293-7353
Murathon Del. Faeility
JlJH I OL:t'un Ti:-n'uce
Murnlhon, 1'1. }3050
(305) 2R9-2420
FAX (305) 289-2424
Planlul;OIl Del. FaeHhy
53 lIigh !'oill! Roat!
Plnnllll;on Key, 1'1. 33070
n(5) 853-3266
FAX (305) 853-3270
SI'~c1ul Ollerulion.
P.O. Box 500975
Mnralhon, 1'1. 33050
(305)289-2410
FAX (305} 289-2498
March 10, 2006
Mr. Tom Willi, County Administrator
Gato Building
1100 Simonton Street
Key West, Florida 33040
RE: Agenda Item - Approval of FY 2006 recommendations of the M.C. Shared A~set
Forfeiture Fund Advisory Board.
Dear Mr. Willi:
I would like to request that the Commission approve the 2006 recommendations of the
Monroe County Shared Asset Forfeiture Fund Advisory Board. The amount of
$134,000.00 was available and enclosed are the recommendations made for the various
organizations together with a copy of their applications.
Please feel free to contact my General Counsel, Mark L. Willis, or me should you have
any questions or concerns regarding this request.
sin21 aAd AR t&
Richard D. Roth
Sheriff of Monroe County
RDR/vam
11
,
~\
_c=--
%onroe County sherijfs. Office
!R...idiard V.1{9th, Sheriff
5525 (o{{f-ge!1?.9aa
'J(j,y West,:JforUfa 33040
(305) 292.7000 :J!4X: (305) 292-7070 1-800-273.(01'5
www.J(gysso.net
Sfierifj
CommunicatiolUi:
2796 Overseas Hwy.
Marathon, FL 33050
(305) 292-7075
FAX (305) 289-2493
Substlltions:
Freeman Substution
20950 Ovcrseas H wy.
Cudjoe Key, PI. 33042
(305) 745-3184
FAX (305) 745-3761
Marathon Substation
3103 Ovcrseas Hwy.
Maml hall, PI. 33050
(305) 289-2430
PAX (305) 289-2497
lslamorudu Substation
87(X10 Overseas Hwy.
Islmnorada, FI. 33036
(305) 853-7021
FAX (305) 853-9372
SpOilS wood Substatiou
8H770 Overseas Hwy.
Tavernier, PI. 33070
(305) 853-3211
FAX (305) 853-3205
Delentlon Centers:
Key Wesl Del. Ceuler
5501 Collegc Road
Key West, FI. 33040
(305) 293-7300
I'AX (305) 293-7353
Ma"'lhull Del. Flldlity
3981 Occan Terrace
Maralhou, 1'1. 33050
(305) 289-2420
FAX (305) 289-2424
PIl"l1Ulioll Del. Fneility
53 High Poim Roud
Plulllmioll Key, FI. 33070
(305) 853-3266
FAX (305) 853-3270
~1!t[lltiQ!l.S
P.O. BOK 500975
Marulhon, Fl. 33050
(305) 289-2410
FAX (3()5) 289-2498
March 10, 2006
Mr. Tom Willi, County Administrator
Gato Building
1100 Simonton Street
Key West, Florida 33040
RE: Agenda Item - Approval of FY 2006 Recommendations of the MC Shared
Asset Forfeiture Fund Advisory Board
Dear Mr. Willi:
As per my conversation with Connie eyr on March 9,2006, be advised that the
backup documentation regarding the above agenda item will be sent to you in disk
form under separate cover.
VaI Marinello
Sheriff s Aide
11
,
~
~
Amount Amount
Organization Requested Recommended Balance
1 Literacy Volunteers of America - MC LVA Senior Literacy Program $10,000.00 $ 2,500.00 $ 131,500.00
Literacy Volunteers of America - MC LVA Basic READ/ESLI $10,000.00
2 Lower Keys $ 10,000,00 $ 121,500.00
Literacy Volunteers of America - MC LVA Basic READ/ESU $10,000,00
3 Middle Keys $ - $ 121,500,00
. Literacy Volunteers of America - MC LVA Basic READ/ESLI Upper $10,000.00 ~
4 Keys $ - $ 121,500.00
5 Monroe Assoc. for Retarded Citizens, Inc. (MARC) $10,000,00 $ 10,000.00 $ 111,500,00
-..
6 Florida Keys Outreach Coalition, Inc. $10,000.00 $ 7,000.00 $ 104,500.00
.-.."
7 U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Flotilla 13-03 $5,520.00 $ 1,000,00 $ 103,500.00
8 Rural Health Network $10,000,00 $ 7,000.00 $ 96,500.00
9 AIDS Help, Inc, $10,000.00 $ 2,000.00 $ 94,500.00
10 The Last Resort Ministry, Inc. $5,000,00 $ 3,000,00 $ 91,500.00
.,,- --
11 Big Pine Neighborhood Charter School $10,000.00 $ - $ 91,500.00
~ .Tn
12 Helpline, Inc, $3,750.00 $ 1,000,00 $ 90,500.00
._-~
13 Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Monroe County, lnc, $10,000.00 $ 6,000.00 $ 84,500.00
.._,~
14 Early Learning Coalition of Miami-Dade/Monroe $10,000.00 $ 3,500.00 $ 81,000.00
- ---.. _,___n
15 Monroe Youth Challenge Program $10,000,00 $ 2,500.00 $ 78,500.00
--
16 Florida Keys Area Health Education Center, Inc. . $10,000.00 $ 4,500.00 $ 74,000.00
u
17 A Positive Step of Monroe County, Inc. $10,000.00 $ 5,000.00 $ 69,000.00
~._' n_
18 Islamorada Fire Rescue Department $10,000.00 $ - $ 69,000.00
~_'L'
19 The Educational Coalition for Monroe County $10,000.00 $ 2,000.00 $ 67,000.00
- ~_. -... 1$10,000.00
20 Anchors Aweigh Club, Inc. $ 5,000,00 $ 62,000.00
- .-- I
21 HigherLove Mission Outreach $10,000.00 $ 8,000.00 $ 54,000.00
u "..-..
22 Florida Keys Foster Adoptive Parents Assn. $10,000.00 $ 1,000.00 $ 53,000.00
23 Wesley House Family Services, Inc. $10,000.00 $ 7,500.00 $ 45,500.00
..~. -
24 WomanKind, Inc. $10,000.oei $ 8,000.00 $ 37,500.00
-
25 Cancer Foundation of the Florida Keys $10,000.00 $ 7,500.00 $ 30,000.00
.r.~
26 Guidance Clinic of the Middle Keys, Inc. $10,000.00 $ - $ 30,000.00
. --
27 Keys Area Interdenominational Resources (KAIR) $7,500.00 $ 5,000.00 $ 25,000.00
- ___.._o'n_ .. _., ..T_n
28 Domestic Abuse Shelter, Inc. $10,000.00 $ 4,500.00 $ 20,500.00
n_n -.
29 Florida Keys HealthyStart Coalition $10,000,00 $ 3,000,00 $ 17,500.00
30 Voice for Florida Keys Children, Inc. $10,000.00 $ 7,500,00 $ 10,000.00
-. - -
31 The Fan Club (Family Advocacy Network) $10,000.00 $ 2,000.00 $ 8,000,00
...
32 Samuels' House, Inc. $10,000.00 $ 8,000.00 $ -
.---
33 PACE Center for Girls $4,338.00 $ - $ -
..
34 Key West Symphony Orchestra, Inc. $10,000.00 $ - $ -
Amount
Organization Recommended Balance
1 Literacy Volunteers of America - MC LVA Senior Literacy Program $10,000.00 $ 2,500.00 $ 131,500.00
___..___________n_____.___.._........_ . ._...__.. ._....._...___..___.__..._u__._____...._.__.
Literacy Volunteers of America - MC LVA Basic READ/ESLI $10,000.00
2 Lower Keys $ 10,000.00 $ 121,500.00
,,-_. .....----.----.--....---
Literacy Volunteers of America - MC LVA Basic READ/ESLI $10,000.00
3 Middle Keys ~ $ - $ 121,500.00
Literacy Volunteers of America - MC LVA Basic READ/ESLI Upper $10,000.00 $ $ 121,500.00
4 Keys -
."..-...-.--...".....-..-..- -----.---
5 Monroe Assoc. for Retarded Citizens, Inc. (MARC) $10,000.00 $ 10,000.00 $ 111,500.00
.. -....----.--.-------..-.- HU". _._
6 Florida Keys Outreach Coalition, Inc. $10,000.00 $ 7,000.00 $ 104,500.00
.... n____._____._______..__..
7 U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Flotilla 13-03 $5,520.00 $ 1,000.00 $ 103,500.00
n_._._..._.._..___.___.....
8 Rural Health Network $10,000.00 $ 7,000.00 $ 96,500.00
----.--.--------.-..--..---...-...-..--.--.-... --.,..- ...n.. .. _.....___.._...______...________ _......
9 AIDS Help, Inc. $10,000.00 $ 2,000.00 $ 94,500.00
__n ...n . _n_ "._n._
10 The Last Resort Ministry, Inc. $5,000.00 $ 3,000.00 $ 91,500.00
r---
11 Big Pine Neighborhood Charter School $10,000.00 $ - $ 91,500.00
.-.,.-"..---. ----..-.-.".--...----..-.
12 Helpline, Inc. $3,750,00 $ 1,000.00 $ 90,500.00
I
-- - - --- ---------- -----------r-------------
13 Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Monroe County, Inc. $10,000,00 $ 6,000.00 $ 84,500.00
" __,.,n__ ..____________..__....".
14 Early Learning Coalition of Miami-Dade/Monroe $10,000,00 $ 3,500.00 $ 81,000,00
_. _.n ..._...u...._..".._n_
15 Monroe Youth Challenge Program $10,000.00 $ 2,500.00 $ 78,500.00
"..-..---..---..-..-...-.. -...---.--------.,.---
16 Florida Keys Area Health Education Center, Inc, $10,000.00 $ 4,500.00 $ 74,000.00
...___._......__._.._.m......... - ---------1-----$10,0~?,_??
17 A Positive Step of Monroe County, Inc. $ 5,000.00 $ 69,000,00
18 Islamorada Fire Rescue Department . $10,000.00 $ - $ 69,000.00
19 The Educational Coalition for Monroe County $10,000,00 $ 2,000.00 $ 67,000,00
---.---- ---------
20 Anchors Aweigh Club, Inc. $10,000.00 $ 5,000.00 $ 62,000.00
-------------
21 HigherLove Mission Outreach $10,000.00 $ 8,000.00 $ 54,000.00
22 Florida Keys Foster Adoptive Parents Assn. $10,000.00 $ 1,000.00 $ 53,000.00
________...__________...___n___..________._.,., .
23 Wesley House Family Services, Inc, $10,000.00 $ 7,500.00 $ 45,500.00
----- ------- --
24 WomanKind, Inc. $10,000.00 $ 8,000.00 $ 37,500,00
25 Cancer Foundation of the Florida Keys $10,000.00 $ 7,500.00 $ 30,000.00
26 Guidance Clinic of the Middle Keys, Inc. $10,000.00 $ - $ 30,000.00
..-.--.--.--..--...---.----.-...
27 Keys Area Interdenominational Resources (KAIR) $7,500.00 $ 5,000.00 $ 25,000.00
28 Domestic Abuse Shelter, Inc. $10,000,00 $ 4,500.00 $ 20,500,00
29 Florida Keys Healthy Start COalition $10,000.00 $ 3,000,00 $ 17,500,00
.______..... ,..__u _._".. .......-.....--...-..-.--..-- -.. -----------n--r-------
30 Voice for Florida Keys Children, Inc, $10,000.00 $ 7,500,00 $ 10,000.00
., "" ,. _...u.........._...m_.'...___
31 The Fan Club (Family Advocacy Network) , $10,000.00 $ 2,000.00 $ 8,000.00
--..-...------ ..--..--...-.------------...-- ____.........._____n.
32 Samuels' House, Inc. $10,000.00 $ 8,000.00 $
33 PACE Center for Girls $4,338,00 $ - $
34 Key West Symphony Orchestra, Inc. $10,000.00 $ - $
I APSMC I
FER ~.
A POSITIVE STEP OF MONROE COUNTY INC.
2016 Roosevelt Drive - Key West, FL 33040
Phone (305) 295-6600 - Fax (305) 295-8333 - Email:6:rS.M~~\~RP((~'\S).L~_Q!!!
. .
Monroe County Sheriffs Office
Administrative Headquarters
5525 College Road
Stock Island
Florida 33040
February 10th 2006
Re: Share Asset Forfeiture Fund (SAFF) 2006 Application.
Dear Sir I Madam,
On behalf of A Positive Step of Monroe County Inc., please find enclosed an original and
ten (l0) copies our project application in submission for consideration of potential SAFF
funding 2006.
Sincerely
0... t~ ~ .~
~y ~avis
APSMC Inc. Executive Director.
Enc: Original and 10 Copies.
Funded by the Department of Juvenile Justice and the State of Florida
THE MONROE COUNTY
SHARED AsSET FORFEITURE FUND (SAFF)
2006
APPLICANT IDENTIFICATION FORM
Agency Information
Organization Name: A Positive Step of Monroe Count:)' Inc.
Address: 716 Ashe Street. Key West. Florida 33040.
Authorized Le2al Representative & Lead RFP Contact Person
Name: Mr. Billy Davis Title: Executive Director
Telephone: (305)304--1969 Fax: (305) 292-5572 Email: APSMCCRP@AOL.COM
Project Title: Structured Transitional Living Services Program
Type of Request
Non-recurring funds: FY 2006: $10.000.00.
Project Target Domains
./ Law Enforcement
./ Crime Prevention
./ Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention and Treatment
Statement of Assurance
1 certify that the information provided in this application is, to the best of my knowledge, complete and
accurate, If the award is made, the applicant commits APSMC Inc. to project implementation in keeping
with the proposal content and budget and to adhere to all assurances, certifications, terms, conditions, and
other requirements contained within this application and those of the Monroe County SAFF Committee
Board,
Signature and title of person authorized to legally commit APSMC Inc. to the activities described herein:
~\~0r' ~ 2.10.2006
Signa re ~ APSMC Inc. Executive Director Date
1
Abstract
In comparison to her sister counties, Monroe County 16th Judicial Circuit presents as an anomaly
across numerous variables and comparative indices. Because of its proximity to the mainland,
temperate year-round conditions, spectacular natural resources, and colorful history, Moruoe County
has gained an unenviable worldwide reputation for 'liberal positive attitudes towards the tolerance
and the acceptance of illicit drugs and alcohol usage,
Within this climate, Moruoc County's youth are growing up; where social misrepresentations are
inherently ingrained upon their developing psyche, and quickly become personal beliefs and acted
out upon. Comparative Florida Youth Substance Abuse Survey (FYSAS) Statewide prevalence data
from Moruoe County's youth reflect this pervasive socially skewed perception; the results of which
indicate our youth's elevated prevalence of drug usage and of their increased perceptions of
community and social approval, and of individual peer-pressure to engage in delinquent and
antisocial behaviors.
It was this youth target group, the demonstrated community need and support, and the lack of
availil.ble Florida Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) resources in Moruoe County that necessitated
APSMC Inc. to take the lead initiative in 2003 to secure annual State level funding ($109,500.00)
from the DJJ for the provision and implementation of a Structured Transitional Living Residential
Program to senre the resident youth population of Monroe County.
The APSMC Structured Transitional Living Residential program (APSMCSTS) is a one-of-a-kind,
and stand alone DJJ program in our county. It is a critical component in the provision of youth
rehabilitative services in Monroe County, including: law enforcement, crime prevention, and drug
prevention and treatment services_ Within the continuum of DJJ care, youth classified as 'moderate'
to 'high' risk to public safety who have been released from a DJJ commitment program, will spend
4-6 weeks at the APSMCSTS under 24/7 care, supervision, and post-commitment probation prior
to reintegration back into our community at large.
However, in order for this program to annually realize these State funds and the county's residents
receive the benefits of these services, APSMC Inc. must annually solicit and gain a 20% local match
funding from the community at large to not only draw down these State funds, but also to meet
deficits in the program's operational budget which are largely in part due to the ever increasing cost
of conducting business in Monroe County; and, annually, APSMC Inc. relies upon favorable
consideration of funding from the SAFF to continue program operations.
In 04', the SAFF Advisory Board, realizing the significance, impact, and critical importance of this
program for our endemic youth population awarded APSMC Inc. $10,800,00. In 05', the SAFF
awarded $5,000,00. This year, 06', APSMC Inc, is requesting a 'one-time' maximum award of
$10,000.00 (overall 7% match share) from the SAFF. Ibis increase in request over last year's award
is due to a significant budget deficit caused by: increases in annual facility leasing and insurance
premiums, the disruption of services from the hurricane season last year (associated youth
temporary relocation costs) and the related decline in charitable contributions we have coincidentally
experienced.
For every $1.00 of SAFF local match investment
the program draws $10.95 from the State for countywide youth services.
2
A. Introduction
A Positive Step of Monroe County Inc. (APSMC) is principally a community-based organization
dedicated to the health, welfare, and recovery of at-risk economically disadvantaged children and
families that have substance abuse challenges, and to the promotion of individual self-sufficiency in
a socially constructive manner. The organization's current ranges of Florida Deparanent of Juvenile
Justice (DJJ) contracted youth treatment programs in Monroe County offered are: Conditional
Release and Supervised Probation, Structured Transitional Lving Services, and a newly awarded
Facility Based Day Treatment Services contract (2006).
An elected Board of non-paid officers whom are non-employees and/or volunteers that serve time-
specific terms governs the organization. The Agency employs an Executive Director who is
responsible for the overall operation of the corporation, including the establishment of policies and
procedures, fiscal planning, and implementation (as guided by the Board of Directors and
Community Advisory Committees), marketing planning and implementation, community liaison,
and all other matters pertaining to the operation of "A Positive Step of Monroe County, Inc."
A Positive Step of Monroe County Inc, (APSMC) and its programs are based on a holistic approach
to health and well being, in which clients and families are empowered to become active participants
in the healing process. The agency specializes in family issues from psychological assessment to
aftercare planning: from drug and alcohol education, treatment and rehabilitation, to vocational
training and job counseling. The approach to therapy is holistic, in that the focus is not only on the
client but also on the entire family, the home environment and the community.
lne Agency's principal mission statement includes the following:
.. To protect the public by reducing juvenile crime and delinquency in Florida
.. To provide expanded access to community services and resources for individuals and
families to help achieve economic self-sufficiency
.. To ensure there is an organizational and community plan to address the gaps in the mental
health and substance abuse prevention services for 'at risk' youth in Monroe County
.. To assist in the implementation of countywide social service programs which are endemically
and culturally relevant to the community of Monroe County
For the past six years, APSMC has been providing successful, contracted, and structured countywide
DJJ treatment programs for youth that offer opportunities for personal growth, social development
and responsible behavior. For the most part, youths referred to APSMC have been released from
'moderate' to 'high-risk' residential programs. They have a history of delinquency, substance abuse
and social misbehavior. The youths have been assessed and classified according to DJJ Standards as
'moderate'to 'maximum' risk to public safety and in need of a structured community based program to
facilitate reintegration into their home environments,
APSMC's specific qualifications relative to the successful implementation and execution of this
proposal are:
.. Past Experience: APSMC has already demonstrated a 6yrs history of past successful
performance in operating previous DJJ contracts in Monroe County; and, a 3yrs verifiable
history of full compliance with SAFF award requirements,
3
"
... Readiness to Implement Sennees: All features of the proposed program are ready for immediate
implementation,
,. Administrative Support Capability: APSMC has centralized accounting, per:;onnel, clinical
records, and management of information systems, In addition, an internal independent
Quality Assurance Specialist monitors compliance to all APSMC Inc.'s contractrual
requirements, programs and service deliverables.
~ Fiscal Aaountability: Auditors conduct annual reviews of the agency's financial statements and
of compliance with established standards and the Generally Accepted Financial Principles of
the operation of non-profit organizations.
~ E-,pert Knowledge Base: A strong, diverse, talented team of community and individual services
providers who offer APSMC more than 150 years of experiential clinical and academic
background and expertise in prevention programming, substance abuse treatment, mental
health counseling, and cultural diversity issues.
... Interagency Collaboration and Community ReJourees: APSMC brings a history of strong
interagency collaborative efforts and community initiatives with state, local. education and
natural resource agencies. The organization works formally and informally to bring the
community into its facilities. Volunteers, church groups, civic organizations, health
providers and other social services providers, private foundations and corporate sponsors
have all contributed their time, resources and talents to various projects,
~ Quality ASJurant'e: The Department of Juvenile Justice and the Department of Children and
Families monitor APSMC continually for Quality Assurance_ Contractual reporting /
auditing requirements by both these Departments includes: program monthly reports,
quarterly reports, documentation compliance, client satisfaction, outcome measures,
performance annual reports, property inventory annual reports, and fInancial and
compliance annual audits, APSMC will comply with all reporting requirements associated
with secured funding from the SAFF Advisory Board and its subsequent disbursement.
B. APSMC Proposed SAFF Funded Project Goals, Objectives and Expected Outcomes
The primary goal, objective, and expected outcome of this request are that: through the successful
consideration of $10,000_00 local match funding by the SAFF, APSMC Inc, will be able to continue
current program operations and secure access to State level funding for the provision of Structured
Transitional Living Services to our county's youth, who are involved with the Florida Department of
Juvenile Justice System.
For every $1.00 dollar invested by the SAFF in this proposal, this will secure $10.95 from the State
this year, and provide access to State funding in the amount of $109,500.00 per year,
C. Background and Significance
The delinquent behaviors of children, as with adults, are regarded as progressive phenomena, Only
through an intensive, responsibility based regime including life skills development, social value
enhancement and educational/vocational training will delinquent youth undergo the behavioral and
psychological transformation needed to lead normal, healthy, productive lives,
While it is recognized that residential programs must effectively prepare youths for their return to
the community, it is widely believed that developing and implementing effective transitional services
4
..
and aftercare is critical to efforts to reduce recidivism and produce productive law-abiding citizens,
How a youth behaves and what he/she learns while in a residential program or detention center is of
little consequence to the public's safety if these changes are not sustained once he or she returns to
the community,
APSMC Structured Transitional Lving Services Program is the only program of its kind in our
county, which allows for the intensive supervised reintegration of our 'at-risk' youth into our
community, while providing residential housing, 24/7 crisis support, drug and crime prevention
education, and self-sufficiency planning while aiming to promote and ensure meaningful and
sustained lifestyle changes.
D. Target Population
Juvenile residential and correctional programs, according to state law, are grouped into four custody
classifications based on their populations assessed risk to public safety. These classifications are
Low-Risk Residential. Moderate-Risk Residential. High-Risk Residential and Maximum-Risk
Residential.
APSMC Structured Transitional Living Services Program is designed to serve a daily year-round
maximum program capacity of 4 male adjudicated youth between the ages of 14 to 19years, who
reside in Monroe County and according to DJJ Standards are defined as having been released from
'Moderate'to High Risk' residential commitment programs on the mainland for transition back into
our greater community. Tbese youth are classified according to DJJ Standards as a 'moderate'to
'max-imum'risk to public safety.
Moderate-Risk Residential
Offenders classified for placement in this level have been assessed as moderate risks to public safety
and require 24-hour supervision, These facilities are either environmentally secure, staff secure or
hardware-secure. The majority of these offenders have committed serious property offenses and
their offending is characterized by frequent and repeated law violations. Juveniles at this level may
have supenrised access to the community once placed in a residential facility.
HZgb-Risk Residential
Offenders classified for placement in this level have been assessed as high risks to public safety and
require close supervision in a structured setting that provides 24-hour secure custody, care and
supervision. These facilities are secured by hardware such as locks, razor wire and security screens,
Placement in these programs is based on a concern for public safety. Juveniles at this level may not
have access to the community.
E. Approach Method
APSMC Structured Transitional LYing Service Respite Home (APSMCSTS) for adjudicated youth
of Monroe County is a reality today. Located in the county seat of The City of Key West, it is
situated at 2016 Roosevelt Drive.
Both the facility and the program have been designed to meet and exceed the mirillnum guidelines,
standards and regulations that one would expect to find as contained within the Florida Department
of Juvenile Justice program requirements for Respite Home Senrices. This initiative project was
originally undertaken by APSMC Inc. in 2002 with enthusiastic high-level Community and
Stakeholder support, and in advanced anticipation of the issuance of a subsequent RFP by the DJJ
for the provision of such a facility in Monroe County.
5
In addition to providing daily basic housing, care and custody, residents have house chores, maintain
curfew, and participate in a structured behavioral modification program, During the first few weeks
at the APSMCSTS, the youth are not allowed to spend the night away from the facility until they
have earned enough points / privileges in a token economy. Program staff also coordinate with the
youth's assigned Juvenile Probation Officer and/or other agencies to:
. Review and development of goals, objectives and individualized performance contracts to
support the youth's successful return home
. Monitor youth 'Supervision Plan' for probation and individual court ordered sanction
complffince
.. Ensure the continuity of youth's 'Transition Plan'
. Facilitate for the ease of access to and delivery of necessary medical, dental, mental health
and substance abuse treatment services
.. Ensure the provision of daily educational services direcdy through the School District, or
report to work
.. Encourage pre-vocational and vocational services so that interests, aptitudes and skills of the
youth are developed in a manner likely to result in their employability in our community
. Provide recreational and leisure time activities
Once a youth has transitioned from APSMCS1'S and is back home in the community with their
family, they are required to participate in group sessions, community service, curfew calls, and other
program requirements of their discharge plan.
Some suggested additional benefits of having the APSMC Structured Transitional Service Home in
Monroe County, include:
... The facility provides a structured environment in their community to youth returning from a
highly structured and restrictive commitment environment, before they return to homes
where little or no structure exists,
.. The facility has served as temporary housing for adjudicated youth if they have been put out
of the family home,
.. Adjudicated youth who are in technical violation have be housed locally in the community
for brief periods of time, so as not having to be sent to DJJ mainland programs and straining
family protective factors,
.. The facility has served as a temporary residence for youth who have violated Probation
requirements.
.. Given the critical shortage of foster care families, the Monroe County Department of
Children and Families may also utilize the APS Respite Home for 24-hour emergency 'high-
risk' youth placement services,
6
--r_
..
G. Sustainability
Given the above overall operating budget of the APSMCSTS which has increased approximately 3%
over last year's budget and is expected to annually increase hereafter, it is readily apparent that if the
program is to be long-term financially viable, APSMC has two options to meet this $30,000.00
operating budget deficit - namely to reduce program expenditure or increase program generated
revenue.
Having conducted numerous workshops with our community advisory committees, the APSMC
Board of Directors has formulated three strategies which are currently being employed to propel the
program towards self-sufficiency and financial sustainability, namely by:
1) Petitioning to the state for increased levels of funding for the program
2) Reducing operational capital oudays
3) Aggressively marketing the program and pursuing local match funding and charitable
contributions
1) At present time of writing, APSMC with the initial expressed support of our County's DJJ
Chief Officer, is formulating a petition to the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice to
request an increase in the State level funding for this vital community program. Our
argument to be put forth is that the present level of associated State funding for the
program, which was originally devised in 2002-03 is insufficient in that it does not allow for
Cost of Living Allowances for employees (COLA) or, take into consideration the Florida
Price Level Index Formula (FPLI) for the allocation of funding to Monroe County; the
current unit cost price to the State is based on State averages which we strongly fccl that
while unintentional is exceptionally constraining and nevertheless being applied to our
County, which ranks the highest on the FPLI in Florida,
APSMC anticipates submitting this request by May 06' and receiving a formal response in
November 06' from the Department after the closure of its fiscal year end,
2) In order to reduce the overall budgetary operating expense while not impacting the quality of
progra1I1111ing, there is only one line item that can be targeted; namely, facility leasing - with
an annual cost of $30,240,00 annually or $2520.00 monthly, (See attached),
To this end, and in line with the strategic plan for program sustainability outlined in last
years' SAFF request, APSMC Inc. has approached the SHAL Board and its members, as well
as the KWHA, with a request for consideration to move its facility to Poinciana Housing
Complex when surplus or underutilized units become available. The SHAL Board has now
formally acknowledged the receipt of this request from APSMC Inc., conducts a continuous
self-inventory of facility usage to accommodate the community's need for vital programs
such as APSMCSTS; and, has officially placed APSMC on a short list of providers for
potential consideration for surplus or underutilized property when it becomes available,
3) Until that time that either the State increases funding for the provision of Structured
Transitional Living Services Program in Monroe County or facility space becomes available
at Poinciana Housing, the APSMC lnc, must rely on the SAFF and the caring local
community at large for continued financial support to meet budgetary requirements and
provision of this critical service to the endemic residents of our county.
8
..
~ ~ f n t:J I:d
..... ~ (t
0" ('l 0" 0
....
(t 0 0 a
::+ g. ~ S
"'d ~ p-
n V'J
t:1. fJ r-j ~ '7'
('l ~ -..... """
(t ;Ii ~ ~ (b
0 (t ~
0 s.. '"
rtl
I-t
Z
~
0 0 0 en "'d
(t i=t
Etl Etl s:: R '" ""d
('l ('l ('l f1> ~ 0
(t (1) ~ ....
"t "t -5, g r:/l
......
.... Q.
0
i:j
N 4"- >- >- V>
........ ........ '"U '"U Co
0\ tJ1 t'" t'" .......
c;J >- IN t:J ~
0 S 0\ I
;:;:; (t I ~~
9 ....
n ~ (t
i:r ....... ....... V'J
V'J ....... ....... i=t
0" R s- f.;- (t
t:J >- >- (t
f1> ....
~. .,-,. -1 <: :tt
~ g ~~ .......
p Co
C I
~ ....-1 .(t .'Tj >-
~
~ (1)~ ~ ~ ~ Q...
~ '" (t Q...
r- '--< ""-1 ..~ I-t
(t ~ <1 ~ (b
'" 'Tj en
S'" l"" (1)' n> rtJ' ""
~ '" '" '"
IN .,-,. ..... r-
V> p ~ ~
IN C
IN ~ IN
0 IN IN V>
4"- V> 0 \,N
a Co 4"- 0
4"- :=; 4"-
:=; :=;
'Tj k
.....
tr1 0
......
y trJ
Z
n
>-<
Z
>-
C;>'
""'
r0
C\ >-
tJ1
I "'d
.......
0 0
~J Vl c:;
-J ......
tJ1 >-1 ~
--J ~
IN
~
1-1
0 Z
'Tj ~
';? 0
"'"
0 ~
Z
~
0
trJ
n
C 1-1
r. 0
Z Z
~ l-r1
>--< 0
Z
n ~
REAL ESTATE LEASE
This Lease Agreement (this "Lease") is dated September 01,2005, by and between John P. Baker
("Landlord"), and A Positive Step of Monroe County, Inc. ("Tenant"). The parties agree as
follows:
PREMISES. Landlord, in consideration of the lease payments provided in this Lease, leases to
Tenant 2 story residential property (the "Premises") located at 2016 Roosevelt Drive, Key West,
FL 33040,
TERM. The lease term will begin on September 01, 2005 and will terminate on August 31,
2006.
LEASE PAYMENTS. Tenant shall pay to Landlord monthly installments of$2,520,OO, payable
in advance on the first day of each month, for a total lease payment of$3,OO. Lease payments
shall be made to the Landlord at 1107 Key Plaza #447, Key West, FL 33040, which address may
be changed from time to time by the Landlord.
POSSESSION. Tenant shall be entitled to possession on the first day of the term of this Lease,
and shall yield possession to Landlord on the last day ofthe term of this Lease, unless otherwise
agreed by both parties in writing. At the expiration ofthe term, Tenant shall remove its goods
and effects and peaceably yield up the Premises to Landlord in as good a condition as when
delivered to Tenant, ordinary wear and tear excepted.
USE OF PREMISES. Tenant may use the Premises only for Housing youth and staff involved
in program sponsered by A Positive Step of Monroe County, Inc. The Premises maybe used for
any other purpose only with the prior written consent of Landlord, which shall not be
unreasonably withheld. Tenant shall notify Landlord of any anticipated extended absence from
the Premises not later than the first day of the extended absence.
PROPERTY INSURANCE. Landlord and Tenant shall each maintain appropriate insurance for
their respective interests in the Premises and property located on the Premises. Landlord shall be
named as an additional insured in such policies. Tenant shall deliver appropriate evidence to
Landlord as proof that adequate insurance is in force issued by companies reasonably satisfactory
to Landlord. Landlord shall receive advance written notice from the insurer prior to any
termination of such insurance policies. Tenant shall also maintain any other insurance which
Landlord may reasonably require for the protection of Landlord's interest in the Premises, Tenant
is responsible for maintaining casualty insurance on its own property.
RENEWAL TERMS. This Lease shall automatically renew for an additional period of One
Year per renewal term, unless either party gives written notice of termination no later than 60
days prior to the end of the term or renewal term. The lease terms during any such renewal term
shall be the same as those contained in this Lease.
UTILITIES AND SERVICES. Tenant shall be responsible for all utilities and services
incurred in connection with the Premises, except for waste removal which will be paid by the
landlord annually.
TAXES. Taxes attributable to the Premises or the use of the Premises shall be allocated as
follows:
REAL ESTATE TAXES. Landlord shall pay all real estate taxes and assessments for the
Premises.
PERSONAL TAXES. Landlord shall pay all personal taxes and any other charges which
maybe levied against the Premises and which are attributable to Tenant's use of the
Premises, along with all sales and/or use taxes (if any) that may be due in connection with
lease payments.
TERMINATION UPON SALE OF PREMISES. Notwithstanding any other provision of this
Lease, Landlord may terminate this lease upon 90 days' written notice to Tenant that the Premises
have been sold,
DESTRUCTION OR CONDEMNATION OF PREMISES. If the Premises are partially
destroyed by fire or other casualty to an extent that prevents the conducting of Tenant's use of the
Premises in a normal manner, and if the damage is reasonably repairable within sixty days after
the occurrence of the destruction, and if the cost of repair is less than $25,000.00, Landlord shall
repair the Premises and a just proportion of the lease payments shall abate during the period of
the repair according to the extent to which the Premises have been rendered untenantable.
However, if the damage is not repairable within sixty days, or if the cost of repair is $25,000,00
or more, or if Landlord is prevented from repairing the damage by forces beyond Landlord's
control, or if the property is condemned, this Lease shall terminate upon twenty days' written
notice of such event or condition by either party and any unearned rent paid in advance by Tenant
shall be apportioned and refunded to it. Tenant shall give Landlord immediate notice of any
damage to the Premises.
DEFAULTS. Tenant shall be in default of this Lease if Tenant fails to fulfill any lease
obligation or term by which Tenant is bound. Subject to any governing provisions of law to the
contrary, if Tenant fails to cure any financial obligation within 5 days (or any other obligation
within 10 days) after written notice of such default is provided by Landlord to Tenant, Landlord
may take possession ofthe Premises without further notice (to the extent pennitted by law), and
without prejudicing Landlord's rights to damages, In the alternative, Landlord may elect to cure
any default and the cost of such action shall be added to Tenant's financial obligations under this
Lease, Tenant shall pay all costs, damages, and expenses (including reasonable attorney fees and
expenses) suffered by Landlord by reason of Tenant's defaults. All sums of money or charges
required to be paid by Tenant under this Lease shall be additional rent, whether or not such sums
or charges are designated as "additional rent". The rights provided by this paragraph are
cumulative in nature and are in addition to any other rights afforded by law.
CUMULATIVE RIGHTS. The rights ofthe parties under this Lease are cumulative, and shall
not be construed as exclusive unless otherwise required by law,
ACCESS BY LANDLORD TO PREMISES. Subject to Tenant's consent (which shall not be
unreasonably withheld), Landlord shall have the right to enter the Premises to make inspections,
provide necessary services, or show the unit to prospective buyers, mortgagees, tenants or
workers. However, Landlord does not assume any liability for the care or supervision ofthe
Premises. As provided by law, in the case of an emergency, Landlord may enter the Premises
without Tenant's consent During the last three months of this Lease, or any extension of this
Lease, Landlord shall be allowed to display the usual "To Let" signs and show the Premises to
prospective tenants.
INDEMNITY REGARDING USE OF PREMISES. To the extent pennitted by law, Tenant
agrees to indemnify, hold harmless, and defend Landlord from and against any and all losses,
claims, liabilities, and expenses, including reasonable attorney fees, if any, which Landlord may
suffer or incur in connection with Tenant's possession, use or misuse ofthe Premises, except
Landlord's act or negligence.
DANGEROUS MATERIALS. Tenant shall not keep or have on the Premises any article or
thing of a dangerous, flammable, or explosive character that might substantially increase the
danger of fire on the Premises, or that might be considered hazardous by a responsible insurance
company, unless the prior written consent of Landlord is obtained and proof of adequate
insurance protection is provided by Tenant to Landlord.
COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS. Tenant shall promptly comply with all laws,
ordinances, requirements and regulations ofthe federal, state, county, municipal and other
authorities, and the fire insurance underwriters. However, Tenant shall not by this provision be
required to make alterations to the exterior of the building or alterations of a structural nature.
MECHANICS LIENS. Neither the Tenant nor anyone claiming through the Tenant shall have
the right to file mechanics liens or any other kind of lien on the Premises and the filing of this
Lease constitutes notice that such liens are invalid. Further, Tenant agrees to (1) give actual
advance notice to any contractors, subcontractors or suppliers of goods, labor, or services that
such liens will not be valid, and (2) take whatever additional steps that are necessary in order to
keep the premises free of all liens resulting from construction done by or for the Tenant.
SUBORDINATION OF LEASE. This Lease is subordinate to any mortgage that now exists, or
may be given later by Landlord, with respect to the Premises.
ASSIGNABILITY/SUBLETTING. Tenant may not assign or sublease any interest in the
Premises, nor effect a change in the majority ownership of the Tenant (from the ownership
existing at the inception of this lease), nor assign, mortgage or pledge this Lease, without the
prior written consent of Landlord, which shall not be unreasonably withheld.
NOTICE. Notices under this Lease shall not be deemed valid unless given or served in writing
and forwarded by mail, postage prepaid, addressed as follows:
LANDLORD:
John P. Baker
1107 Key Plaza #447
Key West, FL 33040
TENANT:
A Positive Step of Monroe County, Inc.
716 Ashe Street
Key West, FL 33040
Such addresses may be changed from time to time by either party by providing notice as set forth
above. Notices mailed in accordance with the above provisions shall be deemed received on the
third day after posting.
GOVERNING LAW. This Lease shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of
Florida.
ENTIRE AGREEMENT/AMENDMENT. This Lease Agreement contains the entire
agreement of the parties and there are no other promises, conditions, understandings or other
agreements, whether oral or written, relating to the subject matter ofthis Lease, This Lease may
be modified or amended in writing, if the writing is signed by the party obligated under the
amendment.
SEVERABILITY. If any portion of this Lease shall be held to be invalid or unenforceable for
any reason, the remaining provisions shall continue to be valid and enforceable, If a court finds
that any provision ofthis Lease is invalid or unenforceable, but that by limiting such provision, it
would become valid and enforceable, then such provision shall be deemed to be written,
construed, and enforced as so limited.
WAIVER. The failure of either party to enforce any provisions of this Lease shall not be
construed as a waiver or limitation of that party's right to subsequently enforce and compel strict
compliance with every provision of this Lease.
BINDING EFFECT. The provisions of this Lease shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit
of both parties and their respective legal representatives, Successors and assigns.
LANDLORD:
~~~+4
Jo B, aker . ...
./ k
7
~
Date: September 01,2005
TENANT:
A Positive Step of Monroe County, Inc.
;~_~\~ C
Billy Davis, DireCtor
Date: September 01,2005
U
~5~
First Page of the Application: (Limit one page, except as noted below):
Apolicant Identification
Nmneof~~amion:Mmbroe Association for Retarded Citizens, Inc.
A~:PO Box 428 Key West, Fl. 33041-0428
Authorized Represeotative: (name & title) Diana F1Elmard, Executive Divector
Contact Person: (Matters regarding this application) SAA
Telephone: 305-294-9526
Fax: 305-292-0078
E~mail: Boomdi1@aol.comorMARChousedir@aol.com
Title of Project: MARC I S Upper-Middle Keys Adult Day Training
Type of request: GI Recurring funds (e.g., operational costs)
o Non-recurring funds (e.g.. capital expenditures, one-time costs)
Arnowt of request: $ 1 0 , 000
If your request is for multiple year funding. please check here 0 and attach a separate page
describing the future plan.
Will you be wiDing to submit to this Board a full account of what you are doing with these
funds? [XIYes []No
From what other groups have you requested funds and what was the result? Supply a separate
page here if you like. It will not be counted as part of the total page COlmt. See attached Budget
If your organization has a Board of Directors. please list their names and addresses or you must
designate three or more individual residents of Monroe County to be responsible for the uses of
the fund. Supply a separate page here if you like. See attached sheet
This application addresses (please check all that apply):
D Law Enforcement
o Crime Prevention
o Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention and Treatment
00 Mental and Physical Health of Minors and Adults
D Cultural, Artistic, Educational, Recreational and Sports
fi.; Programs/or Monroe County Youth
signature:0~~ Date: 1/d..L{lo~
f I
Please note: Because Sunshine Laws of the State of Florida apply to these proceedings, any infonnation
in this application may be available to the public.
Diana Ftenard
Executive Director
MONROE ASSOCIATION FOR RETARDED CITIZENS. INC.
P. O. Box 428
Key West, Florida 33041-0428
305-294-9526 phone
305-292-0078 fax
Richard Fowler, Esq.
President
Board of Directors
MONROE COUNTY SHERIFF'S
SHARED ASSET FORFEITURE FUND
2006 Grant Application
The Monroe Association for Retarded Citizens Inc. commonly referred to as the MARC House or MARC is
into its 40th year of service to Developmentally Disabled adults and adolescents of Monroe County.
We currently operate two group homes in Key West, one housing 14 men and women and the other housing 6
women. We also have a supported living program that places clients in their own apartments but gives them
the support they need to live independently. We have a large community inclusion program that encompasses
all of the Keys which takes clients from their homes and lets them learn social skills training in various
community setting and classes such as bowling, movies, yoga, bocce. etc. We have a workshop or ADT
(Adult Day Training) program that has been in existence in one form or another for all of MARC's 40 years.
This program, until 1999, has always been in Key West. It supports our various Group Homes and Supported
Living clients and gives clients living with their own families a place to go and learn job, daily living, self-
care and communication skills.
In July of 2000 we felt a need to open a workshop or ADT in Tavernier in a portion of the Coral Isle Church
in order to support the clients living in the Middle and Upper Keys. Until that time, the developmentally
disabled adults, 18-80 years old, in the Middle-Upper Keys had only a few hours a day, 2-day a week
Community Inclusion Program. It was all that MARC could do with our limited resources, staff and the
~"CHILDRiN .
\2J "FAMILIES --
Pattially Sponsored Agency
scattering of ()..8 clients over 50 miles. Since our operation was so smal~ the number of clients being served
remained small.
We now provide a 6-8.hour a day, five day a week facility based program at the Coral Isle Church at MM89.
Since opening up the program to 5 days a week, the number of clients we have been able to serve has more
than tripled and we have addec:J a supported employment person to help several new clients fmd jobs in the
community and a supported living person to help the clients live independently in their own homes or
apartments. This program is growing so rapidly that we have started a School to Work transition program for
teenagers in conjunction with Coral Shores High
Last year we requested money for a salary for one of my 4 staff and received $10,000 from the Shared Assed
Forfeiture Fund. This year we have 6 staff and will again be requesting funds toward the salary of one of
those individuals. Knowing that the funds are limited this year and that you are now limiting most requests,
we are again asking for $10,000 to support this much needed program for teenagers and adults with
Developmental Disabilities in the Upper and Middle Keys. This money will pay for a portion of a full time
employee.
This money will support our Middle to Upper Keys ADTlWorkshop at Coral Isle Church for 5 days a week
from SAM to 4 :OOPM. This gives parents the ability to have their son or daughter in a structured program
while they are at work. The more structured programs that are available for adults and teenagers with
disabilities, the less likely they are to get into serious trouble and to work toward obtaining and sustaining
employment.
I have included a more detailed budget on the pages following this abstract for you to clearly see all of the
costs involved i.e.; rent, salaries, transportation, utilities, supplies and equipment The detailed budget will
also show how much money we receive from the Agency for People with Disabilities (Department of
Children and Families) and Medicaid Waiver (MW) to provide services as well as any donations that have
been given to us to help fund this much needed program in the Middle-Upper Keys. Due to the fact that our
developmentally disabled population loses so much ground when they are not in receipt of services, we have
served clients in both our Upper-Middle Keys and Key West program without reimbursement for any
services.
As you will see from the budget, this program cannot sustain itself with the current number of clients and the
extensive costs involved. We have done several fundraisers in the Upper Keys. We are selling our fabulous
"MARC Cookbook" and Re-MARC-able jewelry but we are 2nb: able to continue the program by supporting
it through our Adult Day Training Program in Key West and our Annual Christmas Tree Fundmiser in the
Lower Keys, which was a success this year as compared to last year, We feel that this is an important
program in the Upper Keys, but will continue to need outside support to keep it running.
We were very grateful to receive the SIO,OOO last year. We hope that this request for $10,000 for a part-time
staff member will be continually funded for several years. As of November 1, 2004 we are under a funding
cut from the state of 100/0 in both of our Upper and Lower Keys Adult Day Tmining Programs and no increase
in funding is likely this year or in years to follow. We will be grateful for whatever you are able to do for
MARC and the developmentally disabled in the Keys. We will use this money toward a partial match of the
12.5% amount needed for our Agency for People with Disabilities Contracts.
Respectfull.y ~m~, ;/
U~~
Diana Flenard
Executive Director
MARC - UPPER KEYS
Budget
July 2005 through June 2006
ADT UPPER KEYS
ADT UPPER KEYS
Jul '05 - Jun 06
TOTAL
Jul '05 - Jun 06
INCOME
_._".~~'--'_' _.0- ._',,__,.__
CONTRIBUTED SERVICES
..-----------....-.----'"""'-------0._,..___
SHERIFF GRANT
COUNTY MATCHING FUNDS
DONATIONS
PRIVATE CLIENTS
.------------...._~,_.,,-
CHA:LLENGE GRAN~_,_____. 16,000.00
PERSONAL CARE ASSISTANCE 4,672.00
..._--, .~"._..- "--".'.-..'-
ADT MW 53,421.15
.._.".~._-----".'--.~ -""'--------o~
ADT 14,704.40
___~,80000
___ 10,00~.00
._.~O,OOOOO
__ 15,000.00
._.__ 22,500.00
20,800.00
10,000.00
20,000.00
,_~~O.OO
22,500.00
".-".-
16,000.00
..,----
4,67200
---,'-..
53,421,15
14,704.40
Total Income
1n,097.55 177,097.55
------.--"'----'-. .---
_.~. '-----.
EXPENSES
---.-.--.---------..'---------'-,-. .-.-
SALARIES
FICA
-'~._'------------'._-,,-,-
UNEMPLOYMENT
WORKMANS COMP INS
HOSPITALIZATION
MERIT
CONTRIBUTED SERVICES
L1CENSESIT AXES
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
RENT
ADVERTISING
~.,.
TELEPHONE
PROGRAM SUPPLIES
RECREATION UK
TRAVEL-LOCAL
TRAVEL-OT
REPAIRS/MAINTENANCE
-~~~'~'--.'.-
OFFICE EXPENSE
LIABILITY INSURANCE
VEHICLE R & M
EQUIPMENT LEASING
STAFF DEVELOPMENT
125,222.93 125,222.93
_~579.50 ___ 9,579~50
.__1,753.15 __ 1,753.15
_.._~ ,995.0? 1,995.00
6,886.25 .. 6,886.?~
"_ 1,204.07 __ 1,204.07
20,800.00 20,800.00
480.00 480.00
._~.56.oo 1,056.00
._~600.00 ----.?7,600.00
400.00 400.00
__ 1,636.36---.1E6.36
5,000.00 5,000.00
2,500.00 2,500.00
3,200.00 3,200.00
45.00 45.00
950_00 950.00
---
1,900.00 __~,900.oo
931.34 931.34
____.2,300.00 2,300.00
___ .__~.OO .~00.00
221.18 221.18
217,260.78 217,260.78
Total Expenses
net
-40,163.23
-40,163.23
Page 1 of 1
A BOARD OF DIRECTORS BUSINESS AFFILIATION
-
NAME ADDRESS BusIness Affiliation Telephone Fax Years on Board Term Expiration
Executive Board
133 Key Haven Blvd., Key West, FL 33040 "'-"'-'-
1---..--.....- --------,------.-..-.-...-.- '-""-'._n'__"__'O.A., t--- ..- -",.
Richard Fowler 323 Fleming St . Office Law Finn - Attorney at law 294-2103 294-9063 2 Sep-06
--~"-'-'''- --"'~'---~~._,,-,- ---...-...------- -- -.....-- ._~,- . -- f--.-----
Bob Shillinger, Jr. 1106 18th Street, Key West, FL 33040 Monroe County Courts - Attorney at law 292-3474 292.3516 4 Oct-06
-'--. ----.-.--- -.--.----...- '''-''.- - ...----.- 1-------
Sue Hyde 3307 Pearl Ave" Key West, FL 33040 Marrying Sue. Business owner 294-5951 2 Feb-07
-. -- -.-.-.---.-- _._-'~.,-"-,..,-- -..- -- -..-....- ----.
Susan Ham 2315 Staples Ave., Key West FL 33040 Keys Energy. Acc<)untant 295-1003 --~--- Sap-06
_-... ~-"~~-'~, f--- ---__...__. -.-.- .--. -"--'--.~-
Diana Flenard 6800 Maloney Ave. #44, Key West, FL 33040 MARC Executive Director 294-9526 292-0078 7 nla
Regular Board
Linda Arnold 109 Key Haven Road, Key West, FL 33040 Key West Housing Authority 296.5621 296-0932 5 Jun-06
-~'~. .--------.- ~-~--~ ~,,- --._- -"-- -._-
Or.Michael Derouin 2505 rlagler Ave, Key West 33040 Southernmost Foot & Ankle-Podiatrist 294-5553 2 Sep-07
1--..--.--- -~-"-~ 1-----.-.-.-----..- 1--...-.-- 1---- ~._.- t-------
Cindy Eisnor 101 San Juan Dr., Islamorada, FL 33036 Homemaker 302-0550 4 Sep-06
-",.-.~. --'''--.- -.----.-.-..,- ---~ .~._- ---
Rosemary Enright P.O,Box 551, Key West, FL 33041 Public Defender 294-2501 294-9388 5 Sep-06
--'--- - ._------,- -------- --. "----- ---'--
Susan Kemp 141 Key Haven Rd, Key West, FL 33040 Homemaker 293-7862 1 Jan-07
-._-.- 1-----_____. -'--- --.- t-..- --'.- ----
Mr. Pat Labrada 15 Emerotld Dr Key West, FL 33040 Keys Financial CorporatIon 296-8220 2 months Sep-06
~-~...~,-- '_.~._- -- -"- f----_".. -'-..-.-
Bill Mayfield 1721 Flagler Ave" Key West, FL 33040 Island Dental $ Assoc. Dentist 294-6696 294-6699 2 Sep-06
f---c__ ~-_. .....-... '--.-.,- ---. --",- ".---.-
Tom Nitti 1621 Bahama Dr Key West, FL 33040 Raymond James & AsSOCiates 294-9575 2 months Sep-06
.--- ._.~-~,_.. ,,- f--..._- -"'-._-
Roger Otto 817 Simonton St Key West FI 33040 Simonton St OptIcal -optomestrtst 294-9711 294-2456 6 Jan-Q7
",,- -----.-.- n_, -'-~.,-" 1----" ",---..- f----
Judith Steele PO Box 367, Key West, FL 33041 Monroe County Engineer 295-4329 2 months Sep-os
'-"--"--- -_.. ~.~._.,- -._-.,,-- '_.n_ -...- -.'-- ---'---
Ginny Stones 221 Simonton St., Key West, FL 33040 Stones & Cardenas. Attorneys at law 294-0252 292-5442 5 Feb-oG
._~,._- . - "-------0_.. -'-.'--'~. .- .,,- --,- "'--.. __u._ -----
Phyllis Tanner 1313 United St # 1 Key West, FI33040 Watetfront Market 296-0778 2 months Sep-os
-, .-. -~- _. --- -" ~.,-~..
Steve Torrence 43 Fll'$t Street, Key West, FL 33040 City of Key West. Police Officer 109.1007 809-1077 2 5ep-06
-~ --,~-_.._-~- _._~ -'-. ....-
Craig Wagener 17131 Marlin Or" Sugarloaf shores, FL 33042 Eckerds Optical -Optometrist 745-9477 745-4112 5 Jan-Q6
Associate Board
Mary Ellen Bear 2518 Fogarty Ave" Key West, FL 33040 Monroe County School Board 293.1400 x378 293-1485 -
~.-., .~,,- -" -- '-----...
Joan Carey 19509 Tequesta St, Summerland Key 33042 Blue Heaven 296-8666 296-9052
'------." -" "..---..,.
Anne Cohan 109 Seashore Dr., ISlamorada, FL 33036 Monroe County School Board 664-1009 664-1009 ...-
,,---- ..- -- --- - .,,-.-
Drew Burch 3010 Flagler Ave" Key West, FL 33040 Sheraton Suites. Sales Manager 293-7948 293-7924 ---
._-'-'.'.~ -.- _.,
Alan Eckstein 3010 Flagler Ave., Key West, FL 33040 Law Finn. Attorney at law 294-2247 293-9333
---- -- t----.. "0_" -.- -,_. --
Burt frank 4750 Sundown Trail 9H 44266 Family Member
-....--. "--- ---- C-"- -..- _.
Linda Geyer 165 Pirates Rd., Little Torch Key, fL 33042 Sheraton Suites. General Manager 293-7932 292-6203
"""'----~._~.. ,,"-.,.-- ""n.._
Suzette Gibson 22808 Privateer CUdJoe Key, FL 33042 Castle Mortgal/e 294-0153
1--, '-~-- -.-
William Goldner 1500 Atlantic Blvd. "OS, Key West, FL 33040 Dentist 293-9876
~-- .------ -'-- ----. ..-
Kathy Greenwood P.O, Box 2520, Key West, FL 33045 Nurse. Monroe County ".'.
-- "-. -..-- -
Pat Hart 3350 Flagler Ave., Key West, FL 33040 Monroe County SchOOl Board 296-5628
-.. ~
Catherine Kanagy 21074 Hamilton Drive, Sugarloaf Key, FL 33042 Monroe County SchOOl Board 293.1400 x374
-- .-- -"
Cindy Lanasa 2509 Fogarty Ave., Key West, FL 33040 Monroe Co. SchOOl- SpeCial Ed. Coord. 293.1549 x312 293-1485
..- ---~ -"- ,,- u
Jean Maun 20 Blrchwood Dr., Key West, fL 33040 Maun', Chevron 296-7395 296-7351
f----- -- ---..- '--.- 1--' '"..-
Kay Miller 2514 Linda Ave, Key West, FL 33040 First State Bank. Human Resources 293-7143 293.9161
-"-"- ,-. -.... -'"'.-
Nelson Read 1509 Patricia St., Key West, FL 33040 Retired Lawyer 295.3738 -----;---
--- .-. --- "---- "---
Sherry Read 1509 Patricia St., Key West, FL 33040 Wesley House 293-7494 293-7499
--- --.--. .,- -''----------0. --.- -..""' , ....- -" ...-
Imogene Synon 422 Fleming SI., Key West, FL 33040 Law Finn. Attorney at law 294-3413 296-4311 ----
--.. ,-- "-,,- 1-'-- ...- -"_.'.-
Sandra Taylor 17257 DOlphin 51., SUl/arloaf Key, FL 33042 Monroe County Courts _ Judge 292-3480
- -'-- -. _. .. f----- -. ~,.,~ -'..,-
Ruth Thurston 1525 Laird Street, Key West, FL 33040 Monroe County Courts. Personnel 294-4641 x3325 509-3023
.-- '-._-- --- ---~.~ 1---"-" -.- --" _..~-"- .~._- -.-
Wendy Tucker 2308 Seidenberg Ave., Key West, FI, 33040 City of Key West 292-8189 293-8300
--"...- - '-"--- "~-~--'''-- --- '.- __nmn___ ----_.~._~-
Barbara Webb 129 Duval St., Key West, FL 33040 Tlkal Trading 294-6883 297-9733
-..--..- ---- ~- ~------.~ -. -._,,- --'.- .-.._~ --...-...
Gretchen Weiss 874 Loggerhead St., Summerland Key, FL 33042 Monroe C<)unt~hool - Social Worker_ 293-1400 x375 293-1485
f--..__ . '--.--- '----.- .. .- "~--'-
Claudette Williams PO Box 367, Key West, FL 33040 294-5531x4731 n
Lower Keys Health System
1--.. n___ "----------o~_.._~____.___,_ "-----~---,-_.__..- -.'-. -"-.- t--- ..- --.-- .. .----
Grace Willis 2712 Staples Ave., Key West, FL 33040 Monroe County Schools. Teachar 293-1&09 x310 293-1547
1/1712006
w 9manKin3/inc.
"Hea[tbcare for women across tbe [ifespan.))
3142 Northside Drive. Suite 101. Key West. Florida. 33040. Phone: 305-294AOO4. Fax: 305-294-6043. Email: rgrier@woman-kind.org
February 10,2006
Shared Asset Forfeiture Fund Advisory Board
Monroe County Sheriffs Office
5525 College Road
Key West, Florida 33040
Dear Members,
Please find attached the proposed 2006-2007 WomanKind, inc. Teen Clinic project for consideration
for funding by the Sheriffs Shared Asset Forfeiture Fund Advisory Board.
If funded at the requested $10,000 level, the attached proposal will continue to provide medical
services and health education for more than 700 Momoe County teen patient visits. Prevention of
pregnancy, HIV and sexually transmitted infection is critical to teen growth and development and has a
direct and measmable impact on their ability to become healthy, productive citizens of our county.
We are delighted to continue our collaboration to provide quality healthcare for our county's teen
population, If you have any questions about this or any other matter, please contact me at 294-4004, Thank
you for your consideration and continued support.
Sincerely,
EI~SW
Assistant Director
'\
Board of Directors. Leslie Leonelli, President. Sally 0' Boyle, Vice President. Colleen Quirk, Treasurer. Yvonne Gallardo, Secretary
. Janis Childs. Mona Clark. HonorablePeary Fowler. Gae Ganister . Wendy Hovey' Heather Mayer-Roger
MONROE COUNTY SHERIFF'S
SHARED ASSET FORFEITURE FUND
2006 GRANT APPLICATION
First Page of the Application: (Limit one page, except as noted below):
Applicant Identification
Name of Organization: WomanKind, inc.
Address: 3142 Northside Drive, Suite 101
Authorized Representative: (name & title): Elizabeth Langan, Assistant Director
Contact Person: (Matters regarding this application) Elizabeth Langan, Assistant Director
Telephone: (305) 294-4004
Fax: (305) 294-6043
E-mail: elangan@woman-kind,org
Title of Project: Teen Clinic
Type of request: Recurring funds (e.g., operational costs)
Amount of request: $10,000
If your request is for multiple year funding, please check here and attach a separate page
describing the future plan: N/A
Will you be willing to submit to this Board a full account of what you are doing with these funds? Yes
From what other groups have you requested funds and what was the result? Supply a separate page
here if you like. It will not be counted as part of the total page count. See Attached.
If your organization has a Board of Directors, please list their naDles and addresses or you must
designate three or more individual residents of Monroe County to be responsible for the uses of the
fund. Supply a separate page here if you like. See attached.
This application addresses (please check all that apply):
...; Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention and Treatment
...; Mental and Physical Health of Minors and Adults
Signature:;~,~--- ,M5v Date: ). ll%b
Please note: Because ~e Laws of the State of Florida apply to these proceedings, any
information in this application may be available to the public.
2
Officers
Leslie Leonelli, President
1217 Pearl Street
Key West, F1 33040
Wendy Hovey, Vice President
2313 Fogarty Ave,
Key West, FL 33040
Colleen M. Quirk, Treasurer
50 Palmetto Drive
Key West, FL 33040
Yvonne C. Gallardo, Secretary
42 B1uewater Drive
Saddlebunch Key, FL 33040
Members
Natileen Cassel
80 Coral Ave,
Ramrod Key, FL 33042
Janis Childs
3357 Riviera Dr.
Key West, FL
Mona Clark
809 Elizabeth Street
Key West, FL 33040
Honorable Peary Fowler
133 Key Haven Rd.
Key West, FL 33040
Gae Ganister
3029 N. Roosevelt Blvd" #4
Key West, FL 33040
Heather Mayer-Rodger
47 Palmetto Drive
Key West, FL
WOMANKIND, INC.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
3
Requested funds from other e:roups and result
A ene
Planned Parenthood
Community
Foundation - My Key
West Emergency Relief
Fund
Monroe County Health
& Human Services
Sheriff's Shared Asset
Forfeiture Fund
Blue Foundation
Dogwood Foundation
Health Foundation of
South Florida
.-...
2005 Fundin
$50,000
for nurse practitioner
sal_':l:E~
$0
$28,000
for secondary care
proce~u~e_s for patieI"its
$0
$50,000
Primary carel on-site
physician
$10,000
General operating e~sts
$20,OOa
Board Development
2i)O~Fundi~g~
$50,000 .
for nurse practitioner
__sala~__....._
$30,000
fOf care for low-income
women affected by
Hurricane Wilma
~_.~"~- --...,
$55,000
for secondary care
proc~_dl~r_e~ for p~~it:I"its
$10,000
. REQUESTE!?
$0
$0
$0
4
Abstract
WomanKind, inc. is a non-profit agency dedicated to providing high quality, affordable health care
and education to Monroe County women across the lifespan. Key among our target groups are women who
experience barriers to healthcare, including racial and ethnic minorities, the indigent uninsured/underinsured,
and the working poor.
The one target group that is perhaps most critical to our future is Monroe County teens. WomanKind
has been particularly successful in our outreach to this population, logging nearly 3,000 teen visits in the past
five years. Our goal through the use of the Shared Asset Forfeiture Fund is to significantly reduce the
incidence of teen pregnancy, Hmnan Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), and sexually-transmitted infections
(STIs) in Monroe County teens by utilizing free outreach, education, screening and treatment,
As one of the largest providers of healthcare and health education to teens in the Keys, WomanKind
is uniquely positioned to battle these epidemics. Our Teen Clinic provides both clinical services and
preventative health education and screening. Services are free of charge through a partnership with the
Sheriffs Shared Asset Forfeiture Fund (SAFP) and the Monroe County Health Department.
It is critical to the health and safety of our youth that we continue these outreach programs and halt
the spread of teen pregnancy, HIV infection and STIs, as these epidemics have major impacts on both the
individual and our community. Teen mothers are less likely to complete school, more likely to be single
parents, and at greater risk of living in poverty than those who delay childbearing. Additionally, children
with adolescent parents often fall victim to abuse and neglect. Infants who begin their lives disadvantaged
by an STI contracted from their mother have compromised health, both immediately and in future years.
STIs are also a serious problem because they may have delayed, long-tenn consequences, including poor
maternal health, ectopic pregnancy, infant illness and death, cervical cancer, infertility and increased
susceptibility to HIV, And finally, HIV is currently a leading cause of death in young Americans, especially
in African American and Hispanic young women.
Despite the apparent negative impact of teen pregnancy, HIV and STIs, these epidemics are far too
prevalent in our region. According to Florida's Department of Health, 43% of babies born in Florida are
born to teens 15 to 19 years old. The U.S. Department of Health and .ijmnan Services reports that STIs are
more prevalent in teens and young people, with two-thirds of cases occurring in people younger than 25.
The infection rate for the top three reportable STIs (gonorrhea, chlamydia and syphilis) in Monroe County
has tripled between 1994 and 2004. Additionally, according to the Centers for Disease Control, half of all
new HIV infections are believed to occur in people under the age of 25.
WomanKind has made significant strides in bridging the barriers to quality health care experienced by
teens, While increasing nmnbers of teens require our services, funding for healthcare and health education
continues to decline. In 2005, our Teen Clinic practitioners and nurses provided extensive contraceptive and
STI prevention counseling during 713 teen patient visits, a number which has remained stable over the past
three years, However, as outlined by the attachment to this application "Requested fUnds from other groups
and result", WomanKind funding from outside sources has decreased significantly in the past year alone,
This Teen Clinic proposal is an excellent example of a project which addresses the mental and
physical health care of minors, a goal specifically stated by the SAPF Advisory Board. Funding this project
at the $10,000 level will continue to provide for the health and safety of Monroe County teens by fulfilling
5
their critical need for quality healthcare, education and counseling. Providing services free of charge is
crucial to the success of the program as it removes barriers to healthcare experienced by teens.
A. Introduction
WomanKind, inc. began serving the health needs of Monroe County's women five years ago, Our
mission is to provide quality, accessible and affordable women's primary care, mental health and
gynecologic health care that is safe, individualized, humanistic and prevention-focused, throughout a
woman's lifecyc1e, and regardless of ethnicity or.socioeconomic level. WomanKind's stated goals are to:
.
Educate women and their families within the full scope of health and wellness
Empower women to become active participants in their own healthcare
Reduce the incidence and transmission ofHIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted infections
Increase early detection and treatment of breast and cervical cancer
Reduce the rate of births to teens and improve pregnancy outcomes
.
.
.
.
WomanKind utilizes board certified nurse practitioners to deliver health care services. The nurse
practitioner model of healthcare emphasizes patient education, wellness, empowerment and community
outreach.
WomanKind has rapidly become a valuable resource and a leader in women's healthcare and
education in our community, In the five years since our inception, we have provided over 10,000 patient
visits, with nearly 3,000 of them to teens. The sheer number ofteen patient visits at our Teen Clinic
demonstrates the success of this program and far exceeds that of any other Keys provider. WomanKind
practitioners are committed to improving health outcomes for our teens, and have a five-year track record
demonstrating the ability to successfully implement the Teen Clinic proposal.
WomanKind's capacity to implement the Teen Clinic project becomes especially apparent when our
success rate is examined:
· . The pregnancy rate among WomanKind teen patients who have received education,
counseling and testing is 4%, compared to nearly 10% in Florida.
· 43 % of babies born in Florida are born to teens 15 to 19, years old, However, only 28% of
babies in Monroe County were born to females in the same age range,
· The STI infection rate among WomanKind teen patients is approximately 1 %, and the STI re-
infection rate for WomanKind patients remains at zero.
· In 2005, WomanKind diagnosed 18 cases ofCWamydia, 2 cases of gonorrhea, all of which
were successfully treated. We also diagnosed one new case of HI V, and 147 abnormal pap
smears, which are typically caused by the sexually transmitted Human Papillomavirus.
B. Goals, Objectives and Outcomes
Project Goal:
The goal of the Teen Clinic proposal is to continue to fund a vehicle that has been proven to
significantly reduce the incidence of teen pregnancy, HIV and STIs in Monroe County teens by utilizing free
outreach, education, screening, and treatment.
6
lbe task remains a formidable one. WomanKind's clear vision, skilled practitioners, and affinity for
working with teens are all necessary to achieve that goal. Also critical to success in this quest are
community alliances, such as those developed with the Sheriffs Shared Asset Forfeiture Fund, Planned
Parenthood and the Monroe County Health Department.
Needs Assessment:
Our work with Monroe County teens has shown that they are engaging in alarming high-risk behavior
at an increasing rate. This behavior creates an epidemic of teen pregnancies and STIs. Also key to this high-
risk behavior are drug and alcohol use, which often precipitate high-risk behavior among teens. Tbe
prevalenceofteen drug use in Key West was recently outlined in a Key West Citizen article about teen
prescription drug abuse. It stated that 10 percent of Monroe teens have used prescription narcotics without a
prescription, compared to the statewide average of7.8 percent (Bolen, Mandy 'Candy bars' a dangerous
treat for teens_ The Kev West Citizen. January 29, 2006). Educating our teens about drug and alcohol
avoidance strategies and the consequences of high-risk behavior is critical to reducing these behaviors.
It is essential to the well-being of our youth that we continue education and minority outreach
programs to reduce the high-risk behavior resulting in teen pregnancy. Recent research shows that there are
110 reported incidents of abuse and neglect per 1,000 families headed by a teen mother, which is more than
double the rate in families with a mother in their early twenties. Nationally, approximately one in nine teen
girls become pregnant annually, and 50% of those who carry the pregnancy to tenn and become teen mothers
will live their lives in poverty. Florida's Department of Health reports that 43% of babies born in Florida are
born to teens 15 to 19 years old, half of whom will live in poverty, The detrimental effects of poverty on
primary and secondary education outcomes are well documented, as is poverty's effect on our crime rate and
other health and safety factors.
It is imperative to the health and safety of our teens that we test and treat for HIV infection and STIs,
while providing education to reduce the risky behaviors that result in infection, The U.s. Department of
Health and Human Services reports that STIs are more prevalent in teens and young people, with two-thirds
of cases occurring in people YOWlger than 25. Florida's Department of Health reports that the infection rate
for the top three reportable STIs (gonorrhea, chlamydia and syphilis) continues to rise in Monroe County.
Between 1994 and 2004, the rates for these infections have tripled. Because frequently there are fewer or no
visible symptoms for STIs in women, it becomes easier to pass an infection between partners if testing does
not occur, Heath problems caused by STIs are often more severe for women than men because most are
asymptomatic and young women may not seek care until more serious problems arise. Untreated STIs can
\
result in infertility, abnonnal and pre-cancerous PAP smears, cervical cancer, serious illness and death,
Outreach among ethnic and racial minority populations is critical to addressing all three of these
epidemics, but HIV is perhaps the most pressing. According to data collected by the Centers for Disease
Control, Florida's Hispanic and African-American teens are twice as likely contract HIV as their white
counterparts, Currently, 49% of all HIV cases in Florida are African American, which is the fastest~growing
population battling HIVfAIDS, WomanKind's outreach efforts have been very successful in bringing
minority teens in for testing, treatment and education. African Americans comprise about 5% of the
population of Monroe County, and this is reflected our teen clientele, 5% of which is African American.
Currently 20% of our teen clients are Hispanic, which is significant because Hispanics comprise only 16% of
Monroe County's population. At WomanKind, treatment, education and screenings are held in two
languages to successfully reach our Spanish-speaking minority population. Our patient satisfaction surveys
7
have shown that large percentages of our minority populations view WomanKind as a valuable resource for
women's healthcare and education.
Program Objectives:
The objective of the Teen Clinic proposal is to provide health education, minority outreach, screening
and treatment for Monroe County teens in the areas of contraception, abstinence, HIV and STI risk
reduction, including well-woman exams and PAP smears over the course of funding,
Specifically, the program objectives are to:
· Increase accessibility to and utilization of affordable healthcare and heath education for all
teens, especially those who experience barriers to healthcare such as language or economics
· Increase early detection and treatment of cervical disease and cervical cancer in teens
· Reduce the incidence and transmission of HI VIA IDS and other sexually transmitted diseases
· Reduce the rate of births to teens and improve pregnancy outcomes
c. Background and Significance
"This project is important to Monroe County because it strikes at the heart of one of our society's
significant priorities: our children's health, safety and well being. It's also important because multiple
studies have shown that ignoring teen pregnancy, HIV and STI infection rates has a detrimental effect on our
community as a whole.
Teen pregnancy results in both teen parent and child living their lives in poverty 50% of the time, and
poverty has a direct effect on a community's overall health, safety and quality of life issues such as substance
abuse, crime and education. The harmful effects of poverty on primary and secondary education outcomes
are well docurriented, as is poverty's effect on our crime rate and other health and safety factors. Reported
incidents of abuse and neglect in families headed by a teen mother are more than double the rate in families
with a mother in their early twenties.
Similarly, it is imperative to the health and safety of our teens that we test and treat for HIV infection
and STIs. The heath problems caused by STIs include infertility, abnormal and pre-cancerous PAP smears,
cervical cancer, ectopic pregnancy, serious illness and death, Infants who begin their lives disadvantaged by
an STI contracted from their mother have compromised health, both immediately and in future years.
Additionally, the presence of an STI such as chlamydia makes a young woman more susceptible to HIV
infection, which is one of the leading causes of death in women under the age of 25.
WomanKind has built a reputation among our teens as a credible source of infonnation and quality
healthcare with an emphasis on wellness and prevention. The sheer numbers of teens utilizing our Teen
Clinic demonstrate our success, The closure of the two Planned Parenthood offices in the Middle and Upper
Keys in 2004 significantly added client volume to our center, as there is no other provider of women's
healthcare for those oflimited finan~ial means, These closures made the continuation of the WomanKind
Teen Clinic that much more important to our community,
8
D. Target Population
All Monroe County female teens are included in our target population, and services are free for those
women under 19 years of age. Though our clinical site is in Key West, our teen clients come from the
Upper, Middle and Lower Keys, Health education, treatment, screening and minority outreach will continue
to be offered to teens in the Middle and Lower Keys through collaboration with the PACE Center for Girls,
middle and high school counselors and nurses, and other community-based organizations wishing healthcare
education for their teen constituency. WomanKind's outreach efforts target minority teens, and currently
20% of our teen clients are Hispanic and 5% are African American. While we do not see males for
examinations at WomanKind, we do offer treatment for the male partners of those WomanKind patients who
are diagnosed with an STI.
E. Approach Methodology
One evening per week, teens receive free HIV and STI testing and risk reduction counseling, well
woman exams, PAP smears, and contraceptive and abstinence counseling. These services are offered at our
sole clinic location in Key West. Teens who exhibit high.risk behavior are frequently referred to our Teen
Clinic by school counselors, nurses and other child advocates. Many parents also bring their teens to the
clinic for abstinence, contraceptive and risk reduction counseling, as well as for healthcare and screening.
Other teens hear about WomanKind from friends, community and faith-based organizations.
Our teens are provided with the factual information that they need to make intelligent choices
regarding risky behavior and their health. Peer pressure to engage in risky behavior can be a powerful force,
as can stressors such as poverty, inadequate or absent parental guidance and physical and emotional abuse.
Our teens are frequently unaware of the consequences of their risky behavior and are unaware of the options
available to them, The sooner their decision making process is impacted by caring, responsible healthcare
providers, the better. Our patient appointments allow adequate time for questions and counseling on a
variety of topics. Our practitioners and patient care advocates provide timely infonnation in a non-
judgmental, reinforced manner to assist teens in making healthy lifestyle choices,
The Teen Clinic is staffed by a nurse practitioner, and education nurse and an outreach counselor.
WomanKind nurse practitioners provide primary care to teens while the registered nurse acts as a patient
advocate by conducting the educational sessions, and providing lab result follow-up, medication compliance
counseling and appointment reminders, If funding continues, all services in this proposal will be provided
by existing staff positions and funding would be utilized to supplement and sustain these existing positions,
The Teen Clinic proposal will be evaluated to determine the degree to which objectives are being met
and prescribed methods are being followed by utilizing standard data collection and analysis techniques.
Monthly clinical statistics will be compiled to determine numbers of teens served, pregnancy rates and
HIV/STI infection rates. An annual report will be assembled and evaluated by executive staff, then
presented to the WomanKind, inc. Board of Directors with recommendations for program modification if
necessary ,
9
F. Resources & Cost
Total funding requested for the 2006-2007 fiscal year is $10,000, The project budget is as follows:
· Education Nurse - 4 hours/week @ $21 per hour.....
· Outreach Counselor - 2 hours/week @ $18 per hour ......... ........, ......
· Nurse Practitioner - 2 hours/week @ $33 per hour. . . . , . , , , , .. . . . . , .
· Education & Program Materials, ,..., .... ,........... ......,. ....,.....
· Data Management, tracking and reporting ....., . . , . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total Project Cost =
$4,368
$1,872
$3,432
$200
$128
$10,000
Other existing resources for the Teen Clinic proposal are the product of a partnership with the
Monroe County Health Department. Clinical supplies such as gloves, pregnancy test kits and pharmacy
supplies, free lab testing for HIV and sexually transmitted diseases are included. Additionally,
approximately three hours per week of nurse practitioner time is subsidized through this agreement. The
balance offunding for this critical program is provided through non-related WomanKind client revenue,
community donations and fundraising.
We are proud to call the SAFF Advisory Board a partner in providing healthcare to Monroe County's
teens and sincerely hope that you will continue to fund this vital program.
Thank you for your consideration.
10
~
Islamorada Fire Rescue Department
Shared Asset Forfeiture Fund Grant Proposal
"Payton's Program"
COpy
First Page of the Application: (Limit one page, except as noted below):
Applicant Identification
Name of Organization: .:Isl Q(Y)t::,ra..dcr- Fi ('e ~\.j-e.
Address: B\ ~~ D"e--r3i:StS ttmq -:t;::,)cV1lc::,Yo.-~ FL 33\:2:.lp
Authorized Representative: (name & title) (1.SI1 )Io...rn ~~nerJ:IJ. ) h y"e Chl-e-F
Contact Person: (Matters regarding this application) L- '-SG... I.......~~t('\
Telephone: ~loLt - ~
Fax: lob~ - \oLl v.s d -f ) . ~
E-mail: \\so.-.tJ:.Jcdst::{) @?\S)aJ)It::.YCU e\..-.
') ) 'n . ))
Title of Project: .... \ f D '-rThtl .sr-IDj ro...fY'
Type of request: D Recurring funds (e.g" operational costs)
~ Non-recurring funds (e.g., capital expenditures, one-time costs)
Amount of request: -$ 1 0, 0 (J Q . () D
If your request is for multiple year funding, please check here D and attach a separate page
describing the future plan, N D
Will you be willing to submit to this Board a full account of what you are doing with these
funds? ~Yes DNo
From what other groups have you requested funds and what was the result? Supply a separate
page here if you like. It will not be counted as part ofthe total page count N Dne
If your organization has a Board of Directors, please list their names and addresses or you must
designate three or more individual residents of Monroe County to be responsible for the uses of ) +-t ,
the fund. Supply a separate page here if you like. r-1} A ~ uJ.e O..J-€... D-- f'("lun' C q:~Q....., I, -I
T 51 Qrn Dvo.d a) '\j I II Q ~ a+~) Cl.Jlcb:,.
This application addresses (please check all tl1'at apply):
o Law Enforcement
D Crime Prevention
D Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention and Treatment
1Xl Mental and Physical Health of Minors and Adults
D Cultural, Artistic, Educational, Recreational and Sports
Programs for Monroe County Youth
Signature: cJ1(JCL..\f.0 ~ Date:~
Please note: Because Sunshine Laws of the State of Florida apply to these proceedings, any information
in this application may be available to the public.
Islamorada Fire Rescue Department
Shared Asset Forleiture Fund Grant Proposal
"Payton's ProgramJl
We all know how dangerous our streets can be especially in areas where
children play and ride their bikes. December 10th was a day much like the
others had been for Payton and his family until 12:10pm when their world would
change forever. While riding his bike across the street Payton was hit by a car
and subsequently passed away from his injuries. Payton was not wearing a
helmet. It is thought that if he would have had a helmet on the day, his life may
have been spared. We are submitting this grant application under the criteria of
"Mental and Physical Health of Minors and Adults". This program is a safety
program intended to target elementary and middle school children through talks
at the schools, distribution of safety information, "bike rodeos", and the
distribution of helmets to children who do not have one and/or cannot afford one.
Should grants funds be awarded for this project the program would begin toward
the end of the school year and into the summer. The funds received through this
grant would go toward the purchase of the following:
Helmets: $ 8,000.00
Safety Literature: $ 2,000.00
Program Instructors: In Kind through fire rescue personnel
Islamorada Fire Rescue Department
Shared Asset Forfeiture Fund Grant Proposal
"Payton's Program"
A. Introduction
Islamorada Fire Rescue personnel respond to motor vehicle accidents nearly
every day. But when it involves a child it seems everyone's has a sense of extra
duty, December 10th, 2005 was a day were everyone call to duty was tested.
While riding his bike across the street Payton was hit by a car and subsequently
passed away from his injuries. Payton was not wearing a helmet. Payton was 11
years old. In coordination with Payton's parents, family and friends, Islamorada
Fire Rescue would establish a bicycle safety program intended to target
elementary and middle school children through talks at the schools, distribution
of safety information, "bike rodeos", and the distribution of helmets to children
who do not have one and/or cannot afford one.
Islamorada Fire Rescue personnel will go to the schools in our area and talk
about the importance of bicycle safety and wearing a helmet. The fire prevention
program we currently have in place is extremely successful and reaches school
children of all ages. "Payton's Program" would be delivered by the same
dedicated personnel and with the same (and maybe a bit more) commitment.
B. Goals, Objectives and Outcomes
Goal: To deliver a bicycle safety program to elementary and middle school
children through talks at our local schools, distribution of safety information, "bike
rodeos" during the summer, and the distribution of helmets to children who do not
have one and/or cannot afford one.
Obiective: To the extent of our ability, prevent another child from loosing his or
her life as a result of not having proper head protection while riding a bicycle,
educate the children in road and bicycle safety and demonstrate proper methods
in riding a bicycle.
Outcomes: The children who participate in this program will have a better
understanding of "rules of the road" for vehicles and how to safely operate a
bicycle in traffic, crossing the road, etc. The children in this program who do not
have a helmet will be given one and shown how to properly put it on and wear it.
The best outcome of this program would be the prevention of another child dying
from head trauma sustained in a bicycle accident due to the lack of proper
protective head gear.
C. Backaround and Significance
On December 10th, 2005 at 12:10pm, Islamorada Fire Rescue was dispatched to
a motor vehicle accident involving a car and a bicycle. The young man riding the
bike was Payton, he was 11 years old. While paramedics stabilized Payton on
the scene, his injuries were significant. He was transported to Miami Children's
Hospital that afternoon. After many long hours Payton's family received the news
no parent would ever want to hear.. .Payton's head injuries were so significant
that he would not recover. Payton was a giving and friendly young man in his
short 11 years. His parents made a decision to allow Payton to keep giving by
donating his organs and saving the lives of the people who desperately need
them.
After a few weeks went by and counselors visited Payton's school to assist
anyone who may have been touched by Payton's tragic death, fire rescue
personnel, Payton's family and his friends came up with a wonderful idea....to
implement a bicycle safety program and provide a child a helmet if he or she
does not have one and/or cannot afford one. Once again, Payton's legacy would
live on through the education and protection of the friends he left behind.
Thus, "Payton's Program" was born.
D. Target POPulation
"Payton's Program" is intended to target elementary and middle school children
through talks at the schools, distribution of safety information, "bike rodeos", and
the distribution of helmets to children who do not have one and/or cannot afford
one.
E. Approach Method
Under the direction of Lt, Terry Able, Islamorada Fire Rescue personnel will go to
the schools in our area and talk about what happened to Payton and the
importance of bicycle safety and wearing a helmet. Safety information books
purchased through this grant will be distributed to those who attend the program.
During the summer, Islamorada Fire Rescue personnel will be coordinating a
"bike rodeo". The rodeo will give the children who participate, hands on
experience in riding their bike, how to prevent accidents involving other vehicles,
"rules of the road", and be shown how to properly put on and wear a helmet. For
those children who do not have a helmet, fire rescue personnel will give them
one purchased through this grant.
F. Resources and Costs
To accomplish this programs safety books and helmets would need to be
purchased.
Helmets
The total cost of the helmets is $ 8,000.00. This would allow us to purchase 200
Fusion In Mold helmets at a cost of $40.00 each which would be distributed to
children who do not have on and/or cannot afford one.
Safetv Literature
The total cost for literature and books is $ 2,000.00, These books would vary in
price, be purchased for the targeted age group and distributed during the lecture
portion of the program. These books will be interactive and promote safety
through stories, pictures and games.
Proqram Instructors
Under the direction of Lt. Terry Able, Islamorada Fire Rescue personnel will go to
the schools in our area and talk about what happened to Payton and the
importance of bicycle safety and wearing a helmet. The personnel involved in the
program will give their time in order to ensure "Payton's Program" is a positive
learning experience for the children in our area.
G. Sustainabilitv
We are not seeking yearly funding through this grant for this program at this time.
It is our hope that this could become an annual event. To sustain this program on
an annual basis, we would be seek funding through additional grant and
donations which would go toward the purchase for additional books and helmets.
Islamorada Fire Rescue personnel will continue to provide the instruction for this
program,
First Page of the Application: (Limit one page, except as noted below):
ADol!cant Identification
Name of Organization: ~116H CRLc\JE. M\5510N CUTRE,AC.H
Address: \~:G '1 O'JERSr..Jl..S \-\WY M'&"'R~TI--\Ol-1 t:L
Authorized Representative: (name & title) DEBCRfo..\4 MALE-TIC. E xE.(..\JTWE DiREC. TOR
Contact Person: (Matters regarding this application) J)\:~()RA.t'\ MALE-T\('
Telephone: .:.'\05 ~ 7e6 - O\();)..
Fax: .3 05 .~t1- 54\.),
E-mail: J.ltf:.JE.N\Od.".-CL.(.OM
Title of Project: INVESTIN6 IN L\VE.S
Type of request: ~ Recurring funds (e.g., operational costs)
o Non-recurring funds (e.g., capital expenditures, one-time costs)
Amount of request: & \ 0) t, 0 C. ~:l
If your request is for multiple year funding, please check here 0 and attach a separate page
describing the future plan.
Will you be willing to submit to this Board a full account of what you are doing with these
funds? IlIYes []No
From what other groups have you requested funds and what was the result? Supply a separate
page here if you like. It will not be counted as part of the total page count. 5E. [ A. iT A(.t'\ MEN T
If your organization has a Board of Directors, please list their names and addresses or you must
designate three or more individual residents of Monroe County to be responsible for the uses of
the fund. Supply a separate page here if you like. 5E..t. ArT A.C.HM ~NT
This application addresses (please check all that apply):
QJ Law Enforcement
QI Crime Prevention
QI Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention and Treatment
QI Mental and Physical Health of Minors and Adults
(\\
Signature\b! ')
ultural, Artistic, Educational, Recreational and Sports
~s for Monroe Counly Youth
Please note: Because Sunshine ws of the State of Florida apply to these proceedings, any infonnation
in this application may be avail Ie to the public.
2006 SAFF Application
Question:
From what other groups have you requested funding and what was the result?
HLMO has applied for and received funds from the following sources:
FY 2005-06
State Office ofHomelessness
Challenge Grant
$16,000
FY 2005-06
City of Marathon
$30,000
FY 2005-06
Grant-in-Aid
$7,500
FY 2005
St. Columba Episcopal Church Grant
$2,000
FY 2004
Meso Forfeiture Funds
$2,000
HigherLove Mission Outreach
1669 Overseas Highway (Rear), Marathon, FL 33050
305-743-5736 (phone/fax)
HIGHERLOVE MISSION OUTREACH, Inc.
"Demonstrating the Love of God in the Heart of the Florida Keys"
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Deborah Maletic - PresidentlExecutive Director
6099 Overseas Hwy
Marathon, FL 33050
Tara Setmayer- Secretary/Deputy Executive Director
315 Anglers Dr. N
Marathon, FL 33050
Christopher Waldera P A-Treasurer
11300 Overseas Hwy
Marathon, FL 33050
Julio Cubano
825 25th St.
Marathon, FL 33050
Fernanda Meier
115 Geraldine St.
Key West, FL 33040
Ileana Gomez
225 Palm Lane
Wellington, FL 33411
Leslee Russell
Galway Bay
1361 Overseas Hwy
Marathon, FL 33050
HigherLove Mission Outreach
1669 Overseas Highway (Rear), Marathon, FL 33050
HIGHERLOVE MISSION OUTREACH, Inc.
"Demonstrating the Love of God in the Heart of the Florida Keys"
2006 SAFF A1!)Jlication Part I.
Proiect Summary
The Hie:herLove Mission Outreach Homeless Dav Center
Monroe County continues to be plagued by a variety of social service needs and servicing the
homeless has become one of the most prominent issues. According to the Florida State Office.on
Homelessness, Marathon represents the second highest concentration of homeless individuals in
Monroe County. Despite this fact, there has been a significant reduction in the number of
chronic homeless in Marathon. lIDs can be directly attributed to the successes of the Higherlove
Mission Outreach Day Center, where self-sufficiency and family reunification are a top priority.
However, the opening of the "Safe Zone" in Key West, coupled with the new Key West-
Marathon bus service, continues to bring a steady flow of homeless migrating from Key West to
Marathon seeking temporary refuge.
There are varying degrees of homeless ness, however, HLMO focuses its efforts on the chronic
homeless; individuals who experience the most severe form of homeless for an extended period
of time and are unable to secure housing or employment commonly caused by lUltreated
substance abuse problems and mental illnesses. Contrary to popular belief, many of the chronic
homeless do not choose this way of life and with the proper assistance and care, can become
productive members of the community.
Due to the growing popularity and successes of the program, the HLMO Day Center has become
an anchor in the community for the homeless. HLMO continues to be the only program of its
kind in the Middle Keys, and as result, has garnered recognition from the City of Marathon,
Marathon Chamber of Commerce, Monroe County Sheriffs Department, and maintained
partnerships with various other community organizations from the Salvation Army to the
Guidance Clinic of the Middle Keys. During the 2005 Hurricane season, HLMO also served as
an official liaison to the Red Cross assisting with disaster relief efforts by providing showers, hot
meals, transportation and other resources to displaced residents. The day center also provides
inclement weather shelter for the homeless during cold spells and tropical storms and played a
prominent role in hurricane evacuation procedures for the homeless.
Along with the successes of the Day Center program, come the increased operational costs of
running it. At this time, HLMO requests $10,000 to continue providing its unique services to
the homeless in Marathon.
HigherLove Mission Outreach
1669 Overseas Highway (Rear), Marathon, FL 33050
305-743-5736 (phone/fax)
Oftentimes, homeless individuals are arrested and prosecuted for loitering and trespassing or
petty theft in our local supermarkets, which carry an average sentence of 30 days in jail. This
action costs the Monroe County taxpayer $72 per day plus any medical care. HLMO offers
services at a cost of 1/3 that amount. Those services include a soup kitchen/food pantry, full
service shower and laundry facilities, social service assistance, personal care items, clothing,
family reunification, substance abuse and mental health referral and program placement. HLMO
was able to purchase a new refrigerator and freezer for the soup kitchen with the FYOS award of
$2000.
HigherLove Mission Outreach
1669 Overseas Highway (Rear), Marathon, FL 33050
305-743-5736 (phone/fax)
2006 SAFF Application Part II.
A.) Introduction
HigherLove Mission Outreach (HLMO) is a faith-based, non-profit organization created to meet
the unmet needs of the chronic homeless and poverty-stricken community in Marathon, FL. In a
single day, HLMO ministers to many sick at heart men and women who face difficulties most of
us fmd unimaginable. Operating as faith-based program, HLMO equips individuals with the
tools necessary to take those important initial steps to recovery, restoration and self-sufficiency.
In April 2003 HLMO secured a Day Center for the Homeless, which has allowed for an
expansion of services ranging from a full service soup kitchen to laundry and shower facilities, a
bicycle repair program, life skills program, family reunification, and fellowship.
There has been a marked increase in clientele as word spreads of the available services at the
Day Center. Referrals from other local organizations such as the Salvation Army, Monroe
County Sheriffs Department, KAIR, Fisherman's Hospital, Monroe County Social Services,
Guidance Clinic, local churches, and caring citizens, occur daily. With the increase in clientele
comes an increase in success stories. Since the official opening on June 28, 2003 HLMO
averages 10-15 clients a day and has served over 15,000 hot meals. Our special holiday meals
for Thanksgiving and Christmas has become a favorite for volunteers in the community, serving
over 50 homeless. HLMO also provides a variety of transportation options for clients including
to and from social service agency appointments, job interviews and substance abuse programs
and family reunification.
All of the aforementioned services encompass the HigherLove Mission Outreach Homeless Self-
Sufficiency Project. Since its inception in 1999, HLMO has grown from a weekly feeding
program operating out of the Marathon Jaycees Building to a, full service Day Center. Increased
funding for this project would allow for more hours of operation and assist with expanded role
HLMO now plays in the hurricane evacuation and disaster relief efforts and inclement weather
Shelter services.
HigherLove Mission Outreach
1669 Overseas Highway (Rear), Marathon, FL 33050
305-743-5736 (phone/fax)
B.) Goals. Obiectives and Outcomes
HigherLove Mission Outreach's goal is to meet the unmet needs of the homeless and poverty-
stricken communities in the Middle Keys by equipping those individuals with the necessary tools
to take those important initial steps to recovery, restoration and self-sufficiency.
Until the creation of HigherLove Mission Outreach, no facility with the capacity to provide a
soup kitchen/food pantry, laundry and shower facilities, clothing depot and meeting place,
existed. HLMO is designated by the Middle Keys Inclement Weather Task Force, as the primary
location for overnight refuge during severe cold spells and/or tropical storms. During the active
2005 hurricane season, HLMO opened its doors on many occasions to shelter over 20 homeless.
The Red Cross chose to partner with HLMO during the aftermath of Hurricane Wilma to utilize
the facility's showers, soup kitchen and transportation for displaced residents. HLMO is
presently ONLY a day center, however, long term plans to eventually provide limited
emergency shelter are being considered if adequate funding becomes available.
The basic services provided help to keep the homeless off the streets and involved in productive
activities. For those who are able to work, the Day Center provides a safe haven to shower and
receive a hot meal, as well as, a point of contact for potential employers. We oftentimes reunite
individuals with family members by providing bus tickets out of the Keys to a place where they
can be better taken care of and start anew. Due to decreased funding, only 15 clients were
reunited or placed in treatment programs in 2005. The former HLMO client who completed a
nine month Faith Farm Rehabilitation Program in Fort Lauderdale continues to volunteer full
time with the Mission.
We set up appointments for any immediate health care needs. HLMO partners with the Ruth
Ivins Clinic and the Guidance Clinic of the Middle Keys for substance abuse, mentaLhealth, and
medical needs. HLMO has expanded its involvement in the health care community by
participating in the Monroe County Health Department's Hepatitis C Vaccination program as
well. Hepatitis is prevalent in the homeless community and at HLMO clients have access to free
Hepatitis vaccinations and screenings through this important public health program.
HigherLove Mission Outreach
1669 Overseas Highway (Rear), Marathon, FL 33050
305.743-5736 (phone/fax)
c.) Back2round and Sblnificance
The HLMO Homeless Day Center is a pivotal part of the Continumn of Care for the homeless in
Marathon. We pride ourselves on our ability to provide a safe place for our neighbors in need to
come and receive that helping hand toward overcoming homelessness. Everyone deserves a
second chance in life and HLMO sole purpose is to facilitate that process. In order to assimilate
back in to the mainstream. our clients require special care and their most basic needs are met by
our program.
The participants in our program are less likely to break. the law in order to perform life-sustaining
activities because they are able to come to the Day Center. Our welcoming attitude and desire to
uplift broken spirits inspires many individuals to begin the transition toward self-sufficiency.
Executive Director. Deborah Maletic. is designated as a special liaison to the Monroe County
Sheriff s Department, serving as an intermediary between the homeless and law enforcement.
Her special rapport with both entities plays a vital role in conflict resolution and can usually
result in the avoidance of an arrest, if possible, thereby freeing officers to pursue more
significant law enforcement areas.
D.) Tare:et PODulation
Adult Single Men and Women
TeensIY oung Adults (Rainbow Kids)
HigherLove Mission Outreach
1669 Overseas Highway (Rear), Marathon. FL 33050
305-743-5736 (phone/fax)
E.) Approach Method
All activities take place at the HigherLove Mission Outreach Day Center located at 1669
Overseas Hwy, Marathon. (The old Keys to Recovery Building). The Executive Director
Deborah Maletic is the only paid staff member and receives a nominal salary. She sits on
numerous Boards in the community including the Southernmost Homeless Assistance League.
Ms. Maletie was appointed by the Marathon City Council to Marathon's Affordable Housing
Committee, and is Chairman of the Marathon Inclement Weather Taskforce, and the Middle
Keys Subcommittee on Homelessness. All other functions of the center are performed by
community volunteers on a rotational schedule. With increased funding, HLMO would like to
hire a formerly homeless client to assist with the daily operations, as well as, other staff members
as the program expands. Higherlove Mission Outreach Inc. is also a member of the Marathon
Chamber of Commerce,
F.) Resources and Costs
FY2005-06
o erational Costs
Rent
Electric
Water
PhonelIntemet
Cable
Gas
Insurance
Office Su lies
Executive Director
Pro ram Costs
Amount
26400
3600
720
2400
780
3000
600
1200
10000
15000
Total $63,700
evenue Source
mount
Challenge Grant.
City of Marathon
St. Columba E isco al Church Grant
Sherift"s Forfeiture Funds
Emergency Food and Shelter Grant
onations
16000
0000
000
2000
500
11,200
Total $63,700
HigherLove Mission Outreach
1669 Overseas Highway (Rear), Marathon, FL 33050
305-743-5736 (phone/fax)
G. Sustainability
HigherLove Mission Outreach has been a viable program since 1999. HLMO competes for both
public and private funding sources as the primary financial means for the day to day operation of
the Day Center. All program activities are geared toward both long and short term goals;
therefore a long term financial investment is a sound one.
HLMO's primary funding sources have been awarded by the State of Florida and the City of
Marathon and despite budget cuts; the level of funding for the Monroe County Continuum of
Care has remained relatively constant because of how great the need is. The DCF Office on
Homelessness has ranked Monroe County as the highest homeless population, per-capita, in the
State. Monroe County has 33 homeless per 1000 people where the next highest ranking county in
Florida had only 8 homeless per 1000. This overwhelming supports the need for HLMO here in
Marathon.
It is important to note that many of these state-funded grants require, as part of eligibility, the
ability to ""match" a certain percentage of the funds awarded. Alternative funding sources such as
the Forfeiture Funds are taken into account during the state funding application process and a
part of the SSA funding will be used to meet the Match fund requirement of the Challenge Grant
and Grant-In-Aid.
HigherLove Mission Outreach
1669 Overseas Highway (Rear), Marathon, FL 33050
305-743-5736 (phone/fax)
Applicant Identification
Monroe County Sheriffs Shared Asset Forfeiture Fund
2006 Grant Apolication
Name of Organization: Guidance Clinic of the Middle Keys, Inc.
Address:
3000 41 st St, Ocean
Marathon, FL 33050
Authorized Representative: Jamie Pipher, Regional Vice President- GCMK
Contact Person:
Telephone:
Fax:
Emai/:
Jamie Pipher
305-434-9030
305-434-9040
iamie.pjpher@Qcmk.org
Title of Project:
Reducing Under Age Drinking in the Keys
Type of request:
8' Recurring funds
o Non-recurring funds
Amount of Request:
Year 1 -$10,000
Year 2 -$10,000
8 See Page 9 for brief description
Multiple Year Funding:
S GCMK will submit to this Board a full account of what we are doing with the
funds,
From what other groups have you requested funds and what was the result? No
request was made for this specific project, however already budgeted prevention
funds will be used to support a portion of this project.
If your organization has a Board of Directors, please list their names and
address. See page 10.
This application addresses:
8 Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention and Treatment
. ('"'~).. ----.) , . /
1-. .,J; . ',. , 1.'_ ('."
Signature, '.. al~'\....."-\.) 'o,"<,;):"J,......c._,--- Date. .:1 / I IlA.
t / (
Please note: Because Sunshine Laws of the State of Florida apply to these
proceedings; any information in this application may be available to the public.
~2h
;q
<'d~t
ABSTRACT
The Guidance Clinic of the Middle Keys, Inc. (GCMK) proposes a research and
planning process this year to enable alternative social, recreational,
extracurricular, and service activities to be substituted for the underage drinking
of alcoholic beverages next year and in future years, especially during Spring
Breaks, in the Middle and Lower Keys. This research and planning process will
focus on the development of policies and programs that will shape the decisions
of young people by looking at the physical, social, and economic factors that
affect the appeal and availability of alcoholic beverages.
The underage drinking of alcoholic beverages in the Middle and Lower Keys,
especially during Spring Breaks, and the problems associated with it are
enormous. If nothing is done, it only will get worse. All of us in the Middle and
Lower Keys know it. Now, it is time for us to do something about it.
The process to be funded by this application will incorporate a series of focus
groups with Middle School, High School, Community College and other youth in
the Middle and Lower Keys and college students visiting the Middle and Lower
Keys during this year's Spring Break. In this manner, we will be able to learn
what type of social, recreational, extracurricular, and service activities the youth
want in place of the current underage drinking of alcoholic beverages. By
providing the youth with alternatives that are satisfactory to them and with
respect to which they had some input, the program of alternative activities will
have a far better chance of success then if we simply impose something upon
the youth.
This project also includes a series of meetings and planning sessions that will
take place with a wide variety of community organizations, including service
providers, the law enforcement community, public officials, bar owners,
merchants and others who are interested in the problems associated with the
underage drinking of alcoholic beverages, especially during Spring Break. In
addition, during these meetings and sessions, pledges for the donation of time,
goods, services and money for next year and future years will be obtained.
Through this process, alternative social, recreational, extracurricular, and service
activities will be determined and planned. Moreover, we will be in a position to
implement them, along with appropriate prevention messages, next year and in
future years, especially during Spring Breaks.
GCMK is requesting $10,000 for this year to carry out and coordinate the
proposed research and planning process. We also are requesting $10,000 to
implement the alternative social, recreational, extracurricular, and service
activities during next year, especially during Spring Break, in the Middle and
Lower Keys.
GCMK is equipped to handle this project. We have been in existence for 33
years, are licensed to provide prevention selVices, and have a $5.5 million dollar
annual budget. Our experience includes youth oriented projects and prevention
projects in the fields of substance abuse, anger management, and family
relationships.
GCMK 2006 Grant Application- SAFF
2
THE APPLICATION
A. Introduction
GCMK was founded 33 years ago. According to our Mission Statement, we are
dedicated to the provision of high-quality and cost-effective behavioral healthcare
services for children, youth, and adults throughout the Florida Keys. Our Value
Statement indicates that we provide services in a timely and affordable manner
for persons with or at risk of mental health and/or substance abuse disorders.
GCMK's Vision Statement shows that we seek to embrace growth, expand, and
diversify our services in a manner that is accountable and responsive to our
stakeholders. As will be clear from the narrative description below, the proposed
project adheres to each of these core principles of GCMK.
Additionally, GCMK is licensed to provide prevention services and has a $5,5
million dollar annual budget. The Facility Director has been with GCMK for 6
years and its clinical staff includes 2 full-time child psychiatrists, one contracted
psychiatrist with a children's' practice, 2 LCSWs, and 2 LMHTs, one with Spanish
speaking capability.
In the course of our many years of operation, we have gained experience that
indicates that we have the qualifications relevant to the proposed project and the
capacity to manage it. The scope of our services includes programs for children
and youth, including those that are school based, and programs in the fields of
prevention.
GCMK offers a school-based "Life Skills Program" at the Stanley Switlik
Elementary School, Marathon Middle School/High School. This program
includes individual and group interventions that focus on prevention and early
intervention for substance abuse.
Evidence based prevention programs that have been offered in the past by the
GCMK include: "Strengthening Families", "Project Alert", and "Smart Team".
"Strengthening Families" is a universal model prevention program for families
with children 6 to 12 years of age. It operates in a hands-on parenUchild
participation format. "Project ALERT" is a universal Middle School substance
abuse prevention program for students in grades 7 and 8. "SMART Team" is a
model universal prevention program for anger management offered to students in
grade 6.
GCMK currently offers "Keep A Clear Mind", a prevention program for grade 4.
Starting in February, a new program will be added, "Too Good for Drugs." This
program will be offered to grade 4 and grade 6.
GCMK also offers services in the following areas: mental health outpatient and
day treatment services, adult crisis stabilization, detoxification, case
management, and residential substance abuse treatment.
GCMK 2006 Grant Application- SAFF
3
B. Goals. Objectives and Outcomes
Goal: The goal of this project is to reduce underage drinking of alcoholic
beverages among 13 to 20 year olds and the problems associated therewith, in
the Lower and Middle Keys.
The Objectives of this project are as follows:
1) Conduct focus interviews within the Middle Schools in Marathon and Key
West, High Schools in Marathon and Key West, the Community College in Key
West and other identified youth populations;
2) Conduct focus interviews with groups of college students coming to the Lower
and Middle Keys during Spring Break 2006; and
3) Conduct planning meetings with established organizations in the Lower and
Middle Keys who share an interest in preventing underage drinking of alcoholic
beverages, especially during Spring Breaks;
The Outcomes of this project are as follows:
1) Obtain suggestions from youth familiar with the Lower and Middle Keys as to
alternative social, recreational, extracurricular, and service activities to replace
the underage drinking of alcoholic beverages;
2) Obtain suggestions from college students visiting the Lower and Middle Keys
during Spring Break as to alternative social, recreational, extracurricular, and
service activities to replace the underage drinking of alcoholic beverages;
3) Develop a definitive plan of social, recreational, extracurricular, and service
activities as an alternative to the underage drinking of alcoholic beverages and
the problems associated therewith, along with appropriate prevention messages,
which can be implemented in the Middle and Lower Keys next year and in future
years, especially during Spring Breaks.
C. Background and Significance
Underage youth in the Lower and Middle Keys are going into bars and drinking
alcoholic beverages, which leads to a variety of social, economic, and law
enforcement problems in these communities. The number of such youth
significantly increases during "Spring Break," when areas of the Lower and
Middle Keys are transformed into a vacationland for college students from
throughout the nation. As the number of such underage youth increases, as well
as the number of hours devoted to drinking and drinking-related activities, so do
the problems related to the illegal drinking.
Law enforcement officials have indicated they will be much more vigilant in
enforcing the laws with respect to serving alcoholic beverages to underage
youth, especially during future Spring Breaks. As the owners and operators of the
bars, taverns and restaurants in Lower and Middle Keys become aware of the
increased enforcement procedures by law enforcement officials and of the heavy
penalties associated with violations of the laws concerning the serving and
consumption of alcoholic beverages, it is anticipated that there will be a reduction
in their practice to serve alcoholic beverages to underage youth.
GCMK 2006 Grant Application- SAFF
4
As large numbers of underage youth who will not be able to drink alcoholic
beverages and engage in the activities related to such drinking will still be
present in the Lower and Middle Keys, and especially during Spring Break, some
other types of activities must be substituted in their place. Additionally, some
prevention messages also must be delivered. If not, the Lower and Middle Keys
could take on a "prohibition era" atmosphere, and/or thousands of youth could be
left with nothing to do, which means only one thing - trouble!
However, in order to successfully determine alternative activities for the illegal
drinking, and develop appropriate prevention messages, it is necessary to do
some research and planning, as a number of questions must be answered and
issues resolved. These include the following: what type of activities should be
held, who will coordinate them, where should they be held, who will conduct
them, when they will be held, who will pay for them, and how they will be
promoted. Discussions of these matters will no doubt lead to additional questions
and raise additional issues. To adequately and appropriately handle all of them
will take some time and effort by a number of different individuals and
organizations.
The funds being requested by this application will enable the appropriate parties
to take all of the necessary actions to ensure that a definitive plan of activities is
in place to prevent the underage drinking of alcoholic beverages, and the
problems associated with such drinking, next year and in future years, especially
during Spring Breaks. This will ensure that the Lower and Middle Keys remain
safe and fun for not only the college students visiting during Spring Breaks but
also for all of the youth and residents of the communities within the Lower and
Middle Keys. Furthermore, the effects of this application will benefit the Lower
and Middle Keys for many years to come.
D. TarQet Population
The primary target population to be helped by this project consists of the youth in
the Lower and Middle Keys, male and female, ages 13 to 20, including those
college students who come to the Lower and Middle Keys for Spring Break and
engage in underage drinking of alcoholic beverages. Secondarily, this project will
be of value to all residents of the Lower and Middle Keys.
E. Approach Method
During this year, existing GCMK Life Skills Counselors will conduct focus groups
with children attending the Middle Schools in Marathon and Key West and the
High Schools in Marathon and Key West, and with college students attending the
Community College in Key West. In this manner, we will be taking geographic,
age and educational settings into account in order to determine the youth's
thoughts. views, beliefs, and experiences with respect to underage drinking of
alcoholic beverages in an interactive and social setting. These 5 focus groups
also will solicit their ideas for activities to substitute for the underage drinking of
alcoholic beverages. Since our Life Skills Counselors are already operating in the
schools in the Lower and Middle Keys, we will have easy access to a captive
GCMK 2006 Grant Application- SAFF
5
audience of students and the cooperation of the teachers and school
administrators.
Two similar focus groups also will be conducted among the college students
visiting the Lower and Middle Keys during the coming 2006 Spring Break. These
focus groups will take place at hotels and other locations frequented by the
college students during Spring Break.
By knowing what the youth want as a result of the focus groups, in future years,
we will be able to provide them with alternative social, recreational,
extracurricular, and service activities that they will accept. This is crucial to the
success of our program. If we were to impose activities upon the youth that were
not acceptable to them, they would not participate in them and the program
would be a failure. If the program failed, the youth would continue as they have in
the past, which means that large scale underage drinking of alcoholic beverages
would continue.
Additionally, a 6 month Community Work Group will be created that will be
affiliated with the Monroe County SAMH Providers Council. This Group will focus
on the development of the alcohol free options for the youth in the Middle and
Lower Keys. An existing staff member from GCMK will be assigned as the Group
Coordinator, The Group will collect data from existing resources and review it as
it is related to the underage drinking of alcoholic beverages. This Group also will
institute mechanisms for cooperative agreements with the law enforcement
community, government entities, schools, and business partners. Ultimately,
based upon the results of this year's research and planning project, this group
will implement the social, recreational, extracurricular, and service activities next
year and in future years, especially during Spring Breaks.
We also intend to meet and work with the owners of the bars, taverns and
restaurants during this year to orientate them to our program and seek their
assistance and cooperation. Considering the strict enforcement of the laws with
respect to the serving of alcoholic beverages to underage youth that will take
place, we anticipate their full cooperation.
Owners and operators of many other businesses in the Lower and Middle Keys
also will be contacted this year about our program. Some will be asked to donate
time and locations for next year's alternative activities to the underage drinking of
alcoholic beverages. Others will be requested to donate goods, services and/or
money. The exact nature of the various donations will depend upon those
activities that are ultimately selected as a result of the research and planning
conducted this year.
Finally, as ideas for alternative activities to the underage drinking of alcoholic
beverage emerge and are crystallized, some of the equipment, materials and
supplies appropriate for the selected social, recreational, extracurricular, and
service activities and prevention messages will be purchased.
F. Resources and Costs
GCMK 2006 Grant Application- SAFF
6
The Guidance Center has staff that is thoroughly familiar with the Middle and
Lower Keys, its law enforcement community, government officials, and
merchants, as well as the underage drinking-related problems in the Middle and
Lower Keys, especially during Spring Break. We have Life Skills Counselors in
the Monroe County schools that have access to the youth, teachers and school
administrators. We also have relationships with many other organizations in the
Middle and Lower Keys who share a common interest with us in preventing
underage drinking of alcoholic beverages and in providing alternative activities,
These factors give us the ability to coordinate and handle the research and
planning necessary this year to ensure that such alternative activities, as well as
prevention messages, are in place for next year and in future years, especially
during Spring Breaks.
The costs associated with the research and planning necessary to develop a
variety of alternative social, recreational, extracurricular, and service activities to
underage drinking, as well as prevention messages, for next year and future
years, especially Spring Breaks is $10,000. The breakdown of this total amount
is as follows:
Existing GCMK staff member to serve as Community Group Coordinator: 10
hours per week for 26 weeks at $14 per hour = $3,640.
Travel expenses: 150 miles per week for 26 weeks at .29 per mile = $1,131.
Office supplies: $250.
Focus group food/snacks: 7 focus groups at $30 per group = $210.
Materials, equipment, supplies, entertainment for the social, recreational,
extracurricular, and service activities to be determined = $4,769.
We also are requesting an additional $10,000 to implement the alternative social,
recreational, extracurricular, and service activities next year, especially during
Spring Break. A breakdown of this amount for next year will be available once
this year's project is completed and the alternative social, recreational,
extracurricular, and service activities are determined. We will proVide such a
breakdown as soon as it is developed. If there is any hesitancy to making a
monetary commitment at this time for next year without having a complete
breakdown of the expenses, the commitment always can be made conditional
upon the submission of a satisfactory breakdown of expenses.
However, the commitment of the $10.000 for next year is essential at this time
because it can be used this year to leverage additional donations of goods,
services and money from other interested individuals and organizations in the
Middle and Lower Keys. With such a commitment, these other parties will feel
much more comfortable in making their own donations because they will have
the knowledge that the SAFF Advisory Board and the Monroe County Board of
County Commissioners already are supporting the alternative social,
recreational, extracurricular, and service activities for next year, especially during
Spring Break.
GCMK 2006 Grant Application- SAFF 7
G. Sustainabilitv
The Guidance Center is confident that we will be able to attract funds in future
years to conduct activities that will be an alternative to the drinking of alcoholic
beverages by underage youth in the Middle and Lower Keys, especially during
Spring Break. We have successfully been able to raise funds to sustain programs
during previous years and see no reason why we should not be able to continue
doing so in the future. Furthermore, as part of the WestCare network of provider
organizations throughout the nation, we have the ability to call upon the
fundraising background and assistance of our sister institutions to help us in this
regard, should the need exist.
GCMK 2006 Grant Application- SAFF
8
Multi Year Funding
Future Plan for Multiple Year Fundinq
The proposed project consists of the research and planning phases of a program
to reduce the underage drinking of alcoholic beverages by youth in the Middle
and Lower Keys, especially during Spring Break. The research and planning will
result in the implementation of a series of social, recreational, extracurricular, and
service activities in place of the underage drinking. However, the research and
planning phases will take a substantial part of this year to complete. Therefore,
the alternative social, recreational, extracurricular, and service activities will not
be known until the end of this year and they cannot be implemented until next
year. It is the funding for the implementation of these activities next year that also
is being requested at this time.
It is important that next year's funding be committed at this time. By having a
commitment for such funding, GCMK will be able to leverage additional
donations of goods, services and money from other donors during this year. The
donors will be able to take comfort this year in the knowledge that the SAFF
Advisory Board and the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners are not
only supporting the research and planning of the program to reduce underage
drinking of alcoholic beverages, but that they are also supporting the
implementation of the alternative activities for such program next year.
The actual activities to be implemented will be determined when this year's
project is completed. At that time, a detailed budget will be available. If there is
concern with making a monetary commitment for next year without a detailed
breakdown of expenses, the commitment for next year always can be made
conditional upon the submission of a satisfactory breakdown of the expenses.
GCMK 2006 Grant Application- SAFF
9
GUIDANCE CLINIC of the MIDDLE KEYS; INC.
Board of Directors
Position Member Position Member
1 Col.Rick Ramsey 6 Lynn C. Mapes
Treasurer 5525 College Road Chairman 345 13th Street
Key West, FL Key Colony Beach FL
33040
2 Richard Steinberg (Mailing Box 510039
900 Grier Drive address) Key Colony Beach FL
Las Vegas, NV 33051
89119
3 Marjorie K Mearns 7 Tom Walsh
Vice 40070th Street, Gulf 18028th Avenue North
Chairman Marathon, FL St. Petersburg, FL
33050 33704
4 Mary Cassinger 8 Adam Silverman
2950 S. Industrial 2800 Ponce de Leon
Road Blvd., Suite 1125
Las Vegas, NV Coral Gables, FL
89109 33134
5 Jim Wadhams 9 George W, Simpson
3773 Howard Secretary 57443 Goodley Street
Hughes Pkwy Marathon, FL 33050
3rd Floor South
Las Veqas, NV
89109
GCMK 2006 Grant Application- SAFF
10
Application Identification
~9
P'te I
o /OOS
Name of Organization:
Address:
Authorized Representative:
Contact Person:
Telephone:
Fax:
Email:
Florida Keys Healthy Start Coalition
1100 Simonton Street, Key West, FL 33040
Arianna N. Nesbitt, Executive Director
Arianna N. Nesbitt, Executive Director
305-293-8424
305-293-8542
Arianna _ N esbitt@doh,state.fl.us
Title of Project:
Community Outreach for Healthy Babies
Type of Request:
o
[SJ
Recurring funds (e.g., operational costs
Non-recurring funds (e.g., capital expenditures,
one-time costs)
Amount of Request:
$10,000.00
If your request is for multiple year funding, please check hcre 0 and attach a separatc page describing the
future plan.
Will you be willing to submit to this Board a full account of what you are doing with these funds?
IS! Yes 0 No
From what other groups have you requested funds and what was the result? Supply a separate page here if
you like. It will not be counted as part of the total page count.
1. Health Foundation of South Florida
2. United Way
3. ZONTA
These requests are all still pending and we do not yet know the results,
If your organization has a Board of Directors, please list their names and addresses or you must designate
three or more individual residents of Monroe County to be responsible for the uses of the fund, Supply a
separate page here if you like. (See Board Members list attached on separate sheet.)
This application addresses (please check all that apply):
o Law Enforcement
o Crime Prevention
[SJ Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention and Treatment
[Z1 Mental and Physical Health of Minors and Adults
o Cultural, Artistic, Educational, Recreational, and Sports
Programs for Monroe County Youth
Signatur~~l"- ~ -0t ~ Date ~(f(
Please note: Because Sunshine Laws of the State of Florida apply to these proceedings, any information in
this application may be available to the public.
"'"
I.,
o
.....
1.1
~
;:s
,...
o
"C
..
~
o
i:Q
c
o
+::
....
......
~
o
u
1::
~
.....
'ZI
;;.-.
.c:
.....
......
~
<l.l
==
"'"
t'
~
~
"C
-i:
o
fi:
"d
I-< 0
~ ~
V "d
~ ~ ~ i ~ ~ e ~on
.9 8 l=' 8 '8 q.:;.~ 8 0
ti '0-1 @ @ rn (tj r.I.l 0 ~ ~ E h ......; -.-I 'S
g ~Ob~8~~.~ ~~ (l)@aS ~ ;5 ~~
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 'E u m c; g ~ ~ g"O ~ ~ "0 ~ ~
_~~eIl (l)~ (l) ~_ OO~ 0 ~~H
- I-< v'~ ~ ~ IZJ 2 0 IZJ ~ ~ ~o"',...."' ":::l ..c1 ';1 .... _v v
,=:O..c1~~v (l)_ Cu ~-~ u 0 oca~a
a1 ~ IZJ a ~ -B ~ ~:9 1'3 0 o.~ ~ ~ ~ ~ :0 IZJ IZJ ~ v 0
-:::::r: v <l) >.. >,:-:::..... ~.~..... v ell IZJ ] - V 0 >.. ~ 1;; <l) ~ ~;>-, u ~
.::::: Z ~ ~ ~ ,.s::; "d ~ ..c:: "d Cd...... v "'::' E '.... - ..... ..... '<:::< ...... ~ ~ "d _
...... c<:l ..5 0 ~ u <l) ~ u <l) o.~ ;> ..,;; ...... :;:: "d 0 0 ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 0 ~
b ~~~<gg~~g~~~~~~~8~g~(l)~~gt::gg~~
U~~~~oUU~~U~~"d,.s::;~v~~~U~~(l)frU~UUI-<~
(l) - ....,., <iI ::r:'.p (l) <l.l ..... ~ (l) - ~ < p.. v ~....,., ;>-" ~ (l) (l). ~ ~ ..... (l) _ (l) v 0-0
OIZJ~~ ~oofreo~e....."d~I-<~,.s::;~o~~I-<IZJOIZJOO~<l)
~6~~]S~~Q~~~~5~K~~~~~>,~~~~~~~~8
~&~~~8~~~e~~e~~~3~~o~~~3~~~~~z~
::r:t:
~
~
~
00"""0\00\ \OM
ooooONoo!--1.O
("')on!--O\on("'")r-
N......r--OO......'<tO\
I . I I , I I
0\ '<t("1') 0\0\ on '<t
oo("')'<:t 0000 0\0\
N'<:tr--NNM01
I I I , I I I
o.no.nono.nV)o.nV)
0000000
("')("1')("1')("')("1')("1')("')
......
00
r--
M
I
0\
00
M
I
on
o
M
N'<t
V) 0
oo'<:t
1.00
, I
MM
0\ V)
M'<t
I I
V) o.n
00
("') ("1')
on
000
l''<t
NO
I I
O\M
00 on
N'<t
I I
o.n V)
00
("') ("')
'00\("')......0\("')
......'<:t Noo 0\ 00
NO\t--Vl-:t("')
\,Q ...... M ...... l' (')
I I I I I I
("')M'<t'<t("')\,Q
'<tVlO\("'")O\OI
r-ooN'<tNM
I , I I I I
ono.n Vlo.n V) on
000000
M("')("')("')("'")("')
r--V')("')oooonr--ool.Oo.n
!--OM'<tMOO ooon("')
OO\t--O\'<t'<t("'")on......M
......t--Mt--............\Oo.n!--OI
I , I I I I I , I I
O\I.O'<tO\("1')MO\I.OM("'")
o 0\ 01 00010\000\01 on
OOVlMNNNMNMoo
I I I I I I I I I I
V')'<to.nV)V)o.nono.no.nV)
OonooOOOOOO
MO\M(",")M(",)M(",")MM
N
o
~
\0
'<t
o
t--
,
o
\0
t::
00 0 V') 0\ (",)VI
O......O\t--\OO\
'<tt--("')r-'<tM
'<to\\ONM\O
I I I I I ,
M'<t ("')01 N("')
0\010\00010\
MMNMMN
I I I I I I
IflVlV)VlVlo.n
000000
("'")MM("')MM
N\O
N("')
OM
\ON
I I
("') 0\
'<too
t--N
I I
o.n VI
00
M ("')
......
00
(')
~
0\0000
00000
o'<:t'<t'<t
1""""'l.......-t 1"""""1 ~
I I I I
'<:t("')MN
0\0\0\0\
NNNN
I It,
Vlo.nVlo.n
0000
('<jM('<jM
t--O"t'
Vlo.n("')
on ...... (')
VI t-- 0\
I I I
\ONM
0\0\ V)
NNoo
I I I
VI o.n VI
000
('<j M ("'")
'#;
4.l
C
o
-=
~
V') 0\
...... 7
Ifl o.n
t-- -
I I
(",)M
0'\01
NN
I I
o.n VI
00
("'") M
...... ......
V') ......
1.0 ......
......t--
I I
'7("')
M-:t
'7l'
I I
o.no.n
00
M ("'")
NM
No.n
O\'<t
co V')
I I
0\ ('<j
oo'<t
Nt"--
I I
VI V')
00
("1')M
7......
0\ 7
'7'<t
r- 00
I I
\O'<t
0'\0\
N N
I r
on o.n
00
M M
...... r-
oo
-0
0.....
I I
M 0\
NO
0\ 00
r I
VI V')
00
M M
0......
r- (')
I.Q Ifl
7 V')
I I
M 'i'
70\
r-N
I I
V') V')
00
MM
M o.n
o.n \0
on ......
I I
"'!"7
O\M
N'<t
I I
o.n VI
00
M ("')
IZJ
~ ~ Cl
~ 1 i ~ ~i ~.. ~
""'::' ,.s::; <l) (l) U' "" "'::'
:z; ..,;; .2 > ~ c (l).~ ~ v '50 ~ 0 ..,;;
~ .:L' - ~,..q ~ ~ ~ (\) C "d ...Q ~ (l) .~ gp ~,,;>--. ~.Q
:-=: C ~..... ~;::i m '" a c; s;>,.~ "'[),.s::; [; 5 ~..... ~, ca"'" ~
c '€ (\) S'~ ~ r./l ~ ~ ;::i....., <r; :;:: (] :=: j5 c<:l r.,:q Cd ..... Cl ~ U ~ ~ s ~ ~ 0
J! .g! e jg ~ Cti tf, e:l ~ r./l~ ]~ ~ ~ c3 d3 (\) "'0 5 N' U r./l . ~ oi), 5 0 k2 ~~ ~ ~
~'"f_tOJ)~~~!3Q d'B olZJ_~ ~~f ~Q ~t5 ~ e~~~ ~u;.:s g ~8 S ~~
I-<O-O~c,.s::; 'l-<eIl::<t ~v:::::::>~~.....1 Ol)(\)cl-<rI'.l' ~"d~ 1-<0
(l) :> e.s bO..... ~ ~ v a:> c ~ ~ (\) ".:-;::i a:> ~ ~'C,..Cl (l) --g Q) i3 ~ "d v,~ 2 ~
-e ?" P ~ :l C ~:::: t: Q., (\) 0 0 t ~ t: ;> ~ "'0 '""d cj C C 00 _ ...... ..... ~ :::.:: c
~~888c3~~~~~~~~~~6~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
=
.~
....
-::
S
<
~
-
r./l
;>,
-:S
Cd
v
:r:
"'"
'"
4.l
.5
"'"
=
i:Q
.....
~
(l)
Cl
,J::l
.....
<a
(l)
~
<l.l
S
~
Z
Abstract:
The Florida Keys Healthy Start Coalition is hereby requesting the Sheriff's Forfeiture Fund to
co-sponsor two early prevention campaigns that provide information and assistance to expectant
families and children ages birth to three. The first of these campaigns is for the co-sponsorship
involving our ongoing Healthy Babies program. This program helps low-income, underinsured
and/or uninsured families' access prenatal care. The Healthy Babies fund is a financial
assistance program which offers the women who qualify vouchers for $750.00 each, payable to
the OB/GYN for office visits during their pregnancy. The funds also cover in dire circumstances
prescriptions and other needs the mother may have during and after the pregnancy. The Healthy
Babies program is a community fundraising effort of the Coalition. This past fiscal year the
Coalition assisted over 40 families to access prenatal care. As of December, 2005, the Coalition
has assisted 28 families and has exhausted its Healthy Babies funds for the fiscal year. There are
currently 12 applications pending. The Coalition expects about 60 families this year in need of
the Healthy Babies fund.
The other campaign is the Fourth Annual Infant & Toddler Expo on April 1, 2006 (to be
renamed this year as Community Baby Shower) to be held at the Gato Building at 1100
Simonton Street, which is the home of the Healthy Start Coalition and Healthy Start Direct
Services offices. This event has the potential to attract 800 expectant mothers and families with
children ages birth to three.
The Community Baby Shower will consist of booths hosted by the Florida Keys Healthy Start
Coalition, other early prevention social services organizations, partners in this project, and
community businesses who will provide in a concerted effort outreach, educational and referral
services in our community to increase and enhance the awareness of maternal and infant health
care, mental health and safety in target service populations.
Based on the success of the previous Infant & Toddler Expos and the lessons learned, the
Coalition believes that the Community Baby Shower is an effective vehicle for community
awareness of early prevention services. The rationale behind changing the name lies in our desire
to emphasize the Coalition's service for expectant mothers, infants and young children. As our
primary objective is to ensure that all babies born in Monroe County are healthy babies, the idea
of early intervention is conveyed in the concept of the Baby Shower. The choice of location at
the Gato Building was made to provide a central location with ample parking, as well as to raise
awareness in the community about where the Healthy Start Coalition and the Healthy Start
Direct Services can be found.
The Florida Keys Healthy Start Coalition is hereby requesting $4,750,00 for the Community
Baby Shower, and $5,250.00 for the Healthy Babies program, for a total of $10,000.00 in order
to realize these most valuable goals,
THE APPLTCA nON
A. Introduction.
The Florida Keys Healthy Start Coalition, a SOI(c) (3) corporation is a community-based
nonprofit agency charged with the oversight ofthe maternal and child health system of care in
Monroe County, The Coalition conducts assessments of community assets and needs, identifies
gaps and barriers to effective service delivery, and develops a service delivery system planned to
address identified problem areas and issues. The Coalition also allocates available Healthy Start
direct service dollars to local providers and monitors the Healthy Start system of care. Our
Coalition was organized in 1993 and is funded through an annual contract with the Florida
Department of Health and local support. The Coalition, which spans Monroe County, is
composed of twenty-six voting members from community centered providers, interest groups
and concerned citizens.
The Coalition contracts with the Monroe County Health Department to provide Healthy Start
Direct services. The Monroe County Health Department Healthy Start Care Coordinators provide
childbirth education., stress-management, home-visiting, parenting skills, nutritional information.,
breast-feeding education, and smoking/substance abuse cessation information to expectant
mothers and families.
The Florida Keys Healthy Start Coalition manages close to $500,000.00 in contracts with the
Florida Department of Health, These contracts are for the provision throughout the Keys of
Healthy Start services and to serve as a resource and referral to pregnant women in accessing
state insurances while they are pregnant and once their babies are born.
The Coalition must secure $40,000.00 in matching funding and in-kind services on an annual
basis in order to draw down the State funding. The requested $10,000 from the Sherriff's
Forfeiture Fund would bring us that much closer to achieving our match goal, and therefore
would ensure that we continue to receive our State funding.
The Coalition membership, other community social services providers and the Healthy Start
Care Coordinators have already begun working on the planning stages of The Community Baby
Shower. The Coalition's marketing and public awareness committee membership and volunteers
are higWy qualified and capable of handling the different aspects of these events in order to
render a successful event. (please see the attached Board Member List.)
The Coalition is established as an administrative, managerial, and educational non-profit agency.
We are equipped with staffwbose training and background will provide stability, clarity, and
fairness to the Healthy Babies Program. This program requires establishing working
relationships with the OB/GYNs and the hospitals throughout the Keys as well as other service
agencies in the area. These relationships are already in place which helps this program to run
smoothly.
B. Goals, Objectives and Ontcomes
The goals of the Florida Keys Healthy Start Coalition are the following:
1. To assure that the existing economic, social and geographic barriers to maternal and child
health care, including prenatal and infant care in Monroe County are minimized, and that
adequate number of health care providers are available to assist pregnant women and
their children.
The Healthy Babies program will impact the economic barriers by reducing or eliminating them.
It also addresses the social barriers by educating about the importance of prenatal care and
assisting women in finding care, as well as addressing the geographic barriers by helping with
transportation.
2. To promote and protect the health and well being of all pregnant women and their
children in Monroe County through the provision and accessibility ofheaIth care
programs to fully me~t the health requirements of this population.
The Community Baby Shower event will increase and enhance the awareness of prenatal health
education and information/referral services of all who attend them. The attendees will learn and
will be connected to all the services and supports systems available in our community to families
with children ages birth to three, The goal is to increase the number of women who access
prenatal care during the first trimester of their pregnancy and to make them aware of the Healthy
Start prenatal screening test that all doctors should make readily available to them, as well as to
educate parents of young children.
3. To establish a partnership between the public and private sector, state and local
government, community alliances and maternal and child health care providers to provide
coordinated community based care for pregnant women and children.
The Community Baby Shower is a true collaborative partnership with many diverse social
services organizations and community business partners. Over twenty community partners will
collaborate to guarantee their success. Healthy Babies requires collaboration between doctors,
hospitals, social service agencies throughout Monroe County and into the Miami-Dade area.
C. Background and Significance.
There are four key State indicators for the Florida Keys Healthy Start Coalition: The number of
infant deaths in Monroe County, the birth weight, the age of mother and how soon the prenatal
care began,
According to the Florida Vital Statistics Annual Report for 2005, Monroe County's indicators
are at the State minimum performance standards. This is mostly due to the collaborative effort
of the Healthy Start direct services coordinators and other community partners in the County.
There is still much room for improvement. During 2004 (data not yet available for 2005) there
were 738 live births in Monroe County and over 500,/0 of these were to Key West residents,
During that same year, there were 5 infant deaths, 16 mothers under the age of eighteen gave
birth; there were 54 babies born under the average birth weight, and more than 20% of pregnant
women did not seek prenatal care during the first trimester of their pregnancy. These figures are
clear indications that in Monroe County, continued efforts are still needed to maintain and
enhance the awareness of all the prenatal services available to expectant families in the Florida
Keys.
Holding the Community Baby Shower will heighten the level of community awareness and
outreach towards prenatal and early childhood health care, including the Healthy Babies
program, so that no expectant mom and baby in the Florida Keys goes without the care they need
and deserve. These events wiII significantly impact the birth outcomes for Monroe County. The
sooner the intervention begins, the better outcome for both mother and child. If a woman can be
identified and receive prenatal care during the first trimester, the chances of pre-term delivery,
low birth weight, and developmental disabilities are greatly reduced. Even women who enter
prenatal care beyond the first trimester have more positive outcomes than those who did not
receive these services at all. The community Baby Shower will allow us to educate while the
Healthy Babies program helps to provide much needed services.
D. Target Population.
Both the Healthy Babies Program and the Community Baby Shower have a focus of maternal
and child physical and mental health care. They specifically target expectant families and
families with children ages birth to three. The Community Baby Shower event will be held in
Key West, since 50% of the births are in the lower Keys area. The Healthy Babies program is
open to any pregnant women in Momoe County.
E. Approach Method.
Community Baby Shower
The Community Baby Shower will take place in Key West, at the Gato Building at 1100
Simonton Street in Key West. The event will be held on April 1, 2006.
The Community Baby Shower will be a free community event, primarily but not limited to
outreach, information gathering, sharing, learning experiences and referrals to all community
services that provide maternal and child health care.
The theme of the expo for this year will be the concept of a baby shower. This theme will be
carried out through the use of pink: and blue pregnancy and baby oriented decorations;
presentations about breast feeding, prenatal nutrition and Fetal Alcohol Syndrome; and activities
such as a baby picture guessing game, baby crawling race, and book readings by a local
children's author. The concept and format ofthe Shower will attract the attendees, keep them
entertained and interested in staying at the expo long enough to be able to obtain all the
information the organizers have to offer. Refreshments will be offered. When they leave, they
will take back with them positive experiences that the Coalition expects will linger long enough
to motivate them to think about and to take action on their maternal and infant health care needs.
Healthy Babies Program
This program is designed as an application process. The application begins with the Healthy
Start Direct Services Coordinator and her staff, travels to the Coalition for approval and onto the
OB/GYNs in the community with whom the Coalition holds contracts. When funding is
available this process takes no longer than a week. The doctors keep the Coalition and the
Healthy Start Direct Services Coordinator apprised ofthe patients' visits, and at the end of care
the Coalition pays the doctor $750,00 for her/his services. The Coalition surveys the patients
and the doctors yearly as to their satisfaction with the program.
F. Resources and Costs.
The Florida Keys Healthy Start Coalition is requesting the total amount of $10,000.00 both to
co-sponsor the Community Baby Shower on April 1, 2006, and to support the ongoing Healthy
Babies program. Please refer to the budget page summary for a detailed budget breakdown.
Other community business partners are being approached for resources such as donation of items
for raflles, and give-away goodie bags for people who attend the Baby Shower.
Due to the cost of the Healthy Babies program, the Coalition is seeking other community
support, as well as applying for additional dollars from outside granting entities.
G. Sustainability
The Third Annual Infant & Toddler Expo proved successful, and thus the Florida Keys Healthy
Start Coalition expects that the Fourth Expo (now named Community Baby Shower) to become a
regular, yearly community event for all families living in the Keys in order to continue the
Coalition's mission to increase, enhance and expand the awareness and outreach on the
importance of maternal and child physical and mental health care.
Due to the nature of the Healthy Babies program and the clients we serve, this will be a constant
need. We are in the process of planning our annual fundraiser where all the proceeds will go
towards the program. It is the goal of the Coalition to establish a system where there is a
$50,000 revolving budget for Healthy Babies through fundraising and grant writing. This is a
service that directly impacts the health and well-being of women and children in Monroe
County.
Budget Summary
Florida Keys Healthy Start Coalition
Community Baby Shower
Event Planning, Organization, Site Decoration:
(materials, props, labor)
Tents
Food
Give-away items (tote bags & onesies)
Radio Ads-- Three Stations:
Newspaper Ads
Street Banner Advertising
$ 2,000.00
$ 300.00
$ 300.00
$ 800.00
$ 550.00
$ 500.00
$ 300.00
$ 4,750.00
Total for Community Baby Shower
Healthy Babies Program
Cost per Client
x 7 clients =
$ 750.00
Total for Healthy Babies
$ 5.250.00
Total Grant Request
$10,000.00
d).7
Name of Organization: Keys Area Interdenominational Resources (KAIR)
30] 0 Overseas Highway
Marathon, FL 33050
~
"~
.I'()
~
APPLICANT INFORMATION
Authorized Representative: Marjorie Roberts, Executive Director
Contact Person: Ma~jorie Roberts, Executive Director
(305) 743-4582 (office)
(305) 743-4582 (fax)
Email: I11hrobertsl((ICOlm:ast.ne1
Title of Project: EMERGENCY SERVICES/CRISIS MANAGEMENT
Type of Request: Recurring Funds
Amount of Request: $7500
Will you be willing to submit to this Board a full account of what you arc doing with these
funds? YES
From what other groups have you requested funds and what was the result?
Rotary - $1000 American Legion $1500
City of Marathon $4500 Disabled Vets $200
Coldwell Banker Foundation $3000 Lutheran Disaster Response $] 0,000
Samuel's House (SHAL) $1500 Episcopal Church $2500
KAIR receives its funds from individual and group charitable contributions. In the last three
months of 2005, sixty different contributors were noted from $20 to $5000 each.
Board of Directors: See attached
This application addresses:
Crime Prevention: By providing assistance during times of crisis, crime is lessened since
desperation is removed and hope and support are offered. By providing food, medicine,
transportation, coordinated referrals and case management, the potential for crime is reduced.
Mental and Physical Health of Minors and Adults: By providing food, medical,
transportation, and housing supports to individuals and families, lives are more stable, children
are less at risk, hope is offered. By providing flexibility in meeting individual needs, quality of
life can be improved.
Signature
4f ..~
r.
Date~.~
KAIR - BOARD OF DIRECTORS
:hair ~ Rev, David Mueller, 11231 5th Avcnue-Gult~ Marathon, FL 33050
'reasurer/Financial Officer - Vernon Fanke, 7755 Wahoo Drive, Marathon, FI, 33050
:ecrctary - Cassie Mueller, 11231 5lh A venue-Gult: Marathon, FL 33050
ilembers: Nancy Lewis, 201 S.Anglcr Drive, Marathon, FL 33050
Sheryl Rhash, 7575 Gulfstream Blvd., Marathon, FL 33050
Janet Snoberger, A venue G, Marathon, FL 33050
Peter Chapman, 100 52nd Street, Marathon, FL 33050
Rexann Hussy, 38 7th Street, Key Colony Beach, FL 33051
ABSTRACT
KAIR (Keys Area Interdenominational Resources) provides services to Marathon individuals
and families in three ways:
1) immediate assistance through quality food, medicine, utilities, transportation, rent, clothing,
household goods, and tangible items that meet basic needs. (immediate through several weeks),
2) intermediate assistance through coordination, collaboration. and referrals to other resources
such as County Social Services, Pharmaceutical patient assistance programs, Salvation Army,
Higher Love Mission, Wesley House, Schools, Domestic Abuse Shelter, lIealth Center, etc. that
will stabilize nceds for a longer period of time (up to one year).
3) long-term assistance through case management such as budgeting, entitlements assistance,
vocational outcomes, social, emotional and mental supports such as mental health groups,
substance abuse groups. church supports - either directly or through referrals for development of
skills to maintain long-term stability (greater than one year).
WHO: Services to all residents of Greater Marathon/Middle Keys regardless of race, creed,
ethnieity, gender, or sexual orientation. Services by one part-time paid staff person (executive
director) and several volunteers.
WHERE: Services provided at 3010 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL or at request, an
alternative place that facilitates the coordination and delivery of services. Deliveries of food and
services can be made to the home as appropriate.
WHY: The churches and the community are motivated to assist those in their midst who need a
helping hand to stabilize their health and their lives as well as the lives of their children. The
changing demographics in the Florida Keys has resulted in families experiencing increased
diHiculties in maintaining stability when faced with a life changing event such as illness or job
loss. An example of this are the recent storms which devastated those that had little cushion to
fall back on.
WHEN: Services are routinely oflered Monday-Friday in the mornings but also at other times
when requested by the individual or by another referring agency.
now: All recipients complete a basic form of demographic and financial infonnation. An
ongoing record is kept in order to determine if only immediate assistance is needed or if long-
term case management would be beneficial.
HOW MUCH: Approximately $7000/month is given in assistance. This includes locally donated
food and food through the Food Bank. Since the storms of2005 and the increased awareness of
KAIR, the need has grown. With this growing awareness of KAIR and attempting to meet the
need, collaborations are now being developed with Wesley House, Healthy Start. and Grace
Jones, among others.
APPLICA TION
rNTRODUCTION
KAIR is a 501 C3 organization developed in 1999 to serve the families in the middle keys,
especially Marathon, who find themselves in crisis or unable to manage. It is supported by the
twelve churches in Marathon as well as the City of Marathon, civic associations such as Rotary,
corporate foundations such as Coldwell-Banker, as well as many, many individuals, It has been
in existence since 1999 and its current director is a social worker who also holds a Master's in
Public Administration.
The combination ofthc high cost ofIiving in the Keys as well as the often seasonal or low-wage
positions has led to many working individuals or families finding it difficult to provide basic
food, medicine, and shelter. Additionally, the islands attract many transient persons, who often
arrive without adequate resources or a plan. Even if a job is obtained quickly, there is often a
delay in receiving pay, and enough pay, to provide the basics.
'I'here are also needs expressed by other agencies that they are unable, either by mission
statement, policy, or limited resources, to fulfill. KAIR can often collaborate with these agencies
to "fill in the gaps" to further the stabilization of the family.
GOALS. OBJECTIVES. AND OUTCOMES
After the storms 01'2005, KAIR's reputation of being able to step in and assist families quickly
and with flexibility has grown. We anticipate continuing to serve from 60 to 100 familieslmonth
with more than half of these having minor children.
1 )Objective - that assistance will continue to come in the way of immediate Jood, transportation,
rent, medicine, clothing, and utilities.
2) Objective - that assistance will come in assistance with entitlements, applications [or
pharmaceutical patient assistance programs, with coordinated ref:errals to other resources.
3) Objective - that assistance will come with long-term connections to church and community
supports, mental health groups, ongoing casc management, and providing a foundation 1()T
ongoing feedback, rc-referrals. new connections,
4) Objective - that assislance will come with collaborations with programs such as IIealthy Start
to provide items for new mothers and young children,
5) Objective - that assistance will come with collaborations with Wesley House to provide
emergency supplies for children just removed from the home and put in foster care, Often these
children have nothing but the clothes on their backs and need immediate clothing, diapers, toys,
supplies. These supplies will be availablc 24 hours/day.
6) Objective - to grow the SHARE pragran1 which allows families to purchase high quality food
items including meat and fresh fruits and vegetables each month for approximately half the cost.
Volunteers travel to Miami one time each month to pick up this food and pack and distribute it,
Currently, approximately 35 families participate with some of the families subsidized by ZONTA
and some subsidizcd by KAIR. These 35 families are in addition to the 60-100 families
described above,
7) Objective is to continue the Holiday food basket programs with full dinner baskets provided
for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter holidays. KAIR believes that this support of tradition
assists to bring families together. "rhanksgiving 2005 served 75 families and Christmas served
over 100. This is in addition to the 60-100 families described above.
8) Objective is to develop an extended network of interested community members in order to
satisfy specific needs. Example, the recent storm destroyed many automobiles that were not
covered by insurance. KAIR used its network of community members to seck out a donated car
and assisted to complete the transfer by providing the minimal state transfer fee. "f'his ensured
that a local worker could maintain his employment.
8) Objective - to increase its awareness and service to the hispanie community,
9) Objective - to increase its service to the elderly.
8) Outcomes for all of the above is to stabilize family and individual circumstances within the
community for improved citizenship, health, productivity and quality of life,
BACKGROUND AND SIGNIFICANCE
The Florida Keys and Marathon, in particular, have experienced tremendous changes over the
last few years and anticipate further changes. There is an influx of affluent residents who seek
services but are not part of the working class. The result has been a shrinking amount of
housing, an increased cost of living, limited availability of health care, and limited programs with
available resources,
KAIR sees itself as bcing partners with the community in providing assistance in ways that
alleviate desperation and promote long-term stabilization, Alleviating desperation can otten
make the diifercnce between individuals turning to KAIR for assistance rather than tuming to
activities that involve law enforcement and aflect community safety.
Children and young families are our future and assisting them to obtain and maintain stability
enhances all of our future.
TARGET POPULATION
All of the residents of the Greater Marathon/Middle Keys who tInd themselves in a basic survival
crisis of hunger, housing, transportation, employment, or medical necessity.
APPROACH
How and Where?
With respect and the maintainence of dignity apriority, KAIR staff will interview walk-in or
referred families to ascertain their needs. Immediate assistance will be provided, Individual
circumstances drive the tailored assistance. If appropriate, further referrals and a plan will be
made, When a family retums for additional assistance, avenues previously presented will be
explored for results and further assistance will be given. If it is physically difficult to receive
services from the office, arrangements will be made to deliver services to the home. This is
{ift
February 7, 2006
Monroe County Sheriff's Office
Attn: Val Marinello
5525 College Rd.
Stock Island, FL. 33040
Re: Monroe County Sheriff's Shared Asset Forfeiture Fund
Dear Advisory Committee:
The Florida Keys Area Health Education Center (FKAHEC), a 501 (C) (3) not-
for-profit corporation affiliated with University of Miami School of Medicine, is
pleased to submit this request for your review. Our proposal requests
$10,000.00 for the provision of expanded health examinations for at-risk
children, ages 1-5, receiving child care in sponsored daycare facilities and
home sites in the Middle and Upper Keys.
This program is in support of our current mission statement:
The Florida Keys Area Health Education Center promotes health and weflness
through community education, service-learning programs, health screenings
recruitment and professional development of health providers, and information
support services
Thank you for your interest in the FKAHEC's Children's Health Care program.
We envision building a healthier community and decreasing the number of
children affected by untreated and preventable related diseases.
Si.n.c..{2r Iy,. // ,/' f
// / 'I
.i' 'j./ /' i
/,,/ ~ /'/~
Michael L. Cunningham
Chief Executive Officer
Applicant Identification
Name of Organization: Florida Keys Area Health Education Center, Inc. (FKAHEC)
Address: 9713 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL. 33050
Authorized Representative: Michael L. Cunningham, Executive Director
Contact Person: Michael L. Cunningham, Executive Director
Telephone: 305-743-7111 ext. 202
Fax: 305-743-7709
E-mail: mcfkahec@bellsouth.net
Title of Project: Comprehensive Children's Health Examinations
Type of request: Recurring funds (e,g., operational costs)
XX-Non-recurring funds (e.g" capital expenditures, one-time costs)
Amount of request: $10,000.00
The FKAHEC's funding request is for the provision of expanded health examinations for
at-risk children, ages 1-5, receiving child care in sponsored daycare facilities and home
sites in the Middle and Upper Keys.
If your request is for multiple year funding, please check here and attach a separate page
describing the future plan. NA
Will you be willing to submit to this Board a full account of what you are doing with these funds?
XX Yes No
From what other groups have you requested funds and what was the result? Supply a separate
page here if you like. It will not be counted as part of the total page count.
Funding has been received through a joint partnership with the Early Learning Coalition of
Miami-Dade/Monroe County with funds received from the Community Foundation of the
Florida Keys "My Key West Emergency Relief Fund". This funding, $23,000 for
examinations and $15,000 for Secondary/Specialty Care, may only be utilized for children
residing in the Lower Keys (South of the Seven-Mile Bridge).
If your organization has a Board of Directors, please list their names and addresses or you must
designate three or more individual residents of Monroe County to be responsible for the uses of
the fund, Supply a separate page here if you like.
Please See Attachment A for the FKAHEC Board of Director's List.
This application addresses (please check all that apply):
Law Enforcement,
Crime Prevention,
Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention and Treatment,
XX Mental and Physical Health of Minors and Adults,
Cultural, Artistic, Educational, Recreational and Sports
. . / I # Progra for Monroe County Youth
Signature: jt/{.-vi-vr L Date: ). /1 lob
Please note: Because Sunshine Laws of the State of Florida apply to these proceedings, any
information in this application may be available to the public,
ABSTRACT
Comprehensive Children's Health Examinations
The Florida Keys Area Health Education Center (FKAHEC), a Monroe County based
non-profit corporation since 1990 affiliated with the University of Miami Miller School of
Medicine, partnered with the Early Learning Coalition of Miami-Dade/Monroe County
(ELC). Through this cooperative partnership will be working together to provide physical
examinations to identified at-risk children ages 1 ~5.
No cost medical examinations will be provided countywide to children in sponsored and
subsidized daycare facilities and sites. Families that are considered low income and at-
risk that currently receive child care subsidies will participate in scheduled medical
examination events countywide. Programs to be provided in the Lower Keys (South of
the Seven Mile Bridge) are currently sponsored by the Community Foundation's "My Key
West Emergency Relief Fund" in the amount of $23,000. With the Support of the
Monroe County Sheriff's Office Shared Asset Forfeiture Fund (SAFF) the FKAHEC and
ELC will be able to expand this already existing program into the Middle and Upper Keys
doubling the number of children it will provide services for. This project now enters it
second year as it was previously funded with a one time Vitamin Grant (Attorney
General's Office) awarded to the Wesley House Family Services and the Monroe County
School Readiness Coalition, now the ELC.
Medical Examinations provided through this program include hearing, vision, dental/oral
health, dermatologic, vaccinations/immunization review, heighUweighUBMI (proper
physical development), behavioral/mental health assessments, injury and significant
health concerns, hygiene, nutrition assessments, and assessment of any known or
unknown pre-existing conditions. All programs will be conducted at the daycare facility,
home site or at a regional facility when program numbers are low. Scheduling
examinations will follow the previous year's format where daycare provider and parents
are directly contacted, given consent forms, and then given a copy of the examination
record with identified concerns/conditions recorded, Children with documented and
notable concerns will receive a referral for follow-up care and assistance in making an
appointment from ELC staff. Additional services to be offered to child care providers are
safety inspections of sites/facilities and the inclusion of a Cardiovascular Disease
Wellness Education and Screening Program offered by the FKAHEC through funding
provided by Health Foundation of South Florida,
It has been documented that many of our working poor and at-risk families are unable to
access proper medical services due to the recent natural disasters. As families struggle
to recover from devastating losses and focus on meeting their basic survival needs,
medical care is often neglected causing serious onsets of acute medical problems and
mismanagement of chronic disease conditions. In many cases this examination will be
the only time where a child receives any type of medical care.
The FKAHEC proposal requests $10,000.00 to fully support this program. Funding
received by the SAFF will go directly toward program delivery with no administrative or
overhead costs, The FKAHEC feels confident through its successful program delivery
history that this program will be delivered in an efficient and timely manner as outlined in
the full grant application (Sections E and F). With support, the program will begin as
early as funding is made available and will be completed within four to five months time.
All other associated expenses will be absorbed by the FKAHEC and ELC
2
A. Introduction
The Florida Keys AHEC (FKAHEC), an affiliate of the University of Miami School of
Medicine, has served as a leader in the provision of health care services, education and
training since 1990, not only the for health professionals of Monroe County, but for its
community members as well. Community based programming has primarily focused on
education, directed by public health concerns and epidemics, as well as screenings and
health fairs directed toward our underserved communities.
The FKAHEC has a proven record of success in these areas given its established and
comprehensive programming. The FKAHEC provides educational resources for children
and adults as they specifically relate to chronic disease recognition, prevention and
management. Materials that have been specifically developed in support of these efforts
include the Healthy Lunch Box Guides that were distributed to all Wesley House Day Care
Providers for their children and families. Examples of this multilingual document may be
found and downloaded at www.fkahec.orQ/news/index.htm. .
As part of our mission to provide and increase access to primary care services the
FKAHEC entered into a partnership with the Monroe County School Readiness
Coalition, currently known as the Early Learning Coalition of Miami-Dade/Monroe County
(ELC), and Wesley House Family Services to provide physical examinations for at-risk
children ages 1-5 who are receiving child care in Wesley House sponsored programs.
FKAHEC responded to the program need by forming a multidisciplinary team of health
care and program providers that included two registered nurses, community health
workers, UM medical personnel, and medical, nursing and physician assistant students,
This team of professionals provided 49 screenings to over 320 at-risk children
countywide.
Documentation of children being affected by cardiovascular and other related diseases
at young ages is on the rise, and therefore it is important to determine risk factors and be
able to track children with established baseline data from year to year. The physical
examinations provided include such services as vaccination review and referral,
dental/oral health, dermatological, ear/nose/throat, vision, hearing, height/weight! body
fat %, nutritional assessments, medical history review, facility/site safety reviews and
educational materials provision for parents and caregivers.
Programming developed over the past three years by the FKAHEC has specifically been
created to meet the needs of our children, parents, teachers and caregivers, The
FKAHEC has provided programming that specifically offers information in a manner that
is culturally and linguistically appropriate and that may be shared across age groups so
that the entire family may receive the benefit of health related messages. Screenings
and health fairs also carry the same message and have historically been established
and conducted so that services are offered to all in need. Examples of these have been
the UM Health Fair, coordination the Upper Keys Pediatric Health Fair at Mariners
Hospital and through school-based screenings in which the FKAHEC has assisted
school health nurses.
3
B. Goals, Objectives and Outcomes
The FKAHEC has become increasingly aware of the number of children throughout
Monroe County who are already dealing with serious health problems and related
chronic health concerns that are associated with a lack of proper health care.
As screenings and educational events are planned and developed for the ELC, the
FKAHEC will focus its efforts on the approved Performance Standards outlined and
which can be located at www.schoolreadiness,orq/lcllc performance.asp?recordid=83
(Attachment B) and in support of the Healthy People 2010 Objectives 1. These specific
goals and outcomes relate directly to the desired outcomes of the project as well as
referring identified children to providers for follow-up and specialty care. Coupling health
services screening with related educational components has proven to be extremely
successful in past FKAHEC sponsored programming. The adherence to treatment
plans, response to referrals and following of recommendations dramatically increases as
individuals become aware of potential and/or identified adverse conditions.
Educational literature, resources and information will be provided to all screening
participants for themselves, parents, and caregivers as determined appropriate.
Educational programs will also include hands-on lessons that further enhance the
development of positive learning processes and environments. An educational program
to be presented at child care facilities receiving examination services will include the
Personal Hygiene Program developed by More Health Inc. This program will be geared
toward children ages 3-5 and will provide materials for parents and caregivers.
C. Background and Significance
Families now more than ever are struggling to provide for their basic needs and medical
care is one that is often sacrificed. This health examination, education and prevention
program is of critical importance to our community due to the lack of family resources
and access to proper health care services. This has become increasingly critical since
the recent hurricane season that adversely affected our communities,
The FKAHEC has worked collaboratively with many of the organizations that make up
the ELC. Our past implementation of the program has been derived from Florida Statute
411.01, Florida Administrative Code Chapter 6088-4, reports and documents located on
its website and through its formal vision and mission statement. These resources
supported by local efforts work with the children and families eligible for services that
ultimately provide programming to assess the many aspects of children's development
to ensure they are ready to begin school.
The FKAHEC understands that this project will specifically address wellness, healthy
lifestyles, identification of needed medical related services, and education programs that
are culturally and linguistically appropriate. Programs will be provided according to
literacy levels that offer relevant information with a counseling and referral mechanism to
ensure recommended services are being sought. Services provided to children during
1 http://www.healthypeople.p..ov/document/tableofcontents.htm#oartb
4
health screenings will also provide necessary information for caregivers and parents so
that they also may improve their knowledge base. Wellness related programs that
include the six part series "Keys to Heart Healthy Living", supported by Health
Foundation of south Florida, will be marketed and held for all interested caregivers and
parents to assist them in developing healthy lifestyle goals, recognizing early signs of the
onset of chronic diseases and to learn the importance of self-management techniques.
As parents and caregivers are often our first teachers and role models, it is imperative
that they have a firm understanding of the health risks facing our children, resources
available to them and how to best prepare their children for a future of health and
success. Early education, coupled with nurturing and stimulating programs/services that
have been proven to be developmentally appropriate, will assist children in developing
the necessary tools needed later in life.
D. Target Population
The recent U.S. Census indicates that of the 79,330 people in Monroe County, about
4.3%2 or 3411 are children under 5 years old. This number may be underestimated as
there are children who are undocumented living in Monroe County, Of these children it
has been reported that about 1900 may be eligible for financial assistance and coalition
services based on reported income levels, referrals or other factors allowing for
eligibility. The Florida Keys geographic make up breaks the Keys into three distinct
regions (Upper, Middle and Lower Keys) while being broken down even further within
each region. The chain of islands extending 120 miles makes providing services to
identified population segments often a costly and repetitive task. Minority populations
often exist in pocketed communities throughout the county (16% Hispanic, 5% Black,
77% Caucasian and 2 % other) so services must be able to be provided in an
accommodating model building trust with those who are being served.
It is also our understanding that many of the children and families we will be serving
come from economic situations where their incomes are below the median household
incomes of $42,283 as reported in the 2000 Census. With income levels below this
amount, health insurance and access to health care are often not affordable, It has been
reported that 42.7% of families making less then $25K per year do not have health
insurance and 22.1 % were unable to access medical care.3 FKAHEC programming has
historically been provided for these underserved populations regionally and at
predetermined sites to provide better access for participants.
The target populations for this project are identified families with children ages 1-5 who
receive child care subsidies and/or meet qualifying criteria put forth by the ELC and
Wesley House Family Services.
2 www.quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/10/12087,html
3 www.floridacharts.net/charts/maop reoort.asox
5
E. Approach Method
This project, as proposed, will focus on the Middle and Upper Keys as the project has
been fully funded for the Lower Keys through a grant from the Community Foundation of
the Florida Keys, secured in partnership with the ELC. The Lower Keys program will
provide 22 health examination events, 9 facilities and 13 home sites, and will serve
approximately 201 children. The Middle and Upper Keys program will provide
examinations for 16 facilities and 4 home sites for approximately 203 children. To
facilitate and best utilize staff time and provided resources the FKAHEC will do
screening at 8 Facilities, 3 in Marathon and 5 in the Upper Keys, provide one regional
health examination event in the Upper Keys at the Good Health Clinic in Tavernier and
provide one regional examination event in the Middle Keys at a site to be determined.
The Upper Keys event will be held for 5 facilities where the number of children to receive
an exam is below 5. The Middle Keys event will be held for three facilities and 4 home
sites where the number of children to receive an exam is less than 5. The regional
events are to be held so that no facility or site goes without services for these at~risk
children due to budgetary and funding constraints which will be detailed in Section F.
All health screenings, as in the previous year, will be provided by a team of health
professionals, health professions students and program staff. Most of last year's
screenings were staffed by 3 to 6 people based on the volume or patients to be
screened. The FKAHEC anticipates following this format for the screenings for this
project and utilizing a minimum of 2 people per screening (1 RN partnered with either a
health professions student or another RN). Program staff, other health professionals
and health professions students will be assigned to larger venues as volume and
organizational need increases.
The FKAHEC recognizes the importance of screenings for these age groups.
Screenings will include tests for hearing, vision, dental/oral health, dermatologic and
scalp, vaccine reviews, height, weight (BMI and body fat percentages), significant
injuries, behavioral issues as well as taking a reliable assessment of family history.
Assessments will also focus on the need for further services provided by a Pediatrician,
Medical Specialist, Dentist and/or Mental Health provider. Documentation of children
needing follow-up or specialty services will be provided to caregivers, as it is important to
record risk factors and be able to track children with established baseline data from year
to year,
To initiate the provision of the medical examinations the FKAHEC will contact all child
care facilities and sites directly to schedule examinations. All parents and guardians will
be provided with a letter explaining the purpose of the examinations and be given a
consent form to be followed by a copy of the examination form indicating any needed
follow up and/or referrals. As an additional service to the ELC each site and facility will
also go through a safety inspection and review (See Attachment C).
As part of this program, supported by Health Foundation of South Florida, all daycare
providers will also be presented with an opportunity to participate in the FKAHEC "Know
Your Numbers" Cardiovascular Disease screening and education program, This
program will be scheduled upon completion of the children's examinations and give the
providers an opportunity to receive a comprehensive medical screening, This
6
component will be added as many providers do not have health insurance or access to
the health care system and serve in influential roles with these children.
F. Resources and Costs
The cost of the Lower Keys program is $23,000 for the examinations to be delivered to
22 sites/facilities. The FKAHEC will deliver examinations to 20 sites/facilities for a total
of $10.000. The ability of the FKAHEC to reduce this cost is due to the combining of
sites and facilities into regional examination events. Under this proposed plan the
FKAEHC will provide 10 events, as outlined above, reducing cost. Other costs to
provide this series of examinations will be absorbed into current funding sources.
Budget: Middle and Upper Keys Program only
Total Request from the Sheriff's Forfeiture Fund: $10,000.00
Item Detail Amount
2 Registered Nurses 100 Hours at $25/hr each $5,000
Travel 1000 Miles at $.40/mile $400
Educational Materials 203 Children/Families @ $8,00 $1,600
Medical Supplies Otoscope covers, ear swabs, $2,200
alcohol swabs, bandages, tongue
depressors. batteries, tooth brush
and tooth paste, sterile gloves,
2 X 2's, NIX, Cleanser, etc
Office Supplies/Program NCR Forms. Paper, Postage, $800
Supplies Copies etc
Total Costs !&10.000
· FKAHECIELC Resources:
The FKAHEC and ELC will provide all other necessary funding to support and maintain
this program, Outside resources and in-kind contributions include:
o 2 Medical, Nursing and lor PA Students-Time and Travel
o Administrative, Program and Fiscal Staff (Minimum of 4 People)-Time and
Travel. (Data entry, scheduling, follow up contacts, budgetary mgt. etc)
o Overhead Expenses
o Provision of Cardiovascular Disease Screening and Educational Program
for Countywide Daycare Staff
o CFFK Grant for Lower Keys ($23,000 for Examinations and $15,000 for
Specialty/Follow-up Services)
G. Sustainability
Sustainability of this program on a year to year basis will be a joint effort between the
FKAHEC, ELC and other identified community partners. Plans have already been set in
place to look for additional long term grant funding from private foundations and the
Monroe County Human Services Advisory Board, Additional resources may be
developed by providing agency funding as indicated above.
7
January 2006
FLORIDA KEYS AREA HEALTH EDUCATION CENTER, INC.
BOARD MEMBERS
NAME AND ADDRESS
OFFICER
TERM
REPRESENTA TIQN
Kim Bassett, RN, MBA, BSN, CAN-BC Chair
Chief Executive Officer
Fishermen's Hospital
3301 Overseas Highway
Marathon, FL 33050
"Perm 10/98
Community Hospital
305-289-6201
305-7 43-3942 FAX
Kim. Bassett@fh.hma-coro.com
Robert Walker
Executive Director
AIDS Help, Inc.
P.O. Box 4374
Key West, FL 33041
Vice Chair
7101
Provider & Community
305-296-6196
305-296-6337 FAX
robert.w@aidshelp.cc
Brian Eagleston
Chief Financial Officer
Marine Bank
11290 Overseas Hwy
Marathon, FL. 33050
Treasurer
4/05
Business Community
305-289-8980
305-743-0326 Fax
beagleston@ourmarinebank.com
Renee Grier, CNM
Executive Director
WomanKind, Inc.
3142 Northside Dr., Suite 101
Key West, FL. 33040
Secretary
5102
Community Provider
305-294-4004
305-294-6043 FAX
rqrier@woman-kind.orq
Irene Toner, FPEM
Monroe County EMS
243 Buttonwood Drive
Key Largo, FL 33037
At Large
4103
Emergency Management
305-289-6065
305-289-6333
T oner-irene@monroecountv-f1.com
Susan Gray, Ph,D., Ed.D.
Professor
Barry University
11300 Northeast Second Avenue
Miami Shores, FL 33161
Past Chair
4199
Graduate School of Social Work
305-899-3900
305-852-9245 (Home)
305-899-3934 FAX
sqray@mail.barrv.edu
Sheila Chamberlain, JD.
PO Box 1746
Islamorada, FL 33036
4/03
Legislative
flyqirI122@yahoo.com
Juli Daniels, Ph.D
Dean of Health Professions
Florida Keys Community College
5901 W. College Road
Key West, FL 33040
"Perm 7/05
FKCC School of Nursing
305-296-9081 x 265
305-292-5155 FAX
Juli daniels@firn.edu
April 2005
FLORIDA KEYS AREA HEALTH EDUCATION CENTER, INC.
BOARD MEMBERS
NAME AND ADDRESS
OFFICER
TERM
REPRESENTATION
Michael Funk, Ph.D.
Psychologist
P.O. Box 1074
Tavernier, FL. 33070
4/05
Michael Henriquez, MS
Executive Director of Instructional Services
Monroe County School District
241 Trumbo Road
Key West, FL. 33040
04/05
Katie Lea, RN
Chief Nursing Officer
Fishermen's Hospital
3301 Overseas Highway
Marathon, FL 33050
*Perm 1 0/04
Susana May, MD, MPH
Director
Monroe County Health Department
PO Box 6193
Key West, FL 33040
*Perm 04/04
Jill Miranda Baker
Physician Liaison/Marketing
Mariners Hospital
915000/S Hwy
Tavernier, FL. 33070
*Perm 01/05
Susie Martenson, RN
Chief Nursing Officer
Lower Keys Medical Center
5900 COllege Road
Key West, FL. 33040
*Perm 1/06
Ronald Samess, MD
2855 Overseas Highway
Marathon, FL 33050
05/04
Diane Tyree, RD
Plantation Key Convalescent Center
48 High Point Road
Tavernier, FL 33070
05104
Debra S. Walker, Ph.D.
Monroe County School Board
68 Bahama Avenue
Key Largo, FL 33037
*Perm 3/95
Nancy Yankow, J.D., LL.M.
Attorney at Law
88101 Overseas Hwy
Islamorada, FL. 33036
04/05
Mental Health
305-852-8998
305-852-8896 Fax
mikeifunk@aol.com
School District
305-293-1400 ext. 392
305-293-1408 Fax
henriquezm@monore.k12.fl.us
Community Hospital
305-289-6430
305- 7 43-3962 FAX
Katie. Lea@fh.hma-corp.com
Department of Health
305-293-7543
Susana May@doh.state.fl.us
Community Hospital
305-853-1670
305-853-1581 FAX
J iIlMB@baptisthealth.net
Community Hospital
305-294-5535 X 4311
305-295-8705 FAX
Susie. martenson@lkmc.hma-corp.com
Preceptor
305-743-2253
docrons 1 @bellsouth.net
Elder Care
305-852-3021 x 3813
d ia netyreecha(cQya hoo. com
School Board Member
305-453-9683
walkerd@monroe.k12.fl.us
Legal/Business Community
305-852-3388
305-852-6957 Fax
nkramyankow(cQterranonva net
Attachment B
<Ii ..... :Q
E 0 ..... ~
:0 V'I .c ~ 0
Qj ro ~ ~ .... ~
ro =s .... V'I U U U 01
... iU =s
E '"0 'lit ..c "'C ro "tl Q) 0 'Qj
L.LJ
ro c vi vi ~ C1I Q) <IJ .... F "tl -!
..... III
C ro Q) .... 0 .c Q) ~ .c ~ ell C;;
.... :z: u 0 c u -c
>- '" >- .... V'I V'I u
..c ..... c' c 0 0.. ::g ro '" ~ 0 i!! :s
Q) Q) .... 1: ... u Q)
,., 0 lU VI
"'C "'C '>:;: lU V'I III :c ~ ::l V'I 0 ::l Q)
Q) C ui '.j::; Q) Q) c E u .=:! C V'I ~ .... "'C E
VI =s u 0.. 0 C 01 Q)
1Il ~ '" 0 'i: >. ro "tl
v; in' ~ 2:- J: X iLi =s ',= ..... Q) ..... Q) c u Q)
Q) Q) <IJ "'C 0. Q) ~ Q) "0 'Vi 2 ~
Q) "'C ~ .... 0 v; ro [j "0 0 lU ....
'.j:: vi E =s .... ~ .., .... =s
'.j:: ';> "'C C U ~ Q) ';> 1:J 0.. V'I
.;;; Q) C1I e ;:: - :c ~ >. ....
-.;:: III C .S =s Q) 0 ....; e c w (5 .....
'.j:: C III ..... 0 -0 C 'Vi III ro u ro
u u C Q) '.j:l 'u ~ Q) ~ C1I Q) V'I a. u .... '6 a.
lU III Q) 01 C Q) v - Q) ~ 1:J ell
... ~ ::l 0 ..... C 01 -0 J3. '0 E Q) Q) 'c Q) >.
01 Q) ;:: .~ VI lU Q) 0 u ..... .:: lC a. p 1:J ....:
e ~ c ..... C .=:! ... a. u III E
c .... .... ..2 .~ .~ 0.. 0 ro u ro '.j:: e 0 v
C ..... ro lU III C1I \0 Q) .c ..c Q)
c Q) Q) QJ u 0 01 .... Q) Qj 1:J ~ ~ c C 0'1
~ Q) 1Il .c vi 0.. 0-
Q) v ~ .... c .... ~ c ..... ~ > C .=:! OJ 0 'Qj OJ
.... ro Q) >- c Q) .... >- :2 0.. iJ) E .c '"
~ Cl ~ .!!! a. ~ :c ~ :z:: OJ III III ..... ro ~ .S
OJ .'!::: r: 1:J .c "'C Q) III >... VI ....
C 0.. u V'I V'I VI >- di =s E ..... .....
~ 1:J C .... ~ E
c VI Q) VI :.0 0 ::l c 'i u! >. ::l 3;2 ..c 0 0
c Q) - c ... =s ~ 0 III C .... 0 .~
~ ro a. ..c u III 1:J III ..c OJ 'C u V'I '';:; .c v .... ....
01 0 0 "0 ,e-"! +-' :;l .... a. '5 1: c V'I
c ~ 0 VI III "tl 01 Ol .... Iii c 'Vi .... 01 Cl OJ 0 co
+-' iU 0.. 0 0 1:J cr +-' Q) 'f
'.;:J rn E c Cl c c Ol .... ._ J: OJ '';:; ';;; Vl c E E c
III 01 01 C ... <tJ :8 c ..c c c ~ Vl :E!
0 ..... 'f c ... OJ >- ~ 0
a. c c 'u a.i 0 :i ..: (l) 0 :Q III .... ro Q) Ol 'Vi
'ij '';:; ~ c ..... c 0 u <tJ r: ~ c c
'.j::; =s E u Ol ,~ C1I +-' =s (l) c.. 01 =s V'I
u C .... V'I .2 '.;:J 0 ..... > Vl V'I 'E
'f "'C Iii c ..... 0 "C 0 .... =s 0 ~
Q) OJ ... 01 'c E E 0 '.j::; E Vl lU ro
e r: 0 u W +-' 'S: .c c v
III W .;:: .s Q) .... (l) c c Q) III 0
~ =s e OJ '" OJ C ... ~ ...
0- 0 a. ~ rtl rtl a. ..c J2 e ~ 0 E c
VI ... (l) u c ~ !! ::c 0 a.
C1I r: a. .- VI a. :;l (l) e E
Q, 0..""0 :: 0. t!2 0 :c ..... Q)
0 ro .E . C1I VI u 0.. a. 1:J
c 0 ...
III .c ..,
u V1 u
..; iii
en ui ..?-
>-
C1I OJ '"0 c C, ro N ro
.. ..... 0 'c "'C vi 'ij
~ rtl 0 c ,5 "0 OJ
+-' Ol 2 c di :z: 0..
c - 1:J C 0 c: VI
'ij Q) .. a;
:.0 c dI .., .~ '';:; "E ..r.: C, .~ Q)
E u u .~
J2 :c iu' ro c .!! E 'C Vl E 01
c. ~ '0. ;:: lU C .i,l C
.... C
0 X 01 a., 0 0 Vl rtl V'I 'S 0 i1i
0 Q) ..Q C1I en ..c C;: .... u ';::
~ c 0 r: ... 0 -0
.... r: >. co ... ... == ~ .~ 0 ... ... ro
.c c Q) III VI C -0 .... :B V'I OJ =s
OJ (l) in' 01 ,~ V'I :0 lU :Q 01 VI i:i
... ... "iij +-' OJ It! ~ i:- Q) 0 It! ~
ili 1:J :Q c .... d\ ro :c .... c .~
v ro 'ij U v .... -.;:: j U -0
ell Q) 2 'c.. (l) c c Q) u 0 lU 1:J C '"
.... > 'c.. J2 Q) a: -0 -.;:; .;:: c Q)
.c III u ~ Q) ~ ~ c ..... rtl Q.. ro '5 ~ III Q)
vi Vl OJ c..
"0 =s d1 Qj 2:- E 0 .... Q) ro 0 c e .c lJ'" .... .!!!
cr +-' Q) 0 "~ .... .~ :-2 d\ E Vl 'ij .S: ~ E
0 Q) c r: ~ 'ia 0 "E a. c
0 "'C 'E .... u V'I ,~ ~ a. rtl .... J! '" III
'-' "tl 0'1 :.0 ..... 0 =s 0'1 x
0'\ ro V'I c 0 ro C W 0 0 rtl ~ 0 c ~ L.LJ
"0 lU C :.c c .... ~ ro .... u .... - Q
.... ..!!:! 0 u :.a c c. .... lU ..... ~ .... c .9 ....:
0 c .... c >- ::l ..... rtl VI ro c OJ .... ..... c
ro (l) E "3: 0 .'!::: Vl III ell =s a. '" ~ '?; ~ ro ~ OJ
III ..!!:! C V'I ro .... ..!!:!
u ~ N (l) '';::: :.0 ~ iU '" lU =s E
:I: .=:! 'E ""0 ~ ro 'S 0 OJ Q) ';:: 01
'~ ro ..... ..... >. ..... :0 ..... III
a. :.i2 ::l 0 '';:; ro i1i QJ C 0 a.
!:i ,!:!! ro >- :J C Q) .... VI C
OJ '';::: (l) .... 'u OJ in' Vl VI ... 0 ro V'I "tl ro OJ 'Vi lU ..... 0 0
<( .. ..c c. ~ a -.;:; c .... ..... 'S: c u C :J ~ E >. =s ~ c ~
! "': 0 +-' ..... '0. c 0 :J 0.. =s 0 U +-' OJ u :J a.
w ~ V'I Q) ..... :J 1:J 0 S :J
U "! 0 c (5 ro 0 0 ; 0 '';:::: .~ ..0 01 Cl 0 0 QJ
J: OJ +- (l) 0- W E E E ..... Q) r: c c ;t: E ..... "'C
1\1 :::c c >- ~ u <IJ QJ ... C ..... VI 01 i5 .;;; l'<,l "C c OJ
....I .. "Vi > I! III Q) Q) ..... C1J ro (l)
1\1 OJ ..... :; > (l) > (l) ""0 ..... VI c '0 0 :;l ::l ""0 01
< . 01 rtl >- -.;:; 0 21 +-' =s c 'li 'Vi VI ...
.c '" "tl ... ro c E lU ro c lU
Dl-o ..c ~ u E III C. 0 :J .c '5 :J
U U VI ..!!! ~ Q) E Q) QJ
,5 0 Q) ..=:! C. ro lU C 0.. E E ,~ 0-. 0.. Cl
~ III U III 0 01 <tJ C
:: c 0 Q) (l) N Q) 0 Q) X ..Q (l) ..!!!
0 ... I.,::J c ~ . E vi '" -0 u "0 LU . ~ '" 'U
:I: 1\1 C1I
.c .!! ::C
D.. V1 C
< , N
'"' I'll
([J - N
0 <5 ... ~
"'0 ... .8 Qj "i5
III 'ii'j 'Qj 0. ~ "'0
0 - :>.. .!: 0.. III ~ ..lJ
"'0 :3 ';:; :3 01 Q) "0 ...
0 .... III Vi' ~
.9 c Q) c E .!:
~ :2 ([J
0'1 QJ 01 0 ..c .;..s .c
c c "'0 CO ::J +-' U ,f! .... Vi' ....
0 :.:;2 C "'0 0 ([J a Vi' c ..!!! '~
'Vi C re re "0 ..c ~ "0 g B
III "i5 QJ III III
'~ E "'0 ~ "- E
?; Q. 0 c Co Q) ~ jl
Q) - re "0 01 :3 Q)
.... QJ a ([J u "'ijj Q) ..lJ ..c Q)
~ ([J "'0 - c ~ .c 'Vi rc ~ 'c +-' .c
> .5 ?; - ~ .,!.. - 8 re ~ Q) 01 -
C Q) ::J ([J 01
~ C 0 .~ a ..c "'ijj 0 c c co ... .f: 0'1
III ..c - <oJ lJ'1 ~ C
Q) ~ ... C III .!: III '>.
'51 ..c 01 >. Q) C ...: ?; ... c - ::J
?; III C Q) 01 Q) Q) Q) '~ 01 ... ...
c ., of ..c co .c "'0 a ..c a c Q) "0
Q) "0 +' I- Q) ?; <5 ... U III V 'c ~ "0
..c 'Qj +-' ~
?; C QJ re C ~ 'c- t:: g to C
co .. ~ ?; Q) "0 ..c ::J III re ...:
>. .c ., to 0'1 C - "i5 III ::l ::l - V'> ...
C _Ill vi U - 0 >- re re ..... a ..lJ ..lJ C "0 a
"'0 ...:. III ..... a E "0 re 0..
0 Q) ,2, Q) Q) III - C C
c Gi 'Qj ..c .!: V'> Q) III ::l 0- rc 0-
E c ([J e ::J
:3 ~ .!: - - E c ..... ..c ::J
0 e In <oJ - ,!Q .!:': re u ro "'0 'Qj V'>
0 Q) ...
e E E re C ::J C a E ~ Q) c ..c 'Qj "0
01 VI ..lJ V'> V1 0. re - C
0 .. "0 a ~ al c .g ..c
Q) 0 .2 al 01 01 0.. .... rc
.c III (5 ~ a 01
- 0 u vi U 01 C C C J 01 VI
0'1 .!: .. .!... ro c 01 'C 'c 01 c ....
01 c: QJ u re ~ .f: c c :.2 c.
c u re re a c :.2 E
'C III C. Q) "i5 -0 '13 .;:: u
] :;-. 'S Qj -0 ::J re ~ t:: VI e
"0 Q) 0 C III ~ ::J 0 t:: ::J "S ~
..c ..c +' Q) 0 01 E 0. 0. 0.. ..c 0- 0.
+-' Q) ~ 0 ro III
U'l ... "'0 Q)
,5 .... ..c Q) c: .c >
D'l' I- 0. ro .... ,f:
QJ "!
m:C
wi
u c
'ii'j "'0 Q) Q) Q) I ~ V'>
re .!: c: .!: ..... Q) g!
CD ~ re +-' ro Cl Q) "0 ::J
C re >. c ..c 'Vi ..c 'c
.... L "'0
vi ;..: Q) c Q) ::;;: Q) ~ Q) Q) ~
vi .... Q) ([J .!: Cl C re ..c 0 ..c ..c .!: e-
Q) '';::; ... ~ ::J .... .... +-' re ....
::t: E 'c .!: .8 ~ a ro V'> 0 C .!: - 0 re
.... u ... ?; u C
re '0 U Q) 0 .... .... ..c
. III ::J ([J .c III ... >- a ([J Ol re a E VI
+' "'0 .... 1u' ?; +' Q) .... 0 Q) "'0 ..c .!: Vl .!:
... C 0'1 ,5 01 Q) "0
QJ Q) a E 'j "5 Q) .!: Vl .... .... e
E Q) 0. Q) a; aj Q) .... ::J C 01 VI C .!:
... ..c N Q) .~ :€ +-' to
e 0. '';::; ..c u Cl III +-' Q) +-' ..2:- Cl 0 c ..!!! Vl
+-' C ro ~
QJ u 0 C 0. c ro QJ ... 01 Q) ..c :2 ro ~ III .~ 2 re ~
.. 'Vi ro a ~ Q) ~ re C C - VI U ([J ?; re
., re Cl ~ C +-' ~ VI :c ro Vl ...-
..c c Q) co ..c .. 'Vi V'> .... c =0 ..c ~ ~ VI a
U'l 'c J2 O'l - Q) ...- 0 ::J >. ..!!::! a ...- III .... -% >. ....
"D .... e .~ c. .... ! .... d; Q) ::J C C ([J '0 re rc Vl +-'
In QJ 'Qj ... :.c: ';:: c. a .c ... ~ ~ "'0 ?; Q) a
ro 01 ...- >. c VI ..c
In QJ .!: ~ u ::J 0- re "i5 c .t:: re E. c .... ~ iii E
w c .... "0 e u re C Iii E J2 'E c c III
.... >. c III 'c Q) Q) 0 :g a "gJ 8 re
Z ii Q) a ..lJ .... 0. ro 'c- U'l V'> ..c ~ :c ..c ~ ..=
> 0. ,5 -0 >- E ..c
.... re ([J "0 0. Q) >. "D ?; ro Q) U VI :c c. ([J u
..... u ..c Q) Q) re v .... C'l c ..c >. "0 01 c: u E E "0 :::J
.~ 01 .... ~ >. c Q) re V'> "E vi ';:0 Vl
W .... re re 01 ~ E' III ..lJ ..c ..c - ~ ..c c c f1l c a ro
;: Vl .... ..... Cli C .... re ....' rc 'Qj [l; ([J u >< III l::!
.c ::J c +-' Q) :c Q) ..c ~ Cl ::J >- g; ::J III ..c ..c ..c Q) ::J Cli
E re VI Q) C ... Q) f1l Q) ..lJ
LL. Q. > c ~ +-' > c .:!:: re 0 Q) Q) Q) "2 ... di ?; E .... 0'1
0 U III "'0 a III a a ([J III ClQ V'> :.c E ..c ?; V'> 'Qj Q) 0 g Q) c
'Vi "'0 re E ?; U C'l QJ "'0 III .... Q) ..c .t:: ..c "'0 ..c III
c 3 ... a u .... C III +-' "'0
"0 Q) rc re c .c: VI (5 'Qi Q) ..c +-' 3 -0
LLI III Cli 01 "0 ..c +-' 'Vi 01 ::J 0'1 '+=:
...>< '';::; :t Cl Q) O'l
" .a .!... rc "0 en c en :0 u .!... :>.. ..c 'Vi i....' ~ C +-' c: e c III C C
rc +-' ~ C ';:: C 'Vi III .... C Q) .E. u '6 '~ III ::J
0 +' Q) '>. :c Q) +-' ..c Q) 0'1 ::J '6
., 0 ro "5 ., ~ .2 01 ..lJ O'l >- ...><
W :;-. ro ro ~ :;-- C III III 'Q .~ 0 u 'g
.c .... .... rc x .a III O'l E c c ~ ro c III ~
..... .. Q) d; III VI ..c Q) QJ Cli III 'C C 'c 0. 0.. :a
3: Q) "'0 ~ "'0 ~ Q) '>. Cli a III ~ ro
In ..... "'0 Q) "0 > E V'> ...
:: ..c ... Q) C t: c a ro ro to
0 I- a c ..2 'E - Q) Q) ..!!::!
0 ro u V'> ..... .....
Z .c '0
:::.:: VI u. 2!
ai ... N
v "- .... ....
e 0 :2 0 V\'
,!!! .c ro ..r::. ..!!! E ....' ro
..r::.
01 ... "" u u ... e
Q; iii ro ::J u Cl 0
'lit >. "'0 W "'0 V 0 "Qj
ui vi ..r::. u Gl V V .... ..r::. "'0 'Vi
V e .c V a.J ..r::. t'IJ I- -! '"
t'IJ ro V e ..r::. t'IJ J:! iii
u ..r::. ..... u .... -ci
:z:: e .... .... ~ ra III III "" 2 "~
..Qi e' e III ... ~ ~ V
M V V 'Vi "- ..c. u ra Vl (5 ed 0.. "'0
..Q 0 'C "'0 Vl 0 ~ cv :c ..r::. ::J "" 0 ::J V
ro vi '';::; V t'IJ ro ,5 u .=: e III !!! .... "'0 !!! E
-0 u 0.. V Cl 0 e
r:! '" ..r::. e (j) >- ra "'0 Ol V I\J
e :z:: x Qi ::J .... ..r::. .. ~ Q) ..... V C U U W
ro Q) V LI '~ "'0 Q. ..r::. C1J 0 LI e ..r::.
'Ii: .... 0 ",' e ro -0 ra 'Vi ..r::. ...
..,; E ::J .... ....
..... ,5 U .... III ~ ra ... cv Q) QJ ":; ~ -0 ::J 0.. ro '"
V Gl e ~ V .... C .... ::0 e >. t
t: to c ..... ::J III Q) 0 ...- c ro C1J
-0 I\J (ij
"- 0 ::J -0 ai -0 C 'Vi 0.. U I\J ,~ ..r::. ro
C += 'w E Q) ..r::. ~ "'0 V Gl QJ III "'0 .... "- 0..
::J ::s 0 c III QJ U "'0 0 Q E Q) ~ ..s:: Q) ro "'0 0 >-
0 III I\J ,2;! Cl 0 U 0 e .... u .=: ';:: Q) ,~ ~
,!!! ..!!! e lC ..... ::J C .. 0.. v t'IJ ro ij:: 0.. E ? -0
.. .s.: 0 ra U :;:::; 0 u
.... Ol '~ ~ Ci 0.. Cl 0 Gl \C! 0 Q) c e ..r::. QJ
ro GJ u 0 >. '.jJ n; LI .t: ..r::. e 01 ~ .0 0..
..c c (j) .... ..s:: 0 III Cl e .c III > C .:!:! W 0.. 0 'w Q) III
.... Q) ::J C'1 c '0.. ';: ... ~ 11 0.. a;
GI C. >- ~ c ..... ... QJ I\J ro E ..r::. .t: .!::
..r::. :!::! ..>< C :c 0 ::J .c :z:: "'0 V ro >. I\J '" t'IJ ....
U 'Ct III .0 'Vi III >. ::J E "-
III c ..t::: ... ..r::. E Cl "- "- ==
QJ >- III :.c 0 "'0 ..c Vl ::J ~ >- ::J ~ ..c 0 0 0
.... e .... "- ~ III ..r::. 0 I\J C ... 0 .~
ClI ro LI 0 ..... U III ..s:: ....
0.. .c u 0 ro 0 lC ..Q QJ 0 >0,\1} .... ::J ... Ci ':; 1: ':8 u e ~ ....
ro -0 0 -0 ro c 'Vi C'1 Q} Vl iii
III iii 0.. 0 C'1 .... 01 Cl Co "'0 C" .... QJ 'E 01 e 0
e ;t: :::t '.jJ
Cl ,5 Ol e c c I\J :c QJ .:; III Vl e E E c
.. ro dl ..r::. c e
c 0 "- 'N '~ 'E Vl .. !!! V :B QJ Cl 0
Q,J' C'1 .!!! .: 0 :2 ra >- V
'0 0 '1: ~ c ! ra .... !Q III ..... e Ol 'Vi
E ..c u .E c 0 GJ u ::J %! c:! 0.. ..... C ::J e III
::J .... e ~ Ol .E '~ '.jJ 's "C 0 '0 0 III .... ::J Ol III .~ 'E 2
-0 .. iii ro 0 0 ..!!! E '.jJ E III e 0 I\J
0 .2 C1J ..... 0 ..... ..... 0 I\J 'S: ..r::. c ra v <lJ 0 e
.... u V QJ ~ e QJ III C V ..... C ra
C. ..r::. ro ra ~ 0 ..r::. J! 0 c ~ E
... V U ... 0.. 0.. III 0 ~ :2 ~ :E E 0 ..>< C 0..
GJ Co '0 .. 0.. ::J
c:! ; D. :c QJ 0
Q. 0.. ~ 0 ..... ..... V
0 ra c GI III U 0.. c.. -0
C 0 ..
IU .c ev
U In u
..j vi
t:iJ
c l"\I vi l"\I 2-
"'0 '1: >-
GJ ~ 0 e vi !Q vi ro iu'
... I\J 0 -0 :t '0 E
cv 2 :::t
t:= .... 01 01 (5 C1J ro
C 0) 0.. C
.... '" dl c 0 III
'u (j) 13 dl
E .... e t: '';::; -0 ..c Q; c C1J >.
u .0
of :.c lli c '5- 'f E 'C ..... III U r:! c E 0)
0.. X QJ 0.. ~ ro c J2 'f C "'0
0 C'1 E 0 0 ,Ill 'Ii: 0 Qj
0 QJ 0 J ~ .;:: ClI
(ij c e 0) .0 e u e -0 III
... c r:! (j) ..r::. :!: ~ III r:! ..... ev t'IJ Vl
.c > QJ V\' > en III c '6 0 .!! III QJ ::J V\' ~
QJ ..... iii 0 S Vl :.a t'IJ :2 .... Vl ..c U III Q)
.:!:: "'0 .... ..r::. Ol I\J V
:2 e E c t'IJ I\J '=- ! 0 S ,= '':::; "'0
IU U %! '5. .t1 u u 1: .... c U "'0 'P LI
Q} :.c '0.. ClI 0 t'IJ '';:; C 'S: ':;
GI .... -0 E Q) 0:; -0 u "'0 C ,~ QJ III 'p ra
.c t'IJ U >. QJ c :c c .... '';:: .;:: t'IJ ..c t'IJ ClI 'p
.c vi u C
::J dl Qi .... 2- t'IJ ::J ... t'IJ Vl ro c.. QJ ::J .... ~ 0.. v ro V
"C C" Q) J!! C1J 0 .5 e '0
.... ..r::. ....... ,= 01 ..r::. 0- .S E t'IJ ..... ..s::
0 Q} e l.1.! ..r::. t'IJ , III ~ E Vl ~
-0 "E .... (j) ra .s :E 'E c.. c J!! III ra Cl C1J ~
0 I\J .... -0 >. Cl :0 '0 0 c.. ro - C\ ~ C ....
l:J\ "" C QJ ..c ..r::. ::J S C ~ '1: c .....
ro C C U ~ c: I\J n; 0 ra 0 QJ QJ
"'0 ..r::. '2 .... '2
.... c ..!!! 0 ..... e V ::J c.. t u .... ..... .c .~ 0 ..; V u .:.:
0 E "~ .... III '- ra III ra c ra QJ .... ..... :!::! C .... ra
ra ,~ 0 ro :is ra ::J 0.. III '~ ro "'0 QJ ~ C'1 V
III ..r::. QJ '';:: C ..!!! ..!!! III C 16 ..r::. .!! c c..
U "'0 QJ ~ cv ~ III .... :a ::J E c 'c '"
:I: -.: ~ E ro ~ "- .s: 0 QJ 'C r:! C\ "- ro
ti t'IJ >. :.; 0.. III 'iii 0 'p ra iti >. QJ c 0 0.. ClI ro
III (j) 'P QJ .... "w 0 C ro Q) .... III Il:l C 0 01 .....
::s .... III -0 'Vi .... 0
'j;; ..r::. c.. ..c S 'f 0 0 c 0 u C ::J I\J ~ ~ c 0 n; c .~ ....
cC GJ 0 .... u .!!l 0.. :J ..r::. E :::J C- '';::
... ~ III .... > ::J 0 V ... (j) v 0 :s ::J 6i Cl Cl
W ... 0 e t'IJ 0 0 0 ::J -0 0 0 '"
u vi .... t'IJ 0.. .... E III .... (j) '';;; ,5 ..Q 0'1 0'1 .2 ... .... -0 0.. C e
:z:: (j) QJ E r:! E
l! :t c ~ ..r::. u C1J ~ i c '- c c "6 c 'w '.jJ '';::
'Vi ro ClI QJ .... III Cl '5 iti ro (j) QJ v C
..... (j) s: > QJ ..!! 'S: ::s 'f
IU t'IJ >- "0 ... III C ::::I LI Cl ClI .~
<C 01 '.jJ :c E' .... ::J C (5 0 cv .... ro
.c en III ...c: '" c 0.. 'Vi III t'IJ C t'IJ Qi
Vl ..r::. u c.. 0 E ::J
U U -0 QJ .=: 0.. I\J ro ~ QJ (j) E ::J ..r::. ':; III !!! QJ c.. Vl 0
C 0 C ..... E E ... 0.. 01
~ III U t'IJ Cl 0.. ro :a 0'1 c
~ 'c 0 Q) ClI 0 (j) 0 (j) x C1J
.. I..:l c ..r::. E <t -0 U -0 IJ.l :.c <t -0 ~
:::t .c cv GI ~
CL. VI .!!.! Q
.( ... N ~
<II
Q) L- 0\
<II <l.I
..... ';ij E:! e
::I u .~ 0\
e "0 e Itl >. .... e
Itl <II "" <l.I
"0 >-. :J 0 :J "s;,
"0 >. e -0 <l.I ..0 ... Itl IQ 0 ..c.
e '5 0\ e ~ ....
+= Itl ..c: ..c. ..c.
Itl C <II 0\ .... E:! .... 3: 0 u .... <II 0\
<II' ClJ ..>L ...... Itl Q) ';;; ::J "~ Q) e
..... en <II "0 ro Q) 0 ro .;!). 30: "~
0 e "D ro Q) ..c. >. E ..c. u ... u
t c:; ...... (I) s: (I) <II U >-. (I) :J
0 1: ClJ ~ e ..... ..c L- >. 0 "P ..c. ..0 ..c.
0\ .... (I) e u
" Q. Itl >. (I) ~ ......
:J (I) (I) ro ..c. (I) - Q)
Ill' a CII u ..c .c <II :J l- e "'C "- '5. E "0
"D .,!.. E :J <II 0 ~ e
..... u - ~ e <II 0
<II .5 "'ijj <II Q) Itl ::I Q) 0 ro ro
'';::; e u :>. ..c. <II
<II (I) E e (I) .... 0.. <II
e "- (I) E (I) B "'C "P "~ (I) 0 E "0 (I)
(I) l'.c. III 0\ ~ ..0 ..0 <II C <II
"'C .:!::: :1: .li: e "Z:; e e "tl Itl 0
III 'E L- >. 'E Q) <II e "'C Itl
..... ro <II III (I) 0 ";;; (I) "'C "'C e E vi" " c;:
0 E ....
(I) ..c. .. ... ..c. E:! e e Vl Itl e ::0 ..... ....:
Vl ..c .... .E 0 ..... ro .... Q) Itl .lo: 0 0 "Q) (I)
Q) :J CII 0 (I) .... c. ..c Vl vi" ..t: .... Q) ..c. ..>L
E Q) 0 ... ..... U1 L- Vl :J ro ro .... .... .... <II
0.. III (I) c: ~ .c Q) 0\ ...... C .::,t, :J u .... IQ
E ~ 0.. 'Vi ..0 ..... "0 C 0\ Itl .- ..0 QJ Q) .0
Q) a ~ s: ::J vi" ~ .~ ':;;' e 0.. E c. 0.. Q)
..c Q) ..... 0 0\ ..... .... Vl' ~- X .~ ....
~ .... 0.. QJ Qj ..Q e .... ..c Qj .... .... "Vi .... .... Q) <II
.... Q) ~ "'C Vl (I)
::J 01 01 ..c. III "Q) 01 >.. (I) IQ 0 c.. .... 0 Itl
.... E ~ ::J ~ '6 'tl 0 Q) s:
:E' c ,5 ell <II ..c. ..0 .... (I) c.. >. ....
'Vi 0\ :2 0 .E 0 Itl .... C "'C u U <II Q)
E ...... 'N
'" c.. e 0 u ..c. Vl ..!!! Q) ro v;- Ol C ":; 0 Q) ..c.
"0 Q) .>:: Q c Q) >. ...... e .... ::J
::J 0 .:. 32 ..c 0\ Q) C 0 '...... Cl ....
'0 u Q) (I) ... 0 .c Q) ..... 0 .... c c '"
.:.: > III Itl .c Q) <II e "'C '0. 0\ 01 Ci <II e
> .~ vi (I) <II 'tl ..c. -.;::; 01 :c c e e ">:: "~ '';:;
0 III (I) I- IQ
Itl "0 .5: u E % 1>- c '6 -0 Itl E:! e <II 'E e 'B ';:: e Q) <II <II
en ...... ...... 0\ Q)
:; 'Z:; > u ro 'Vi Itl ro ::J <II CI.I
... ro C .c Q) u :J 3: ~ E ::l 0 'Q. IQ 0 e :J
~ :J <II
oS 0 '6 .... 0.. ~ 0.. c.. E ..c 'Vi <II
u.. 0 B .~ x Qj <II <II :J :j:l
... V) .... "0 Q)
CII :i <II
a.
M
Qj
"0 "'C <II
is c "'C (I)
..... >
vi "~ u Itl Q) Qj ....
'Vi t: ..c. Q) .... ..... l!!
<II Q) 0 Q)
i ...... Jl Q) .:! C E ..c. 'Q) 'tl 0 ~
Q) .c ....
.c ro .... ...... ..c. 0\ .... e 0
E .... Q) 'Qj Q) 0 .... e ro C ....
.. vi ro co ..c. ..c ..c "'C ..c. >. Ii. 3: .0
Vl CI.I .... "0 ..0 Q)
CII "'C Q) ilJ' vi Q) .... c .... 0 .... ""
"';::; s: .... 0.. .~ e "'C 2 0 ::J
E Q) "c E i E ::J Q) Itl ro ..c. "'C
(l) (I) .... <l.I ...... "'C ....
'';:::; ~- w 0 0 Q) <II <II ~ U "~ <II ~ .5:
ClJ c :J .c. .::,t, (l) Ii. ....
... ...... c.. .... Cl <II ..0 '6 CI.I Q) :J e Vl
u 0 C e Itl Iii ..... ro 0 :J "'C 0
III 'Vi ro .9 0 "'C 0\ in- 0 '0 ...... 0\
E:! c ~ (l) ClJ E .... 0 <II C :2 e .... e
III ro 0.. .c :; <l.I S: ..0 ,~ :J ...... "iii c .;!). c.. w .~
"C .0 0.. "'0 0\ .l!:! Itl .... ro ro ..c.
I.n Q) - 0 ..... Q) .f <II <II .c
ClJ ..... 0 :c c Itl c.. ..... ... ro ~ 'Qj <II 0\ ::l W ~ .... .... Vl
I.n ClJ 'Qj Cl 'i:: .>:: 0.. 0 ~ s: ..c. Q) e E:! u E .~ 0'1
..c E
LLI C ..c. .5 u :J 0.. IQ ro ro 0 "'C .... .c '2 <II , :J C
Z .... >. "0 e .! .... e .... ro '6 <II "0 ..!!! 'iii ,g
ii c ..c e u 0\ C .... <II .5 ...... :J Q)
... Q) .... .... c.. IQ "5. III C ro :J <II ro "0 u "0 ::J
... U > ro -0 0.. c.. Q) III 'E Cl .: 0 ::I 0\ ..c. c 0 e c ~ >-
.~ ro ~ w (l) U ~ Q) w ..c u (l) >.. .... ';:; Q) I'tl
W ..c ...... u /tI "D 0 ..0 ...... I'tl <II ..0 <II I'tl 'i:: c.. c.. s:
it .... ..... g x 0\ >- C u "'ijj '6 ..... ..0 "tl vi" .... ro
.r:. 0 Q) C <II ::J >- /tI
Vl .5 ~ ~ III (I) .c Q) 'Qj <II 0 :J -0
Q. :J llJ <II ..0 l\J III = ~ 0 ,c .... C III ..c
u... (l) ..c. w Q) u '>:: ..c .E .2! "0
E 0\ e ..::.:: .c "'C .9 .~ .... ";:; I'tl Cl
0 U ...... > c Q) :J .... IQ e
/tI 0 /tI 0 0 Q) ... .... >. c :1: .... .... .>:: ro '" <II "- ro .i;;; :J
'iij '" .... E s: Iii Q) <II C ..... 0
:E u l\J IQ -0 ~ ...... ..c <II ..c.
LLI III C /tI e Cl ell Vl ..c >. c 0 E:! :J S: Q) 0 .... u e
~ Q) I- .....- .... '" e .....
~ .Cl ~ "0 Cl 0\ ro e .c -0 Q) 0 IQ ..c. ..2! ~ e l>= '" llJ 'QJ e Q)
0 -0 C Cl E "9 vi .... 'c <II Vl /tI '" <II 'ij :J .....
.. E:! e >. Q) .... "0 ..c.
I'tl l\J .;:; e ..0 '" Q) ~ Q) Q) <II '6 Itl :J <II ~
LLI IV Q) 's;, Itl "iij .... ::J :J Q) .... .... "0 .... "'C
.r:. ro 'S: -0 Itl 0
.... t Q) Itl Q) .c III IV <II >. III ..c Q) E Cl u 0'1 e Cl
3: ... ..::.:: <II .... :1: ro x Q) ,le 'tl- Q) .le l- e 0\ ..c Cl e Itl .~ ro e
"'C <II ..c .Cl c
III ::I !9 Q) >. 0 F vi I'tl U <II C .~ "'C ..>L '6
0 == 0 Q) III .:. ;:::. .E ..c. "t:l ..c .~ IQ Vl ";:;; ~ 'g ..c u
0 w 3 ::J .2! ~ .... Q) ro u e ..... <II e
Z 0 u.. .... e Iii c .:! ...... ...... U l\J ro l\J l\J
0 .... (l) /tI /tI U S: c
.c .2 Itl .E Q) I'tl ....
:!Il:: u.. <II ro .>:: llJ <II <II
VI ;f <II ..c. ..... ..c
ai e-=
N
...... ;g ....
..c 0 .... j1' ~ Q)
J::! ..r:: .....
I\J ~ n:l J: Q) J: 0 .c. I\J "'0
v 'S v ..... C
Q) Vl u 01 c.. <5
IV -0 I\J 0
..r: u.J "'0 Q) 0 '@ Vl U
vi ~ 1Il Q) Q) ..... ..c: "'0 'Vi ,~ ,EO 'Vi
Q) .J:. Cl.i ~ I\J I- 2- III
CO ..c: ..c: ~ I\J
U ..... >- C V ..... 1:i I\J '~ N ..... a:J
~ C C Cl.i I\J Vl Vl Vl Q)
Q) Cl.i "'0 .. J2 V Cl.i <l.J ~ * E vi
0 .~ IV :2 I\J :s <II 0 0.. rn .
'':;; "'0 B E J: C <II 0 ::l C .... III (].I
V ..... Vl ~ ..... "'0 ~ lI.I "'0 :.e
V c.. Q) to 0 c 0
I\J <II ~ C 'C ~ C'l Q) II] '~ E Cl.i
X iLi Vl ... Q) "'0 C
Qj :;l <II 0 c.. Cl.i C U U (].I
Q) -C 0 :,g Q) oJ: Q) 0 "'0 0 J!;! f c :J
'" "'0 rtl 'Vi ..c: .....
ui ..... E ::l 0 -.: IV > ..... ... ..... ....
c ..... '" .... (l) 'S: ::l e u
u Q) :5 (l) Q) "'0 c.. 'iU IV 0
GI 0 s: .s:! <l.J .... .... ..... :0 e ... c >- Q) c.. 'Vi c..
C J:: .5 .... :J C 0 ro III rtl
III 0 Vl :J "0 c 'Vi ro I\J ~ ..c: ~ a.
~ 'u ..c 2 ...... GJ (l) Vl c.. u ..... u ....... 'tl .0 0
::::I 0 E Q) "'0 Q) 0 '0 E Q) ~ ..c "'0 I\J '0 0 VI lI.I ...
iii III C C'l .0 Cl.i V c.. u ~ Q) .;:: (l) "'0 VI GJ '(ij C'l
~ Q) .c u e !t: ,~ (].I
.c' ..!!! c 0 :.c .. c.. u II] I\J C. E 'P W c: ..c c
'01 ..... 0 ro u E 'c
.~ 0 .... c.. Vl lI.I (l) ..... e ..c Z .....
lI.I u 0 >- 0 c. c ..r:: Qj -0 ..c ..c c c CI ~ Q) ;; (l) ....
c: Cl.i ..... ..r::. ..... C'l 0 > c ~ QJ C. 0 '(ij .s ....l > I\J
QJ g C C'l c, ... >. :Q c. w' ....l 101 ..!!!
lI.I C. en c 'P (l) III III ... E ..r::. ';:; f1J
.~ ~ ..::.:: :i: I'C .c: "'0 (].I I\J ~ I'C Vl I\J Vl W oJ:
Vl 2 '<Ii Vl ~ .. Vl ..r::. E >. :::l E ...... 1:: ~ ......
Vl :.0 0 "'0 <II :J .~ >- :J ~ d 0 '0 8- :: ..... 0
.... "C C 0 .... ..r::. 0 n:l ';:: C ..... 0 Vl (l)
.c u I\J CI .!::! Vl .c. ..... Vl C. :J
0 I\J ~ -.: .!:l ~ ::l ..... c.. 1: B u C LL OJ
I\J "0 c .e- c '<Ii :J C'l Q) ~ E
1! c. c 0 C'l 0 OJ C'l 'C I'C 0" ..... 'E Ol Q) e 0 u I\J
01 C 0 Q) 'P 'S: "'0 Q) c E .;:; ....
E rtl C C 'C c Vl Vl 0 Vl C
0 ...... 'N .... 'E 'E c ..r::. c ~ QJ 'N Ol.!:l W IV "'0
aJ ro ~ ..: 0 J2 rtl >- Q) ~ I\J
oJ: 0 'c Q) ~ (l) rtl .... ro Vl 'c c Ol '" .Q 0 :>
E .... u Vl c .... ... lI.I ..... U :J Q) ~ c.. ... :J .~ c .!... "'0
jij C .... 01 ,!!! .E .g QJ 's " 0 ...... 0 :> Vl ..... ::l C'l Vl 'E 0 ..
.. I\J 0 0 E 0 'P E Vl 0 n:l l\J ro n:l
.f Ql .... ..... u ~ (jj "'0 'S: ..c: c c I\J C U Q) 0 W Ql (].I
..c: I\J n:l (l) (].I c J2 0 e Q) Vl ~ Ql 0 .~ <5 (l) E c I\J ....l ..r:: :;-- ..::.::
.. (].I u ... ..c: c. c. :J l:: ::E J3 ... ~ c ....
1Il .. 0- E :: ~ ro
C! 0- '6 III ::l ~ 0 ; .....
c. c. == C. ~ 0 :.c ... Q) 0
c: 0 I\J E 0 lI.I Vl u c.. c.. "'0 0 0 u: .....
.. z
~ .c: l\J .c:
U'\ 101 ~ U'\
~ iii = ....
en N ~
"'0 C * >.
GI ~ 'c en I\J i5 Qj'
... 0 "'0 N 'u E
IV n:l 0 C c: *
:t: ..... Ol :J 'c c) (5 m Q) ro
C ..... .... 0 0- C
'u (l) :c Vi c) .. c C c: Vl
E ..... IV ,!!! 'P "E ..c: Qj' 'c ,!!! (l) >. qj
J! <Ii c c .! 'c V .~ 01 ..c
c.. ..r::. Q) '0.. E I\J Vl u E :c
X ;;:: C .. "0
0 Ol E 0 0 ,Vl .S2 ..... 0 c Qj
0 QJ c.. GJ I\J Vl IV ClJ I\J
Qj C 0 c) .!:l C u 0 ';:: -0
.. Q) 0 .. ..... ... .!! "0 Vl
C ~ lG ... ~ ~ Vl n:l .... ro Vl
.c :> (].I '" :> J: Vl c i5 '0 .... 0 Vl (l) :J VI ~ c
.... (].I .... i5 ..... 0 01 ~ <II "0 :g ..... \II <II ..r::. U '" (l) III
"'0 ::E c E I\J ..c 0 C'l ... m QJ "D ~
iii V c 'u U m u i:~ ClJ ..... c III U "'0 C '':;; '':;; ...
ClJ :i: '0.. (l) (l) .c. ..... 'S: 't:l
GI ..... ~ -0 '0.. J! c:: "'0 u 0 m "D :;::; == c Vl 'S: III Q)
I\J (l) ';:: c (l) ro 'Z:; "0
..r:: u >. c E ..c: c ..... '.j:; m .t::. (l) '.j:;
:J Qi .... vi Vl I\J 0- Q) '5 .;:; 0.. u c c
'tl a- cil ::::- ro :J 0 ..... Q) I\J 0 C e ..... ..!!! v ro Q) :J
..... Q) ..c: .c. a- lii III
0 Q) C m ..c ';0 , .~ .... c ~ d\ E 'E c ::;:: E ..c:
Vl c.. c Vl .... Ol ,!!!
0 "'0 'c .... ..... "0 (].I >- ~ III I\J Q) ;;::
..... ~ I\J Ol :.0 ...... c.. ro .... 0 C'l C ..... .....
Dl I\J .... Vl c :t: 0 0 ::l ~ X C ...
ro C ,~ J: C ~ ro ..c .... c u.J '2: n:l
"D :.c u Itl 0 .... 0 "E Q) (l) ..c
.... c ..!!! 0 ~ :s c c. 1:: u ..... ..c: >- 0 .,.; (].I u ..::.::
0 ..... C :J to I\J ... .....
ro E '~ I\J <II ... Vl ro ,~ (l) ..... t: ..... c ..... I'C
~ 0 n:l rtl :J C. III .~ ro :0 Q) ~ 01 ClJ ..c:
III c c' ..r::.
U ..c: Q) '.j:; ~ i6 ..!!! III Vl i5 ..... :.a ~ :J E c c. v
::E: ..... 'E "'0 ~ ro :0 ';;: ~ ,5 'c (l)
+= ra 32 ....... 0 (l) .;:: ~ Ol ...... Itl III (].I
!:i >. :J c. .... ::s 0 '':;; I\J iLi >. lG 0 c.. ClJ Itl
.!!! ClJ 'P 'u 0 <II C Q) Vl C C 0 0'1 0-
ClJ ..... VI rtl "'0 Q) ..... >- .....
.. ..r::. c.. ..r: I\J 0 .... .s: ..... 0 v Vl ro Ql ';:;; ..... 0 Q) c Vl 0 Vl
c:c '':;; 0 c C ::l ..r::. ... c ....
lI.I 0 ..... ..... .... u 0- :J E ~ ::l c.. '':;; - Ol
Vl ..... :J 0 ..... 0 :J [j
W .... n:l 0 C I\J 0 0 VI ::l "D U 0 U :J I\J 01 01 C
Qj 0 '.j:; .E .... 0
::E: u ..... QJ ro 0- ..... E GJ +" QJ C ..c C'l 01 :c ..... "0 c.. C c 'u
l! c >. ..r::. V ~ >. .... E c .... L:! c c E c 'u '.p '.p :J
N <II 01 Ql
....l Q) ... ;;:: 'Vi ~ Q) ca III Q) ClJ ..... Q) '0 'S: ro ::::I ro Q) 'e u C "0
ca * I\J ..... III C :J 01
c:c 01 >. '.p ~ .. ..... "D C. 0 IV ..... "'0 Q) (l) 0
.c th <II oJ: .t::. U :0 .. I\J C :J C 'Vi "0 Vl m c I\J ro Q) .;:: ...
Vl 0 E
~ U "D Q) .=:. 0- I\J I\J ..!!! VI Q) Cl.i c. E :J ..c ';;: III ~ Q) :J Co <II 0 c..
.5 0 c: ... Co E E ... c.. Ol
~ III 0 U I\J 0 C'l I\J ;e 01 c
:: c Q) Q) Q) 0 Q) X Ql
1,9 C ..r::. E <( "'0 u "'0 u.J <( 't:l .!!!
0 .. .c:
::E: .c IV lI.I ><
0. VI .!! c w
ci . ri
.... ",
v;- I.: O'l ..c: <0- c. "'"
~ (S '" c u co 0 .~ Qj
u OJ :J * !!:! ..c
..Q '0 0 11J O'l ..c: ~ '" 11J
OJ ..c: +S .... .- OJ III ~ C '- i::n ~ W '"0 0-
..c .... u W O'l "': w ~ 11J 'Z:;
0 :J ~ '"0 u .... "0 J:! c ..2 c E
"- c:: O'l > .;;;:
~ '" 0 ... Cl <1J OJ
0 ...., ....,' Q.l >. c:: '"0 O'l ..c: ..c: 0 -0:; 'Vi
0:. '" ..c: 0 cci c E w 'is.. .... '" ~'
.... ..c c '" ;O'l :.;;:: III ..c <0- c 0 .... ~ u O'l (jj
:::l "8 ';::; l1J ~ .... $: W II> I- 0. 0 :.;;:: "~ u <1J l1J
0 .... O'l W l1J <1J 'N 11J III U l1J >. ,E; '" .c
III '" c:: l!! '" c !:. .... u vi .... OJ O'l C III O'l E ....
(l) ..c: '" 0 .== w .... 11J W :J '"0 C III III C 0
~ l1J 'Vi 0- ..... Q.l :J 0. u '" '" 11J .... W W
'';::::; III Q.l u E 0
U III E ..c :;: >- 0 Qj .!l:! 'Z:; OJ '"0 .... .g E .c 01
'0 (l) 0 01 ..c 11J w <1J .... V .... c
~ ...., .. u ,!:!
..c: l1J V C OJ ..... OJ ..c: '"0 OJ 0- (l) ..Q ~ .... ..c Cl
"l;l ...., !!:! Q.l 0
c '0 c 11J 'Vi Q.l ..c C ..... c s::; 0.. i s:: 0- u '5.. 11J c -0
0 W OJ Cl '" III IU s:: <1J Q.l ..c: OJ
OJ S Q.l ~ E '- Vl "Q.
'C s:: e ... Q.l .... l1J '5 .s:: 0 '" ..... s:: '"0
V'l c ..!:!J ~ 'w u IU .... Vl C .... 0 ... '5 0 0 W C
'"0 .g Q.l l1J u C g" W C l1J ... w '2 \.J 0 W 0 '- V'l Q.l
<1J ..c. ..c -;::; ..... ..c: l!! 0. 0 '5 J:! v -0 '"0 0 .... ~ OJ
-0 III Q.l ...., E "l;l ..... c '- .... :€ ...
e .!;;; :s: '- .2 E c ...., (l) c W :J C III Q.l ... Q)
!!:! ..c: c ~ :J .... 'E :s: ..... 0.
V'l W ...., 0 0 0 OJ III .... :s: ..c 0 u .E ....,
32 s:: '"0 (;:: "~ Q) u ..c .~ :J (l) .... ... .....
2 ..!!! OJ ..c .... '6 u Vl '-' 0. 0 0 c ~ "E l1J 'w ~ :J
'5 2 ..!!! >. :J ~ (l) '"0 ..c III E ... :s: "[ ..c
El 0 Vl 11J Q.l .... -0 OJ ..c:
..c ..c: 0- .... .~ ~ 'w 0 0 :s: ...., ....
~ <1J 3: O'l >. ..c: iii '5 (l) c 0 .2- 0. - <0- il :J
... '0 l1J 0 .... III C OJ u ..s::: ~ ... ~
0 .J!! '"0 0 :s: .... .c: 0" tJl .n ..... 'w 'Vi t :.;;:: 0 'Vi s:: -d
c Cl .... ... O'l .... Iii ..!:!J 11J <0- Q.l -0 OJ Vl ~ C OJ 0
>- c c:: 0'1 c u l!! g ...., -0 ..c: Q} OJ Q.l
n:l ~ OJ :c '6 .... ..c: s::; OJ '6 :J IU .!:! :.;;:: O'l ~ 0 s::; .... C l1J u 0 0. .E
1i III 0 .... u ... OJ II> tJl C ~ ltl ~ C. ::- ~ 0-
W C 0 ';:: 0 III Vl .... Q.l s:: :J
Q.l O'l s:: l1J OJ C ..... '" >. O'l 'E- '" :~ 'Z:; ..... '" O'l ..c:
u :E c ..c <1J 01 .n n:l u 32 .c '- c OJ 0- 0 0. 01 ltl ~ ,E .....
'0:; ti ..c ,!: ..... '"0 - 2 'w \.J III Qj O'l "~
OJ "Vi tJl s:: O'l E Vl OJ 9 0. "'0 0 :J O'l ~ s:: ~ c "l;l
'ii .... .c
<1J Ol '" C ... '~ c Q} Ui ..c c Vl s:: E O'l III C ..s::: 'E '5.. tJl ltl
E :J Q} Q} .... .... s:: 'C:: c Vl
~ '';:::; 32 E iii <1J :s: ~ <1J ..c. :;:; l1J ..c Q) -"<::
U '"0 0 E -0 -0 ,!: Q} :.;;:: .... :J ro Q.l 32
e 'iij 0 Q) Vl .... ~ ..... ... V'I
'" C C 0 C C 11'I 0 "l;l '~ :J 8. l1J .~ Q} 0.
]l '6 :s: ..Q !!:! >. OJ ...., oS ro co
-0 :J ..><!. ..c: :J OJ E , ... 0 l1J ~ >. 0. U -"<:: .... '" .....
.. Q} 'Qj "l;l Q.l
oS > ..s:: "C ,~ F
u::: ..c: :;: 0.
....
..
:.
-i
vi Q.l vi ;::( ~
vi" .c tJl vi OJ vi
Q} Q} ..... 01 :J Vl .c Q}
:J V '- Q.l 11J 01 >. :; ,E
III c -0 -0 c .5 -0 ::l :J :J Q} ....
L' l1J C -~ '" ..c:
.!!! 0 ... 01 "0 .!!! V'l 0 Q.l
Qi 'i: 0 n:l 'Qj Vl .!!! .c .... Q} Ol
..c: w .... ";1; <1J vi" Vl
..c: 01 Vl c Q} >. .....
..... .... 0- ..c: .p. w w OJ
... '0:; c c ...., <( ..!!!
co iij :s: 11J .... .J!! III ..c: 01
Q) X ro '" 0 (l) :J ..... s::
iLi Q.l W -0 :s: ""'- -0 vi
3: ..Q c 11J O'l 'Vi C OJ .c '- S >. 11J
E .c c 0 ~ c '" '" .... Q) ~
i1! Qj qJ >- ;:: .E :J ..c: .J!! ro >. v u >.
-z:; ..c O'l s:: 0 V'I $.! :c "0 c ,5 c ~ w c Q}
.... u 0 B ..... tJl 0 .~ iii Q.l ..s::
C 0- s:: ro OJ c: w .... 0 OJ "C ro .....
n:l 0 e E .... 01 l!! :J 0. E l1J '" 0'1
Q.l .... Q.l CO "w '" ..c 0 co (l) c Ui III
... C ..c * (jj c ....... 0 ~ =r::n .... 0- ;:: 0 <1J
Q) OJ <0- ..c 32 tJl u ",' * "- '"
32 Ol Q.l .... ui 0 .... c 0 l1J X ..Q '0:; E III
..... <0- '"0 :c c c -0 ltl l!! iii ... i1! e ..!!!
:.c c .!l:! 0. 0 IU Vl B c '';::: 0 u V'I Q} W
... 0.. 0. III C '0-, U l1J ~ OJ IU '" .... c .E :J
u :J <1J ::::l w 'E >- ..!!! .c ..c ::2 w ,5 :s: l1J s:: '-
ltl l1J Qi vi .... >. l!!
E -0 e u iii C ..... .n "0 :;: VI C 0 ..c n:l >-
C ..c l1J III i6
'5. .!!! l!! <1J ~ -"<:: ..c l1J .!!! ~ .... 0 .... .... ,E .....
....- 0- <1J U V'l ...., Q.l QJ .... '"
-0 0- W co V !!:! :;:; Q) ... III U m ..c n:l 0 '- '" -0 .J!!
c. >- ..c ... '"0 <1J ..c .... ~ 'w ... c
~ IIJ U ..... ;:: u :J Q.l 0 C ;:: E w .... n:l
n:l .... QJ OJ C <0- III .... n:l
U >. iO n:l Q} Q) ro III ~ C (l) 0 ..c:: OJ J! OJ ..s:: -0 ..... - III
e x 01 V'l >- 0.. ,!!! ....... Vl .... a. u
~ ~ C <1J l!:! ..c: l!! s:: Vl
..... QJ C IU 3: Q} Q) ..c >. V'l Q} .... :s: 0 ... $
..c: Q) V'l .... ~ III 'E (l) Iii
III lIJ :c w Qi ..c 0 ..s:: ..... Q) V'I -0 ::l ..c u 0- O'l 11'I 0 l1J ..... W
c .... -0 e
~ .... > c ..c: '';::: vi" V'l i1! s:: 0 ~ III e 0 c ..c: c (l) ~ u
0 OJ ..Q 0 11J C V'I C Vl Q} ..c n:l OJ C 11J '6 .5 V'l l!! .... C -0 0 ....
E :;: Q) >- Q} ..c: .... .c E Q) :J en <1J :J :J ..... 0'1
u C tJl .... III ..s:: QJ v .... <0- ..c: III c. C .... III 32 ~ "l;l U
11J n:J n:l C en -0 '0:; .... 0 en O'l c ~ VI -0 11J 0 r::n c
'"0 tJl "9 3: ..c en r::n "Vi tJl "9 :.c QJ .... .E 'Vi
0\ C 01 'Z:; CII .... u .E c c s:: c f >- c
l!! c .ii ... ~ ~ III 'C C III V s:: 0\ .~ III
';:: c IU ... ..c w Vl :.c 'E .... ::l '5. QJ ... Q} c '" :J
':;" ro .;;;: n:l co 0\ C. (l) ~ OJ V CII ttI Q) ..c: w u
ttI ..s::: .... Iii III l1J -0 .... 0
n:J l1J W C OJ W Vl W .... '';::::; c Ci. Vl
Vl ttI x .5 "0 :J .s:: 0 OJ W C C 0\ C
..... :s: 1" c ~ :;: :: :.a 1" c Vl .E 'C
-0 III .s:: Q.l QJ 0 ~ 0 u C .::t: :J <1J ~ E .::t:
11J ~ ~ 0. J::. OJ OJ ~ QJ V'I Q} 01 n:l
i1! ..... Q) :;:; :;: ::- :E ..c: Qi
u::: '" <( e u::: :;: ..c x
c 0 QJ ..s:: n:J 0 .... .... ..c I.l.J
..c ..c
\on \on
N rti
Attachment C
Health and Safety Standards Checklist for Family Child Care Providers
YES NO HEAL TH AND SAFETY - Overall Program
0 0 There is a working telephone with emergency numbers posted nearby,
0 0 There is a first aid kit.
0 0 The caregiver has current Infant/Child CPR and First Aid certificates,
0 0 There are smoke detectors and a fire extinguisher.
0 0 There is an allergy list posted indicating food or medical allergies.**
0 0 The number of children in care is within applicable state regulations, State
regulations specify that whenever a caregiver watches the children of two or
more unrelated families in his/her home, the caregiver must be registered or
licensed as a family childcare provider.
0 0 Physicals and immunizations are current for any child in care, including the
caregiver's own children.
0 0 Medicines, household cleaners, poisons, and sharp objects are safely stored
out of reach.
0 0 There is adequate lighting and ventilation.
0 0 There is adequate space for play and napping.
0 0 The space and items accessible for children are clean and in good repair.
0 0 The outdoor play area is free of hazards, such as gardening tools, plant and
tree debris, fences are in good repair, outdoor chemicals locked away.
0 0 Children are protected from water hazards such as canals or pools.
0 0 Pets are immunized.
0 0 The caregiver can view and hear children at all times.
0 0 If there is a firearm in the house, it is locked up and the bullets are kept
separately.
Health and Safety Standards Checklist for Family Child Care Providers
YES NO HEAL TH AND SAFETY - For Infants and Toddlers
D 0 There is a safety belt on changing table to prevent falls.
0 0 The baby powder is out of child's reach when diapering,
D 0 All changing supplies are within caregiver's reach while changing diapers.
0 0 A child is never left unattended on a changing table, even for a moment.
D 0 There is a non-skid rug or carpet beneath the changing area and crib,
D 0 All drapery and blind cords are out of reach of children from crib and
changing table.
D 0 By the time a baby can pull up to a stand, all bumper pads, pillows, stuffed
animals, and toys have been removed from the crib,
0 0 By the time a baby can get up on hands and knees, all crib gyms, hanging
toys, and decorations have been removed from the crib.
D 0 The crib has no elevated corner posts or decorative cutouts in the end panels,
(Loose clothing can become snagged on these and strangle a baby)
D 0 The mattress fits snugly, without gaps, so child cannot slip in between the
crack and the mattress.
0 0 Slots on crib are no more than 2 3/8" apart,
0 0 All screws, bolts and hardware, including mattress supports. are in place to
prevent the crib from collapsing,
0 0 There are no plastic bags or other plastic material in or around the crib that
might cause suffocation.
0 0 There are no small parts or pieces that a child could choke on in or around
the crib.
D D If night-lights are used, they are not near or touching drapes or a bedspread
where it could start a fire.
D 0 Window guards are securely in place to prevent a child from falling out the
window.
0 0 Cribs, playpens, and other children's furniture are place away from windows.
D 0 Plug protectors are in the unused electrical outlets,
D 0 Toy box does not have a heavy, hinged lid that can trap a child. (It is safer
with no lid at all)
0 0 To reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (8108), a baby is put to
sleep on its back in a crib with a firm, flat mattress, and no soft bedding
underneath the baby.
Health and Safety Standards Checklist for Family Child Care Providers
YES NO HEALTH AND SAFETY - In the Bathroom
0 0 There is a non-skid bath mat to prevent falls
0 0 There is a non-skid mat or no slip strips in the bathtub to prevent falls.
0 0 Electric outlets are protected with Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters to
decrease the risk of electrical injury.
0 0 Medications and cosmetics are stored in a locked cabinet well out of the
reach of all children.
0 0 Hair dryers, curling irons. and other electrical appliances are unplugged and
stored well out of the way of all children.
0 0 There are child-resistant safety latches on all cabinets containing potentially
harmful substances (cosmetics, medications, mouthwash, cleaning supplies)
0 0 There are child-resistant caps on all medications and all medications are
stored in their original containers.
0 0 Temperature of hot water heater is 120 degrees Fahrenheit or lower to
prevent scalding.
0 0 Toilet seat cover is kept in the down position to prevent drowning.
0 0 If needed, there is a doorknob cover to prevent children from going into the
bathroom unattended.
YES NO HEALTH AND SAFETY - In the Kitchen
D 0 All vitamins and medications have child~resistant lids and kept out of reach of
all children.
0 0 Sharp knives and other sharp utensils are well out of the reach of children
(using safety latches or high cabinets)
0 0 Back burners of the stove are used and pot handles are pointed inward so
that a child cannot reach up and grab them.
0 D Chairs and step stools are away from counters and the stove.
D D Automatic dishwasher detergent and other toxic cleaning supplies are stored
in their original containers, out of the reach of children, in cabinets with safety
latches.
0 0 The toaster is out of reach to prevent burns and electrical injuries.
0 0 Electrical appliances are kept unplugged when not in use and plug protectors
are placed in the wall outlets. All appliance cords are tucked away so that
they cannot be pulled on
0 0 There is a working fire extinguisher in the kitchen.
0 0 If a high chair is used, it is sturdy and has a seat belt with a crotch strap.
YES NO HEALTH AND SAFETY - Around the House
0 0 Edges and corners of tables are padded to prevent injuries.
YES NO HEALTH AND SAFETY - Outdoors
o 0 Lawn equipment is removed from the children's play area.
Health and Safety Standards Checklist for Family Child Care Providers
0 0 Young children are not allowed in the yard while mowing.
0 0 Children are taught not to pick and eat anything from a plant.
0 0 You know what is growing in your yard, in the event a child accidentally eats
ingests a plant, you can give your local Poison Control Center the proper
information regarding the plant.
0 0 Swing seats are made of something soft, not wood or metal.
0 0 The surface under playground equipment is energy absorbent, such as
rubber, sand, saw-dust (12 inches deep), wood chips or bark.
0 0 Playground equipment is put together correctly and sits on a level surface,
anchored firmly to the ground,
0 0 Playground equipment is checked for hot metal surfaces (slides) and face
away from the sun.
0 0 All screws and bolts on the playground equipment are capped and tightly
secured.
0 0 Children are supervised while using playground equipment to prevent
shoving, pushing, or fighting.
0 0 Jackets and shirts are checked for dangling drawstrings before allowing
children to play on playground equipment.
0 0 Drinking water is available to the children.
YES NO THE PROGRAM
0 0 Daily activities are planned, including outdoor play.
0 0 There is time for rest.
0 0 Activities are appropriate to the age of the child.
0 0 There are a variety of safe, clean toys available for all children.
0 0 Meals, if provided, are nutritious.
0 0 There are provisions for children who become sick until parents can pick them
up.
0 0 The Family Child Care Provider has completed the 30 Hour Mandated
Training.
YES NO RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PROVIDER AND CHILD
o 0 The caregiver shows patience and understanding.
o 0 The caregiver listens to what the children have to say.
Health and Safety Standards Checklist for Family Child Care Providers
o 0 The children in care are happy and busy.
o 0 The caregiver manages and guides children's behavior in a positive and non-
threatening manner.
o 0 The caregiver likes children.
o 0 Physical punishment is not allowed.
YES NO RELATIONSHIP BElWEEN THE PROVIDER AND PARENT
o 0 The parent is permitted to visit at any time within hours of program operation,
o 0 The parent signs a daily sign-in/sign-out log.
o 0 Information is shared openly.
o 0 Family information is confidential.
o 0 Parent's are made aware of your policies and procedures.
I have complied with the minimum Health
and Safety standards self-assessment
checklist.
I have verified that Wesley House has
received the Health and Safety standards
checklist.
Provider
Date
Reviewer
Date
C:My Documents/School Readiness/Health and Safety Checklist-Attachment for F C C-RFP,docs/5/4/01
..
@
First Page of the Application: (Limit one page, except as noted below):
Applicant Identification
Name of Organization: Li teracy Volunteers of America-Monroe County, Inc.
Addres~: .1400 Unit:ed St. #109, Key West, FL 33040
AuthorIZed RepresentatIve: (name & tItle) Mary Casanova, Executive Director
Contact Person: (Matters regarding this applicatIon)
Telephone: (305) 294-4352
F~: (305) 296-1337
E-maIl: marycasanova@earthlink.net
Title of Project: LVA Basic READ/ESL/Fami ly Li teracy Program-LOWER KEYS
Type of request: g Recurring funds (e.g., operational costs)
o Non-recurring flUlds (e.g., capital expenditures, one-time costs)
AmOlUlt of request: $ 1 0 , 000
If yom request is for multiple year funding, please check here !:SY'and attach a separate page
describing the future plan.
Will you be willing to submit to this Board a full account of what you arc doing with these
funds? ~s []No
From what other groups have you requested funds and what was the result? Supply a separate
page here if you like. It will not be counted as part of the total page count. Un i ted Way,
Bocc, Sheriff's Inmate Welfare Fund. We were granted funding. Also
!fyom organization has a Board of Directors, please list their names and addresses or you must DOE--we
designate three or more individual residents of Monroe County to be responsible for the uses of were not
tbe fund. Supply a separate page here if you like. funded thi s
year.
This application addresses (please check all that apply):
o Law Enforcement
[Q-crime Prevention
[g1:)rug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention and Treatment
[1?Mental and Physical Health of Minors and Adults
Signature: 071.
[tCultural, Artistic, Educational, Recreational and Sports
Programs for Monroe County Youth
/-/(--o{,
Please note: Because S 'hine Laws of the State of Florida apply to these proceedings, any infonnation
in this application may be available to the public.
Abstract
Literacy Volunteers of America-Monroe County, Inc.
(L VA) Basic READ/ESLlFamily Literacy - Lower Keys
Who:
This program addresses Lower Keys adults age 18-54 and
families with children lacking basic reading, writing and
English literacy skills where the adults read and write at the
grade 0- 5.5 level and the children also need help.
What:
We offer free, confidential, one-to-one and small group
instruction in reading, writing and speaking English.
When:
Program is ongoing now until further notice.
Where:
We operate at various delivery sites in the Lower Keys.
Why:
This program addresses crime prevention, drug and alcohol
abuse prevention, mental and physical health of minors and
adults and educational programs for Monroe County Youth.
How much?
We request $10,000.00 for this program in the Lower Keys.
LITERACY
VOLUNTEERS
cl~
~ AMERICA Inc.
@
Literacy Volunteers of America
Monroe County, Ine,
1400 United Street # 1 09, Key West, FL. 33040
(305) 294-4352 · FAX (305) 296-1337
Outside Key West: 1-800-LVA-KEYS
The Future Plan for Recurring Funds
Literacy Volunteers respectfully requests consideration for recurring funds (e.g.
operational costs). Should we receive these funds not only for this year, but also for the
following year, we will use these funds in the same way -for program continuation.
Also please note, as we are an active organization in the community, there is always the
possibility that we will be able to ask another organization for these funds and get help
with this program from a funding source other than SAFF for the recurring funding year,
in which case, we would not reapply the following year.
Also please see the "sustainability" section which outlines additional plans for the future
of this program.
Thank you for your consideration.
'~n -1ffiliate if Pro Literacy worldwide"
All services provided without regard to the client's nice, color, disability, or national origin as required by
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act.
LV A Basic READIESLlFamily Literacy Program - Lower Keys
INTRODUCTION:
Literacy Volunteers of America-Monroe County, Inc. (LV A) offers free, confidential,
one-to-one and small group instruction in reading, writing, and conversational English.
Any adult who tests out reading and writing at the grade 0-5.5leve1 and/or is limited
English proficient is eligible for enrollment in the LV A Basic READ or ESL (English as
a Second Language) program, and if there are children in the home, the whole family is
eligible for enrollment in the LV A Family Literacy program.
LV A family literacy adults can be mothers, fathers, aunts, uncles, sisters, brothers,
cousins or grandparents. Participating children can be any age. The criteria for
enrollment in family literacy is a low literacy level for the participating adult, and at least
one child in the home, of any age.
LV A operates three main delivery sites in Key Largo, Marathon and Key West, with a
paid coordinator, supported by trained, certified L VA volunteers, situated in each area:
Lower, Middle and Upper Keys. Our director provides countywide supervision through
site visits, telephone and internet, maintaining close contact with coordinators.
This request is for funding to be used for support staffing for the Lower Keys.
As a countywide organization, LV A has the experience, client base and recognition in
the community to be able to recruit individuals and families in need, match them with
both volunteers, teachers and case managers, and help students obtain personal goals
through increased literacy skills.
Goals we help our students with include gaining citizenship, improving reading and
writing skills for personal satisfaction, improving employability skills, obtaining jobs and
helping children become better prepared for success in school and in life. Our program is
a prevention program that directly addresses four out of five of your goals:
);> crime prevention,
);> drug and alcohol abuse prevention,
);> the mental and physical health of minors and adults as well as
}> education for Monroe County youth.
How these goals are addressed: When individuals and families are educated and literate,
they are better able to hold their own in a literate society and better able avoid the
problems that regularly plague those with limited literacy skills. Crime, drug and alcohol
abuse typically occur in an atmosphere of hopelessness, poverty and neglect common to
people with low literacy skills. In this kind of atmosphere, families perpetuate a pattern of
illiteracy, passing it from one generation of welfare recipients to the next -a lega~y of
illiteracy--- a "family tradition." Those who do not obtain the necessary literacy skills to
seek and obtain gainful employment are more easily drawn into crime as a means for
survival, and slip into the trenches of drug and alcohol abuse as a natural sequence of
events. Incarceration most often soon follows. We find that as a prevention program, all
L VA programs contribute to the mental and physical wellness of participating children
and adults. As an education program for Monroe County youth, our programs provide
pre-school help with school readiness skills. For children already enrolled in school, our
program provides extra help when they need it.
GOALS:
I) To provide individuals and families with one-to-one and small group instruction
in adult education for adults reading and writing at the grade 0-5.5 level as well as
for those who are limited English proficient.
2) To provide families with one-to-one and small group instruction in early child-
hood education for pre-school children to improve readiness skills, and tutoring
for school age children to help promote success both in school and in life.
3) To provide families with parenting education.
4) To provide families with one-to-one and small group instruction in PACT
(parents and children together) education so that families may get into the habit
of learning together as a family unit.
OBJECTIVES:
1) To increase literacy skills for participating adults
2) To increase school readiness skills for children
3) To assist school age children gain an enhanced appreciation for reading that will
hold them in better stead throughout life
4) To increase parenting skills for parents
OUTCOMES:
I) Adults will see skill improvements for themselves via one or more of the
following: standardized test scores, personal goals obtained, tutor and teacher
reporting
2) Parents will see attitude and or skill improvements for their children as measured
by student self reporting
BACKGROUND AND SIGNIFICANCE:
Since 1984, LVA has helped over 3,000 Monroe County adults obtain personal goals
through increased literacy skills with our Basic READ and ESL programs.
L VA has many years of experience helping families with family literacy programs. We
were the recipient of a Governor's Family Literacy grant in 2001 and assisted the Monroe
County School District with their Even Start family literacy program from 2000-2005.
We were the recipient of a Florida Department of Education family literacy grant which
ended last summer.
Due to this fiscal year being a very lean funding year with zero commitments for federal
funding, we downsized in July of2005, going from ten paid staff members covering the
Lower Keys to six (including our countywide director).
We further downsized January 1,2006, going from six paid staff members covering the
Lower Keys to three (our Lower Keys coordinator, one part-time Florida certified
instructor and our director).
We cannot downsize in the Lower Keys any further without endangering the
effectiveness of our programs.
Should we receive SAFF funding for this program, we will spend 100% of it on staffing
in order to better serve individuals in need of our programs in the Lower Keys.
We address the following problems in our community:
(a) the great numbers of economically and educationally disadvantaged and
disenfranchised adults and children in our community who have <<fallen through the
cracks" -living and working in our community (some all their lives) but still unable to
read and write at a fifth grade level (even if they have completed high school) and
(b) the great numbers of Monroe County residents who can neither, read, write. speak or
understand English.
We seek to address crime prevention, drug and alcohol abuse prevention, improve the
mental and physical health of minors and provide education for Monroe County youth by
addressing the following problems and needs:
.:. Children are entering school with no readiness skills and turning into adults
unable to read and write at a level sufficient enough to function effectively on a
day-ta-day basis.
.:. Children are falling behind in school because they do not get the homework help
they need and are dropping out of school without sufficient skills to compete for
good jobs.
.:. Immigrants are coming to America with no English literacy skills which renders
them at a disadvantage when competing for employment in a literate society.
.:. Immigrants are bringing their children and enrolling them in school with no
English and the children naturally fall behind.
.:. Americans who have lived here all their lives Jack the basic skills necessary to
function effectively in a literate society on a day-to-day basis.
To address these causes we provide one-to-one and group literacy instruction for
individuals and families. We provide parenting instruction to assist parents to not
only improve their own literacy skills but also take a greater interest in the
educational activities oftheir children. We work with pre-school children to allow
them to become school ready. We assist children in school to succeed in school. We
urge parents to set goals and attain them through increased literacy skilIs
TARGET POPULA nON:
We will target individuals and families on our waiting lists in the Lower Keys over the
age of 18, with equal numbers of males as females. Census figures show the target
population comprised of undereducated adults in Monroe County with 0-9 years of
schooling (4,478) and high school dropouts (7,404). In addition, 10,451 persons speak a
language other than English in the home, and out of these 2,] 15 "do not speak English
well"
APPROACH METHOD:
Ours is a student centered approach.
1his project will be done through one~to-one and small group tutoring and teaching with
a paid coordinator supplemented by trained, certified, LV A volunteer tutors
Individuals needing literacy training will be intaked at the Key West Library by our
director and coordinator. At intake, students will be tested, with long and short term
goals assessed. Each student will be matched with a literacy volunteer who is trained and
certified by LV A's director prior to being assigned a student. Volunteers will work with
students a minimum of two hours per week and a maximum of as many hours as is
agreeable to both tutor and student toward the attainment of personal goals through
increased literacy skills.
Families needing literacy training will follow the same procedure as individuals.
The family member who has the greatest need will be targeted first. If the child is most at
need, the child will take priority over the adult. If the parent can speak no English, and
the child is doing well in schoo~ we will concentrate more on helping the parent, as in
this case the parent is most in need. Our director and Lower Keys Coordinator will
determine need on a family by family basis.
RESOURCES AND COSTS:
We are requesting $10,000 to assist with this program on a countywide level to cover a
portion of the staffing costs for our part-time instructor, coordinator and director.
We have a received grant funding to replace books and materials lost in Hurricane
Wilma, thus the cost for books and materials part of this grant is covered for 2006.
SUSTATNABllJTY:
This project will be sustained on a year-by-year basis same way it has always been. If
history is any indication of future performance, our project will be sustained through new
and continuing grant sources, new and continuing partnership arrangements and the use
of trained, certified literacy volunteers. LV A has had the same executive director for the
past ] 4 years which provides some measure of continuity and direction. In 1997 she took
a pay cut to avoid program interruption, She is prepared to do this again. 2006 looks
challenging as we continue in the hurricane recovery mode with drastic cuts in federal
funding. L VA has persevered and will continue so long as we have our volunteers. Our
biggest challenge for 2006 will be in recruiting volunteers and being able to pay staff
who can afford to stay in the keys.
Thank you for your consideration.
LVA
Basic READIESLlFamily Literacy Program
.Budget-Lower Keys
Staffmg, three part-time staff members for one-to-one and small group
literacy instruction, testing, training, case management, intake
counseling...... ................. ... ... ... ... ...................... ... ... .....$10,000.00
Books, notebooks and instructional materials... ... . . . . . . . . . . . _ . . _ ... N/ A.
PAID FOR BY ANOTHER GRANT
In-kind office tutoring space__. ... ......... ... . __ ... __. ... ............. ..N/A
PAID FOR BY ANOTHER GRANT
Telephone, a portion of which to be used for this program . . . . . . . . . .N/ A
PAID FOR BY ANOTHER GRANT
Total request: ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .. ..$10,000.00
--
,",.
lZl
~.
g
@
'""
+:.
~
o
9
:J:lo
+:.
o
+:.
> ...., :>
p- a: ~
!;- ~ p
Vl ~
'"
~
~
Z
Pl
5
tl ~
=r
(ll
(">
o
...,
~
o
~ t"'
p t"'4
Z 8 ~
0(')0
~ g ~
~ ~
-
Ii' Z
C':l
>
Ci
M
Z
(j
~
o
....,
>
s
(ll
...,
o'
P>
, .
~
o
~
...,
o
(ll
(')
o
s:::
::l
5'
~
'"
.....
(1)
5
=- :;>;: lZl n >-l
..... (ll S :::>"' ::r
~'<.'J~(1)
p' r' 4 ~ ~ l;'
uq,g Sf>::t'lO g,."
..gj ~o (ll::: ..., a 0
f!; "" (\l =
~n :E ;2 ~ (') i!:.
~ (\l (\l 0 g
::r ~:::"_' '" !. s s: 0
g ~ ~ q~' ~
~ E.. [0.< r'o [fJ.
~ ~ ~ ~ ,f ~ ~.
n; ~ (\l (b lZl"" ,?"
(\lOp-,<O"'o
~ ~ 5' ft ~ ~
s.@>-<<SO".()
S-Pol.....= 0
0'" "" <: ::s
n; '" >- 8> ::n
'" ~ 0..
.....g.'" (D
S (\l a
..., E: [
~ (\l 0"
Po Po Pl
en r:; f.t.:l
[ g. ~u;'
(\l (T) ~
a 8"_ ~
p' [ g,
~ ~. g.
8' _ .,
::! 0.:
~ ..., ~
'" ""
~ ~
~ sr
~ S'
~ g. n
(\l (ll c-
O" ~ go
~ ~ '"
g. ~ ....,o~
Vl ~ 0..
o (ll 8::
s: ~ ~ ""
(ll ~>-l5.
~ (JQ 3' n
o >-0 Jl> e:
E:l ~. '. -
o ~
(\l ~ tiJ p
~ ~~ ~ ~
_~ ~ >-0 ~
'<: ~ :> .....
e. n g-
Sf 0 '1 ~
9 ~ ~ ~
~ ~ 0.. ~
~ 0 >ii t:p
~ ~ ~. ~
~ p ,< g,
'Tj
s
q.:
t:
(t
Pi
Q
"Q
o
~
~
Et.
'"
n ~
o ='
s.. n
::l ..
s:::
(ll is:
..... 0
o I:l
o .,
~~
..., (j
~ 0
(JQ =
s::: ='
er
-"tl
'< =
'" 0'"
~=
(ll (')
o..t'"
c:: ....
;'"0'"
P-iJ
~';!
noo
>-l~
,-.., .....
>-o~
~ a
(ll
a
'"
~
~
en
o
1-1
~
(D
0..
[fJ.
(1l 0
g. ~
o 0..
~ (1l
o' '1::l
F g
Po
~
n
::r
......
p:
S'
So
(1l
::r
o
S
(11
t>)
(fQ
(11
o
I
-
00
(11
e;
<'<
n
P"'
~
o
o
0..
(ll
0..
~
()
~
o'
F
""C
;J>
n
.....,
~
e;
(1l
g
~
0..
n
P"'
......
~
e
(11
0..
~
o
~
......
o
::s
~
0..
'1::l
e;
(D
a
......
::s
(fQ
(11
g-
()
~
......
o
~
.....
o
[
.....
<:
.....
0..
~
e.
[
q
cr'
III
'"
P .....
~ .;;
~ ~
~. P.:
<'< S'
& ~
o Po
2..
.-+-
~
(1)
$.~
_(I>
-II>
1-1
(1l 0
() =
a ~.
......0'"
r+=:.:
t:t'> ...
~. ~;
g:~
'" "tl
...... .,
::s 0
Soo
(D ~.
0=
~ >
:-; n
S ~
0..;::
~~
(1l ....
~ ~
~ 0.. ""
~ 0
$. '0 <
:::: '0 0
(1l _
:::::o~ 1-1 =
~a
~ '< n
[fJ. n
~. ~ ~
.-+- t:r' 0
::s" 0 ....
(1l >- >-
g. ~ ~
t:t'>~. cr'::I.
~ ~
n"!:;;i'
<'< ~
o ~g
~ g d
::l ~ n
,-< n
~ g
0..=
(1l ~
0..l-4
~ ==
() n
llJ'
.-+-
o'
E.
en
?;"'
t=.:
-
[fJ.
8-
::s"
~
(1l
~
ro
~
~
~
1-3
~
~
~
~
<:
o
t"'l
~ Z
t""j ~
tri~~
:;:r:lM:;:r:l
001-3>
01-30
~Mtrj
>:;:r:lZ
~~Q
~>~
Q~~
-~~
~M~
~~o
__M~
~z>
~~~
~ 0
~ Z
~
~
~
~
t'1
~
~
~
~
~
o
C")
~
~
~
\,--.. _.'-'~'~
#\l'.f!b:;-'(<(fi
!!rMOnrOe Youth Challeng~ Program-i~ ., '\
I~t ' A'i;jl1'~'~'H1;~,:\. """'.C,",.I>:!:J'!.~~fw>~,,"*.... ..hl'P'.>kt~ }::. '~~.'
,.. 3f} N~<lL~~,~~~itf:.:t.~>l$j~;:~;(,N.tit} I' .
L- r D PiiWtJf.im;'~',l~~~wiJ ~kr:~~
.:;re .,.;
os
i;:
First Page of the Application: Applicant Identification
Name of Orgaruza tion: Monroe Youth Challenge Program
Address: 241 Trumbo Road, Key West. Florida 33040
Authori:r,ed Representative: Sunny Booker
Conmct Person: Sunny Booker, Coordinator, Safe Schools
Telephone: 305-293-1400
Fax: 305-293-1485
E~mail: Sunny.Booker@KeysSchools.com
Title of Project: Bullying Prevention Program
Type of request: Start up funding for Bullying Prevention Program
Amount of request: $10,000
Will you be willing to submit to this Board a full account of what you are doing with
these funds? Yes
From what other groups have you requested funds and what was the result? Supply a
separate page here if you like. It will not be counted as part of the total page count.
MYCP relies on several grants to support the annual budget for
operations, including the Byrne Grant, for the Monroe County Middle
Schools funded through September 2009. Single year funding secured
through the Einstein Grant, Florida Learn and Serve, Community
Foundation of the Florida Keys Diversity Grant, Marion Steven's
Diversity Grant, and previous Sheriff's Forfeiture Grants. Ccmmunity
support through the invaluable efforts of volunteers stands as a
cornerstone in MYCP's programs, reducing the cost of securing quality
programs for the youth served.
This application addresses (please check all that apply):
X Law Enforcement
X Crime Prevention
X Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention and Treatment
X Mental and Physical Health of Minors and Adults
nCultural, Artistic, Educarjonal, Recreational and Sports Programs
for Monroe County Youth
Signatute~0---09x~\( \J.A.. Date, d-.-)(o\ OCr:,
Please note: Because Sunshine Laws of the State of Florida apply to these
proceedings, any in formation in this application may be available to the public.
>-, ,.., ,..,
'" .... H
0 .9 h ~ t~ ~ ~ h ~ h 0 '-D
:a C 0 0 0 0 0 0 :a 0
.2 , , , , , ~, , , ,
.$ .$ <'1 t"l t"l 0Cl '" '" <'1 '" 2 '"
r.fl CIl CIl
5
~
c
~
....
o
o
U
..>::
~
cf)
<l)
.-'<
'"
""""
;;".,
....
'"
OJ
....
J1
bJJ
.5
'"d
....
o
u
<l)
0::;
H
] ~
~&<l)
1-1 '"-if) ~
t cd!
,~ S g
ClClU
~ 5
........
c '
<l) 8
"Co.,
.~ C
.... <l)
r::..."C
, ,~
<l) Ul
U <l)
>ct
....
";0
o ~
~ bD
~~
:9..>::(lJ
~ B ~
'7 \J) '6
3 J! B
>'c3u
v
~
'6
'~ 8
.cu
u bJJ
~ ,lj
'-' '"
.s c
~ 's
.~ 0
ClZ
~
'0
C
<l)
.5
....
(lJ
0.-
Jl
~
"C
'cr,
(lJ
....
p.,
<lJ
v
~
....
.s
<.i
<lJ
....
is
'"
o
V
OJ
.':1
Cl
Sl
....
:;l
<J)
<d
V
....
""""
'5
:9
en
(l)
....
0.,
<> <J)
'"
:;; ;:J
Ul E '" r;"i
::l 0 E ~ M
C U .... S ,...., S
ci 0 0 0 ..>::
N '--! E ::s u 0 oj 0
0 '--!
~ ~ 0 s @ '--! 0
"'" oj '--! @l :l '0 .... '0
<Ii @l "0 0 ~ '" c '"
~ '--! 2 @! S @!
fii '" 0 :c
@ ill '" ~ .....
0 S <d .... E ~ ~
::; <J) ~ :><: "'" ...
c '" 'c 'E '-'
@! (lJ ~ w ~ W 9.>
~ <lJ '" ;: .~ '" S .tJ '"
'" .... " -g -0
(lJ 'i3 CJ b '" Q & "
I:Q 0 >'-< ::r: ;..; Cl .t ~
?;
w x W cO x w x x tr) x x W
:; ,....< :; ~ :r:: :r: .... ;::I :r:: :; '" J: ~ ~ N ~ ~ '"
;;; ~ :r:: U :tv u <l) u., U t"l >'-< U :c
>'-< I I ~U I I I I '* U I I I I I "*' I 1 I I
~ ~ ~ t~ ~ '" t"l ''1 R R "" N 00 ::]:' tE; 00 0 "" CI\ 3 ~ (;;1 h. d ~ ~ 00 00 N
h If) 0'. ;::: fJ 0'. eo h '-D U') tr) 00 0 d!; N h. CI\
tr) 0 ~ '.D ~ tr) tr) CI\ N N N f;: ~ 00 -0' tr) ao ~ ~ '1' '1' Le--, 0 tr)
rl rl "( <;1 ~ ,...., h h 'f ~ ";' ') "i' 9 "( rl 9 r;' '1 ,...., rl rl tr) "i' r;' C\'
cA cA ~ cA ,J, ,J, ,J, h ,J, , N cA cA ~ ~
rl .... ...... '-D N N N t"l rl cD t"l r:'1 "i' CI\ '"
0\ CI\ LD II') tr) ~ 0\ 0'_ 0'. 0' CI\ 0'. 0'. N LI') 11') l1") 0'. 0'. 0' 0\ 0'. 0'. 0\ 0\ 0\ "i' 0\
~C"';J l' l' l' "( '1 ') N <c;J t';- ') <;, ~ '? l' l' 0Cl N ') N ') N ') N ') co <c;J
II') It') ~ It') II') tr) l1") LD LD .A In ~ It') LD II') 11', LD If) J-, .A I,C:: .A LI') .A II') J-, cr, .A ''1
en 00 0 a a 0 0 0 a co 0 0 0 0 0 a 0 0 c a a 0 a 0 0 c 0
0 M M or, M M '" M M M M '" '" M t"l M r:'1 M '" M t"l M M M t"l t"l '" t"l M <'1
<=:>
N
Z
0 '"d
...... '"
!- 0
<: <li >r; OJ
Q ~ :;l ~ h .c 0 c 0 a <l) ~ 0 a ~ a
'" '"d (l) ....
Z J: 0 v lS '" "i' "i' h cf) "i' '1' "i'
<l) t"l :lJ ~ 0 :;l 0 ~ a OJ 0 0 '0 a 0
;J M >- '" <l) t"l ~ M J: t"l <l) M M M M IT) '" M
M '" >- I:Q t"l <l) M <lJ M 8'" <lJ M M 0 M t"l
0 ~ i:: ....,J 0 >- Jj Jj >r; ....
~ ....,J bEi hl >'-< .... ci V ....,J ~ ..-1 CIl ....,J "M....,J CIl ...J eJ ...J <l) ...J
Z u., <l) '" >'-< .... >'-< r.r.. .5 u., Ul ~ u., lJ >'-<
.... 6 '" 0 <lJ
0 ....' '" ....' '0 .D Ei' '" ....' (l) ....' ::0 ~ .J:; -;;; i:! E ....,. ....,.
OJ)Ul ~ bJJ :r:: en 'bb[J en Ul U'l U)
~ ~~ .... E <l) (lJ '8 en ,~ OJ ;:J OJ (lJ
'" ~ ..c >,> ~$ 2 '" '" ~ ~
0 ...J 8 .... s. ;::. ~ ;::. '" ,....,
rf) OJ'"" a.> f--<
00 ~ ,....,
U ,...., ..... ~ G CCJ " ;>.. a >-. 00 ;- 0 ~ ,..., >-. ;- ,...., > ,...., ,...,
~ Lf) (l) 0 ~ a OJ c (l) '" m ~ rl (l) <l) "i' a.> "i' v
N ;..; In ~ 0'. 0Ci~ 0\ ~ N f--< '-D ;..; ~ N ~ rl ;.<:
Q
~
.....
!- ~
Z ..>::
~ S >. U
0 u '"d ~ "r:;
a.> ;:J 2 <lJ ..-,
U .':1 ;>, "r: '0 ~ ,s S
"'"' '0 (lJ
~Q <lJ g c' c ,.., m '" '" 0
0...... ;> '" ..-1 0 r.r.. ~ """"
2 '" C/l "'"'
~ 0 E ....' {i' U)' @'
rf) ] Ul" V ;:J ~ ~
Z'tl ~ a.>
....' OJ) ~ '.0 u on .t:J >-.
o i;; '" OJ on '" ,., '0 ;;:
~& (l) '5 H tC '" .... OJ '" ~ '"
I:Q I:Q (j ~ ~ ~ c.., lfj
Abstract
Monroe Youth Challenge Program (MYCP) operates in conjunction with Monroe County
Education Foundation, which qualifies for a 501 (c) (3) tax exemption. MYCP is a community-
driven program in unique partnership with Monroe County School District (MCSD), providing
the only comprehensive prevention programming for the youth of Monroe County. The MYCP
mission is to foster acceptance, respect and success.
Monroe Youth Challenge Program (i\1YCP) was formed in the year 2000 as a response to the
increased violence, substance abuse, suspension rates, and the incidence of teen depression and
suicide among high school students in Monroe County. Since inception, ~fYCP programs and
activities have educated students to the values of drug-free living, acceptance, and youth-based
community service and responsibility. Capitalizing on the success of the past tlve years of
programming, MYCP has expanded services to the middle schools and is utilizing high school
youth leaders as trainers for middle school students. This expansion of services has gone beyond
the public schools and is now offered to home school students as well as private school students.
MYCP is committed to changing societal norms of bullying and to assist school and community
leaders to acknowledge the seriousness of bullying on school campuses and in the surrounding
communities. BuUying leads to feelings of isolation which if experienced during adolescence can
lead to a criminal path. Typical behavior may include spiteful and vindictive actions, feeling the
need to carry a weapon for protection and using alcohol and drugs to escape lowerecl feelings of
self-worth. There are many documented cases of teenagers resorting to drastic measures as a
result of being bullied. Statistics show that more than sixty percent of school bullies are likely to
have a conviction of a crime by the age of twenty-four (Center Disease Control and Prevention
2004).
Our request to the SAPF Grant Committee is for $10,000. This funding request will launch the
Olweus Bullying Prevention Program in Monroe County. These funds will be matched with
Federal Safe and Drug Free Schools Funds which will be allocated by MCSD in clirect partnership
with this program.
The Olweus [pronounced Ol-VEY-us] Bullying Prevention Program is a comprehensive program
implemented in elementary or middle schools. The program is on the Florida Department of
Education (DOE) list of proven programs found to reduce bullying among children, improve the
social climate of classrooms, and reduce related antisocial behaviors. Information provided by the
United States Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Agency (SAMHSA) inclicates the
proven success of the Olweus BuUying Prevention Program. See Attachment I for the SAMHSA
Fact Sheet.
Funding secured by the SAFF committee and the Federal SDFS, will provide two certified trainers
of the Olweus proven program and will assist in implementing it into at least three Monroe
County public schools in the school year 2006-07. MYCP will be continuing its expansion of
other programs throughout the Keys and will endeavor to provide services to every school-aged
child in the 2006-07 school year. This Bullying Prevention initiative will be specifically targeted to
three schools, either elementary or middle schools, who pilot this program. -
a) I ntroduction: In July 2005, Monroe County School District formally aligned itself with lvf'iCP
providing matching funds by supplying district employees in the areas of administration,
instruction, and shldent support The Safe School Coordinator, Sunny Booker, has been tasked to
oversee fiscal compliance and to provide oversight of the implementation of grant specitlc
progranuning. This coupled with three certitled part time teacher funded by Monroe County
School District has elevated the sustainability and productivity ofMYCP. In addition to the school
district's support, J'v[)7CP has one full time Prevention Coordinator as well as two part time
positions independent of the school system. MYCP also relics heavily on its cadre of community
volunteers.
b) Goals, Objectives and Outcomes: Reduce Incidents of Bullying by the end of the school year.
· Pilot school students will report a 50% reduction of being bullied.
· Pilot schools will report a 50(Yo correlation rate of teacher surveys about hullying behavior.
. Signitlcant reductions in arrest of middle school aged youth
c) Background.: MYCP, the leader of prevention programs for Monroe youth for the past five
years, takes a holistic approach to meet the social and emotional needs of the youth served.
MYCP forms partnerships with other youth service organizations sharing staff and the mission to
foster a safer and more nurturing community climate. A ttachment II is the complete list of
programs sponsored by MYCP in the past two years.
MYCP's signature program, Challenge Day, has initiated a means to reduce feelings of isolation.
Additionally, students gain an understanding of the need for peaceful communication. Bullying
and harassment, has been consistently revealed as the top concern county-wide by teens during
Challenge Day. This revelation is correlated with national findings. Students are in fear of teasing
and aggressive behavior by their peers. Seeking to reverse this trend and pattern of aggressiveness,
MYCP will implement Florida's Department of Education's scientifically proven program, Olweus
Bullying Prevention Program, created by Clemson University. MYCP recogni?:es the need to
begin earlier to treat the underlying problems which cause separation and aggressive behaviors
before they are learned. 'rills change of societalnohl.1s will require a vast effort and proven
methodology for success.
D. Target Population: All students in the three designated pilot schools will be involved
regardless of gender, age or academic performance. The goal is to designate a school in each
region of the Keys.
E. Approach Method: Clemson University lists the following as core components of the program.
School-level components include- Classroom-level components include-
Formation Prevention Committee Reinforcement of school-wide rules
Distribution of an anonymous student against bullying
questionnaire assessing the bullying Holding regular classroom meetings
Training of staff with students to increase knowledge
Develop a system supervision and empathy
Adoption of school-wide rules against · Informational meetings with parents
bullying Individual-level components include-
Develop appropriate positive and Interventions with children who bully
negative consequences for behavior Interventions with children who are
Holding staff discussion groups bullied
Involvement of parents Discussions with parents of involved
students
2
Community-level components*
A number of sites also are implementing community-level components, such as: community
meetings, incorporating anti-bullying messages and strategies in youth-related activities in the
community.
*i\fYCP believes it is the holistic approach from conmmnity, parents, schools and students
themselves that creates true change. MYCP will actively implement this program both in and out
of school county~wide.
Timeline:
May 2006 Two MYCP staff members will become certified as Trainer the 'fral1lers of the
Olweus Bullvin Prevention Pro ram
ComlTluni i\ wareness Cam ai s and a strate ic Ian for volunteer su ott
MYCP staff will desi nate and train the Teacher Coordinators
MYCP will follow the 18 month prescribed methodology for the OIWCllS program
im kmentation
F. Budget and Financial Narrativc for the Olweus Bullying Prcvention Program
Table 1. Detailed Bud 'et
. ohveus-'fr~ntiiet;tainers, 18 month eonsultation
s"Pport ..... ... .... ....
Airfare & Ttarisfers
Lodging (3nights:X $100)
M~31s $45.()Op~l'<<Iays X 3 days
Mat~..i~s(4)..~...~ls per classroom
Pl.l..t~fune Teacher Coordinators
MYCP StaffH()Ul'S8 bours a week per school
Indirect (:ostsofthe SAFF. Grant 5.16%.. of $10.000
Total
2
$437.00
$300.00
$135.00
$60.00
$7,500.00
$20.00
2
2
2
150
3
864
$874.00
$600.00
$270.00
$9,000.00
$22,500.00
$17,280.00
$516.00
$ 58,540.00
Train the . Trronets.i Airlare,
Lodging, Meals
Materials fQr4 Classrooms
Indirect costs
TotM
Forfeiture Funds
$9,244.00
Forfeiture Funds
Forfeiture Funds
$240.00.00
$516.00.00
$10,000.0 0
MateriaJs.fQr..r'6~laSsrooms
Part. time TetlcherCoordinator
MYCP Staff Hours
SDPS
MCSD
MYCP - other grants,
community donations and
volunteer hours
Total
$48,540.00
G. Sustainability: The initial start up of the Train the Trainers and the materials purchased for
the pilot schools is the bulk of the program's expenses. Once trainers are trained they will be able
to train others and the materials will be able to be re-used after the 18 month process at other
schools.
3
Tte 0'\1\0.& BU'ying
P. ~ ltien Plugran
The Olweus Bullying Prevention Program is a multilevel, multicomponent
school-based program designed to prevent or reduce bullying in elemeno
tary. middle. and junior high schools (students 6 to 15 years old). The pro-
gram attempts to restmcture the existing school environment to reduce
opportunities and rewards for bullying. School stafl'is largely responsible
for introducing and implementing the program, Their elTorts arc directed
toward improving peer relations and making the school a safe and positive
place for students to I.earn and develop,
While intervention against bullying is particularly important 1.0 reduce the
suffering of the victims, it is also highly desirable to counteract these ten-
dencip..5 for the sake of the aggressive student, as bullies are much rnore
likely than other students to expand their antisocial behaviors. Research
shows that reducing aggressive, antisocial behavior may also reduce sub.
stance use and abuse.
TARGET POPULATION
The Olweus Bullying Prevention Program targets students in elementary,
middle. and junior high schools. An students participate in most aspects of
the program, while students identified as bullying others or a~ targets of
bullying receive additional individual interventions.
BENEFITS
. Reduces existing bullying/victim problems
. Prevents development of Hew ca<;es of bullying
. Improves peer relations at the school
,+"'~i~'''.J':J;.).l,lj
"~
; ~
~ l-
';\....~
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Center for Substance Abuse Prevention
www.samhsa.gov
MYCP PROGRAM OVERVIEW
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT TRAININGS
Challenge Day
A one day workshop for high school age youth, teachers, parents, administrators, counselors and community
members that successfully addresses the issues of violence, racism, teasing, stereotypes, tobacco, alcohol and
drug abuse within the context of teen life.
Challenger Program
This is an advanced training for Challenge Day graduates.
emotional health and academic performance and they learn
intentional contributions and interventions.
They learn how social oppression impacts
how to positively impact their school through
Natural Helpers (NH)
In collaboration with Monroe County School District, MYCP supports the Natural Helpers program in all three
high schools. This program trains these students and adults who are already perceived as Natural Helpers so
they can more effectively help and support young people who seek them out.
Faculty Training
Faculty trainings focus on tools needed to take Challenge Day, Challenger, and Natural Helpers concepts into
the classroom to support student mentors and leaders in their effort to create a positive learning and school
environment.
MYCP Leadership SkillsfTechniques Class
MYCP piloted this class at Coral Shores High School during the 2002-2003 school year. While meeting Florida
Sunshine State Standards with the use of the Natural Helpers Peer Assistance Curriculum, a psychology text,
and a text specializing in conflict resolution, this class emphasizes communications skills, leadership analysis,
and healthy emotional expression.
Regional Youth Development Workshops
Retreats focus on building life, leadership or academic skills, confidence, empathetic relationships among peers
and adults and strengthening commitment to service and pOSitive social behaviors.
Two such workshops are planned for the 2003-4 school year.
Student Awareness Day
Student Awareness Day is an educational symposium hosted by Miami-Dade Community College and
sponsored by the Holocaust Education and Documentation Center at FlU. Round table discussions are held
with approximately 8 students per table, a facilitator and a Holocaust survivor. The day culminates with
students signing a letter of commitment to end violence and prejudice at their respective schools.
Florida National Guard's Knight Vision Drug Reduction Program
This training gives students a general understanding of gateway drugs and peer pressure.
· Assembly - National Guard officer presents a drug education class to students grades 3 thru 12. Supports
Sunshine State Standards for Healthy Literacy grades 3-5. This 1 hour presentation is dynamic and
engages all high school ages.
· Train the Trainer- After a 5 hour training course, middle or high school aged students are certified to teach
the Knight Vision Anti Drug/Tobacco class to middle and elementary school students.
After School Clubs
The after school clubs sponsored by MYCP offer continued trainings in interpersonal skills taught at Challenge
Day. These meetings include peer mentoring activities, life skills training, group and personal community
service projects, and school wide campaigns that contribute to a more positive campus environment and
relationships among peers.
50S Team - Seasons of Service: A Community service organization that began from an after-school club the
focus is training and personal development while improving the community in which they live.
LI].i2IJlJf:. 11:1 :3'3
.3 U=j;~l:1 ::": 1IJ~? 4
F-'P,CE CEIHEF,: F UI;' I) IF-;'--
,Pd~
pjrst f'ago of the Application: (Lirait one page, except liS nrned below):
f:'~R I
I} <OUR
~
AtmJjgam Jdcntifi~tion
Name of Organization: 'PA/~ C!.re.nf.ev ~~ Gri,vl.5_, '3:t
Addtesg: C) g? 0 Ie Ovq',,",e~ f.( "')LI r Q46r A I P- ;~ /...- ~ ,.,. d-
Authorized Representative: (n~e & ~tle) ~e..~I:>r-(1- H~~",k4. t::: ^ee.tf/-, \Ie- .y I Yi OV
Contact Person.: (Matters regarding this appl1CBtlot4 -
Telephone: 3D5'... ~ 5'"3 - 1'1 :t 0
,Fa~: .3 q5- g 5 3 - '" a if
E-!Jla11' L \ L- L I
. " ~r-c..-~. 1'\.~ Q",,\~a. @ \'-~13 Sc..r\O Q >. CoM
Tltle of Project: F h on e. S~s. ~f'l"\..
Type of:reguest: 0 Recurring funds (e.g., operntionel costs)
r>rNnn-:re~ funds (e.g., i::apital ~penditures, ODe-time !:osts)
Amount of requcst:q L{.., ~ ~ 8. 00
lfyour request is tOr multiple year- funding, please check here 0 and Erttach a. separate page
de~ribing the futu.re plan.
Will you ~ning to submit to this Board. 11 full account of what you are doine with tbcSe
fUnds? ~cs ~o
:From whst other groups have you requesmd funcb and what was the result? Supply a separate
Jlilge hero if you like:. It will not be cowrtcd as part of the total page count.
If your organization bas a Board of Directors, pl~ list tbeir nat:nes and addre::sses m you must
designate three or more individual residents of Momoe County to be responsible for the uses of
the fund. Supply It separate pJ:e hue if you like.
This applic;atilll1 addresses (please obcc.k all that apply):
o Law Bnforocmcm
181 Crime Prevention
~ Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention and lreattnent
,
~ Mental and Physiaal Health ofMinom and Adults
o Cultural, Artistic, .Eduutional, Recreational and Sports
Pro~s for Monroe County Youth
Slgna-~7Pi~: ~ /0(,
Please note: Becauso Sunshine Laws of tho State of'Florida apply 10 these proceedings, any information
in thIs application may he avai'labll:l to the public.
F'A1iE FI/'
PACE CENTER FOR GTRL
JO::-IF:~]11]24
02!18!~MM5 In:39
PACt CENTER fOR GIPJ.S OF MONROE. BOARO OF DJRECTORS
OecMnbw 2004
, t.lEMBa7WI~.' 'AODiAP&;, ..'"JlOMEno..'o,' WOdi(lTO;:, 'IA.'t~(r" ." &tlAJt:AD05tm -c--:l
":Nld;"~Tkn" '.. .....' ,,'" '.', <.:;' ': ,", :.""'.'^, "','<,-,'i: \:,~",,::,:_:,,>"_':"..>,,~' ';;:~i
&2""1 Socket :ED Scwbmfo Beach' 305-289-2480 j 3fJ5.:$2466 ~ --
Chelr Rrl. K 308 k12Jl.us
Marslrnn High Marnfhc;n, R. 33J!SO 6019--4819 0011
Sctl90I ____ 1-=-- ~ I __-,,--
iltde Hl81Xlbine 120 Sea:smro ~ ~.3(lj...QQ-002fl ~~~scUh.n
VIca ChafrlState Reo ~~ Fl330'J.6 ~ c.-J;;;-) et
=~ . ~:-~~x:. ~1jfli&m21ro ~ ~~:j'Q
t'owI>ar & FC'If\<<, PA
ClndyDumln 'EOCaiJaEnsueno ~ X5-7-l3-2005 306..743-33&3-~'3.
T fMWlW Msrsthon, FL 33D5O l'I!lt
The UPS store
l:IHFelk.Iano -- 9fS70'0VergelIll Hwy. 305453-1003 30&852-2070 ~ -GSaF@ka,sbanlLoom . ~
Ow. Comm. OhM Kay ~, A.. :m37 I
HIlJt SIBt& Bank it
the Florida /(wa
I === =~:Ql42 3J&.7~1 ~29&J640 ~ ~.J1IIt
, 16tl..kddBI ClrWI.
Uhda ArMfcf .
K4ly Weti. HOU8Ing
Aultl:JrItv
8Mron BoIMrt 700 P S1nlot Glif
Ow. Cof1rt71M8e Chat M8nitJcr1, R. 33l.'S1
l<8Y8 Bc8t Works. Inc.
HMry Bola
Glynn Ivch8r
...
CI1af EIsettmIn
M<<mle County
8d1ooI DBtnot
Hon. LuIlt Garda
16th ~ CiR:lAt
Steve GIIba
Cooke
~
Dbne MarBhaI'
.bJmlMIst
"S41Zi1nn p
.
Plnltse
~ SUatc
fJ&tnr:y
151 a L.ain;l St.
kfl'/ W9Gt 33040
305-2SiXi621 ~ orookI@IlvIhacrg -
3:&29B-3175
X225
~743-4EG5 :11&7 4J.5583 ~7 43.-tll8( ~
~.net
~745--173!l ~1E105 30>293-1700 ~'lUlI'Oe.k12.fI.U!l
J05.296..1788 ~1<<Xl JOs.293-1485 ~
BId. 388 ffl(QOO.k12.fl....
~15 ::JJ5.H62..7165 3D5-e5'2-7113 -~
ggt"lllI@kllyHtl.nel
315-451-4164 305-B84-22GG ~11 ~am
3OS-8S2.a722 ~1940 IBooIh.I'Illt
-
3IJ&289.027S ~ 3J5.289.0882 ~QOITI
~42 JOS.853..1801 ~.can
P.O. Box 2891
KtIy Wusi, A.. 33045
241 TMTt10 Road
Key Weut, Fl 3.ll4O
88B2O CNar!eas Hwi.
T avernlel FL 33070
68 BonefiIh AWl.
Kuy lorgo, A... 3?JJ31
P.o. Gac860
TMmI<<. FL 3l:I70
11260 ~ Ava.. GUlf
~ Fl33050
P.o. Bcuc 9237
T lM:lmIer, R.. 33070
,;~' ~~,...~.~' 11; '~;:( ~ I '00".;- " ~,'rr' ;~:; '.' ~'''~ '.~.", ~f;; :,;~~t'.. ':. 1'~..:~,~ ~~~"::"\ -'i~ .,~ '~'.~r~ ~:;~~:: L'~
" ".:~ -! j:;;..,.... ;,;:.:'''~Jf.:\'..;;.~:/'l_ i i~:":" I .~.~\...'~~~:,; ....~:; r._ ,,', '"'J',' .:\,;,: ;'/ ~...>;, I
Ibt RlJIh gecbJt
fea JLdtltal CIJt:Ut
Cheryf CIl9s
Cafetl ~
Kay Grac:Ick
3117 Clwt'se8& Hwy.
Fl :mso
3424 N. ~8Iud
key \MJsl R. 33040
54()9 0Yemae Hwy.
*'16
MMdhon R.. 3aI5O
3103 0wwMa8 Hwy"
Mwathon, ~ 3J05O
502 WHtstI98d St
KEIY' West. R. 33040
1536 4Ii St
f(.!L-1VeIt, n. 30040
~ ~ ~.c:cm
305-292-1812 3(6,.29&6005 ~ ~~,CQ'Jl
~t. Rdlert P.
Pefysm
Morl/'Oll Co, SOOrifl'a
HtfI. Sandy Taylor
1fJll JuclcW CiRllllt
Rt:lbert WslkQ-
AIDS Htltp
~43) ~ ~.nst
S05-292..34lJO ,J05-2Jrl.3434 ~.nar-~
3OS"l292-1~ 3:&298-6196 ~.1624 W91~.eom -
,-_', '_"'1 ",_-, '",_J, C_ ',_:: 'L r.-12' 4'
U2/18/28n5 1~:3~r .,.
F'ACF CErHEF: r Ur~ 1:,11"_
P AIT iJ Lj
FUND REQUESTS FOR 2'004-2005
GROUP
PURPOSE
wIonroe County Board of Commissioners
Received funds to
help with social
serVI.ces program
Albert Einstein
Received funds to
help with reading
program
AHE;C
Received funds to
help with health
needs of students
United Way
,ReCeNed funds for
progratnsupport
ABSTRACT
This project is for the purchase of a phone system for all the rooms ofP ACE Center for
Girls upper keys center. The phones are needed to increase communication through out
the center. More than 75% of the girls who attend PACE exhibit risk factors in threc of
thc four areas of poor school performance. Because of this our girls often require the
assistance of addition staff members while in class. Currently contacting other staff
requires leaving the girls eithcr unattended or in the care of another statT member who is
already busy with their own class. It is our belief that this phone system will better the
service we provide to the girls because it wi 11 allow us to contact all members of the staft:
including the girls' counselors, with out leaving the girls unattended or leaving the room
understaffed. Additionally, and more importantly, this system will allow us to call back
and track the emergency calls the girls place to us. We would like to purchase a phone
system of six units for a cost of$3,990.00.
APPLICA TION
INTRODUCTION
PACE Center for Girls is a gender specific program for girls at risk of dropping out of
school, or criminal involvement, or who are struggling for success. PACE strives to
reduce the number of girls ages 12-18 entering the juvenile system. Our mission is to
provide girls and young women with a better future through education, counseling,
training, and advocacy. Ours is a three-pronged, full-time program that helps girls
improve their education and get on track for graduation while receiving intensive social
development and case management through our social services program. Assistance with
career development and preparation is also a major part of the program, PACE has
operated in the Florida Keys since 1997 and has made a very positive impact on the lives
of many girls over the past 8 years.
GOALS, OB.JECTIVES AND OUTCOMES
The objective of this request is to receive a non-recurring allocation to purchase a phone
system inclusive to the entire Upper Keys PACE center.
BACKGROUND SIGNIFICANCE
Over the past nine years, wc have lacked a way of properly contacting the girls'
counselors and other PACE staff when they are needed in the classroom, As the
eliollment in our program continues to increase, currently we have 25 girls, this problem
has gotten worse. Our girls otten have emotional or social problems that require them to
seck the help of our trained counselors. We arc available to the girls at anytime for
emergencies, purchasing this system will allow us to trace and return the emergency calls
the girls place to us making our help more effective. When the girls need their
counselors during class the teachcr in the room must walk to student to the counselors'
office to prevent further disruption as she makes her way there. This means that the
teacher must leave her students cither unattended or in the care of another teacher who is
already busy with thcir own class of girls. We believe having a propcr phone system will
allow the girls to get the proper mental health care that they need and may aid in the
prevention of crime, drug and alcohol abuse by allowing the girls better access to
counseling.
PACE MOlioe has a record of making a difference for the girls they serve and has helped
girls get their high school diplomas and preparcd them for entry into the world of work
and postsecondary education at the community college or a vocational program. This
helps girls who stay in our community to be productive, contributing citizens rather than
burdens to the system, A secondary impact that may not be felt immediately is that the
success of these girls will impact future generations since they are likely to become wives
and mothers.
TARGETED POPULATION
The money from this request will be used to purchase a phone system that is inclusive to
all the rooms in the Upper Keys PACE center. All girls at the center range from age 14
to age 18.
RESOURCES AND COSTS
The money from this request will be used to purchase 6 phones at a cost of $215.00 each
and one phone system for a cost of2,200.00 plus installation of$500.00 for a grand total
of $3,990.00.
First Page of the Application: (Limit one page, except as noted below):
Applicant Identification
Name of Organization: AIDS Help, Inc.
Address: P.O. Box 4374 Key West, FL 33041 (1434 Kennedy Drive)
Authorized Representative: (name & title) Robert G. Walker, Executive Director
Contact Person: (Matters regarding this application) John Mikytuck
Telephone: (305) 293-4805
Fax: (305) 296-6337
E~mail: john.m@aidshelp.cc
Title of Project: Juneteenth Health Fair
Type of request: [Xl Recurring funds (e.g., operational costs)
D Non-recurring funds (e.g., capital expenditures, one-time costs)
Amount of request: $ 1 0 , 000
If your request is for multiple year funding, please check here 0 and attach a separate page
describing the future plan.
Will you be willing to submit to this Board a full account of what you are doing with these
fmds? GUYes []No
From what other groups have you requested funds and what was the result? Supply a separate
page here if you like. It will not be comted as part of the total page count. N / A
If your organization has a Board of Directors, please list their names and addresses or you must
designate three or more individual residents of Monroe County to be responsible for the uses of
the fmd. Supply a separate page here if you like, Attached
This application addresses (please check all that apply):
D Law Enforcement
D Crime Prevention
[X] Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention and Treatment
00 Mental and Physical Health of Minors and Adults
Signature~
D Cultural, Artistic, Educational, Recreational and Sports
Programs for Monroe County Youth
l)~
~aw: February 3, 2006
Please note: Because Sunshine Laws of the State of Florida apply to these proceedings, any information
in this application may be available to the public.
ABSTRACT
AIDS Help, Inc. (AHI), in partnership with the African American Heritage
Festival, this past year sponsored a second Health Fair geared to the African American
community in the Keys as part of Juneteenth Freedom Celebration Day.
Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration of the end of slavery, an international
celebration for many African Americans, reminding all of us of the triumph of the human
spirit over the cruelty of slavery.
This fair offers information, counseling and testing for a number of health
conditions and diseases that disproportionately impact the African American community,
including HIV/AIDS. Health issues such as blood pressure, cholesterol levels, prostate
cancer, smoking, and alcohol and substance use are also highlighted, The fair also
features speakers from the political community, as well as health care practitioners
concerned about the health of the minority community in Monroe County. Other
participants in the fair have included the Monroe County Health Department, Human
Services Associates, the Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance and local twelve-step
fellowship groups.
In the third year of this effort (June 2006), we want to increase attention on the
particular health care needs of children and teens in the minority community by adding
exhibitors and incentives to get these young people to attend this fair and be tested, where
appropriate, and receive sound counseling on their health needs,
To accomplish this, we believe the Sheriff's Shared Asset Forfeiture Fund is a
logical source of funding for this expanded focus of a Juneteenth Health Fair. The dollars
we invest in the health care needs of our minority children today will mean less
inve.stment that we'll have to make in health care treatment expenses down the road.
We seek $10,000 to underwrite the cost of this annual health fair at Nelson
English Park in June 2006 with particular emphasis on fair components that address the
health care needs of the young in Bahama Village.
APPLICATION
A. AIDS Help, Inc., (AID) is Monroe County, Florida's primary non-profit
community~based mY/AIDS service organization. In operation since 1986, its mission
has been to provide case-managed and volunteer-enhanced health care, housing, food,
counseling, and referral and support services for HIY-infected residents of the Florida
Keys. Am also conducts health education, my risk reduction and prevention programs
aimed at reducing the impact ofIDV infection throughout the county.
Am provides medical, dental, therapeutic, home health care, pharmaceutical,
emergency room, hospital, clinical, laboratory, and hospice nursing care for our clients.
We provide vouchers, food stamps, and meals on wheels for clients needing such
assistance. We also operate residential facilities that provide independent living.
AIDS Help has offices in Key West and Marathon and covers services for the
residents of the 125~mile chain of islands from Key West to the mainland. Our current
client base is 336. Of that number 298 are male and 38 are female. Four of our clients
are under the age of twenty-four. 37 clients are Hispanic and 43 are African-American.
The agency has an annual budget of$3.7 million and employs a staffoftwenty~seven
full-time and four part-time professionals.
Am has a long track record of successful administration of grants, including
previous SAFF grants. Jail outreach was established through an SAFF grant three years
ago and it was this initiative that provided a foundation for our application for the federal
mv /Substance Abuse Prevention grant (currently in our second year of a four year-grant
following a one-year planning grant). The last two SAFF grants provided needed funds
for printed materials and for safer sex packet holders used in this outreach. Jail outreach
in 2004 resulted in counseling to thirty-six individuals and to 71 individuals in 2005.
B. The primary goal of the grant is to provide the necessary resources and incentives
to make the Juneteenth Health Fair more expansive to include particular health care needs
of children, including hearing and sight exams, bicycle safety, dental checkups,
immunizations, personal hygiene such as germ free hand washing, safe animal handling,
height and weight checks, Ident~A-Kid, gang awareness, car seat safety, scoliosis checks
and body fat analysis. We would also expand the fair offerings to adults in the areas of
cardiac care and flu shots. mv testing would continue to be a component of the fair,
targeting adults and teens that identify as being sexually active, as would counseling on
alcohol and drug use.
C. African Americans in Key West tend to be more comfortable participating in
events in or near their traditional neighborhood. This health fair is growing in
recognition and acceptance in the minority community and is therefore the best place to
reach this community to discuss health concerns.
Crime statistics in Monroe County maintained by the Monroe County Sheriff and the Key
West Police Department indicate that much of our crime is alcohol and! or drug-related
regardless of race. Alcohol consumption is a much bigger business in Monroe County
than elsewhere in Florida. 653 businesses hold a license to serve beer, wine or liquor in
Monroe County, That's one license for every 121 residents. In comparison, Miami Dade
has one liquor license for every 412 residents. With respect to mv, Monroe County has
the highest incidence per capita ofIDV in the state. HIV hits the African American
community in Florida particularly hard. 20,912 black Floridian men, women, and
children are living with mv. In Monroe County 17% of AIDS cases and 10% ofIDV
cases are African Americans, while blacks constitute only 4% of the county's overall
population. These factors taken together increase the occurrence of both abuse of alcohol
and drugs and risky behaviors that increase the chances of contracting the mv virus.
These tendencies in the adult population are passed on to the younger population,
particularly in households where there is drug and/or alcohol abuse by adults.
This health fair addresses not only the mv, alcohol and drug use concerns in the target
population, but also gives the opportunity to address all health issues of the target
population. The Juneteenth annual health fair has become a recognized and supported
event in the neighborhood. It makes sense to enhance this particular event to reach more
of the targeted population with health messages and services.
D. The target population of the grant is youth and minority men and women (non~
white Caucasian). AIll caseworkers and Juneteenth Health Fair partners already have
credibility in these communities.
E. The Health Fair will occur in mid-June 2006 at Nelson English Park adjacent to
the Martin Luther Kind Community Pool, a natural gathering place for the African
American community of all ages. AIll and partners, as well as exhibitors, will provide
staffing for the event.
F. The budget of $10,000 for the grant will be used as follows:
. Rental of tents, tables and chairs for fair exhibitors and attendees to augment what
exists at Nelson English Park
· Movie passes, food vouchers and other incentives to encourage participation in
the fair's testing and counseling opportunities
. Procurement of food and beverages for 4~hour fair
. Newspaper and radio ads to publicize fair, as well as printing of palm cards,
flyers, posters and banners to promote the fair
. Procurement of pamphlets and materials, HIV and other testing kits and supplies
as required by exhibitors
BUDGET
SHERIFF'S ASSET FORFEITURE FUND
GRANT PROPOSAL
AIDS HELP, INC.
Juneteenth Freedom Celebration Health Fair
GRANT PERIOD - March 1, 2006 - July 1,2006
Fair Equipment:
Rental of Tents, Tables and Chairs
$1,500
Barrier Reductions: $3,000
Incentives such as food or transportation
vouchers, movie passes, etc. to promote participation
Refreshments: $2,000
F oad and soft drinks
AdvertisinglPrinting: $2,000
NewspaperlRadio ads for Health Fair, Flyers,
Posters, banners
Fair Exhibitor Requirements: $1,500
Procurement of pamphlets, mv and other
testing kits, supplies required by exhibitors
TOTAL S10tOOO
.A.I~S ~E::L.~, I1'IiTO.
BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
AIDS HELP INC.
BOARD OF QIRECTOR$
May 2005
Officers (Executive Committee) are identified by title in parentheses immediately after their
names. The telephone area code is 305 unless otherwise shown.
Ph)'lIhl AII,.n, 1909 Patterson Avenue, Key West, FL 33040
David Bralu-hill, 1115 Margaret Street #4, Key West, FL 33040, 292-7832,
hrflk~4h~:'Ifs@hotm;;til r:nm
WMI~.y R ClIlvi.., Property Management, 1116 White Street, Key West,FL 33040.294-0779.
.'~rnm.. F. Covington, M.D., Old Town Community Health Center, 520 Southard Street, Key
West, FL 33040.296-8593. FAX 296-4868.
F.dwlIrd C:z.lllplirki (President) Owner, Exit Realty, 525 Simonton Street, Key West 33040,
292-2230. e-mail Ed@exitkeywest.com
Adrian G n..vil!ll, Retired Businessman, 1403 Truman Avenue, Key West, FL 33040.296-
6255. FAX 295-6756. adrian1937@aol.com
Ret~ S DilPh. Marketing Consultant, 1501 Laird Street, Key West, FL 33040.294-9501. Home
and FAX 292~9946. dbetsyb@aol.com
Donn. IMdmJln. 1420 Angela Street, Key West, FL 33040. 294-7492.
shmofp.I@f1ol mm (No Affiliation)
RlI'!v Mir.h.... R.rtn~, Pastor, S1. Columba Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 500426, Marathon
33050, 305-743-6412. e-mail Michael.hartney@aya.yale.edu
Phil Rqg'llI'!. (Secretary) Bank Manager, c/o Key West Bank, 701 Whitehead Street, Key West
33040, 294-3540. e-mail cphogue@aol.com
.1J1nl"f R,...in R.lIY"'. (Vice.President Administration), Retired, Momoe County School
Department, Public Relation Consultant, 3531 Eagle Avenue, Key West, FL 33040. 296-8303.
jpisland@aol com
Rir.hard M. Klit..nirl(, F.sq. Attorney at Law, 1009 Simonton Street, FL 33040.292.4101.
FAX 292-4102. Cellular 923-5004. rir.hl:lrCf@nnlc-pa {'.om
Alh..rt Do M~C..lIrth)'_ (Executive Vice Presideut), Retired Businessman, Post Office Box 550,
Key West, FL 33041.296-4289.
Gw.,ndn"n.l_ Mnhl..)' Administrator, Key West Housing Authority, 1400 Kennedy Drive, Key
West, FL 33040. 295-7767 home, 797-3594 Cell. 296-5621 x224. mob.leye;@kwhA ore;
.Tnhn Mllmfnrfl. Businessman, P.O. Box 6371, Key West, FL 33041.
Ken:)' G She11v, (Treasurer), Fiscal Office, Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority, 1611 Yon
Phister Street, Key West, FL 33040. 296-2454. Fax. 292-3211. Horne 296-5002,
Kerryshel@Aol com
Ni.-:hnl.llll Triwillnnnn, Retired CEO, AC. Neilsen Rating Company, NYC, 425 Caroline Street,
Key West 33040, 296-3395. e-mail NT ACN@aol com
SIIMlIn W....ld~, Community Activist, 519 Elizabeth Street, Key Wes 33040, 294-2654. e-mail
susankwest@hotmail.com
"'END *
LEGAL COUNSEL: David J. Audlin, Jr., Esq., 415 Eaton Street, Key West, FL 33040.294-
3002. Vasario@aol.com
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Robert G. Walker, AIDS Help, Inc., P.O. Box 4374, Key West,
FL 33041.296-6196. FAX 296~6337. Horne 294-0501. e-mail robert.w@aidshelp.cc
RECORDING SECRETARY: Joseph G. Pais, AIDS Help, Inc., P.O. Box 4374, Key West,
FL 33041. 296-6196, FAX 296-6377. e-mail joe.p@aidshelp.cc
'" II< II<
Applicant Identification
..-
Page 1
Name of Organization: Florida Keys Foster Adoptive Parents Association
Address: Po. Box 1861, Key Largo, .FL 33037
Authorized Representative: Barbara Brooke, Secretary FKi''APA
Contact Person: Barbara Brooke
Telephone: 305-451-8009 or Cell 305-394-0811
Fax: 305-451-5744
E-mail: keyrative@aol.com
Title of Project: Kids Closet
Type ofrequest: lXI Recurring funds (e.g., operational costs)
o Non-recurring funds (e.g., capital expenditures, one-time costs)
Amount ofrcquest: $10,000.00
If your request is for multiple year funding, please check here rn and attach a separate page
describing the future plan. see Dage 1.1
WiII you be willing to submit to this Board a fuII account of what you are doing with these
funds? IZI Yes 0 No
From what other groups have you requested funds and what was the result? Supply a separate
page here if you like. It will not be counted as part of the total page count. see page 1.1
If your organization has a Board of Directors, please list their names and addresses or you must
designate three or more individual residents of Monroe County to be responsible for the uses
of the fund. Supply a separate page here if you like. see pafZe 1.1
This application addresses (please check all that apply):
o Law Enforcement
o Crime Prevention
o Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention and Treatment
IX! Mental and Physical Health of Minors and Adults
o Cultural, Artistic, Educational, Recreational and Sports
!XI Programs for Monroe County Youth
Signatu~~~ate: ;;z../c;J~~~
Please note: Because Sunshine Laws of the State of Florida apply to these proceedings, any
information in this application may be available to the public.
Page 1.1
Multiple Year Funding Explanation
The Kids Closet is an ongoing operation (see abstract). The more we can takc in, the more we can
give out. Unfortunately, there will always be a need to help the children and families of Monroe
County. Changing demographics have made it increasingly difficult for lower income families to
survive in our community.
That's where the Kids Closet is helping out. By receiving and storing new and used items for these
situations.
Realistically, we cannot stock everything, for all children of all ages - all the time. We cannot always
rely on material items always being donated by individuals. Some items must be purchased "new"
when they are needed. (Underwear, bras, socks, book bags and school supplies are examples). Every
year we rely on fund-raising events and financial donations to help purchase these items and cover
the cost of storage rental.
We have outgrown our first storage space and plans are underway to lease a second unit at the same
facility and continue to offer these services to the community.
Other Requested Donation Sources
The Keys Childrens Foundation
Annual Request of $3,000 approved and received in 2004 and 2005
Funds used to purchase Kid Closet supplies and provide camp/dance tuition for children.
John Zick, Treasurer 305-367-2893
Coldwell Banker Schmitt Charitable Foundation
Annual Request between $300 and $500 approved and received in 2004 and 2005
Funds used to purchase Kids Closet supplies in 2004. Purchase Christmas gifts in 2005
S. Colleen Repetto, Secretary/Treasurer 305~289-6503
The J.G & P.S. Palmer Foundation
2005 Request of $1 ,000 as a matching grant for assistance with additional storage space approved and
received. 2004 Request of $1,000 for Children's Christmas Party approved and received.
James and Purcell Palmer, Founders (mailing address: Cake of Catwalk, 4 Route 385,
Catskill, NY 12414-5028)
Florida Keys Foster Adoptive Parents Association 2006 Officers
Cindi Miller, President
Scott Graham, Vice President
Christine Cunningham, Treasurer
Barbara Brooke, Secretary
453-0111
294-5767
853-0537
451-8009
220 LaPaloma Road, Key Largo, FL 33037
625 Angela Street, Key West, FL 33040
128 Pacific Avenue, Tavemier, FL 33070
133 Third Lane, Key Largo, FL 33037
Page 2
Abstract:
The Florida Keys Foster Adoptive Parents Association is a nonprofit 501 (c )(3) organization comprised
of licensed foster parents, adoptive parents and individuals within the community who strive to
support the foster/adoptive children and their families in Monroe County. Our Mission Statement
is simply "Every Child Matters"
Our organization networks with Wesley House Family Services and other social agencies, local
schools and churches in finding and reaching children and families in need. We collect, purchase,
store and distribute clothes, shoes, school supplies, car seats, and other items from our Kids Closet
in Key Largo. Proceeds from fund-raising events and donors are also used to allow foster/adoptive
children to participate in sport activities; take music lessons; receive tutoring and participate in
school field trips.
We also consider the situations and events which lead to a child ending up in crisis. Studies have
shown how pressure and stress on parents can sometimes lead to abuse and neglect of a child.
While it is not our job to identify these situations or correct them - our donations of material items
or funds may relieve some of the burdens these families experience and may possibly even reduce
or prevent the crisis from occurring in the home.
Page 3
Introduction
Our organization was incorporated in 2003, but most of our members have been foster/adoptive
parents for many years in Monroe County. Before the Kids Closet was opened up, children would
come into our care (sometimes in the middle of the night with just the clothes on their back), we
would scramble to find clothes and/or expend our personal funds to purchase clothes, cribs, blankets
and other supplies. All the while trying to calm and comfort the child, bring some nomla1cy back
into their lives and prepare them for the next day of child care or school.
Originally, the Kids Closet was designed to provide the "immediate basic necessities" for foster
parents so they would not have to use their out of pocket money each time a child came into care.
Now we have evolved to assisting all types of families.
Like Monroe County, our membership is very diversified. We range from working single parents to
teaching professionals; counselors to stay at home moms and even retired grandparents and public
servants. We are all very busy in our "other lives" between Key West and Ocean Reef, but share a
common interest in the welfare of our Monroe County children.
Page 4
Goals and Achievements
Through our efforts, we hope to see an increase in community awareness about the foster/adoptive
children in our area. We hope to encourage more individuals to become foster/adoptive parents and
will continue to serve as a support group for those individuals and their families. We plan 011
continuing to work closely with Wesley House Family Services, Easter Seals and the Voices of the
Florida Keys Children.
Below are our 2004 Kids Closet Statistics*
(These children were given clothes, shoes, toys, books and school supplies)
Male Female
Infants (0 - 2 yrs old) 15 11
Toddlers (3 - 5 yrs old) 12 18
Children (6 to 12 yrs old) 21 20
Teens (13 to 17 yrs old) 11 7
Totals 59 56
Grand total children 115
LARGE ITEMS DISTRIBUTED IN 2004:
10 car seats
4 cribs
1 stroller
1 high chair
OTHER 2004 CONTRIBUTIONS WE MADE TO THE COMMUNITY:
2 Christmas Gifts each, for 74 Foster/AdoptivelRelative Care Children in Monroe County.
II Christmas Gifts for Pace Center for Girls.
8 Christmas Gifts for residents of Florida Keys Children Shelter in Tavernier.
$170 cash to Kcy Largo School Head Start Childrcn for them to purchase Holiday gifts
for their parents.
SPECIALACTNITIES IN 2004:
Donation of 26 costumes to the Head Start Kindergarten Classes at Key Largo School
for their Annual Halloween Parade.
Sponsored and Hosted a "Family Expo Night" in Key Largo. The general public was
invited to learn about all of the agencies in the upper Keys who provide activities for
children and support to families. Some of the representatives with booths were 4-H,
YMCA, Habitat for Humanity, Center for Independent Living, The Boy Scouts, The Girl
Scouts and Joyce Betrnett School of the Performing Arts.
Annual Christmas Party for the Foster/Adoptive/Relative Care Children and their families
in the Upper Keys (105 participants). Complimentary dinner buffet; games and activities
for the children and a visit/photo with Santa Claus,
* Information based upon 2004 records as 2005 information is still being compiled.
Page 5
Background and Significance
The monthly allowances paid for foster carc by the State of Florida to these parents is not enough to
cover the nonna! expenses of caring for a child in our County. In addition, many of the local social
service agencies are limited to the amount offinancial assistance they can give these children and
their families, Our efforts arc geared to supplement these parents' needs with both material and
financial assistance where and when we can.
Target Population
In addition to foster, adoptive, relative and protective care children, Florida Keys Foster Adoptive
Parents Association has expanded its services to reach "any child with a need" in Monroe County.
We have created a Referral Program that allows local schools, churches and other organizations to
request items from the Kids Closet. Within three to seven days of receiving referrals, our association
will deliver the items to the requesting agency for distribution directly to the child. We assist new
bom children to teenagers up to 18. In some instances we have assisted adults from the Center for
Independent Living.
Approach Method
We have two methods for assisting children and their families. The Referral Program and the
Monetary Request program.
The Referral Program (mentioned above in the Target Population) works by sending forms to all
the churches, schools, day cares and social agencies in Monroe County.
The Monetary Request Program, provides funds for foster/adoptive/relative care children to take
special interest lessons (dance, piano ect.); attend camp; purchase graduation rings and other instances
where monies are not available through the normal channels. The goal being to provide the same
opportunities that a birth child would have in a family surrounding. Please see attached forms 5.1
and 5.2.
Page 5.]
\l.. t>DOPTIVt: p
","'<;;,,'0,.:-.
(,0' . . "-?,
&;J .' tP
0," V,
~I ~
<: 0
o .~ n
- ..... S;
~. . >J
?)~
. ,><"';'~'< '''...'''' ^ , ' I
"/,:/:';
{jjl['fff3?U'}(gl :!?7;;;m TODAYS DATE
In addition to assisting the foster/adoptive children of Monroe County, the Florida Keys Foster Adoptive
Parents Association has expanded its services to reach any child in Monroe County who may have a
need. This includes referrals from local schools, churches and other organizations. The Kids Closet
stocks new and slightly used clothes, shoes, toys, books, cribs, car seats, strollers, school supplies and
other items. We try to stock items for newborns through teenagers. In some cases we are able to
purchase certain items if we do not have them available in stock, but cannot guarantee i>pecific brands.
WE DO NOT SUPPLY PERISHABLE ITEMS (diapers, food, etc.) After submitting this request please allow 3 to 7 days for
processing, You will be contacted prior to delivery. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION OR ADDITIONAL FORMS PLEASE
CALL Linda Pepin, Kid s Closet Coordinator at 453-0213 or Barbara Brooke at 451-8009,
COMPLETE ONE FORM PER CHILD AND FAX TO 451-5744
REFERRAL PLACED BY
}}HONE
AGENCY OR GROUP
CHILD DESCRIPTION: (AGE, SEX, CLOTHES SIZE OR HEIGHT/WEIGHT AND SHOE SIZE)
REQUESTED ITEMS: IF KNOWN - GIVE PERSONAL PREFERENCES (Styles & Colors)
2. OTHER ITEMS REQUESTED (Software, videos, toys, etc. - if available):
The Florida Keys Foster/Parents Association Inc., it:~ agents and members are forever releasedfram liahilityfor any
injuries or damages that arise from the use of any item released from the Kids Closet Inventory.
8/23/05
OFFICIAL USE ONLY
DATE REQUEST REC'D
DELIVERY DATE
ORDER FILLED BY:
COMMENTS:
Page 5.2
~~OPTJ~f;~ MONETARY REQUEST FORM
0'<.~:" "i"'~ There are instances and events where the Florida Keys Foster Adoptive Parents Association
>.: , ~ may be able to help financially. If you have a request for funds, please complete the fonn
2 below, attach all back up materials and original receipts and mail to:
;:;
,;?
. F.K.F.A.P.A. · P.O. Box 1861 · Key Largo, FL 33037
Date
Name of Child
DOB
Requestor
Title
Phone
Amount of Request $
Date Amount needed
Explanation of Request
Please attach any backup information, application or receipts to this request.
Check Payable To
Have other resources been explored for procurement of the requested purchase?
Yes
No
If yes, list those sources
FINANCE COMMITTEE REVIEW
Request Disapproved
Request Approved
Amount Approved $
Reviewed by the following Finance Committee Members:
Date
Reviewed at Board Meeting?
Yes
No
Comments
Page 6
Resources and Costs
INCOME:
Quarterly Foster Kids Closet Yard Sale
Annual Foster Adoptive Fashion Show or Fund Raising Event
Donations From Individuals
Monetary donations from local civic organizations*
Annual Membership Income
Recognition Banquet Tickets
Total Income
2003-2004
2005
$ I ,200.00
3,000.00
2,000.00
2,200.00
600.00
$400,00
Not Held
2,165.00
6,040.00
640.00
680.00
$ 9,000.00
$9,925.00
*2005 Donors: Keys Childrens Foundation, Coldwell Banker Schmit Charitable
Foundation, The Palmer Foundation, Sloppy Ioes (Christmas Party), Southem Most Florida Abate,
ANTICIPATED YEARLY EXPENSES:
Monthly rent for the Foster Kids Closet storage facility $168 per unit per mo**
New goods to restock closet
Reimbursement to parents for goods
Funds for children to participate in programs
Annual Children's Holiday Party & Gifts
Printed Materials (Brochures, Letterhead, Invitations, etc.)
Annual Corporation Documents, Dues to othcr Organizations, P.O. Box
Postage & Shipping
Conferences/Seminars/M eetings
Monthly Meeting Expenses
Recognition Banquet & Awards
Emergency Hurricane Relief to Families
** In 2006 our Kids Closet Rental Expense will double (2 units now) $4, 032,00
Total Expcnscs
Deficit
$ 2,016.00
$ 3,600.00
$ 5,400.00
$ 5,400.00
$ 1,000.00
$ 400.00
$2,016.00
3,582,00
2,344,00
1,713.00
3,500.00
793.00
350.00
275.00
348.00
360.00
1,018.00
1,500.00
$17,816.00
$17,799.00
$ 8,816.00
$7,874.00
OTHER:
The Florida Kevs Foster! AdolJtive Parents Association relies totally on foster parents and other volunteers from
the communitv for the labor to maintain the Kids Closet; slJeak at local civic olJ!.anizations; plan and implement
fimd-raisinz events. In addition to money we also accept many donations of new and uscd goods in good condition
and distribute these goods to the people we serve,
NOTE:
The above is a general activity statement. A detailed Profit & Loss Budget and Reconciliation/Deposit Detail
for 2005 and 2006 can be made available in a Quick Books format upon request.
Page 7
Sustainability
Fund-raising takes time and energy away from everyone's family. Planning and pulling off events
such as Gynmastic Nights, Fashion Shows and even Bake and Yard Sales are big volunteer efforts
that we have done in the past. To sustain our operation we would revisit fund-raising options and
attempt to seek other grants of a similar nature.
RURAL T IEALTH NEfWORK OF MONROE COUNTY, FL, INC.
ORAL HEALTH CARE FOR
UNINSURED CHILDREN IN
MONROE COUNTY
J1 91?j1:NIjl(ft'PLICJ1erIO:NSUcB:MFTfJeZ':CZ) ero...
MONROE COUNTY SHERIFF'S
SHARED ASSET FORFEITURE FUND
(Year 3 of 3)
COpy
February 10, 2006
(f)
Rural Health Network of Monroe Co., FL, Inc.
Grant Application to the Monroe County Sheriff s
Shared Asset Forfeiture Fund, 2/10/06
/\pplicantl
('atl1JIl
Name of Organization: Rural Health Network of Monroe Co., FL, Inc.
Address: PO Box 4966, Key West, FL 33041-4966
Authorized Representative: Mark L. Szurek, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer
Contact Person: Mark L. Szurek, Ph.D.
Telephone: 305-766-3758
Fax: 305-289-8920
Email: mszurek~i)rhnmc.org
Title of Project:
Type of Request:
Amount of Request:
Oral Health Care for Uninsured Children in Monroe Co., FL
X Recurring Funds
If your request is for multiple year funding, please check here ~nd attach a separate
page describing the future plan. (Page 1a.)
(Year 1: $10,000, requested; $5,000 received)
(Year 2: $10,000, requested; $7,500 received)
Year 3 [2006]: $10,000
Will you be willing to submit to this Board a full account of what you are doing with
these funds? X Yes.
From what other groups have you requested funds and what was the result? Supply a
separate page here if you like. It will no be counted as part of the total page count.
(Page Ib).
If your organization has a Board of Directors, please list their names and addresses or
you must designate three or more individual residents of Monroe County to be
responsible for the uses of these funds. Supply a separate page here if you like.
(Please see attachment, "Board of Directors.")
This application addresses (please check all that apply):
Signature:
0' Mental & Physical Health for Minors and Adults
~d~ /)
~ ~ Date: February 10, 2006
Because the sunShiRaws of the State of Florida apply to these
Please note:
proceedings, any information in this application may be available to the public.
I
RHNMC ORAL HEAt,'rI1 CARE MULTI-YEAR PLAN
Environmental Scan. RHNMC is also guided in its decision-making and
planning process by another sister rural network in the FL Panhandle. 1 Working in
collaboration with the Duval County Health Department, this project brings oral health
care to mostly Medicaid recipients. This project has shared its dental protocols with the
RHNMC project, and in a recent presentation in Washington, DC (2003), underscored
the importance of oral health care as an essential component of any successful primary
health care endeavor.2 RHNMC itself has merited national attention: The RHNMC
dental care program has received the National Association of Counties (NACo) Acts of
Caring Award for its dental care program, and the Achievement Award for its primary
care efforts.3
Consumer Input. RHNMC surveys its clients randomly, sampling no less than
10% of all clients each year. In the annual report of client satisfaction, over 95% of those
clients responding stated that their oral health has improved through access to RHNMC
services, and this same 95% stated that quality of services rendered were either 'good,
very good, or excellent'.
Model(s) Selected. The central core of this multiple-model is anchored on a team
of direct service personnel, enhanced by volunteer professionals who essentially guide
and advise the project. FL KidCare, through RHNMC outreach, will continue to emoll
children into oral health care options within the community. The dental sealant
program, having completed 4 successful years through the cooperation of the Momoe
County Health department, has allowed RHNMC and its partners4 further
opportunities to educate children about oral health while providing direct services to
those with least access to care.
Rationale for this Model. As validated in client surveys, RHNMC has witnessed
the critical importance of retaining a direct, caring, and dedicated group of dental
professionals for a successful program, and determines this component as essential.
The volunteer component of the project provided interim and vitally important
professional services while the project identified its H permanent" dentist; the volunteer
corps also provided/ provides ongoing guidance and advice as the project has grown.
KidCare is now a stable feature for the uninsured and low-income households in
Florida, and RHNMC recognizes its importance for affordable access to children's (oral)
health care.
Summation. RHNMC will use a core group of dental professionals, situated in the
geographic center of the county (Marathon) and will offer affordable dental care to
uninsured and working poor children in this county.
la.
1 FL Dept. of Health, Building Access to Health Care in Florida 2001, p. 59.
2 HRSA Rural Outreach and Network Conference, Dental Care in Rural Florida, Washington, DC,
September 2003.
3 National Association of Counties national meeting, Washington, DC, April 2003.
4 Momoe County Health Department and the Momoe County School District.
I\jal Health
etwork
fA
RURAL l-IEAL TH NETWORK OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA, lNC.
P.O BOX 4966, KEY WEST, FL. 33041-4966
Funded in pari by lhe Florida Department of Health
Other Financial Support to the
Rural Health Network of Monroe Co., FL, Inc.
FY 2005-2006
(New Matching Funds in red.)
Fundin9: Source Amount Status and Conditions
Grant began on May 1, 2003 and will
Health Resources & Services expire on April 30, 2006. Applied to
Administration (federal) $84,000 (yr 3 of 3) the St. Clare Clinic in Key West and
tarj;ets homeless primary care.
Grant was begun on May 1, 2004 and
200,000 (x 3 yrs) assists this organization in its
infrastructure development.
For primary care ($300,000) and
Monroe County Government $400,000 operations. Funds services in the
Middle and Upper Keys.
MCG - HSAB $100,000 Dental Care
FL Department of Health: $65,000 Yearly state subsidy to support
Office of Rural Health Network's infrastructure.
r'ull,iraisi.nq" 150.000 PfOW' t,cI
Patic'nt (0-1',1 V'. 200,DOn ["'f"lwel.vil
1 b.
ft~_LIlIIiI$~U~III"""""'" _....
Executive Director (305-766-3758), Finance Director (305-295-6135) or
Health Services Director (305-295-6136)
FAX 305-295-6137
Program Development Director- VOICE 305-289-8920
www.rhnme.org
~
if.
~
a
~
~
t:
~
.t: U
"'z-.e"'"
~""o.s
"" ~Q
--<M't:J
r~ ~ ,.,} ~
...., ~ M =
..z: IZ< t> =
.::::o~~
I:::t[i=e.-
~ >~ B ~
'-'-i ~ ~ ~ G;,.
<:lzQ""'la
..... ;;;;> ~ ~ :l
~Ol,Ci:i
~ug~..
~~~~~
"'::OZ~"E~
t: "'" ~ "Cl
~:t.s~.;
~ '- cz:: Q .l:
~Oe:J=~
,;:. ~ rJJ ] .;
.... cz:: 0 ~.~
~~CZ::i:~
::~~t':
~~ -< = ~
~ZO~:l
.::== --
-!-i'.>.s
~...J:-'t-
;::. -< ~ ~
~~Zi:
=o::~
~..l~1
~ <0 <li
.... cz:: I..: Ei
~....;:l 't:l
~g:: ;
~
.;.:
=
~
5
~
-
=
...
rJ'J
&:I
o
.-
1I.l
1I.l
~
i
u
.~
~
:(
'"
t'
;:i1
IlJ
::a
~ ~
-<
~
-<
o
y
m
E
.;::
.s
(i2
B
OJ
if>
if>
m
_.0
m '
.1:: E
sr~
o
:1::.-
-0
c.;j:Ll
~~
'"
-
-
0\
N
l'-
co
.-
~
~
N
o
M
~~
_^M
r./lo-l
~I:.L..
'-' ^
~ ;>-..
N IlJ
::6;:i1
:>( g
o ._
CQp...
~~
c
~
::s
~~
eo
In~
~
:::.::
~
~
o
,..-l
if>
....
~
'"
c
o
U
....
o
.,.;
til
<l.>
GQ
l-
V
...,
if>
m
>..q
...J
~ fe.
<l.> '...
a ~
;3 ;;.
'" <l.>
c-
oU
UCl
~
:::.::
....
~
o-l
&
....
IlJ
a.
a.
:;:J
,....,
M
0\
"""
."r
1.0
1.0
'€~
00
z,....,
IlJM
I;;:,..-l
c.;1:.L..
,..-l "
_ c.;
-"0
~ e
'" 0
~ e
m
00 -
'<I'~
~
$
'm
=
....
1;;:"
OJ
'"
'B6
~~
'"
C
:::.::
Q)
::a
"0
~
E
o
v
o
o
..<::
m
;:..-
'" li:;\
.... m
Q}.o
g-g
",,.c:
d ...,
o m
U v
m
_.-0
.IS (i:i
'~j).
o 0
:r:~
-0
~~
,,8
'"
....
IlJ
;:i1
&
a.
;:J
b
9
o ;:..-
U 0
.:;:::
t
e:
::l
o
v
<U
o
l-
e:
o
d E
<l.> 0
~ ~
<l.> I-
;:. 0
o OJ
o ~(
bE
3 ~
8 ~
Z
o
....
!-i
<
!-i
Z
~
rJl
f
=
~
z
o
g:
N
1.0
'"
_M
O&.
"""'<I'
lOr--.
,
0\ ~
00 c.;
NI:.L..
'<I'
-
l'-
0\
I
M
N
'"
IlJ
,~ N
03
,....,
eM
~~
3~
g;:i1
c,.1lJ
f/J.g,
-]
gu
€
2
8
....~
1lJ00
>0
.!!O
UN
E
o
u
on
-;
E
Q)
0:::
o
U
t~
~~
g .~
U...J
00
l'-
1.0
N
,
,....,
0\
,....,
o
I"-
o
'M
~M
<C.....:1
"'....
"'0 ~
o :u
o .~
i3: E
<U
r--. >
~~
]
o
In
Q}
..s
'C .....
o 0
j, ~
Q) -
itl"-
IlJ<UO
f"\f/JO
....~N
M
00
II")
N-
00'
\(')~
-"""
~ ~
'<I'I:.L..
;;.,
~
~o
,~ I"-
o:;::t:;;
.t U':l m
sri:i,..-l
o ~ I:.L..
:r: ~ "
~ O.~
~ 0 E
'r: 0 IlJ
c.; \(') ;:.
..,......c.;
":;0\1-<
]
o
CO
Q}
:i-f.i
~.....
IlJ 0
..0 a
~ E
<Ii '<;j I"-
;g..dO
1 UO
""......N
]1
til
IlJ
<5
.E
tr)
'"
00<:;"
~f:'!
"'700
N :>(
I"- m
00...
M
'<I'
o
M
M
'""
W.
[;>~
~~
'" Q)
.g..s
"<::0...
r/)co
~as
Ii
IlJ
~
o
IlJ
"
~
U
]f
~oo
IlJg
ZN
rJJ
rJl
~
~
....
<IS
~;:::o
.1:: ~ tr)
p"~ 0
"'::I:....
O",M
::r:<IS,.J
..,i/'J ~ ~
c.... ^
IlJ <l) I;;
~ > 0
1::0';;:;
<l) _ c.;
~oa
~~:;E
~
~
-<
:z
.5
~
tf
~oo
~o
Itl~
u
Z
....
<'
e
cz:
o
...:l
,""It'l
~~
>~
~~
Zo
~~
Ot!,
Ucz:
Iioillioil
O~
cz:oo
~i
~~
'""-<
00
~=
0"
~~
E-~
~~
=0
~"
<
Iioil
=
...:l
~
~
-<
Iioil
cz:
-<
tIl
!7
~
...
<1.>
g;
~
tIl
!7E
~ 0
... V
(1) ,."
~~
~k
"0
.;::
o
.;;:::
CSt
'"
"
<::
's
<1) a
00::1
a B g
~ ~' ~
-a 5 ~
i~~.$
.- ~ ~
9 ~"O
S k'~
s:9.;;:::
8 ~ cg
CSi e
.~ ~
tIl '"
-0.;::
..".
"'1"
<t'>'"
to~
'11.0
7 ;>(
1.0 <'J
1.0"'-
Q-\
N
""
'-
Q)
~
g
010
-O~
~
~
~;!;'O
o"&J<:f)
.~ -- 0
~~~
o <<l.....l
P:;:7J.....
ro !u crS
1~1
ij g; ij
~Q(J~
0<
'"
>J..l
i'
is
en'
..,1.0
'88
VlN
'"
.....
~
'-
<1)
0..
0..
~
'"
...
~
d
o
U
7
o
o
It)
,
<:f)
'n
""
.....l
~.....
M [f
~ 'E
~ ~
o ou
Q.,f-;
-~
"3
....
-
~.......
50
f-;~
~
<L>
~
~
;!;
o
.....l a
o
~
o
u
<i:
~
::t:
U
:E
~~
O....l
'"-l (~
~~
'Si3:
'a.~
"'~
o .S::!
:r:z
""
:g
000
o..,j.
~g;
..,j. :><
g;~
o
.......
o
<<'I
.....,
-
~
<:f)
M
.....l
"'-
~ t;;'"
<1.> <1)
~~
u.....
3~
18 '0"
:r: ~
~~
<L> <1)
~ ~
.....l::::l
"'" 0
'-U
~o
60
.....l~
'....
~
~
~
g
(:
:!:
::::
~.
-
;;;
:;..:
..;'
~
~
,.~,
'-'
"
""
.....
~
:::;
....
d
e~'
o~
"",0
* ;; S
*
..
*
*
*
*
*
*
"-
..
..
..
*
..
..
"-
..
"-
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
*
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
*
*
*
*
..
..
..
..
*
*
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
*
*
..
..
..
..
..
*
..
..
*
..
..
*
..
..
..
..
*
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
*
*
*
..
..
..
..
*
*
..
*
..
..
..
..
..
..
*
..
..
..
*
..
..
..
..
..
><-
..
do ..i'
Q:e
00
,:,,>,...,
00.;
~ ..i'
-- ?
:-'N
0-
d,'t-:::
0\ .
~3
sRi
oO~
0\ .
~~
t'l0
~N
-;;
00 M"'
q:-p
r-r'i"':;
- -
ON
--
00'
",8
~o
~t'I
r:-'6
00'-
0\ ^
o~
,...,""
~~
oO,r-..
0-. "
m?
~~
~ -
~N'"
"'0
:;;:N
--
~ ---
ON
- -
r-:' NO
~e
C!I'-
"'t-:::
';;8
1;l -,
.- '"
:----
,,~
0:: .,
N
~2
"'I'-
- ---
<<'1-
... 0
,,-
.00
69'\
~s
CI ,...;'
~~-.o
10:_0
.g 0\ M
'" 0 N
.!:: 8~
7. 0.; "
" ___ on
_1'-0
B-=t-:::
=0::<
l::l -. 0
<,:0_
.- ,...,
0..... ^
J:>."''''
~~...~
'OQ~
~ C! 0;
~ 1""""1 .',
~ 0 'I)
~~~
~::::~
._ N t"---
'0 - 0
= .on
.~ Q ~
,,-N
>-r:::;:;
N
~
cF.J
:fa
ou
<L>
:r:
c;
;:;
IX
<+-<
o
Q)
st23f
O~~
~i~
(;570;
sf-<
'"
00 '"
'-' -
xU
~ .S
.. '-' a:l
..".0 "
:g:~~
'1'1~
V)V)..
<<:r"<t;::l
NNO
,-., ,-., i/l
S;;~.2
<)0 00 ()
'-' '-' ...
U
'3
'6.
'" ou
~u
';;:0
~N
cF.Jg
:E -0 en-
ou " <L>
<1.> ::s 2
:r:. ;::l
<+-< G' 0
o >=I ~
~ ~~
€~~
ae: :I:
~ ~ E
.g.9 S
~ +~.~ 8
" 0.:::
=~Cl<>(j
'0:;
;;J
c:l
-0
a
o
~
~
0\
<:f)
N
M
.....l
.....
ri
'-
if>
::I
~
Z
o
....
f-<
<
~
Z
~
IJJ
~
~
E
E
:::l
'"
S
u
d
..d
~,-.,
'C .!:l
OJ t'd
;;EO
;::f .~ 6
~G~
" <l)
g ~
" '"
-0 ..d
S .g
~ ~ C~
!::ou':'C;
00 B "
() d ()
-g ~ .~ ~
~058~
o.il
Z
o
::c
~
1.0
00
0\
"i'
7
o
"'"
::='
~
~
IJJ
IJJ
~
cz:
~
~
-<
"'"
<0
-1
~
~
-;h~
b:~
a<:f)
:7Jti
~ ^
;;. ~
o a
N.....l
~!7
;!;~
o.il
~
-<
Z
,-.,
<'J ...
~ ~
d'KJ.......
=~o
<1.>E-O
0.... '-' N
Rural Health Network of Momoe Co., FL, Inc.
Grant Application to the Monroe County Sheriff's
Shared Asset Forfeiture Fund, 2/10/06
RURAL HEALTH NETWORK OF MONROE COUNTY, FL, INC.
(RHNMC)
ORAL HEALTH CARE FOR
UNINSURED CHILDREN IN MONROE! FL
PROJECr ABSTRACT - Request for Recurring Funding, Year:1 of:1
Primary Contact Person(s) for this Project: Mark L. Szurek, Ph.D. (305-766-3758)
Statement of the Problem.
RHNMC has made an impact in the provision of oral health services for the
working poor! the un/ underinsured and the homeless! through the opening of its
dental care facility on Stock Island (Key West) in January 2003. In this county, there are
currently no other dental care facilities serving the un/ underinsured and/ or homeless,
and the only dentist (county-wide) who currently accepts Medicaid is in the employ of
this organization. This Network entered into new and challenging partnerships with
the Monroe County Health Department and the Health Foundation of South FL to
comprehensively plan and address the oral health needs of needy children (2002-2004).
These partnerships have resulted in projects that specifically addresses oral health care
and prevention, and with notable success.
RHNMC has also made significant inroads within children!s health care by
enrolling almost 9 out of every 10 eligible children into FL KidCare; 90% of all Healthy
Kids enrollees have also accepted KidCare dental coverage as well, as a supplement to
the Network! s primary care project. RHNMC has identified a network of 6 dentists
county-wide to accept children into this essential part of maintaining optimal oral
health care. StilL persistent high cost of living factors existent in this area make it
almost impossible for some low-income households and families to buy and/ or
maintain adequate health care options for themselves and for their children.
The RHNMC dental program has been met with overwhelming utilization,
public acclaim (95% of all patients surveyed report that their oral health care has
improved! and that the quality of service is excellent [2005]) and national recognition
(the RHNMC oral health care project received the National Association of Counties
[NACo] Acts of Caring Award in Apri12003). Twenty-five percent (25%) of all clients
served are children. To facilitate equitable access! RHNMC has moved its dental care
clinic to Marathon, in order to equally accommodate all county residents
But the cost of this service is also a challenge for this organization and for this
community. Funding from any and all sources! including patient co-pays (which is
based on an ability to pay through sliding fee scale assessments) are critical variables in
the success of this important endeavor. Funding is needed to sustain this Network's
efforts to provide oral health care for all children in need.
Total Requested. $10,000 for Year 3 of this recurring funding request.
2
Rural Health Network of Monroe Co., FL, Inc.
Grant Application to the Monroe County Sheriffs
Shared Asset Forfeiture Fund, 2/10/06
A INTRODUCTION
Mission of the RHNMC: To improve the quality of and access to health care in
Monroe County, FL.
The Organization. The Rural Health Network of Monroe County, FL., Inc. (RHNMC)
was created in 1993, in response to the enactment of Florida Statute 381.0406. As a state
certified network and tax-exempt organization (Tax ID#65-0474953), RHNMC seeks to
accomplish this specific Florida mandate by improving access to and the quality of
health care in Monroe County. RHNMC's 13 Governing-member Board of Directors
and 13 Advisory-member Board include the membership of all 3 county hospitals; all
county physician-hospital organizations; 3 chambers of conuncrce; county and state
government representation; specialty health care providers; the county's health
department and County Fire & Rescue Services; consumers and members at large.
Qualifications to Manage this Project, relevant to this Request.
RHNMC was recognized by the Florida Department of Health as a successful
model of community health development in 2001.1 RHNMC has also been recognized
as a "Best Practices Model" in 2002 by the Texas A&M University: School of Rural
Public Health. As mentioned in the Abstract (p. 1), RHNMC's oral health care project
was awarded the National Association of Counties (NACo) Acts of Caring award in
2003, and also received the Achievement award from NACo in July 2003 for its primary
care initiatives. RHNMC's proven management skills resulted in a second grant award
by the Health Foundation of South FL, Inc. to renew its ambitious plan to provide
county-wide indigent dental care (2004-2005).
The oral health care project itself is evaluated annually for patient satisfaction
and quality of care. In each survey, patient responses indicating excellent care has
become the norm and standard. And as mentioned above, RHNMC maintains KidCare
outreach to include dental coverage as a necessary component.
The RHNMC health services director is directly responsible for managing this
project. With over 33 years of health care administrative experience, this professional
competently supervises the day-to-day operations of this project as well as RHNMC's
primary care services. Dental care professionals are clinically supervised by a licensed
dentist, with over 20 years of clinical experience and a broad range of skill level, in
service to the target population. All dental care personnel undergo an extensive
orientation, and are credentialed prior to the onset of any patient care delivery. The
organization is supervised by an executive director with 33+ years of health care
administrative experience, and who holds 3 advanced degrees.
B. PROJECT GOALS, OBJECTIVES & OUTCOMES
I FL Dept. of Health; Division of Emergency Medical Services & Community Health Resources, Building
Health Care Access, 2001, p. 64.
3
Rural Health Network of Monroe Co., FL, Ine.
Grant Application to the Monroe County Sheriff's
Shared Asset Forfeiture Fund, 2/10/06
Goals Obiectives Measured Outcomes
RHNMC will provide oral la. Provide dental care laa. RHNMC will provide
health care services for services 5 times per week x 48 oral health care services to no
persons originating from low- weeks per year. less than 1,000 unduplicated
income households, in a 1 b. Serve no less than 250 patients per year, 25% of
geographically-central, children per year. whom will be children (<18
clinical location (Marathon). Ie. Coordinate county-wide yrs of age).
transportation services Ibb. No less than 90% of all
through Guidance Cl. Of the patients surveyed (sample
Middle Keys for the size = 10%) will express
transportation disadvantaged. "satisfaction" or better, with
professional services
provided.
lee. 100% of all eligible clients
will receive transportation
access information.
Outcomes [1 Corn/nunity In/pact.
In 2003,2004 and 2005, RHNMC's oral health care project performed over 200,000
individual treatment services to over 2,500 patients, and experienced over 3,500 patient
visits. Client satisfaction surveys, conducted annually by RHNMC, underscore an
overwhelming appreciation for this needed and affordable service. Clients
unanimously agree that although limited, health services are now better directed to
actual need and its logistical placement. Self-reported income levels for persons served
show that over 85% of RHNMC clients make less than $25,000 per household per year.
With the dual, complimentary RHNMC programs of outpatient ambulatory primary
care and dental care, Monroe County low income households who were previously
unable to access health care, now have affordable options.
C. BACKGROUND AND SIGNIFICANCE - Why is this Project Important?
RHNMC has now served as the lead agency for county indigent health care for
the last 7 years. For over 11 years, the indigent care funding stream traditionally
directed to the local health department has been steadily reduced, and only since
RHNMC primary care services were established, has health care for the underserved
been equally available to all persons throughout this County.
Monroe County has the unique distinction of maintaining very limited health
care options for the uninsured, a distinction which is matched by the highest cost-of-
living-rate in the state. The County costs for charitable care, including ER costs, have
risen consistently for the past 9 years. The Agency for Health Care Administration
(AHCA, 2004) insurance survey found that close to 23% of the population (19,000+
persons) of Monroe County did not have health insurance for themselves or their
children, by reason of cost. The Network's research has validated the AHCA study and
has endeavored through its programs to resolve this inequity.
4
Rural Health Network of Monroe Co., FL, Inc.
Grant Application to the Monroe County Sheriff's
Shared Asset Forfeiture Fund, 2/10/06
The US Surgeon General in his examination of oral health care (2000),
underscored that any successful community health plan must include oral health care
as welL The Surgeon General's report that, even with Medicaid options, there is a
noticeable neglect of children in low-income households when it comes to regular
prevention and routine oral health care.
RHNMC asks that funding be directed to its oral health care plan, in order to
offer a comprehensille approach to overall health care for low-income children.
D. THE TARGET AUDIENCE.
RHNMC serves all residents and visitors of Monroe County without regard to age,
gender, color, race, national origin, sexual orientation, or handicap. The target audience
however, is children from low income households.
E. APPROACH METHODS
RHNMC has successfully placed its primary health care services in strategic
locations throughout this County. Use of mid-level practitioners (ARNP's or PA's),
registered nurses (RN's) and administrative technicians has proven to be a cost-effective
and efficient way to address need while enhancing access to care. The creation of teams
distributed throughout the County has therefore become a model of efficiency and
economy, and has been utilized in the formation of oral health care model as well.
Current dental services are located in Marathon, FL, to allow for equitable county-wide
access to this program. Services are available 5 days per week (Monday-Friday).
Services are offered by appoinbnent, while some daily time is devoted to dental
emergency (walk-in) care.
RHNMC retains one full time licensed dentist, 2 dental assistants, and front-office
staff. The service is supervised by a RHNMC health care administration professionaL
F. BUDGET AND COSTS (and Fiscal Capability by Income Source)
Estimated Budget by Reason of Grant Award & Other Income, FlY 05-06, proiected
Income Sources Amounts Amount Requested Totals
(Current fiscal in this Proposal
year)
Health Resources & Services Admin. 290,000 200,000
State Office of 65,000 65,000
Rural Health
Monroe Co. Government + HSAB 400,000 400,000
Member Dues 30,000 30,000
Fundraising 150,000 150,000
Patient Co-Pays 200,000 200,000
Monroe Co. Sheriff's Shared Asset W,OOO 10,000
Forfeiture Fund
Totals 1,118,000 10,000 1,128,000
Expenses
5
Rural Health Network of Monroe Co., FL, Inc.
Grant Application to the Monroe County Sheriff's
Shared Asset Forfeiture Fund, 2/10/06
Salaries 757,853 10,000 767,853
Frin~e 118,656 118,656
Primary & Oral Health Care 117,525 117,525
Office Operations 58,265 58,265
Other Expenses (insurance, vehicle 66,701 66,7021
maintenance, gas, med. Supplies &
equipment, audits)
Totals 1,119,000 10,000 1,129,000
G. THE FUTURE - SUSTAINABlLlTY + Plan .fin Project Sustainability
The strategies to implement and sustain this plan essentially include yearly
contact with and petitions to private foundations and charities, as well as to county,
state and the federal government, and the community-at-Iarge. Though what is
basically planned is the transference of financial support obligationc; to county, state
and federal government, other options exist to make this ongoing community
commitment palatable. The table below illustrates the RHNMC ongoing plan for
sustainability .
Present or Potential
Partner for
Sustainabili
Apply for and
Maximize Federal
Government
Grants and Third
Par Pa ments.
Program Income
from local
foundations and
consumers
served.
Monroe County
Government
State of Florida
Strategies
1. Sustain rural (HRSA) outreach funding.
2. Research other federal funding options from HRSA that directly
address health care for the uninsured.
3. Petition for Section 330e funding in 2007.
4. Secure maximum Medicaid/Medicare reimbursements.
1. Enhance client co-pay system based on a sliding fee scale.
2. Investigate local funding options, through the Community
Foundation of the FL Keys, the Leave-a-Legacy Foundation and
the United Way, for partial sustained funding.
3. Research other local foundations and charitable boards for
contributions.
RHNMC has been successful in "making its case" before the county
commission. RHNMC intends to continue its health care service
options for the uninsured while informing the commission of actual
need in annual bud et reviews and re uests.
1. Make County/state representative and other rural legislators aware
of health care need, particularly in terms of this Project and a local,
voluntary cost-sharing arrangement.
2. Petition for some level of (increased) state support.
3. Petition the State Office of Rural Health to assist in making these
issues known on the State level.
4. Enter into the earl Ie islative bud et re uest c cleo
6
Applicant Identification
Title of Project:
Early Learning Coalition of Miami-Dade/Monroe
818 White St., Suite 2
Key West, Florida 33040
Mary A. Williams, Managing Director- Monroe County
(same)
305/296-5557
305/296-5588
mwilliams@elcmdm.on!
Child Health Screening Follow-Up Medical Care Project
Name of Organization:
Address:
Authorized Representative:
Contact Person:
Telephone:
Fax:
E-mail:
Type of request:
o Recurring funds (e.g., operational costs)
XXo Non-recurring funds (e.g., capital expenditures, one-time costs)
Amount of request: . $ 10,000
If your request is for multiple year funding, please check here 0 and attach a separate page
describing the future plan.
Will you be willing to submit to this Board a full account of what you are doing with these funds?
XXoYes DNa
From what other groups have you requested funds and what was the result? Supply a separate page
here if you like. It will not be counted as part of the total page count.
Funding has been received through a joint partnership with the Florida Keys Area Health Education
Center from the Community Foundation of the Florida Keys "My Key West Emergency Relief Fund. ~
Funding provided, $23,000 for comprehensive health screenings and $15,000 for follow-up medical
care, may only be utilized for at-risk children residing in the Lower Keys (south ofthe 7 Mile Bridge).
If your organization has a Board of Directors. please list their names and addresses or you must
designate three or more individual residents of Monroe County to be responsible for the uses of the
fund. Supply a separate page here if you like.
(See Insert with Monroe Board Members indicated with an asterisk)
This application addresses (please check all that apply):
o Law Enforcement
o Crime Prevention
o Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention and Treatment
XX 0 Mental and Physical Health of Minors and Adults
o Cultural, Artistic, Educational, Recreational and Sports
Programs for Monroe County Youth
~-
0..
Signature:
u.J~'~
Date:
d.-/'Klolo
Please note: Because Sunshine Laws of the State of Florida apply to these proceedings, any
information in this application may be available to the public
1
zero to five I~
<$00
Early Learning Coalition of Miami-Dade/Monroe
Octavio A. Verdeja, Jr;
Board Chair
Managing Partner
Verdeja, Gravier & De Armas
Ethnicity: Hispanic Gender: M
Dr. Yvonne T. Johnson
Board Vice Chair
Ethnicity: African American
Gender: F
The Hon. Natacha Seijas
Commissioner
Miami-Dade County
Ethnicity: Hispanic Gender: F
Dr. Daniel F. Armstrong
University of Miami
Mailman Center for Child
Development
Ethnicity: Anglo Gender: M
sara B. Herald
Chief Administrative Officer
Regions Bank
Ethnicity: Hispanic Gender: F
Jane W. Robinson
Director
Head Start
Ethnicity: African American
Gender: F
*Morgan Hill
Broker/Owner
Exit Realty
Ethnicity: Indian American
Gender: F
Charles M. Hood, III
District Administrator
Florida Department of Children and
Families
Ethnicity: African American
Gender: M
BOARD MEMBERS
Patricia G. Johnson
District Manager
Oasis Outsourcing
Ethnicity: Hispanic Gender: F
David Lawrence Jr.
President
The Early Childhood Initiative
Foundation
Ethnicity: Anglo Gender: M
*Yesenia (Jessie) Perkins
Realtor-Prudential
Ethnicity: Hispanic Gender: F
Roderick "Rick" E. Beasley
Executive Director
South Florida Workforce
Ethnicity: African American
Gender: M
Dr. Dabney Park, Jr.
President
PerfolTllance Executive Search
Ethnicity: Anglo Gender: M
Gerald K. Schwartz, Esq.
Beloff & Schwartz
Ethnicity: Anglo Gender: M
Dr. Silvia La Villa
Executive Associate Director
Kidco Child Care Inc.
Ethnicity: Hispanic Gender: F
Ann-Karen Weller, RN, BSN
Director Chronic Disease Prevention
Healthy Start Data Management Office
Miami-Dade County Health Department
Ethnicity: Haitian Gender: F
*Monroe County Representatives
Dr. Mae D. Bryant
Interim Director
Miami-Dade County Department of
Human Services
Ethnicity: African American
Gender: F
Dr. Leslie Ann Roberts
Dean of Academic Affairs
Miami-Dade College
InterAmerican Campus
Ethnicity: African American
Gender: F
Dr. Clarence Jones
Assistant Superintendent
Division of Early Childhood Programs
Miami-Dade County Public Schools
Ethnicity: African American
Gender: M
*Connie Chapell
Director
Saint Justin Marine Academy
Ethnicity: Anglo Gender: F
*Alan Eckstein
Attorney at Law
Ethnicity: Anglo
Gender: M
MyDocs/BoardofDir /2006/60D2006
Abstract
The Early Learning Coalition of Miami-Dade/Monroe (hereafter referred to as the ELC) is charged by the
state legislature to implement a comprehensive, seamless delivery system of school readiness services that
equips parents and child care providers with the skills and resources they need to maximize the
development of all children. In Monroe County, the ELC maintains an office in Key West, which works
closely with its contracted central child care agency, Wesley House Family Services, as well as other
community partners.
In Monroe, the ELC has established the Monroe County Advisory Committee comprised of Monroe
Coalition board members, Coalition executive staff, community partners and stakeholders to address local
community needs related to child care and early education of children, ages birth to five years, after
school care and summer care for children up to age 13. Through this forum, hurricane recovery efforts
have been addressed to assist parents and child . care providers as well as to identify of unmet needs. At
the January meeting, the anticipated unmet health care needs of children were discussed. It was felt that
children may suffer long term consequences due to the neglect of health care as their families are
struggling to recover from devastating loss and are focusing on meeting basic survival needs (i.e., food,
clothing and shelter). While funds have been secured through the Community Foundation of the Florida
Keys "My Key West Emergency Relief Fund" to address this unmet need in the Lower Keys, the advisory
committee endorsed the plan of the Coalition and Florida Keys Area Health Education Center to explore
the availability of funding through the Sheriff s Forfeiture Fund to ensure that the needs of the children in
the Middle and Upper Keys were addressed as well.
The former Monroe County School Readiness Coalition (prior to the merger with Miami-Dade in 1/05)
has a long standing relationship with the Florida Keys Area Health Education Center (hereafter referred to
as FKAHEC). A recognized leader in the provision of health care services, FKAHEC has provided
health fairs, educational programs and resources that target the vulnerable populations of our community,
including children. The former Monroe Coalition contracted with FKAHEC in 04/05 to conduct a
county-wide comprehensive health screening project for 320 at-risk children ages birth to five. Funding
for this project was provided by a one-time Vitamin Settlement grant from the state.
The results of the 04/05 project as illustrated in Attachment A indicate the need for this project. The ELC
proposes to expand on the original program design to include a follow-up medical care component to
provide ready access to medical care for children whose health screening results indicate the need for
intervention. Parents who cannot afford the cost of medical care, are uninsured, underinsured or have a
prohibitive co-payment, will be assisted by ELC staff to explore available options. Financial assistance
may be provided by establishing 3rd party billing arrangements directly with the medical providers (i.e.,
primary care physicians, pediatricians, specialists, dentists, pharmacies, etc.). As in the previous 04/05
project, ELC staff will refer parents, whose children are Medicaid or KidCare eligible, to the limited
number of participating medical providers in the community in order to maximize resources.
The ELC proposal requests $10,000 to support the follow-up medical care component. (FKAHEC is
submitting a separate proposal to support the comprehensive health screening component). All funding
received from the SAFF will go toward providing financial assistance for follow-up medical care to needy
children with no administrative or overhead costs. All other associated costs for this project will be
absorbed by the ELC and FKAHEC. The timeline for project completion is approximately April - June
2006, as funding is made available.
2
A. Introduction
The Early Learning Coalition of Miami-DadeIMonroe is a non-profit 40l(c)(3) organization responsible
for the oversight of state funds received in the two counties for the School Readiness program (subsidized
child care program targeting at-risk, low income and working poor children ages birth to five and school
age to age thirteen) and the state's new Voluntary Prekindergarten program (free to every four year old).
Through its contractual agreement with Wesley House Family Services, as central child care agency, 958
children are currently receiving needed child care, early educational and/or after school services in
Monroe County.
In the 04/05 program year, the fonner Monroe Coalition previously partnered with the FKAHEC to
provide comprehensive health screenings to 320 at-risk School Readiness children ages birth to five
county-wide. A copy of the findings provided in Attachment A clearly identifies unmet medical care
needs requiring attention. Monroe Coalition staff provided follow-up with parents to ensure that parents
were referred to available community resources. Funding for the 04/05 project was provided by a one-
time state Vitamin Settlement grant.
The need for the comprehensive health screening project as well as the requested follow-up medical care
project is deemed critical during this period of hurricane recovery. It is felt that children may suffer long
term consequences due to the neglect of medical care. Recognition of this unmet need along with the
successful partnership with FKAHEC has resulted in a $38,000 grant award from the Community
Foundation of the Florida Keys "My Key West Emergency Relief Fund" in February 2006. Funding has
been provided for FKAHEC to conduct the comprehensive health screening ($23,000) and the ELC to
conduct the follow-up medical care project ($15,000) to approximately 201 children in subsidized care at
9 child care centers and 13 family child care homes in the Lower Keys (south ofthe 7 Mile Bridge).
This application to the SAFF proposes to duplicate this project in the Middle and Upper Keys to provide
comprehensive health screening and follow-up medical care project to approximately 203 at-risk children
ages birth to five receiving subsidized care at 16 child care centers and 4 family child care homes. An
alternate regional event in Marathon and one in the Upper Keys will be scheduled for children in the
centers and family child care homes with less than 5 subsidized children to maximize available resources.
As in the Community Foundation funded project, the SAFF project would provide for the ELC to provide
follow-up medical care for children identified through the screening process as requiring intervention.
Financial assistance in the form of 3rd party payment arrangements with medical providers will be
provided for children whose parents are uninsured, underinsured or have a prohibitive co-payment.
Assistance will be provided to parents to locate Medicaid and/or KidCare providers, if available in their
area. Additionally, if long term intervention is indicated, referrals will be made to community resources
such as Child Find, Early Steps and Children's Medical Services.
It is felt that the partnership with FKAHEC to provide the child health screening and follow-up medical
care project presents a comprehensive, coordinated delivery of services to our most vulnerable
population. The evaluation of the 04/05 joint project has enabled us to streamline the process and
maximize resources. Equipment purchased during the 04/05 project will further reduce necessary
expenditures. In addition, with the advent of the Community Foundation project in February 2006, the
assembled medical team will be able to make a quick transition from focus on the Lower Keys to the
Middle and Upper Keys without undue delay. Similarly, ELC staff will have worked out successful 3rd
party billing arrangements with local medical providers, which will expedite replication for the Middle
and Upper Keys area.
B. Goals. Obiectives and Outcomes
The mission of the Coalition is to ensure that all children between birth to age five have the community's
attention, commitment and resources and hence, the chance to develop intellectually, emotionally,
socially and physically so that they are ready and eager to learn by the time they reach first grade. It is
3
, .
well documented that early intervention, including early medical intervention, is key to a child's future
well being and ultimate success in school.
The state's School Readiness Performance Standards for children ages birth to five recognize that good
general health and adequate development are necessary to optimize learning. As evidenced in
Attachment A, the 04/05 health screening project final report illustrates that the targeted population of at-
risk children have on-going medical needs that require attention. Given the disruption and devastation of
the recent hurricane season, it is felt that a higher incidence of findings will be detected in the current
year's proposed health screenings. The comprehensive nature of the health screening component to be
provided by FKAHEC (vision, hearing, oral health, skin/scalp, blood pressure, eating and exercising
habits, growth measurement (height, weight and BMI), immunization history and sanitary habits) will
ensure that a thorough assessment is made and any findings are noted on the health screening evaluation
form.
The follow-up medical care component to be provided by the ELC will ensure that findings requiring
medical intervention and follow-up are addressed in a timely manner. Provision of financial assistance
will ensure that economically disadvantaged parents will seek the necessary medical care for their
children in a timely manner to prevent the likelihood of future long term consequences. The ELC,
through its partnership with FKAHEC, will ensure that Monroe County's at-risk population of children
ages birth to five receive a comprehensive health screening and have access to follow-up medical care.
C. BackRround and Sil:!nificance
Now more than ever, the health and well being of our community's most vulnerable population, at-risk
children ages birth to five, is in jeopardy. Economical1y disadvantaged families have been hardest hit due
to the disruption and devastation of the recent hurricane season. It is felt that the at-risk children may
suffer long term consequences due to the neglect of health care as their families are struggling to meet
basic survival needs (i.e., food, clothing and shelter). Medical care may be sacrificed due to lack of
family resources and accessibility.
Additionally, those in our community who provide direct child care services, including public preschool
programs, private child care centers and family child care homes, have been adversely impacted due to
the recent hurricane season. Child care providers have themselves suffered personal loss as well as their
staff. Further disruptions in care have resulted from loss of staff due to dislocation and relocation out of
the area. FKAHEC, through other available resources, will offer a free cardio-wellness and screening
program to promote the wel1-being of caregivers.
The community, as a whole, will benefit if all children receive our attention to ensure that they are healthy
and able to benefit from a supportive, developmental1y appropriate early learning environment to set the
foundation for future success in school and life. Parents and caregivers, as the child's first teachers and
role models, benefit from receipt of resources, educational programs and materials and support to
recognize early indicators of potential health problems as well as promotion of healthy lifestyles.
D. Tarl!et Population
The 2000 US Census reports Monroe County's population at 79,589. The median household income is
$42,283. Of an estimated 1,403 families living below the poverty level, 325 (or 23%) have children
under the age of 5. Of the 473 female head of household families living in poverty, 169 (or 36%) have
children under the age of 5. The population is becoming increasingly diverse as Hispanics or Latinos
comprise 15.8% of the population; Blacks comprise 4.8% of the population; and Whites, non-Hispanic,
comprise 77.2% of the population. 21.4% of the population (or 16,337) spcak a language other than
English at home.
A significantly higher representation of minority children are being served in the School Readiness
4
program than the general population or school age population as of 2/7/06, as reflected below:
Hispanic Concentration
Monroe County Monroe County Monroe County
School Readiness Program Pnblic Schools
Birth - 5 & School-Age Pre-K - 12
38% 23% 16%
. 266 of700 children . 1,962 of 8,51 0 students . 12,553 of79,589 total population
. Source: EFS Database . Source: KevsSchools.com . Source: 2000 Census Data
African-American Concentration
Monroe County Monroe County Monroe County
School Readiness Program Public Schools (MCPS)
Birth - 5 & School-Al!e Pre-K-12
24% 10% 5%
. 165 of 700 children . 814 of 8,51 0 students . 3,795 of79,589 total population
. Source: EFS Database Source: KeysSehoo1s.com . Source: 2000 Census Data
For all families living at or near poverty and/or the "working poor," the lack of affordable housing, access
to affordable health care and unavailability of a "living wage" are serious deterrents to achieving
economic self-sufficiency. Medical care may be sacrificed due to lack of family resources and
accessibility .
E. Approach Method
This project, as proposed in partnership with the FKAHEC, will focus on the Middle and Upper Keys as
funding has been secured for the Lower Keys through a grant from the Community Foundation of the
Florida Keys. The Lower Keys project will provide health screenings to approximately 201 children ages
birth to five at 9 child care centers and 13 family child care homes conducted by the FKAHEC medical
team. The ELC will provide follow-up medical care services to children flagged as needing referral for
follow-up medical care. Financial assistance will be available through yd party billing arrangements with
medical providers for parents who are uninsured, underinsured or have a medical co-payment.
The SAFF funded project would provide health screenings in the Middle and Upper Keys (above the 7
Mile Bridge) to approximately 203 children at 16 child care centers and 4 family child care homes
conducted by the FKAHEC medical team. To maximize resources due to anticipated less available
funding, FKAHEC will centralize screenings for those care settings with less than 5 children, holding one
regional event in Marathon and one regional event in the Upper Keys. (See the FKAHEC proposal
submitted separately for the health screening component). The ELC will provide follow-up medical care
component to children flagged as needing referral for follow-up medical care. Financial assistance will
be available through 3rd party billing arrangements with medical providers for parents who are uninsured,
underinsured or have a prohibitive co-payment.
The SAFF project timeline is tentatively scheduled as April- June 2006, depending on receipt of funding.
The ELC staff who will participate in this project are the Managing Director- Monroe County and the
Administrative Assistant. A Spanish speaking temp may be hired on an as-needed basis to communicate
with Spanish speaking parents and family child care home providers. The ELC staff will work closely
with FKAHEC staff to assist with scheduling/rescheduling, tracking children who have moved in the
system, follow-up contact with parents and child care providers, etc.
E. Resources and Costs
A $38,000 grant award has been received from the Community Foundation of the Florida Keys "My Key
West Emergency Relief Fund" in February 2006. Funding was provided to conduct the comprehensive
5
health screenings by FKAHEC ($23,000) and follow-up medical care project by the ELC ($15,000) to
approximately 201 children in subsidized care at 9 child care centers and 13 family child care homes in
the Lower Keys (south ofthc 7 Mile Bridge).
To supplement the SAFF project request, the ELC will contribute the Monroe staff time allocation, office
space, phones, computers, office supplies, etc. for correspondence/communication with FKAHEC staff,
parents, child care providers, medical providers, and other resources, as needed, to support this project.
The total SAFF project request submitted separately by FKAHEC for the health screening component for
the Middle and Upper Keys totals $10,000. The total SAFF project request by the ELC for the follow-up
medical care component for the Middle and Upper Keys totals $10,000. A breakout of projected medical
expenses for the ELC follow-up medical care project is provided below. As this is a projection, flexibility
is requested to allow movement of funds from one line item to another as needed.
Projected Follow~Up Medical Expenses
Projected # of Projected Cost per Total
Referrals Visit
Pediatrician and/or Specialist
Projection based on full price with private 23 $90.00 $2,070.00
physician for referral for the following
conditions: ear, nose and throat;
skin/scalp; allergies; astluna and other.
Parent Co-pay (KidCare eligible) @ 13 $5.00 $65.00
$5.00 per visit
Dental
Projection based on full price with private 12 $305.00 $3,660.00
dentist due to limited accessibility of ($80 visit; $75 filling;
Dental Clinic. Also, limited availability $150 x-rays)
of dental insurance.
Vision
Projection based on full price with private 10 $180.00 $1,800.00
optician due to limited availability of ($90 exam; $50 lens;
vision insurance. $40 frames)
Mental Health
Referrals for initial intake and evaluation. 5 $100.00 $500.00
On-going services available based on
sliding fee scale.
Prescription
Projection based on full price with local 23 $80.00 $1,840.00
phannacy.
Parent Co~pay (KidCare eligible) @ 13 $5.00 $65.00
$5.00
Projected Grand $10,000.00
Total:
F. Sustainabilitv
Sustainability of this project on a year-to-year basis will be a joint effort between the ELC, FKAHEC and
other identified community partners. Securing long term funding from private foundations and other
entities, such as the Monroe County Human Services Advisory Board, is also being explored.
6
Attachment A
MONROE COUNTY SCHOOL READINESS COALITION
Final Report - Screenings and Health Education
Contact Period 8/23/04 to 1/31/05
}> Total Contract $S8,OOO-Performance Based Contract for site visits.
}> Total Final Invoice $SO,090
}> Time Period for Screeings-8/23/04-11l17/04
}> TOTAL screening events: 54, including return visits to many sites to service children absent on
original screening date.
}> 23 Daycare Facilities and 26 Daycare Home Sites.
}> TOTAL children screened: 321
}> Syrs old-19, 4yrs 0Id-76, 3yrs 0Id-64, 2 yrs 0Id-78, 1 yr old-46, <1 yr old 19, 19 unlmown
}> Male lS4, Female 167
,. Asian-I, Hisp.-99, Black-79, White-122, Unlmown 20
}> STAFFING:
All FKAHEC staff -4 Members
2 contracted RN's-One Spanish Speaking
6 UM 3m-year medical students
1 Barty P A student
}> Findines
*Vaccines: No DTAP-SO, No Polio-SO, No MMR 99, No Hep B-S3, No HlB-60, NoVaricella-99
*BMI-2 children over 2S%
* 16 Failed Vision Test
*12 Failed Hearing Test
*Needed Services: Dental-23, ENT-llO, SkinlScalp-l 9, Hygeinc-2, Allergies-26,
Asthma-22, Other-23
*Documented nutrition and number of meals-normal, physical activity levels-normal.
*Safety concerns documented with MCSRC for sites/facilities in need of assistance.
**Direct contact with caregivers and referrals made for all children with adverse findings by AHEC RN's
and MCSRC Staff.
}> TOTAL health education materials distributed: 4000, including 300 items in Spanish and Creole.
,. TOTAL correspondence to daycare providers - 1300 letters, flyers and brochures, all in English
and Spanish.
,. Educational consultations were conducted at all daycare sites and facilities with all staff, providing
information on nutrition, food safety and overall facility safety.
}> Parents/caregivers of all children screened were provided with a copy of the screening fonn.
)> Parents/caregivers of children with special concerns were contacted by phone to provide follow-up
and referral services when necessary. Spanish-speaking parents/caregivers were contacted by
FKAHEC-contracted RN. '
)> Three regional presentations of the CV wellness series, "The Keys to Heart-Healthy Living" were
provided in December 04. All daycare facility and site staff as well as parents/caregivers of all
children were invited to participate in the event in their area. A Second offering will be made in all
three regions in the Spring of 'OS.
}> TOTAL: 500 hours technical assistance provided by FKAHEC staff.
7
Applicant Identification
~
"
Q>>
~
First page of the application: (Limit one page, except as noted below):
Name of Organization:
Address:
Authorized Representative:
Contact Person:
Telephone:
Fax:
E~mail:
Big Brothers BigSisters of Monroe County, Inc.
PO Box 50S, Key West, FL 33041
Candy Pierce-Watson, Executive Director
Candy Pierce-Watson, Executive Director
(305)294-9891
(305)294-1551
bbbsl (w.bellsouth,net
Title of Project:
Community and School Based ("Bigs in School")
Mentoring
Amount of Request:
$10,000
Will you be willing to submit to this Board a full account of what you are doing with
these funds? YES
From what other groups have you requested funds and what was the result?
Thns far we have received funds from the United Way, BOCC, and BBRSA. With
these funds we have rebuilt our countywide program with Program Managers in the
Lower, Middle and Upper Keys.
Enclosed please find a list of our Board of Directors.
The application addresses:
/:.
Crime Prevention
/:.
~
Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention
Mental and Physical Health of Minor8and Adults
.:. Cultural, Artistic, Educational, Recreational and Sports
Programs for Monroe County Youth
Signature .'L- Date~JbtOO-1Jp 2110
Please note: ecause nshine Laws of the State of Florida apply to these proceedings,
any infonnation in this application may be available to the public.
~
ABSTRACT
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF MONROE COUNTY, INC.
CORE PROGRAMS: COMMUNITY AND SITE BASED MENTORING
Big Brother Big Sisters of Monroe County, Inc. is a small agency servicing the
Florida Keys. Our plans include expanding the overall scope of community based
mentoring and growing our Bigs in School program throughout the Keys.
Since 1982, our mission has been to make a positive difference in the. lives of
children and youth, primarily through a professionally supported one-on-one
relationship with a caring, committed adult volunteer, and to assist them in
achieving their highest potential as they grow to become responsible men and
women. This is done through qualified volunteers, nationalleadership and
standards of excellence~ and. staff supervision and. support.
Currently~ we operate countywide with Program Managers serving the Lower,
Middle and Upper Keys.
The purpose of this grant is to support our core programs: Community Based
Mentoring and Bigs in School. These programs provide much needed one-on-one
contact, support, and mentoring to "at-risk" children and youth by matching stable,
competent and caring adults with them in a community and/or school environment.
The effects of mentoring programs have been well documented by many youth and
family researchers. These studies found that Bigs and Littles who met regularly
were less likely to start using drugs and less likely to start drinking. The truancy
rates of mentored children is far lower than the national average, and the children
with mentors felt more trusting of their parents or guardians and less criticized by
their peers.
We respectfully request $10,000 to help support the Big Brothers Big Sisters
mentoring program in the 2006 funding cycle, to be used throughout Monroe
County supporting programs in the Upper, Middle and Lower Keys, with special
emphasis on the Bigs in School program expansion.
THE APPLICATION
A. INTRODUCTION
Since the establishment of our affiliation with the national Big Brothers Big Sisters
organization in 1982, BBBS of Monroe County has matched over 2000 mentors with
at-risk youth in Monroe County. As the oldest and most successful mentoring
progrdm in the United States, Big Brothers Big Sisters is continuing to expand it's
outreach with the Bigs in School program and the BBBS of Monroe County will
continue to follow these proven methods of mentoring. We will carefully and
consistently carry out the goals and objectives of this grant, documenting
expectations and outcomes to the satisfaction ofthe Monroe County Sheriffs
Department.
B. GOALS. OlUECTIVES, AND OUTCOMES
Our goal is to continue serving the children and youth of Monroe County by
strengthening and expanding our existing community based program and Bigs in
School program throughout the Keys. We will do this through a rigorous
recruitment campaign by advertising in the form of press releases, human interest
stories, presentations to local civic and service clubs and dired contact and
networking with other youth and family service organizations. Our goal is to
increase the number of community based matches by 30 percent and to expand our
Bigs in School program rcsulting in increased numbers of community mentoring
matches and elementary and middle school matches countywide. We will document
the progress of the programs by individual intake sessions and written assessment
tools prior to, during, and upon conclusion of the match and consistent staff
supervision and availability. We currently have a waiting list of "Littles" we hope
to exhaust very soon and a queue of potential "Bigs" awaiting FBI clearance.
C. BACKGROUND AND SIGNIFICANCE
During the last year over 150 carefully selected, vetted, qualified volunteers were
recruited and trained as community and school mentors in the Lower, Middle and
Upper Keys. The current matches have been successful and invaluable to the
children and youth noticeably improving the academic achievement, socialization
skills, and school attendance; all steps toward personnel fulfillment and success.
D. TARGET POPULATION
The community based target population includes children ages 6 to 15 that are at
risk for dropping out of school or engaging in criminal activity, or in need of a
friend. The school-based program initially targets children identified by school
personnel as at risk or in need of academic assistance. As the Take Stock in
Children program serves children from 12 ~ears and up, we focus on the younger
children concentrating on the 1 st through 6t grades and eventually establishing a
"feeder" program for the Take Stock in Children program.
E. APPROACH METHOD
Community based mentoring requires a focused client intake, assessment, and
training method. After the required processing of mentors and children the match
meeting will take place at least two to three hours each week and require a
commitment of at least a year. The match progress is reviewed monthly by the case
manager and communication is made with the mentor and the parent of the child.
The Bigs in School program will feature adult mentors from the community or
students from the local high school meeting with students at school. The adult or
student will serve as a friend or sounding board, offering advice when asked, and
assisting the child with a caring perspective on various issues. Meetings are on site
at the elementary and middle schools and meetings will occur weekly with
commitments for the entire year. We hope to maintain the student mentor
relationship from school year to school year.
Staffing required currently includes our 14 member Board of Directors (volunteers)
monitoring program activity and establishing and evaluating policies and
procedures, three Program Managers, volunteers, and an Executive Director. All
staff and volunteers are trained regarding policies and procedures and staff are
required to receive case management training at the national level. Staff and
volunteers will meet school personnel to learn proper procedures for meeting
students on campus.
F. RESOURCES AND COSTS
We received grant funding from United Way, BOCC, BBBSA, and the SAFF last
fiscal year. The total costs of our core programs are not reflected in the attached
budget, but the requested amount will ensure an increased program capability in
both the community and Bigs in School programs.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Monroe County, Inc.
BUDGET
TOTAL
$1500
$1500
$500
$5000
$1000
$500
$10,000
In-house Volunteer and Staff Training (Community/School)
LowerlMiddlelUpper Keys Training Materials (Community)
LowerlMiddlelUpper Keys Training Materials (School)
3 Part-Time Program Managers (Community/School)
Office Supplies LowerlMiddle/Upper Keys (Community)
Office Supplies LowerlMiddlelUpper Keys (School)
G. SUST AlNABILITY
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Monroe County has been a well-respected mentoring
program in the county for over twenty years. We currently are expanding our
program to serve more at risk children and youth. Our waiting list for both
programs is continuing to grow and the need for mentors grows daily as the burden
of living in a "high cost area" forces single parents to work multiple jobs, often
leaving children unattended as they seek to "just make ends meet". Children who
are at risk for dropping out, engaging in criminal activity, and experimenting with
drugs are affected even more. The need for a mentoring program grows
exponentially as the costs ofliving rise. Community based mentoring may not
always fill the gap and more children may be reached through our Bigs in School
program providing a concentrated connection for both mentor and child. The
growth process is very costly and we have seen incredible growth throughout the
Keys. We will be exploring a number of diverse resources and will be diligently
pursuing expansion of our resources.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Monroe County
Board of Directors
2005
Piper Smith,!, Pl"e5ident
lliswricTo~ofAmeriru
201 Front Street, Suite 224. Key West. FL 33040
Office: 293-7229
Fax: 294-0900
Kelly Croce Sorg, Vice President
Pirate Soul
524-528 Front Street, Key West. FL 33040
Office: 292-1113
Fax: 292-1114
Stan Rzad, Treasurer
Keys Energy
P.O. Box 776~ Key West. FL 33041
Office: 295-1191
Fax: 295-1005
Julio J. Barroso, Secretary
Keys Energy Services
1001 James Street, Key WesL FL 33040
Office: 295-1023
Fa..'c 295-1005
Joe Albury, Director/Board Attorney
309 Whitehead Street, Key West, Fl 33040
Office: 296-1147
Fax: 292-7271
CAPT Phillip Heyl, Director
Commander., Coast Guard Group Key West
1038 Mitscher Drive, Key West, FL 33040
Office: 292-8713
Fax: 292-8739
Mary Jo Condos, Director
Capt. Bob' s
2200 N. Roosevelt Blvd.. Key West FL 33040
OtTIce: 294-6433
Fax:
Home: 294-7466
e-mail: psmith(Ll)historictours.com
Home: 292-1 113
e-mail: kcroce({li.piratesoul.com
Home: 292-6394
e-mail: Stanlev.Rzad((l)kevsencrgv.com
Home: 294-5321
e-mail: Julio.Barroso((l::KevsEnemv.com
Home: 296-1064
e-mail: JAlburvEsq(([Jaol.com
Home: 294-0114
e-mail: phevl(l:l)g.:rukevwcst.usc2.mil
Home: 747-6262
e-mail :,''.:':~_:.~ _,-'-'____
Kevin Toppino, Director
ToppiDo Companies
1407 United Street. Key West, FI 33040
Office:
Fax:
Home: 797-1401
e-mail: ktonpilllltl hOlmai1.cll1l1
CAPT Jim Scholl, Director
Commander, NASKW, Key West, FL
PO Box 9001, Key West, FL 33040
Office: 293-2107
Fax: 293-2230
Home:
e-mail: Schollia((vnaskw.navv.mil
Diane Rodger, Diredor
Flagship Financial
1401 White Street, Key West, FL 33040
Office: 292-9199
Fax: 292-9373
Home: 294-5929
e-mail: kwdianeriuaol.com
Debbie Bradford, Director
Key West Citizen
1800 Atlantic Blvd., #137, Key West 33040
Office: 292-7777 ext. 236
Fax: 294-0768
Home: 293-1894
e-mail: dbradford@keysnews.com
Dan McMahon
Monarch Realty
901 Fleming Street, Key West, FL 33040
Office: 304-1490
Fax: 295-2996
Home:
e-mail: dan{{V.realestateotlhekevs.com
Scott Webb, Upper Keys Advisory Council
K Mart/Big Brother
504 Geiger Circle, Key Largo, FL 33037
Office: 743-2893
Fax:
Home: 786-229-8731
e-mail: flvingsovder@hotmail.com
Diane Campbell, Middle Keys Advisory Council
Fisherman's Hospital. Marathon
30854 Hammock Drive
Big Pine Key, Florida 33043
Office: 743-5533
Fax:
Home: 872-0588
e-mail: lifeinthekevsimaol.com
Melissa Kendrick, Honorary Board Member
Mel Fisher Maritime Heritage Society
536 White Street, Key West, FI 33040
Office: 294-2633
Fax: 294-3452
Michael Halpern, Honorary Board Member
209 Duval Street, Key West, FL 33040
Office: 296-5667
Fax: 294-9852
Raeann Artman, Honorary Board Member
Pride of Key West
47 Spoonbill Way, Key West, FL 33040
Office: 296-6293
Fax: 296-6234
Home: 292-3705
e-mail: mkendrickra)melfisher.onz
Home: 292-6340
e-mail :
Home: 295-3828
e-mail: utopia260QleLaol.com
:.-
3/
f:"t:'1I
:ffJ
'.' ..1006
THE FAN CLUB
(FAMILY ADVOCACY NETWORK
A collaborative effort between the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Keys and Wesley House
Family Services
~ .
APPLICANT IDENTIFICATION
NAME OF ORGANIZATION: BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF THE KEYS AREA, INe.
ADDRESS: 1400 United Street, Suite 108, Key West, FL 33040
AUTHORIZED REPRESENT A TIVE: (NAME & TITLE) Daniel R. Dombroski, MSW
Executive Director
CONTACT PERSON: (matters regarding this application) Daniel R. Dombroski
TELEPHONE: (305) 296-2258
FAX: (305) 296-4632
E -MAlL: bi.:s~I~i;~y::;diLl1,n:bs::JJ~gJJ1IIIIE;1
TITLE OF PROJECT: FAN CLUB (Family Advocacy Network)
TYPE OF REQUEST: X Recurring Funds (e.g., operational costs)
_ Non-recuning funds (e.g., capital expenditures, one-time costs)
AMOUNT OF REQUEST: $10,000
If your request is for multiple year funding. Please check here_ and attach a separate page
describing the future plan. N/ A
Will you be willing to submit to this Board a full account of what you are doing with these
funds? X Yes No
From what other organizations have you requested funds and what was the result? Supply a
separate page here if you like. It will not be counted as part of the total page count.
N/A
If your organization has a Board of Directors, Please list names and addresses or you must
designate three or more individual residents of Monroe County to be responsible for the use of
the fund. Supply a separate page here if you like. Appendix A
This application addresses (please check all that apply):
Law Enforcement
~ Crime Prevention
Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention and Treatment
~ Mental and Physical Health of Minors and Adult
Signature: ,. ..~-,~-'".,,/
Cultural, Artistic, Educational, Recreational and Sports
~.~ams for Monroe County Youth
./,' ( Date: February 9, 2005
"""'.
......
Please note: Because Sunshine laws of the State of Florida apply to these proceedings,
anv information in this application mav be available to the public.
Monroe County Sheriff's
Shared Asset Forfeiture Fund
2006 Grant Application
PROJECT SUMMARY
A. Introduction
This year the Boys and Girls Club entered into our second decadc of providing positive
youth development opportunities and programs for the youth of Monroe County. The
origins of the Club and its service to the youth of Monroe County can be traced to the
Club's origin as the Florida Youth Center twenty years ago. The mission of the Boys and
Girls Club is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those from disadvantaged
circumstances, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens.
Since its inception 10 years ago, the Boys and Girls Club has actively sought to enrich
the lives of girls and boys whom other youth agencies bave difficulty reaching. We are
dedicated to ensuring that the youth of our community have access to quality preventive
programs, activities and services that will enhance their lives, shape their futures and
provide them with hope and opportunities.
Today, there are ovcr 320 children who are members of our Clubs in Key West, Big Pine
Key, Marathon and our summer program in Key Largo. This past year, our Clubs
providcd programs, activities and services for ovcr 900 children and our doors were open
for over 250 days during the calendar year 01'2005. We are a licensed Prevention agency
by the Florida Department of Children and Families and our Clubs in Big Pine and Key
West are licensed as Day Care Centers by the Department of Children and Fan1ilies. The
Boys and Girls Clubs of the Keys arc part of a nationwide organization, tbc Boys and
Girls Club of America, which is dedicated to providing young people of all backgrounds
a safe place to learn and grow. The Boys and Girls Club encourages thc development of
ongoing positive relationships between children and caring adult professionals while
providing life-enhancing opportunities and programs.
Over the course of the last several years it has been our observation that higher
percentages of the children who attend the Boys and Girls Clubs have been experiencing
a higher degree of serious behavioral issues, physical and verbal aggression,
experimentation with drugs and alcohol and sexually chargcd language and behaviors.
These at risk behaviors arc being observed at a youngcr age, and many of their parents
lack the parental skills or are unaware of or do not scck out the many community services
programs that are available for them. Oftcn, in many families these bchavioral issues and
behaviors transcend generations, and in many of our communities these issues have
evolved to become the norm rather then the exception. While there are clear
consequences for negative behavior and actions at the Boys and Girls Club, often these
efforts to promote positive behavior with a child are not reinforced at home or parental
involvement is inconsistent and ineffective at best. Parents often do not follow through
and the child's behavior deteriorates to the point where the Boys and Girls Club has to
suspend or terminate the child. Often whcn this happens, parents, rather than addressing
their child's behavioral issues and seeking out assistance, will often just enroll their child
into another after school or day care program and the negative behavior issues are never
addressed. This cycle will continue in the new setting until the point when the behavioral
issues resurface, often with the same parental response until parents run out of after
school or day care options.
The focus of our grant request this year is for our Club in Key West to collaborate with
Wesley house Family Services to identify families and children who are at risk and
provide them with immediate short-term services and long-term services. These might be
children who are already attending the Boys and Girls Club or children as identified by
Wesley House who are not currently attending an after school program and need this
service. This will be accomplished with the funding assistance of this grant to develop,
train and implement a FAN (Family Advocacy Nctwork) worker who will work onsitc
when the Boys and Girls Club is open and providing services directly to families and
children. This FAN worker will be trained and have the resourccs of Wesley House
Family Services available to them. The FAN worker will assist the staff of the Boys and
Girls Club to identify both children and their parents who are risk. The FAN worker will
identify the issues; provide immediate intervention including counseling, referral and
long-term follow up services as identified and needed. This FAN Worker will be able to
identify a child exhibiting at risk behaviors onsite and be in a position to be an immediatc
resource for the child and that family. This will transcend into the child and family
receiving ongoing services to address these at risk behaviors and issucs and allowing for
the FAN worker to provide onsite counseling and parental guidance and support. The
FAN worker will also have immediate access to each child's parent when they pick up
their child. This will bceome a valuable tool to provide both immediate and long-term
feedback, counseling and follow up services.
B. Goals
GOAL: To empower parents and strengthen families by
creating a bond between youth and their parents.
WHY: Parents are the primary source in preventing youth
from engaging in inappropriate and potential destructive
behaviors such as premature sexual activity, bullying, stealing,
physical aggression and experimentation with alcohol or drugs.
Youth development is the ongoing process that allows children to meet their personal and
social needs while building skills and capacities that they will usc later in life. Effective
Youth development programs' goals are to strengthen a young person's sense of identity
and increase his/her ability to contribute to thc largcr world.
It is our hope that with additional funding the Boys and Girls Club, in collaboration with
the resources of Wesley House Family Scrvices, will be able to continue to expand and
enhance our cfforts at ofTering preventive programs to both the children and their parents
who attend the Club. These preventive programs would be 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
designed to instill and develop each child's positive concept of self worth, development
of leadership skills, build resiliency, peer support, and enhance cach child's abilities to
make positive decisions, to think before acting and to become proactive rather than
reactive to new situations and problems. Additional preventive programs offered by the
Club year round and are designed to educate and assist each child to resist alcohol,
tobacco, illegal substances and delinquent behaviors.
C. Background and Significance
Currently, approximately 90% of our Club members in Key West are either from single
family homes, homes with a history of domestic violence, legal issues or incomes at or
below the Monroe County poverty level. In addition, due to the high cost of living and
the lack of affordable housing the majority of the parents of Club members are forced to
work at least two jobs. This results in a tremendous number of latch key children who
often are left alone after school, during holidays or when school is not in session. While
these children are particularly vulnerable, statistics and experience indicate that all
children are at risk when left unsupervised. The issues transcend demographics. Too
many children today grow up with few, if any, positive role models and little guidance or
encouragement to resist alcohol, tobacco, illegal substances or delinquent behaviors.
A numbcr of families, especially single parent families, often arc unable to meet the
needs of their developing children. It is imperative for all children to be able to increase
their involvement with their peers and other adults. All children need to master new skills
while learning and trying out a range of adult roles during thcir various stages of
development. The importance of children being exposed to positive role models in their
lives is well documented in the research literature. While each child's relationship with
his or her parent and family remains the most fundamental necessity, the community, by
providing additional opportunities for each child, is able to assist with the child's positive
development and ability to learn and make positive decisions in their lives. This is where
the Boys and Girls Club can have a very positive impact on the life of each child who
attends our Clubs.
Children who attend day care or aftercare programs who exhibit serious acting out
behaviors are often just terminated by centers. Requiring day care or after school care for
their children, parents will often just then enroll their child into another day care or after
school program without addressing the behavioral issues that led to their child's
termination. This proposal would be a pilot program designed to address and coordinate
services with other providers to insure that the needs and services for both the parents and
children are addressed. This coordination is needed between providers since it would
reinforce with the parents of these at risk children the need to address the behavioral
issues with their child, rather than just ignore them and re-enroll them into another
program. It would also allow an increased number of these at risk children to remain in
supervised after school programs, such as the Boys and Girls Club, where they can be
supervised and be involved with positive and productive activities.
D. Target Population
Our target population is the children of Key West who are members of the Boys and Girls
Club.
E. Approach Method
Originally developed by Pennsylvania University, FAN Club is a parent involvement
program implemented to strengthen families by providing social and instructive support.
Designed to help parents influence their children to make positive life choices and for
parents to make sound parental choices for their children. FAN CLUB is a positive,
flexible program based on an empowennent philosophy. that emphasizes parents'
strengths. FAN CLUB directly involves the parents of youth participating in various
positive activities with their child's Ii fe, welfare and education. It provides opportunities
for parents and families to participate in activities according to individual needs and
wants. These activities will focus on developing support systems and opportunities
through a framework of four developmental categories:
Basic Support to assist parents and families with basic needs and crisis
issues (e.g., helping a parent link with a particular social service agency,
school, etc.)
Social Support to provide group support through activities for parents and
families.
Education to provide knowledge, skills and enrichment
Leadership opportunities to build competence and confidence.
F. Resources and Costs
Our request is for a grant of $10,000. This would enable us to develop and implement
this program part time, approximately 20 hours per week, and acquire additional
preventive materials as needed. If approved, the Boys and Girls Club will pay $4,520
towards the cost of the position. Wesley House Family Services at no cost will provide
additional services and materials to identified families, such as parenting classes etc. at
no charge.
G. Conclusion
Young people, who have positive alternatives, with peers and adults to support their
decisions, are less likely to become involved in costly, destructive behavior. With a
strong understanding of why good character is important, children can take responsibility
for their own actions and act as role models to other children. The Boys and Girls Club
provides young people with the opportunity to develop these skills and to become
valuable assets to the Community.
No investment reaps a greater reward than the investment in a child's life. Dividends are
measured not by a return on the dollar, but by how future generations demonstrate
civility, tolerance and compassion for each other. With a youth development program that
has parental empowerment and education designed to strengthen family leadership as its
foundation, the FAN CLUB is well worth the investment.
FAN Worker
APPENDIX A
Budget
$14.00 X 4 hrs X 5 days X 48 weeks
FICA
TOTAL
Boys and Girls Club -
Total
$ 13,440
$ 1,080
$14,520
4,520
$10,000
;.
Boys & Girls Club of the Keys Area, Inc.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
NAME
ADDRESS
BUSINESS
PRESIDENT
Shawn Smith
13 Blue Water Drive
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 745-2049
Attorney-at-Law
1604 TnuTIan Ave. #13
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 294-7050
(305) 923-4500
(305) 294-7016 Fax
(305) 923-4500 cell
infc)({i)floridakeysattorney. com
VICE-PRESIDENT
Kirk Zuelch
3742 Donald Ave
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 294-2460
Cell (305) 923-9312
Florida Keys Aqueduct
Authority
1100 Kelll1edy Drive
Key West, FL 33040
kzllelch@tkaa,com
TREASURE
Greg Artman
1547 Fifth Street
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 294-6996
Cell (305) 797-0019
Dir. of Community Relations
Monroe Co. Sheriffs Office
225 College Road
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 292-7116
FAX (305) 292-7070
gartman(alkcysso.net
SECRET ARY
Salli Squitieri
1107 Key Plaza #335
Key West, FL 33040
Cell (305) 304-2226
Fax (305) 292-4178
Southern Florida Rep
Fine Arts Magazine
squitieri huttcrfidd paintedblues(ii)hotmail.com
,-'~ ..
MEMBERS
Randy Acevedo
1115 I th Terrace
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 294-9750
(305) 797-0766 Cell
Superintendent of Schools
Monroe County Public
Schools
241 Trumbo Road
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-1400 X 323
acevedor(a),monroc.k12.fl. us
Kevin Boucher
3724 Flagler Avenue
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 296-7379
Proprietor
Margaritaville Cafe
(305) 292-1435
FAX (305) 294-9147
aork(m,msn.com
Christine Bollong
914 Elizabeth Street
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 296-5431
Attorney at Law
417 Eaton Street
Key West, Fl33040
(305) 294-6077
(305) 294-2993 Fax
CBollong((v,aol.com
Amanda Fitch
1200 1 st Avenue
Apt. #L-4
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 292-1270
Baby's Coffee
3178 Overseas Highway
Saddlcbunch Keys, FI33040
(305) 744-9866
K wgigglcs2003@aol.com
Ira Goldstein
6440 Sunshine Street
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-0573
Case Management
Supervisor
Monroe County Sheriffs
Office
5525 College Road
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 292-7129 X 101
FAX (305) 292-6731
j go IdsteiniQJ,k eysso. net
.
Beth Grooms
279 Golf Club Drive
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 294-7852
Cell (305) 304-7151
Basson Grooms Real Estate
1102 White Street
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 295-7511
Smithgrooms2000((l),ao I.com
Duncan Matthewson
28509 Jolly Roger Drive
Little Torch Key, FL 33042
(305) 872-3090 or
(305) 453-3833
Cell (305) 664-1353
Monroe County School
School Board
Monroe County School
District
241 Trumbo Road
Key West, FL 33040
Rcddog 1690@aol.com
rnatthewsond@monroek 12.11. LIS
Sabrina Rivas
6500 Maloney Ave.
#3A
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 294-0632
Comcast Cable
1700 S. Roosevelt Blvd.
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 292-7370
Sabrina rivas@cable.comcast.com
Spencer Smith
2076 Long Beach Drive
Big Pine Key, FL 330433
Cell# (305) 923-0988
Sr. Financial Advisor
Merrill Lynch
2111 Simonton Street
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 292-6069
spencer smith@ml.com
11/05
....IIf
'-....-
Samuel's House, Inc.
February 10, 2006
Sheriff, A=t Forl',j,"~ Fond Appli","on ~ ~
COp~/O
q~
Applicant Identification
Name of Organization:
Address:
Samuel's House. Inc.
1614 Truesdell Court. Key West. Florida 33040
Elmira Leto. Executive Director
Elmira Leto
Authorized Representative:
Contact Person:
Telephone:
Fax:
E-mail:
(305) 296-0240
(305) 296-3921
samuelshouse2@bellsouth.net
.
Title of Project: "Prevention Through Provision"
.
Type of Request:
X Recurring funds (e.g., operational costs)
Non-recurring funds (e.g., capital expenditures, one-time costs)
.
Amount of Request: $10.000.00
.
If your request is for multiple year funding. please check here and attach a separate page
describing the future plan. N/A
.
Will you be willing to submit to this Board a full account of what you are doing with these
funds?
LYes
No
.
From what other groups have you requested funds and what was the result?
Exhibit 1. Other ReQuests
.
Board of Directors: Exhibit 2. Board of Directors List
.
This application addresses (please check all that apply):
_Law Enforcement
L Crime Prevention
L Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention and Treatment
Signature~ · ~~. Date: Februarv 10.2006
Elmira Leto, Executive Director
=
Samuel's House, Ine,
February 10, 2006
Sheriffs Asset Forfeiture Fund Application
ABSTRACT
Shelter is essential for preventing crime and victimization for women and children.
This is especially true for homeless women and their children, and women who find
themselves in crisis situations.
Who: Samuel's House, Inc. (Samuel's House) began operations in 1999 and was incorporated in August,
1999, for the purpose of "developing and sustaining comprehensive health and human services for
homeless women including women with children". The agency "works to protect the rights of all
homeless, elderly, and substance abusing persons" in Monroe County.
Samuel's House is an active, voting member of the Southernmost Homeless Assistance League and
Elmira Leto serves on the Executive Board. In addition, Samuel's House plays a vital "Phase One" role
in the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Continuum of Care plan for Monroe
County. The agency also contributes to the planning and implementation of the Monroe County "Ten-
Year Plan to End Chronic Homelessness".
What: Samuel's House, Inc. (Samuel's House) is a thirty-six bed emergency and transitional shelter
serving women-in-crisis and their minor children who live in Monroe County, Florida. Samuel's House
is the only emergency shelter for women and women accompanied by their children in Monroe County.
A wide array of supportive services such as basic needs, case management, and programs are available to
women of all ages and their children. Samuel's House operates at full capacity with a waiting list except
for emergency situations. In June, 2006, Samuel's House will open a 16-bed permanent housing facility,
"Kathy's Hope", for women who are "Chronically Homeless" and in recovery from alcohol and drug
abuse and/or who are dually diagnosed.
Where: Samuel's House is headquartered at 1614 Truesdell Court, Key West, Florida 33040; however,
the agency operates programs throughout Monroe County. Samuel's House is located in Key West's
Poinciana Housing in the Special Needs Neighborhood.
When: Awarded grant funds from the SAFF will be used within the 2006 grant cycle as prescribed by
the Monroe County Sheriffs Office. A full accounting of program activities will be submitted in a timely
manner.
How: The staff of Samuel's House will carry out the project under the direction of its Executive Director.
Samuel's House uses a case management team approach. The Program Case Manager develops a goal
plan with each client. That plan is assessed weekly with the client and staff in order to facilitate each
client's transition into independence. The case management team monitors each client. The supervision
and structure of the environment limit clients' behavior to safe, legal, legitimate activities.
How Much: Samuel's House, Inc. is requesting $10,000.00 in SAFF grant funds to be used in covering
the daily costs of providing shelter beds, transitional/permanent housing, and supportive services to its
clients.
2
Samuel's House, Inc,
February 10,2006
Sheriffs Asset Forfeiture Fund Application
THE APPLICATION
The mission of Samuel's House is to provide housing in a nurturing environment/or homeless women
and women with children; and to provide them with care coordination beneficial to their physical,
mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
A. Introduction
Shelter is essential for preventing crime and victimization for women and children of Monroe County.
This is especially true for homeless women and their children, and women who find themselves in-crisis
situations. "In shelter", women and children are given safety from all forms of violence; they are safe
from the elements and from the affects of drug abuse and other risks associated with homelessness; they
have options for safe, legal employment, rather than crime such as selling drugs or participating in sex
trafficking. "In shelter" women who are referred by the Monroe County Detention Center or from Adult
Probation have a safe, structured environment for their transition back to society and a legitimate lifestyle.
The Organization: Samuel's House, Inc., is a 50 1 (c)(3) agency, located in Monroe County, Florida
provides emergency shelter and transitional housing for women-in-crisis, homeless women and women
accompanied by their minor children. In June 2006, Samuel's House will open a sixteen-bed permanent
housing facility, "Kathy's Hope", for women who are "Chronically Homeless" and in recovery from
alcohol and drug abuse and their children.
Samuel's House has been in operation since October 1999, and has been expanding its services to Monroe
County since that time. Samuel's House was incorporated in August, 1999, for the purpose of
"developing and sustaining comprehensive health and human services for homeless women including
women with children". Samuel's House "works to protect the rights of all homeless, elderly, and
substance abusing persons" in Monroe County.
Samuel's House is open and available for new clients on a "twenty-four-seven" basis. The staff of
Samuel's House includes Executive Director, Elmira Leto, responsible for overseeing all agency
operations/programs and supervising a salaried staff of three; an Executive Assistant, a Program Case
Manager, and an Assistant Case Manager. In addition to the paid positions, two Samuel's House clients
have office and shelter duties in exchange for room and board at the facility.
Organization Qualifications: The staff of Samuel's House has over three-decades of combined
experience in working with homeless issues, substance abuse intervention, criminal justice, community
health, victim services, and other social issues. The Samuel's House Board of Directors is actively
involved with the shelter and contributes many volunteer hours. The Board of Directors and Advisory
Board are made up of professionals of various areas of expertise, including physicians, an artist, a retired
publisher, a CPA, and others.
Organization Capacity: With a solid history of awards from federal, state, and other grant programs,
Samuel's House has proven itself to be a competent steward in all fiscal aspects of its programs. All grant
awards have been followed by prudent, successful management of resulting programs. Required reporting
is done in a timely manner and Samuel's House has no history of delinquencies or negative findings from
funding sources.
B. Goals, Objectives and Outcomes
In 2005, 244 women and women with children sought refuge at Samuel's House.
3
Samuel's House, Inc,
February 10, 2006
Sheriffs Asset Forfeiture Fund Application
· Fourteen were homeless due to chemical dependence.
· One-hundred-six were homeless due to domestic violence.
· Twenty-four were released from incarceration.
· Two were placed on house arrest instead of being incarcerated at the Monroe County
Detention Center.
· The balance came from various crisis situations including eviction from their homes.
Prevalent among the homeless are domestic violence, theft, drug abuse and distribution, alcohol-
related offenses, and using public or private property for basic life necessities, such as sleeping
or bathing. Samuel's House was able to intervene and prevent further criminal activity from
occumng.
Clear goals, objectives and outcomes have been established for life improvement as well as
program success:
· Goal: To prevent crime among women-in-crisis, homeless women, and women with
children in Monroe County through the provision of basic needs.
Objectives:
Samuel's House will provide shelter and facilities to all residents.
Samuel's House will provide food to all residents.
Samuel's House will provide clothing to all residents.
Samuel's House will provide hygiene products to all residents.
Outcomes:
Residents will be safe from exposure to illegal substances.
Residents will be safe from domestic violence.
Women released from jail will have a safe environment for their transition.
Residents will be less likely to engage in criminal behavior to meet their needs.
Residents will be less likely to be exposed to the typical risks of living on the streets,
such as alcohol abuse and victimization.
· Goal: To provide programs which prevent crime among the homeless women and
women with children in Momoe County.
Objectives:
Samuel's House will provide appropriate case management, advocacy, and referrals.
Residents will develop an individualized plan of action, delineating their goals.
Domestic violence victims will receive case management and referrals for safety
planning, advocacy, and counseling.
Women released from jail will receive case management and support for a new
lifestyle.
Chemically dependent residents will utilize local resources for treatment and will
attend AA/NA meetings regularly.
Residents will receive care coordination to access all available resources for self-
4
Samuel's House, Inc.
February 10, 2006
Sheritl's Asset Forfeiture Fund Application
sufficiency and legal employment.
Residents will be tested for drug and alcohol use.
Samuel's House will provide relapse prevention programming.
Samuel's House will monitor the behavior, well-being, and progress of each resident.
Outcomes:
Residents will receive housing assistance and government benefits.
Residents will receive services which assist them in achieving improved mental
health and physical health.
Residents will receive the support needed to stay sober and substance free.
Residents will attend necessary probation appointments and court proceedings.
Residents will find legal employment.
Residents willleam self-sufficiency.
Domestic violence victims will understand their options for safety.
C. Background and Significance
Background: The need for domestic violence and shelter services, as well as transitional and
permanent housing in the Florida Keys is reflected in its remote location, high cost of living, and
low wages. The resultant coinmunity is one that is very vulnerable to homelessness and poverty,
conditions which may lead to victimization and criminal behavior. Samuel's House provides
women and women with children a safe, secure place to live.
Shelter is essential to the safety of abuse victims who are seeking refuge, because leaving
abusers is often dangerous if not lethal. In Monroe County, the rural, insular culture and location
along with the consequential scarcity of resources create the potential for increased danger when
compared to more urban communities.
Significance: Without Samuel's House, women would have to return to living in the
mangroves, their cars, sleeping on sofas, lawn chairs, floors, and porches. They might resort to
living on public or private property where it is not legal to live. They could put their children at
risk by returning to unsafe conditions. Victims might return to their abusers. Some could choose
to return to a criminal livelihood. Many who have lost their welcome with family or friends
would certainly return to drug dealers and pimps.
Assisting Samuel's House clients with basic services is vitally important to many segments of
the community including:
.
Victims of Domestic Violence: Samuel's House often receives referrals from the domestic
violence shelter in Marathon, because many victims would prefer to remain in Key West and
because transportation poses a significant challenge. At Samuel's House, women can explore
options for safety while they determine the best path for a life free from further victimization
and abuse.
.
Victims of Other Crimes: Samuel's House has been serving crime victims since opening.
The agency assists victims among the local population, as well as transients and tourists, who
5
Samuel's House, Ine,
February 10. 2006
SherifPs Asset Forfeiture Fund Application
often find themselves stranded here due to domestic violence.
· Mothers, Minor Children, and Pregnant Women: Samuel's House has seen a tremendous
increase in mothers with children and in pregnant women with children in need of services.
The Department of Children and Families, and Family Treatment Court refer many families
and individuals to Samuel's House for the safety and structure the environment provides.
Without Samuel's House, foster care would be the only option for many children. The
shelter allows families to stay united or to be restored while mothers make the transition into
independence and stability.
· The Criminal Justice System: Services are essential to preventing crime among the
homeless women and women with children who find themselves in need of assistance in
Monroe County. Referral sources to Samuel's House include the criminal justice system, as
well as family court. Referrals from the Monroe County Detention Center and from Adult
Probation are frequent. Samuel's House shelters many women who are released from jail or
prison and even women who are on house arrest. The women who are released from jail find
safety and support for transitioning back into society. Empowering the clients teaches them
.to make good choices and to participate in life as productive citizens with legitimate forms of
livelihood.
· Women Recovering from Snbstance Abuse: For addicted women, the structure and
accountability of a recovery-oriented community, provided by the supportive environment of
the shelter and guidance from the shelter staff, reduces the risk of illegal activities and
victimization. Although the shelter is not a treatment center, Samuel's House provides
addicts, from the jails and off the streets, structure and support needed to achieve sobriety.
Citizens at Large: Without community support, the homeless population is potentially a
burden to the community, as the community must pay the price for criminal activities. With
resources and support, homeless families can avoid victimization and criminal behavior, and
become self-sufficient, productive members of the Monroe County community.
D. Target Population
Age and Gender: Samuel's House serves women and women with children of all ages who, for
reasons such as fmancial crisis, substance abuse, incarceration, domestic violence, illness, mental
illness, or other traumatic events, have found themselves homeless. The children range from
birth to eighteen. Adolescent boys may stay at the shelter with their mothers.
Special Circumstances: The only requirement for admission is to be homeless, sober, willing to
remain sober and non-violent while in residence, and free of any current warrants.
E. Approach Method.
How the Project will be Done: The Samuel's House method of service delivery is a team
approach. The case management team consists of the Program/Case Manager, the Assistant
Case Manager, and program monitors. This team manages the needs of all shelter residents,
6
Samuel's House, Inc.
February 10,2006
Sheriffs Asset Forfeiture Fund Application
twenty-four hours-a-day. Clients' needs include shelter, food, clothing, and referrals to local
agencies for additional services, such as employment, housing, childcare, and health needs.
Samuel's House is run with firm rules and expectations for behavior, employment, and sobriety,
which provide a structure for rehabilitation and transition.
Collaborative efforts with community agencies facilitate the goal of improving the health and
safety of homeless women and women with children in Monroe County and preventing crime
and victimization among this population. Samuel's House collaborates with many government
and non-profit agencies throughout Monroe County. By accessing community resources,
Samuel's House case management team ensures that residents of Samuel's House receive shelter
and comprehensive services for their transition to self-sufficiency, safety, and sober, legitimate
lifestyles. Through membership in the Southernmost Homeless Assistance League, Samuel's
House assures that an approach used by Samuel's House is the most relevant and effective for
the Monroe County community.
For example, shelter staff works with probation officers to monitor the residents who are placed
in the shelter as conditions of release. Without Samuel's House, these women would have few
options. Samuel's House works to rehabilitate and empower women who are ready for a clean,
legal lifestyle.
Location of Project: Clients of Samuel's House will reside at 1614 Truesdell Court, Key West.
Activities and services will take place and will be accessed throughout Monroe County.
Staffing: The Executive Director oversees all services and operations of the shelter. The
Program/Case Manager assesses needs of residents and potential residents. The team works
together to assess and monitor all clients and implements programs accordingly.
The staff at Samuel's House is educated and experienced in the needs of the target population,
and therefore able to guide clients to appropriate services and solutions. Administrative
personnel and staff attend all possible workshops and training sessions available in order to
increase their skills and experience.
F. Resources and costs.
Cost Breakdown and Purpose for Request: Samuel's House is requesting that grant funds
in the amount of $10,000.00 be awarded to assist in payment of basic needs required by every
woman and child.
7
Samuel's House, Inc.
February] 0, 2006
Sheriffs Asset Forfeiture Fund Application
COST BREAKDOWN
PURPOSE
$10,000.00
$32.51 = cost per day to provide
basic needs for a client.
Funding will provide 15 clients
per day all their basic needs
(e.g., shelter, food, clothing,
etc.) who come into shelter
without support or are unable
to obtain a job.
$32.51 x 30 days = $975.30
$975.30 xIS clients=$14,629.50
Generating Matching Funds: SAFF grant funds will generate matching funds. An
Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) in the amount of $ 100,000.00 has been awarded to Samuel's
House for operating costs. If awarded, $10,000 in SAFF money will become a part of the required
ESG match.
Budget: A detailed agency budget indicating agency grant requests and revenues is attached.
(Exhibit 3, Budget)
G. Sustainability: Samuel's House receives support from a number of public and private funding
sources. With consideration for the instability of public funding sources, Samuel's House continues to
approach a diverse pool of private and corporate donors, and to develop ongoing relationships with
foundations.
8
Samuel's House, Inc.
February 10, 2006
Sheriffs Asset Forfeiture Fund Application
EXHIBIT 1
Other Funding Requests and Results
Samuel's House is on constant alert for Federal, State and private funds that will implement and/or
complement programs that fall within the Samuel's House mission. The most recent requests and results
include:
Recently Awarded:
· $712,500 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (Continuum of Care) for the
construction of "Kathy's Hope", a 16-bed permanent housing facility to serve women who are
"Chronically Homeless" and/or recovering from substance abuse and their children.
· $100,000 in Emergency Shelter Grant funds to be used for Samuel's House operations
Pending Decision:
· $36,000.00 from the Florida Department of Transportation to purchase a twelve passenger handicap
accessible van. The van will be used to transport Samuel's House clients to supportive services,
employment, social activities and for emergency situations.
In Progress:
.
$350,000 in partnership with the Monroe County Domestic Abuse Shelter and other county agencies
from the Federal Office of Violence Against Women housing for victims of domestic abuse. Due
February 16,2006.
9
Samuel's House, Inc.
February 10, 2006
Sheriffs Asset Forfeiture fund Application
EXHmlT 2
Board of Directors List
10
CD
o
o
N
D::
o
LL.
EX:
w
l-
V)
o
D::
OJ
C
CJ - :t= 0 'en
- !.~ ~ 0_ ::l m
- (fJ O.~ - CJ ill
c: Q) +-' C Q)
~ u. CO (fJ t- U
.... m -.J
Z ctl s: 0 Q) t:: 0
...... I-- .... ...... '0 -
0 (fJ .c a.> (fJ s: 0 (fJ 'm: ~
'Cij ~ - .... e: 0 .~ '+- 0. (fJ ctl t-
!;j: _(fJ ::l Q) .~ a.> - 0
(fJ <( ...... :s: I E ~ Q. (fJ :~ a.>......
'0 <( ~ (fJ ...... C/) r. :J ...... I <( o:::(j)
m g :J 0 (fJ e: U ~ C/) .~ '"C ~
C. I .;:: .... a.> a.>
c '"C co '0 llJ 0 a.> l... ctl ctl :J "0. "0
:J .... - :s:: 0 '+- .r:: tJ)
0 a.> ~ '0 a.> 'en .~ .c Q) 0 '0 a.> :2 -:l ~ Q) ~
u .... ...... 0 ...... c: ~ .~ ~ ~ l... Q)
0 c :;:: :;:: ::l C .c '"C ::l <( ctl '~ co -~ .s:: +:; :.j::i
() :s: '"C (5 -0 - '"C
CJ Q) ::l a.> 0 0 0 0 0 Q) Q) :J :J CD ::J Q) Q) 0
0 ~ 0 n::: -:l 0::: I a.. Cf) a.. (/) 06 0::: a.. u J: U) Z -:l .- -:l 0::: 0::: U
~._' u_ .--..-.., -
E
0 E
E () (f) 0 w
w i ::l E u
0 'h 0 Q) c
...... ~ c: '0 E "5
E cv N u c: ro
- ..c E V; 0 ~
c: o. ...... ..- 0 (,) -C .0
0
~ (,) ..c: fill ::l 0 E ~ .lo::: I~ "5 0
"5 ~ 0 (,) 0 cv (5 c 0 R
'0 ....... 0 ....... J!2 (5 0 ~ 0 ~ 0 J!2 (,)
U. ~ W ID (l) ..... 0 :g .D
M !!l 0 c: .0 ~ ....... (5 ~ c 0 Q) Q.i ~
- CD Q) CD 0 leg CD i 0 a 0 ..c .0
..J E LO @ 0 .0 Cl( ~ N 0 ~ ~
0 I I ..... ~ .~ Q) ..c (,)
<{ u 'V 'V ro Q) V '0 ~ ~ 0 (f) 'Vi
::l 0) (f) Q) (,) V; '0 Q) l- '3 (f) :::J ID Q) :::J
:E 0 .~ ..c ro (f)
ro N ::J N co 'C c rn E
N ~ .S,) .lo::: l- ID ::J
I :f:l (5 .0 (f) E 0 ~ ..c 0 > ::J
W .0 .;...; .n .;...; c: E. E .;...; fIl .n c: ,Y. UJ ..c ._tJ .. ::J
. .~. -, .. . ..
- c
Il) 0 0> 0)
0 .c 0 0
M -
- ~ C") ("')
w ctl =f:t =f:t
Z 'V 0 N ....... ro OJ co ("') M :2: CD C") N N 0) .- 0) .- 'V N <0 0> ("')
0 LO 0 N 0 0> ro OJ ....... I"- LO v 0 co V- 0> 0 v 0 L() N I"- lO CD N C")
LO ro I"- CO CO .- 0) ro 0 L() 0) CD C") Q) 0 N <0 LO CD N v .- ro ....... 0) LO
J: C") LO "i 0 ro OJ 0) N ....... LO ....... 0 N N .- "i .- ....... ..... ..... C") OJ ..... N LO V
a. I I I "i I I I I CD I .- I I I I I I I I N I I
CD I I C") C") N
<0 l"- v CD CO N lO V- V I <0 0) v v 'V CD C") I CD LO
W 0) 'V 0> v 0) 0> 0) v
0) ro 0> 0) <0 0> 0) 0> I ....... 0> 0 0> 0) 0> 0) 0) 0) OJ
..J N N LO N a N ....... N N N C") ....... a N co N N N N N N N N 0 N .......
W ~ C") . . ~ v C") . . ~ ~ ~ ~ . . C")
.... .c 0 .c 0 .c 0 .c .c I"- .r:: 0 .c .c .c .c .c .c 0 .c 0,
~-,- -'~-." .. '.. -,..- I'-~
N
ill a
OJ > C")
.- =f:t
a.> C") 0::: ~
- =f:t ...... Q)
> Q) Q) Q) Q) :J 0 0
.;:: 0 :J 0 ID 0 @ 0 ...: 0 0 ~ 0 0 Q) 0 c: 0 a 0
0 c 0 :J > I-- a ....
'V 'V 'V - v 'V v +-' V C V 'C V- a.> v v v ~ v
Q) ~ (j) Z
.0 a ~ 0 0 0 a.> 0 0 Cf) 0 Q) 0 0 0 > a 0 a 0
:J C") ("') en M ctl C"? -0 ("') Q) C") ("') ~ C") ('I) <( ("') <( (") C") 0 (")
U C") C") C"? C") 'ii) ("') .2:: C") ~ (") C") ...... ("') m ("') :z: C") ("') r. ("')
tn ~ ~ l... ~ ::J
...... ...... .c - -- ro ...... ...... +-' ...... C ...... -0 ...... 0 ...... - c ......
UJ '+- r.Jl 0 (fJ ...... (fJ (fJ Q) (fJ 0 r.Jl ro l/J I (fJ 0 (fJ c (fJ (fJ (fJ Q) (fJ
W Q) ~ ....... Q) c ~ Q) ~ Q) I-- ~ Q) Q) n::: Q) Q) Q)
0 .c <( Cf) ~ > CJ ~ II)
a::: ~ .- S S ~ co S S 0 S; S UJ S
(9 Cf) 0
C ~ ib ro ~ 0 a> lO ~ llJ ib v ~ ro ~ U ~ lO ~ 0 ib I~ ~
0 ..... v ..... ..... C") .- I N C")
CD ..... ...-- v <0 ..... 0 v 0 v ..... C")
<{ N ::.:::: N ::.:::: ..... ~ ..... ~ C") ~ ....... ~ ...-- ~ ("') ~ .- ~ N ~ ..... ~ ::.:::: ex:> ~
- _. .. -. .. ..
ll..
:::2:
<( 0:::: 0
<( -.J ::i
-.J ill 0 ill Z >-
ill 0:: j::: ill
0 ::J Z <( -! :r: >- z
Z ill J: ill n::: z
<( z Cf) 0:::: 0 ~ -! 0:::: I- <( UJ ill <( 0
<( co -.J I- ill I 0 (j)
0 0 I- ...J UJ :::2: 0:::: co (f) CD (f) >- Z Z
..., Z ...J 0:::: Y! Cf) 0::: z
Z ill <( ill ~~ (9 Z
~ UJ I-- 0 Z Z Nk UJ <( <( <(
~ z - ~ 0::: l- I--"
0 0 0 UJ <( ::J 0 U) f2 UJ UJ ill -! ~
W ~ 52 I 0::: a.. a:: 0.. ill (f)
0 0 (f) co 0 -.J 0::: 0
::!: ::J 0:::: ~ 0::: 0:::: 0 (9 :::> 0::: ~ 0 ~ ill 0 ill ...J
~ UJ 0 0 ....l
<{ <( 0:: <( 0 ill Z <( 0 0::: ~ U ill ill ;; ~
Z co III 0.. U Z U 0 :2 :::s::: :2 z U) 0 > (j) 0::
'-' -- '-'
UJ
D::
o
I-
()
W
D::
Ci
u.
o
C
D::
<{
o
m
()
Z
W
UJ
:::J
o
J:
",
:.J
w
:J
:E
<I;
",
(0
o
o
N
0:::
o
u.
a::
w
I-
en
o
a::
1/1 I
E
'- "'
...... Q) '- "'C
'00 ~ Q) <(
.s::.
Z c c .~ :2 '0
0 Q) ~ ro !!!
> .0 ClI :;=
~ 1-;2 ..
:;::; ::l Q) Q)
~ ...... ..... I a. C> 0:::
a. ...... c ~~ ~ C
III ctl '0 '0 ro
::J c ...... $0 .~ ~ "'C Q) ~ 'U
.~ e .c
U E ~:S c,) 'w
c..> III +-' :;::::: :;l "' ~ >.
~ III Q) Q) Q) Q) ..c
0 <( :ll:::<( 0::: 0::: a::: I- 0::: c..
,-- -.-
E I
E
0 4i 0
u W - 3 E
~ Q) c: 0
1iJ c: c: ..c: 0 u
c u en en - I~ E ci
1il ~ ~ ::l 0 0
.r:: ~ Q) 0 1/1 U ..c
~ "5 c c !!J. c: (5 Ig
0 ~ g Q) 0
J!1 Q) I~ .... }J
w .~ I~ I~ ~ ~ (/)
- I~ "' :5:
-l :: (/)
c: '- !~ Q) Q)
Q) Q)
<( ~ (\J ~ ~ .... ~ ~
c: 1/1
(jJ 1/1 ~ ~
::2 -~ '?,: .:.:: ~
..c cJ ,Q <4-
I co ,8 :c J
UJ ~ E _0 ~ .r:: J
--.., ,.- ... ...-..- ----- -- .....n
-
LO
0
C'J
'---"
W
Z l{) LO 0> ..- .". .".
0 ..- ..- CD CD 0 0 i c IQ ,... ('II en
0 LO 0 ..- ">t .". ,... ." en ('II en en
I LO "i CXl LO LO lD ..... en ('II en M
a. I ..- I I I co en "t ~ (0 ..,
I N '1
N ">t N v V I I (Q
W rn (Q 'It CD .....
-l I'-- 0> I'-- N rn rn Q) 'It Q) en Q) Q)
CXl N CXl N N ('II en N ('II ,... ('II
W ('II
~ ~ . . .. i.i ~
I- .s::. .s::. .s::. .s::. .c .;.: .c .c
--~ - .~..,_..
N "0 '0 'U
""\t ctl ro ro
0 0 0 0 Q) ~
C'J a::: 0:: 0:: ::l
C'J ::l "'C GI
'U a a c: 0 ::l
ro ib roN c: c:: GI C'lI
">t ">t 0 0 c:
0 CI)""\t ~ Q) > 0 0 0 GI C
cr.:: :ll::: .S-g 0 > 0 <( 'It Q) ..,. a::: 'It > 'It
ctl C'J ro C'J c :E c 0 < C
III C'? C'? "' M M c: M M
U) ..c (oC'? :r: :r: 'C M II) M GI M c: M
Q) e ..... ..... c: .c > "'
U) ...... :2,"0 C CI) C III "' ..; 1:: ..; "' .... ..;
W ~ 0 0 ~ 0 Q.) E II) 0 :1l :I: II) E II)
0:: 0:: I- Ne =:: ~ S ClI ~ Z >- ~ ::l Q)
s: ... s:
0 Q) l{)E I ~ l-
Ll? :r: ~ 5i <( ii; 0 'ii; : :
0 == O>ro 'It 0
LO ~o:: 0 0 ('II lD C 'It
<( I'-- :::i N :ll::: N ~ 'It ~ M ~ co ~ ." ~ I---
,~~. . -
."
0
~ 0
>- ('II
0 >- :r: w N
z f- <!J .....
:2 .. '0
W 0 0:: Q) c:
0:: C> 0:: 0 .Q 0
~ 0 W E 'E c: E
0:: GI 12 "' >-
W 0 C> c,) C'lI [j "'C >. "'
Q) 0 c: "'C 0:::
0::: m ~I ci ,e III :J c:
W Z 0::: 5 :2 lI:l ..;
I~ W W W " C'lI ~ en .c
W Z S ~ .! .. 0 Cl
::2: 0::: f- .~ Q) 'P! III '2
I- C'lI Cl Cl ~
W I~ I " > Jj
<( $: S S S Q. ~ "' .El cJ
Z :J ii: ~ :I: ~
en
C::
12
o
w
a::
Cl
u..
o
Cl
0:::
-<<
o
CD
o
z
w
en
:J
o
:c
fJ)
:J
UJ
:J
:!:
<I:
fJ)
Samuel's House, Joe,
February 10, 2006
Sheriffs Asset Forfeiture Fund Application
EXHmIT 3
Expense and Revenue Budgets
11
-I NcnS;:IG)"""mOoo C,;:C 00
):>
a a -I 0 C ~ c a,m s: 0 r I mm :s:
~ z>zS: ZCS:mzm> CIJ< e
~=H;lJ>zoz>;lJazr om m
r OZ-l~O G);lJ-lfTI ;:CZ r
;lJ -c en
m mcnz-~ mcnTlz ""Om I
< om C/)_ zmmG) -ICIJ 0
m o::o:t>mo ocmm 0" e
Z c<O::Oz -<cnC/)G) Z 00
C zo C/)C/) cnQo ~ " fT1
m ~ m !~ ;g z -< Z
N ()
enG) -11<-1 0
:::c~m 0
m ;:JJ~ m
;lJz G)m
=B-1 ~
en z
0 -I,
m
""C
:-l
- ---.....--., -
~
'" .......
.......
01 <D 0
o <D 0
....... 001 0
W
0') 00 0 :::0
00 0 m
<
m
"T'lz
~ -<e
I'Vm
....... 000
W ....... 01 VJ '" Oeo
<D ....... <D .............W 01 W me
<D VJ 0 OWO Na 0
0 00 0.f>,.0 CJ'1 0 (j')
0') 00 0 0000 00 m
-I
~
'"
<D
CJ'1
(Xl
(Xl
~
w
CJ'1
CJ'1
o
-Ilo-
'"
........ .....~ 00"'..........
..................O'........~N"'w(O(O:...
O')OOlOCO...............01WW.....W
........<DOO"'........coowoo........m
.....
co .....01 ow"'.....
"'.......COOCO.............WOOlWW
aWOOo.aWaaNorn
000000-llo-00l'J10W
00000000000000')
z
o
<
m
s:
eo
m
):>::0
,,->.
" _0
(3 I'V
< 0
CIl 0
c.. ()l
co '0
o w
a >
Ne
08::
:::<(
w
.0
E
Q)
>
o
Z
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 0 0 0 <0 0 ClO 0 0 0 t- o 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ClO 0 0 0
0 0 0 0 0 0 t- o 0 0 <'"> 0 ClO 10 ~ 0 ;;; 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 :c; 0 0 0
0 o. ~ 0 ClO 0_ 0 ClO 10 0 N_ N <0 ~ 0 10 10 o. ~ 10 O. 0 v v 0 10 0
10 0 0 r: N- o N N c;j N r: ..,f 0 N N 0 ",' r: t--
v"
W '<I' ~ ~ N ~ <0 <f) <f) (')
10 V v (') t- V V 0 N III 0 <XlI t- V 'It C1l ~ <0 10 N 0 0 10 v 0 0 0 III 0 10 V
<0 <0 <'"> <0 <0 <'"> C1l V <0 0 t-' ~ N N N 'It <Xl 0 t- <0 0 0 0 '<I' IC) N <0
t- t'l <0 -a: ~ ~ 10.' o. N <Xl 0 <0 '" 0 t- t- oo N 10 10
(') (0')1 III N N N
~ 1
1
I-
UJ
(9 0
0 9 0::
::::>co ~ w
(DO 0:: (')
0 <(
UJN a:: (I) 0 Z
(J)>- 0 u b <(
I- :2
Zu.. (I) i= w
w (I) c (I) c:: w
a.. a:: z <( is ~
>< w ~ z (I)
0 ~ c:: ~ c::
w u:: ~ w 0 w
a. Q 0, I- i= 0 ~
u.. ::2
0 :J t z u => I-
iD 0 <( w 0 U
.., 0 z a:: w w ~
lQ <( z ~ w i5 ~ c:: III
:J ~ W I- i5 a.
(I) (') 0 ...J 0 0 Z W W (') ii:
w w Z J: ~ u:: ~ > I- :2 (I)
(') z b (I) (') .., z <( Z I-
0:: U a:: ~ ~ ~ u.. (I) z i= ~ ~ u Z III W
Z ~ W W 0:: J: Q w (I) ~ =>
~ lU <( 0 c:: ~ Z 0 ~ III Z ii: ~ u C/) (') t-= ~ (') u
z Z lD ~ => i5 w ;: ~ w ~ u:: a. w w (i) 0 III => u::
0 ~ <( J: W <( ...J a::
:J w (') (') L5 0 ~ ...J "" i: c:: ~ III c:: (I) 0 u..
~ I- ~ W W W W W lU itj 0 <( c 0
Z 0 Z I- ~ <( J: Z 0 (I) III <( a.
~ ~ ~ ~ III 0 0 0 0 0 ~ ...... lU W ~ 0 ~ iJj iJj iJj iJj iJj iJj iJj
0 ~ ~ z z z z z Iii Iii ...J iJj E; (') .:..i !!! !!! w !!! lU lU W
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ (I) (I) ~ 0 w ~ ~ ii: 0: 0: ii: 0: :J :J :J
~ (I) 0 c Z Z 0: Z <( (') :J :5 :5 :5 :5 a.. a.. a..
is I- W 0 Z ~ ::l ::l => ::l ::l W W Z ~ 0 Z (I) 0 z u a.. a.. a..
:J :J :J 0 ::J C 0 ::J f/J f/J III III rn 0 0 ~ J: W 0 0: lU W <( <( <( <( :J :J :J
<( <( <( u c W LL LL <.!l ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ :J :J a. a. a. a. a. 0: (I) (I) (j) (I) (I) (I) (I) (I)
w w w
<.!l (') (')
z z z
w w W
...J ...J ...J
...J ...J ...J
<( <( <(
J: J: J:
(') (') u u u
0 (I) (I) a a a
w !!! (I) f/J f/J
Z Ul (I) (I) (I) (I) w (I)' w ~
Z Z Z III III Z Z Ul III (I) ZI to (I) (I)
u.f 0 0 0 w w 0 0 w w w 0' w w w w
~ ~ ~ 0 0 ~ ~ u 0 0 -I U 0 0 0
(J) ~
:J ~ f/J ~ 5 ~ ~ Cl ~ ~ 5 ~
0 c c w C 0: C 0:
Z Z Z W 0 W Z Z W W W Z en w w lU lU
I ::l ::l ::J III (I) :> ...J (I) ::J :J ...J f/J --' ...J (I) (I) --' :J W C/) f/J (I) (I) ...J
0 0 0 z ~ 0 0 ~ z ~ ~ ~ 0 w z z ~
(J) ~ ~ ~ 0 Z 0: Z u.. ~ Z Z u.. Z Z
:..J ...I ~ ~ ...I ...J W W ~ ::J w <( W ...I W ~ ~ w ::J <.!l <( <( <( <( w
UJ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ (I) Z ~ ~ z ::2 Z ~ Z Z ~ z ::2 ::2 :2 :2 z
::::> c :J Z W :J W ::l W W :J :J lU W :J :J :J :J W
J: Q J: (') ~ Q Q J: :r: Q ...J ~ :r: J: J: (')
W W W W Z W W <( W W W W ...J
::2: Z (') Z Z Z :J a Z Z (') (') :2 (') a Z Z a (') z (') Ci a (') Z ~ C c a a a
ff5 w (I) w w w 0 (I) w w (I) CI) :J (I) (I) w W f/J :J (I) W (I) CI) (I) en w :J ::l (I) (I) (I)
<.!l w <.!l <.!l <.!l LL W <.!l <.!l w lU J: W W (') (') W J: W <.!l lU W W W Cl 0 J: J: W W W
I-
W
c.9
Cl
:::>(0
IIlg
UJN
~C;:
UJ
n..
X
UJ
(0 'U
o Q)
o >
N 0
....
- a.
00.
::<
<1J
.c
E
<1J
>
o
z
.----+
000:0
8 ~ gig
rD "," -.t", ..,f
....
o <0
o 0
~ (").
N
g
.n
It)
(")
w
1.0 C> (") or> (") (") ro
N 0 '" Ol '" (")
.... .... (")- .... t'l t'l <0
or>
ai
fit
0 w
12 ~ ~ ~ ci:i
t- W W W
0 ~ ~ t- (/)
W w <3 ~ Z
..J ..J
m w (/) w
a..
(S ci:i ci:i ci:i ci:i [IS
..J W W W W
-~ Ii.: i= i= i= i= ..J
I.l- :J :J :J :J -~
~ ~ i= ~ i=
(/) ~ ~ ~ ~ .--.
cj
z
(/) en en en
UJ w w w w
C/) 0 0 0 0
:::> ~ ~ ~ ~ ci:i
0 w
w w w w CI)
:r: CI) CI) (/) (/) ;<::
en z z z z w
:.J <( ~ ~ ~ a..
..J ..J :!: [IS
UJ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
:::> :c :c :c :c ..J
~ W W (5 (5 (5 (5 g
z z
<C w w (/) CI) CI) lfJ
en Cl Cl w w w W t-
t
E~tb,
First Page of the Application: (Limit one page, except as noted below):
Apulicant Identification
Name of Organization: Florida Keys Outreach Coalition, Inc.
Address: Post Office Box 4767, Key West, FL 33041
Authorized Representative: (name & title) Rev. Stephen E. Braddock, President
Contact Person: (Matters regarding this applic3.tion) Rev. Ste hen E. Braddock, President
Telephone: 305-293-8189 p
Fax: 305-293-8276
E-mail: F!"lJraddockrWcs.com
Title of Project: FKOC Substance Abuse Relapse Prevention
Type ofrequest: X Recurring funds (e.g., operational costs)
o Non~recurring funds (e.g., capital expenditures, one-time costs)
Amount of request:
$10,000.00
If your request is for multiple year funding, please check here 0 and attach a separate page
describing the future plan.
Will you be willing to submit to this Board a full account of what you are doing with these
funds? ~y es DNo
From what other groups have you requested funds and what was the result? Supply a separate
page here if you like, It will not be counted as part of the total page count. Attached with narrative.
If your organization has a Board of Directors, please list their names and addresses or you must
designate three or more individual residents of Monroe County to be responsible for the uses of
the fund. Supply a separate page here if you like. .
Board roster IS attached.
This application addresses (please check all that apply):
o Law Enforcement
IRl Crime Prevention
IZl Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention and Treatment
IZl Mental and Physical Health of Minors and Adults
o Cultural, Artistic, Educational, RecIeational and Sports
Pro~ams for Monroe County Youth
Signature:~~ '''~'''e: 1/1012006
Please note: Because Sunshine Laws of the State of Florida apply to these proceedings, any information
in this application may be available to the public.
Gina Pecora
Business Manager
(T) 305-295-7741 (F) 305-293-8276
Email: fkoc4homeless@cs.com
~F..e
Samuel J. Kaufman, Esq.
Board Chair
Outreach/Admissions/Food Pantry
(T) 1-800-528-6595/305-295-7580
(F) 305-295-8385
FLORIDA KEYS
OUTREACH COALITION
FOR THE HOMELESS
Rev, Stephen E. Braddock, Ph.D,
President & Executive Director
(T) 305-293-8189 (F) 305-293-8276
Email: FrBraddock@cs.com
Men's Housing Program Manager
(T) 305-294-0304 (F) 305-294-0304
Email: fkocmen@cs.com
Women's Housing Program Manager
(T) 305-293.9497 (F) 305-292-3856
Email: fkocwomen@cs.com
J\tlonroe County Sheriffs
Shared Asset Forfeiture ~"und
2006 Grant Application
A. INTRODUCTION
The Florida Keys Outreach Coalition, lnc, (FKOC) is in its 141h year of service in
oVlonroe County. The mission ofFKOC is to "provide homeless individuals and families
with the resources and opportunities by which to attain residential, financial and personal
stability and self-sufficiency."
FKOC currently operates 120 transitional shelter beds in five facilities tor homeless men,
women and women with children. FKOC also manages the Keys Overnight Temporary
Shelter (KOTS) located on the grounds of the Monroe County SheritTs Headquarters,
All transitional programs are located at Poinciana Plaza, Key West. A 20-bed
stabilization shelter for men is operated at 222 I Patterson A venue, Key West, and serves
as the point of entry to FKOC's three-phase homeless recovery program. An outreach
office and community food pantry is also operated from the Patterson Avenue location,
FKOC operates a 12-unit shower facility in collaboration with the City of Key West
The facility is open daily and serves the homeless and working poor of the lower keys.
Referrals to FKOC come primarily from various social service organizations, Monroe
County Detention Center, the Courts. Samuel's House, Domestic Abuse Shelter, law
enfbrcement agencies, soup kitchens, churches and fi"om the Keys Overnight Temporary
Shelter (KOTS), There is typically a waiting list for admIssion to the transitional
facilities and KOTS operates nightly at or near capacity
Post Office Box 4767, Key West, Florida 33041-4767
305-293-0641
B. GOALS
The vast majority of homeless adults served by FKOC are addicted to drugs and/or
alcohol. Clients are required to attend daily NA and/or Ai\. meetings. With
continued funding from the Sheriff's Shared Asset Forf-eiture Fund,
daily dmg and alcohol tests will be administered to all transitional shelter
clients in order to assure continued sobriety and program compliance,
C. BACKGROUND & SIGNIFICANCE
Managing homelessness remains one of the most challenging and urgent issues facing
our community, especially in the wake of Hurricane Wilma, Over 95~/o of homeless
males, and 50% of homeless temales served by FKOC are dealing with alcohol and/or
other substance abuse, For most, residential and economic stability and self-
sufficiency cannot be achieved without sobriety, FKOC provides a structured
foundation upon which homeless men and women can rebuild their lives. one day at a
time, based upon an Individualized Plan of Action that is developed with case
managers upon admission and revised as necessary throughout their stay in the
program. Clients in the program learn and practice the skills needed to achieve self-
sufficiency and live as productive, contributing, law abiding members of the
community,
D. TARGET POPUL~TION
The target population for the project for which tunding is requested fl-om the Sheriff's
Shared FoIfeiture Fund consists of single homeless adults in recovery from alcohol
and/or substance abuse.
Many homeless Inen and women have a history with the criminal justice system, Tn
fact. every year an average of 20% of those admitted to FKOC s homeless recovery
program listed "jail" as their previous address. YIonroe County Detention Center
Forensic Workers frequently refer inmates to FKOC, prior to their release date, in
order to prevent them from being discharged to the streets, Judges otTer some
inmates early release on the condition they enter FKOC's program.
E. APPROACH METHOD
FKOC admits homeless individuals and families that are willing to live peaceably in a
drug and alcohol free communal environment. Preadmission requirements include a
criminal background check and drug test. Participants in the program are required to
remain drug and alcohol free, attend daily NA/AA meetings and weekly life-skills
training classes, maintain steady employment and/or vocational training, provide
community service and abide by aJl house rules and regulations,
The project is managed by an executi,,'c director, a business manager, case managers,
assistant case managers, program aides, street outreach workers, and volunteer live in
monitors.
F. RESOURCES /COSTS/ MATCHING FUNDS
FKOC's fIve transitional shelters arc currently fimded in large part on a cost
reimbursement basis with grants from HUD ($175,879) and DeF ($100,000 reduced
from $200,000 in 20(4), HUD requires a 25~/o local match and DCF requires a 100%
match Funding fhml SSAFF will be applied to meet this match requirement.
Operational funding Ic)r the KOTS is paid for by the City of Key West with utilities
paid for by the Monroe County Sheriff's Office Funding from the SSAFF is not
being sought f{)r the KOTS.
The substance abuse relapse prevention component of the FKOe program requires
$23,50000 fi)r the purchase of individual drug test kits, $IO,OOOJ)O is being provided
by The State of Florida under FKOC's 2006 Emergency Shelter Grant $10,000.00 is
requested from the SSA.FF The remaining balance of$3,500.00will come from
contributions.
FKOC's June 30, 2005 FYE audit is available to the SSFAF committee upon request
Major funding sources n.)[ the homeless supportive transitional housing program
include:
Emergency Shelter Grant
HUD Supportive Housing Grant
United Way
HaeC
Challenge Grant
Grant -in- Aid
Publix Charities
! 00,000
175,789
4,000
68,856
14,400
9,500
5,000
Florida Keys Outreach Coalition, Inc.
Board of Directors
July, 2005
C:1airman
Samuel Kaufman, Esq.
501 Whitehead Street
Key West. Fi 33040
H 294-5063 W 292-3926 Cell# 304-.5848
F-29S-7947 E-mail: Skaufman711@aol.com
04/07
Vice President
Pamela A. Strother. Ph.D" L.CS.W
Practice of Psychotherapy
411 Catherine Street
Key West, FL 33040
W - 292-6533 F - 294-2631
E-mail: PamPhD@BeIISouth.net
04/07
Treasurer
Douglas Bradshaw, LRA Manager
Post Office Box 1409
Key West, FL 33041-1409
W - 293-8338 F - 293-6438 H - 296-681 0
Email: dbradsha@keywestcity.com Cell# 797-8361
04/06
Secretary
George Maurer, Esq.
1800 Atlantic Blvd., #119-C
Key West, FL 33040
H - 294-6725 F - 295-2861 Cell - 766-0702
Email: KWGMaurer@aol.com
04/07
Director
Veronica Brown
1185 20m Street, #108
Key West, FL 33040
W/H 294-6588 Cell # 304-7637
Email: veebrown@bellsouth.net
04/07
Director
Stephanie Robinson, Case Manager
Monroe County Sheriffs Office
22826 Cudjoe Drive
Cudjoe Key, FL 33042
W - 293-7336 F - 293-7444 H -744-0138
Email: Serobinson@keysso.net
04/06
Oi rector
Leonard E, Millison, Pastor
Peace Covenant Presbyterian Church
2620 Linda Street
Key We':'.t, FL 33040
W ~ 294-1223 H - 295-6111 (no fax)
E-mail: lenmkw@msn.com
04/07
Director.
David Wilt, Reverend
Post Office Box 1014
Key West, FL 33041-1014
W: 296-5142 F: 294-6687
04/07
S lie riff
( ~1.tml~llilli('aJjill~~~
.).7()(1 ()\.'L']'SL'~IS Hwy
Mar~llh{)IL 1,1 .\.\/l"jO
(\I)~I '21)2.,jOl)
FAX (3(t';) '_~Xi,J-2,-l.(j~
Sllh~t.~HDIlS:
I'-I\'~cm:,~n 'sUh:-;Wli()[1
'~(N:'i() Ovcrsl:]as Hwy.
CllJj()~ Key. Fl. 3JO-l2
(,\ml H)-J 134
I'AX (,\0,)) HS-3761
Milrathon SUbSLJlioll
.i 103 Over~ei.1s llw).
Mal'illholl, Fl. 330'::;0
n(5) 2Xt)-2430
FAX !-l()';) 23Y,2497
Isl(lH1orada SLlh~l<.llion
S7[11I0 Overseas IIwy,
IslalllDraLia, F!. :33036
(J05) 853-7021
FAX L3(5) ::CB',Yj72
SpU\I:swood Sub:;tati(Jll
8H770 Overseas Hwy.
Tilvernier. FL 33070
11m) 353-321 1
FAX (005) ~S3-3205
pctentiol. CenL~.r,s.:.
Key West Del'.. (\:1.l1.tT
550 I Collegt l{OL.1J
Key W,jO(, FI. 33(HO
(3(5) 21(1,7:)00
I'AX (,,05) 293-7353
Marathon Det. Facility
Jf)81 Ol'CHl"\ Terrace
iVIccrall]oll_ PI, 33050
UOS) 2g9,2420
FAX 1\1))) 239-2424
PI:\l11~lll()1l J)~L I-':ll~ilily
:=;,; 11i!~h Point R()~Ld
!)!dlll:lliDl1 !(L~Y, I'l_~_.qr:n
I .~n_~ I ~:'i.';-.\~()()
!"::\\ L)()) I X."i.~-'.P7()
~j.lH'datHl)('nlljIJH~
P,(), I.h)\ :=iilOlJ"/.'i
\ldLl\hUl1. r.l ~qfL"i()
I.;()~) '~~q_~ I t(l
f:,\\ I.~P~) ~:N,.'.:.-\.q~
:I\{onroe County 5ficrijl~' OffIce
~Rjclian{ v. ~'UJ tli, 5 haUl
55.25 Cotlc.i]C '-,\(md
~!(ey 'ItiesL}-!(widil 33040
[305) :2.92.;-000 ~F:.l\: (305):2.92-7();-O 1.800-2;-3-l'0'1~~
IVi',)..i), keysso _He t
January 10, 2006
Florida Keys Outreach Coalition
P.O. Box 4767
Key West, Florida 33041
To Whom It May Concern:
I am pleased to take 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 our community.
I support your efforts in attempting to receive the funds needed to help
remedy this serious problem.
Sintil~ Ii &
Richard D. Roth
Sheriff of Monroe County
RDR/vam
~
(~". :\;
,.\j ,,".
~."..,.",
~_\.. n~
.,.,.......
~,..
,
e~~~
; ~ ;, ,-; -: J ~ "', '." ",,::' ~, ::", :.
~~Nn C.:ommiAion
Monroe County
Board of County Commissioners
Office of the County Administrator
The Historic Gato Cigar Factory
liDO Simonton Street, Suite 205
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 292-4441- Phone
(305) 292-4544 - Fax
(~.~ -----
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Mayor Olartes "Sonny" McCoy, District 3
Mayor Pro Tem Murray E. Nelson, District 5
Dixie M. Spehar, District 1
George Neugent, District 2
David P. Rice, District 4
02~~~~~E
(3OS) 294-4641
January 11,2006
Re: Florida Keys Outreach Coalition
To Whom It May Concern:
This letter is a testament to the beneficial work the Florida Keys Outreach Coalition carries out in the area of homelessness and
residential programs throughout Monroe County (the Florida Keys). The agency has been actively and consistently involved in
homeless outreach, advocacy and provision of seIVices for many years.
Both Monroe County and FKO are active board members of the Southernmost Homeless Assistance League (SHAL) and work
closely together in the year-long Continuum of Care process. As they have in past years, FKOC took a leading role in the
planning portion of the 2006 SHAL CoCo
The Florida Keys Outreach Coalition provides much needed operntional and essential support services for the homeless in
Monroe County. Witllout hesitation, I recommend FKOC for fimding.
Sincere....... ly, ~... _.
./
.~,:,.
'.~. I
Thomas J. Willi
County Admimistrator
CHAMBERS OF
CIRCUIT JUDGE
16TH .JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA
500 WHITEHEAD STREET
KEY WEST, FLORIDA 33040
RICHA.RD G. PAYNE
CHIEF .JUDGE
MONROE COUNTY COURTHOUSE ANNEX
TEL: 305/292 - 3433
FAX: 305/ 295 -3611
January 12, 2006
KATHY RUPP
.JUDICIAL ASSISTANT
To Whom It May Concern:
On behalf of the judges and staff of the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit I would again
take this opportunity to lend our continued support for a very worthwhile and
necessary program - the Florida Keys Outreach Coalition.
The FKOC provides five residential programs and provides needed housing and
assistance to men and women and families who are homeless and many times
afflicted with drug and alcohol addition.
These two programs are relied upon very heavily by our judges to provide the
individuals involved the support and assistance they need to defeat this life
threatening affliction and return to us as productive and useful citizens.
We commend the Florida Keys Outreach Coalition for the excellent work they
do and we wholehearted!ysupport their efforts to re<:eive funding from HUD,
DCF and elsewhere.
Very truly yours,
~(r8~
Richard G. Payne
OFFICE OF THE STATE ATTORNEY
SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
Mark E. Kohl
State Attorney
Suite 201
530 Whitehead Street
Key West, Florida 33040
(305) 292-3400
Fax (305) 294-7707
January 19,2006
To Whom It May Concern:
This letter is being written on behalf of the Florida Keys Outreach Coalition, Inc. In my
capacity as State Attorney, I can attest to the excellence of the work being done by the Coalition.
Not only has their work benefitted many individuals, but it has also benefItted the community as
a whole,
There remains a great need for services for the homeless in Monroe County. I would
strongly encourage any funding or granting agency to consider this most necessary and deserving
program.
;:;:~ r ~
Mark E. Kohl
State Attorney
I
MARK H. JONES
CIRCUIT .JUDGE
SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA
MONROE COUNTY COURTHOUSE ANNEX
KEY WEST, FLORIDA :3:3040
CORTNEY B. MENENDEZ
.JUDICIAL ASSISTANT
TEL: 305/292 - 3422
FAX:305/295-3625
January 24, 2006
To Whom 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 Judge, 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 the snare of such
circumstances.
Personal motivation and court intervention are very 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 screen people while still in
jail, assure them of safe housing upon their release, provide counseling,
and assist them in complying with probation.
I feel certain that the FKOC will continue to provide resources benefiting
both individuals and the community if given the financial support that they
need and deserve,
Sincerely,
Mark nes
Circuit Judge
MHJ: ssb
MONROE COUNTY
KEY WEST
524 e:ATON STRe:e:T
1'.0. BOX 4127
KEY WESTj FL 3:3041-4127
I'HONe:: (305) 294~250 1
ROSEMARY E. ENRIGI-IT
I'UBLlC oEFe:NOe:R
MARATHON
I'UBLIC Oe:FENOe:R'S OFFiCe:
465151 OVERSEAS HIGHWAY, SUITE 2
MARATHON. FL 33050
I'HONE: (305) 269-6015
PUBLIC DEFENDER
SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA
IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY
~LEASE REPLY TO;
PLANTATION KEY
l50 HIGH POINT ROAD. SUITE 500
TAVERNIER, FL. 3::;1Q70
I'HONE: (305) 853-7410
Dear Sir/ Madam,
January 10, 2006
I am writing this letter in support of the Florida Keys Outreach Coalition, Inc., as they
strive to advance their mission of service to homeless men, women, and children. The
Florida Keys Outreach Coalition seeks to provide homeless individuals and families with
the resources and opportunities necessary to attain residential, financial, and personal
stability and self-sufficiency.
As the Public Defender for this circuit, my staff and I have had direct experience with
FKOC personnel and the services they provide. I can personally attest to the high quality
of the services provided by FKOC and its staff in their continuing effort to eradicate
homelessness. This organization collaborates well, is a good steward of very limited
resources, and is most worthy of your support.
I enthusiastically endorse the Florida Keys Outreach Coalition's efforts to secure
additional funding to enhance and expand its ability to serve the needs of the homeless in
our community.
Sincerely yours,
"'
Q~~; h))f
Public Defender, Sixteenth Circuit
i
"
,'"
Morgan McPherson
Mayor
THE CITY OF KEY WEST
PO. BOX 1409
KEY WEST, FLORIDA 33041.1409
www.keywestcity.com
January 13,2006
To Whom It May Concern,
I am writing to offer my frrm support tor the Florida Keys Outreach Coalition, an
organization that has perfonned outstanding work on behalf ofthe 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 homeless outreach 24-hour hotline. and their efforts in helping
the city create and manage the Keys Overnight Temporary Shelter (K.G.T.S.). 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 the renovation of former Navy property
that the City acquired through the B.R.A.C. process. The Outreach Coalition has created
an effective transitional housing fucility tor homeless individuals and families at this site
under a 50-year lease from the City at $1/year.
If you have any questions about the Florida Keys Outreach Coalition, feel free to contad
my office at (305) 809-3840. It is my pleasure to support such a high caliber
organization.
Sincerely,
~' C"
" \.
" " --'_.~ '\C'
" f -.~,' ,
_. ',' ,. ,"
--.\.., , , ", ," ,'--
"4~ \--
",,--. , ,j
'.. ~ ~
"',,,J
Morgan McPherson
Mayor
SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA
MO'ROE COUNTY COURTHOUSE ANNEX
502 WH ITEHEAO STREET
KEY WEST, FLORIDA 33040
TELEPHONE (305) ~9c-34c3
SUNCOM: 494-3423
FAX (305) 29Z-3435
MARy VANDEN BROOK
COURT ADMINISTRATOR
January 10, 2006
To Whom It May Concern:
I am pleased to submit this letter of continuing support for the Florida Keys
Outreach Coalition, Monroe County's lead agency working with the homeless
population in our community.
The Courts of the 16th Judicial Circuit, and most area agencies involved in law
enforcement, depend heavily upon the excellent services provided by FKOC to
the homeless. Through the efforts of FKOC, essential social services are
provided to many individuals who might otherwise find themselves involved in the
criminal justice system, incarcerated, and housed at taxpayer expense in our
jails.
The Florida Keys Outreach Coalition continues to earn the respect and
appreciation of our entire community for their many successful programs, one of
which is the City's only emergency shelter for the homeless. As FKOC has
suffered the loss of Federal funding, I urge you to support their vital programs in
any way possible.
The Florida Keys Outreach Coalition provides a critical service to many homeless
men and women and to our community. I recommend this agency to you for
funding and on-going support.
Sincerely,
'hZUrr-
Mary Vanden Brook
Court Administrator
JOHN JONES
THE CITY OF KEY WEST
P. o. BOX 1409
KEY WEST, FLORIDA 33041-1409
www.keywestcity.com
525 Angela Street
(305) 809-3877
FAX 809-3886
Assistant City Manager
January 26. 2006
To Whom It May Concern:
Florida Keys Outreach Coalition is the City of Key West's partner in aiding the
many homeless persons who frequent the City.
They perform their regular mission in a professional, caring, cost effective
manner. They also helped to create and manage the City's Safe Zone called
K.O.T.S. (Keys Overnight Temporary Shelter) and the City's shower facilities at
the police station. The shower facilities are used by not only the homeless but by
a lot of the working people who do not have affordable housing.
FKOC's professional, caring and cost effective assistance allows the City to
effectively manage the homeless population problem and return many of these
individuals back to productivity. Their efforts have resulted in removing the City
of Key West from the National Homeless Coalitions Meanest City List and have
reduced the number of complaints from citizens from several hundred per year
regarding the homeless population to only a few dozen.
Sincerely,
.' /'"\
l} II ,.
(-,) /)t.-r. \\.--t:...y~~/
'-~~1 " \. ". . }
.,/'~! ,y ~ ( ../" ,'-'
,..John Jones
Assistant City Manager
Monroe County Sheriff's Shared Asset Forfeiture Fund
2006 Grant Application
Big Pine Charter SAFF Proposal
ApPLlC_ANT IDENTIFICATION:
Name of Organization: Big Pine Neighborhood Charter School
Address:
30220 Ovcrseas Highway, Big Pine Key, Florida 33043
Authorized Reprcscntative: Christine Geary; Exccutive Dircctor/Pnnclpal
Contact Person:
Same
Tclephone:
305-872-1266
Fax:
305 -8 72~ 1265
Email:
Chri stine. Geary(Cll,kevsschoo Is .co m
Title of Project:
THREE-TIER CHILD WELL-BEING PROGRAM
Typc of Request:
Non-recurring funds
Amount of Request:
$10,000.00
Reports to Board: We are willing to make any necessary reports to thc Board, including a
full account of how we are utilizing the funds.
Other Funding Sources: We have not approached any other organization for thIS particular projcct
funding.
BOARD OF DJRECTORS:
HAZEL HARTMAN: 550 SANDS ROAD, BIG PINE KEY
PETER ROSASCO 119 CALLE ENSUENO, MARATHON
ANDREW TOBIN 88101 OVERSf;;AS HIGHWAY, ISLAMORADA
THOMAS FORSYTHE 927 OCEANDRIVl~, SUMMERLAND KEY
.JERRY PARRISH 22308 JOLLY ROGER DRIVE, CUDJOE KEY
.JIMMY SCHMIDT 1060 COXAN LANE, SUGARLOAF
PHILLIP HUGHES 1263 KEY DEER BLVD., BIG PINE KEY
This applicatlOn addresses:
Mental & Physical Health of Minors & Adults
Signahue (J~j1iy
Date d~,b.l7 to, ;)OD Ct;
Big Pine Charter SAFF Proposal
ABSTRACT:
Big Pine Neighborhood Charter School, Inc., is a 501 ( c ) (3) corporation public school
in Big Pine Key, Florida. We want to identify and address the psychological and
emotional needs of our student population through the implementation of a school based,
family encompassing clinical/psychological counselor.
Big Pine Charter is a Title 1 school meaning that the majority of our children come from
economically disadvantaged families at or below the poverty level. A large percentage of
our children come from homes broken by alcoholism, drug abuse, parental abuse and
neglect. If not identified and addressed these children will have their ability to learn and
succeed jeopardized. In direct response to this local crisis, Big Pine Charter wants to
implement the THREE TIER CHILD WELL-BEING PROGRAM.
This counseling project is a three pronged, age-appropriate program for buttressing the
emotional strength and coping skills for our student population. The primary impact will
be directly with the student population. Big Pine Charter will contract with a licensed
family care psychologist/counselor. This person will be on-site for four hours a week to
meet with the children, conduct needs assessments and address issues in a coherent and
behavior based manner. The second prong will initiate an outreach, bringing families
together in a neutral enviromnent to create a more intensive therapy. The final prong will
provide the teaching and support staff with resources through training to better identify
and meet the unique needs of their student populations and to integrate key behavioral
strategies into the classroom,
We expect both immediate and long tenn social and academic outcomes. immediately
we expect to see improved classroom behavior by the identified students as well as
enhanced classroom behavior management on the part of the newly trained teachers.
Long term we expect to see improved academics and a reinforcement of cooperative
learning throughout the school.
The program will begin in August 2006 on a weekly basis for the duration of the 40 week
school term. The average cost for contracting with licensed counselors is $85/hour.
Assuming sixteen hours per month, the estimated cost is $13,600 for salary. It is
estimated that additional resources and materials will cost an additional $300 If awarded
this grant, Big Pine Charter would commit to the long term process and raise the
additional $3900 necessary to implement this critical mental health strategy.
2
Big Pinc Charter SAFF Proposal
ApPLICATION:
Big Pine Neighborhood Charter School. hlC., is a 501@ (3) corp. public school in rural
Big Pine Key Florida. We are in our fourth year of opcration with single classes ofPre-K
through third grade. The Big Pine Neighborhood Charter School Inc. was established in
2002 as a "school of choice" for families from Key West to Marathon, Since our
founding, wc have seen our enrollment rise from twenty-six students to almost seventy
and expect thosc numbers to rise to our class room caps of eightcen. We have a small
dedicated staff and our students have shown high test scores. As the nearest school is
more than a 22 mile round trip away, wc are the only public education provider in this
area. Financially, the independent financial auditors that conduct arumal reviews of this
organization's financial statements and compliance with established accepted accounting
standards goveming Florida non-profits has found us to be in good standing, up to and
including the most recent audit for 2004-2005. Big Pine Charter operates in the Sunshine
and all financial proccedings/ meetings are subject to public disclosure. This school is
fully accountable to both the Monroe County Schiool District and the Florida Department
of Education and will comply with all reporting requirements associated with this requcst
to SAFF.
The Target and Objectives of this project are very simple but have far reaching
implications. Big Pine charter has made a commitment to the children in our care. We
will provide academic excellence and we will provide the children with the tools
necessary to take advantage of that education. The majority of our students are
economically disadvantaged as is evidenced by our Federal status as a Title 1 school.
Thc population to be scrved also has a surprisingly high level of anecdotal dysfunction-
that is many children come from homes broken by divorce, drug addiction, alcoholism
and violence as is evidenced by the regular visits to our school from the Department of
Children & Families. These children nced professional care, but whether it is due to a
lack of financial wherewithal, coping abilities or general neglect, the families ofthese
vulnerable children are not getting their children the help they need. The result is groups
of children in each grade level who act out aggressively, who exhibit clear emotional
disturbance and who suffer academic failure. What must be done is to provide our
3
Big Pine Charter SAFF Proposal
students with the emotional and psychological support that they need to handle these
challenges and emerge as fully functioning human beings.
The objective is clear: We will provide a three-tiered mental health program on-site at
Big Pine Charter.
TIER 1: Contract with a local licensed family psychologist to provide services to
those children who have been identified through standard screening processes.
The counselor will meet and work with these children at thc school on a schedule
that creates the least impact upon their academics. The expected outcome ovcr the
course of the school year (2006-2007) is behavior modification on the part ofthe
children as they are taught coping mechanisms. We expect to see a rise in student
self~management skills, self-control and self-esteem. We can also expect
improved academics, as evidenced by higher test scores, for those students who
were suffcring in this area due to mental health issues.
TIER 2: The plan includes a family outreach component. Parents wi11 be given
the opportunity to meet privately with the counselor to discuss the on-going
therapy and will also to take part in family based therapy themsclves. This
cooperative therapy is expected to provide the family with tools they can use to
modify negative behavior within their homes,
T~ER 3: Profcssional Development & In-Service Training: The teachcrs and
support staff will be taught how to recognize signs and symptoms of emotional or
psychological distress in their students. They will be able to customize their
curriculum delivery to best support the individual students in their care and will
also learn behavior modification tactics to address those needs. The immediate
outcome is expected to be a decrease in disruptive behavior in the classroom and
an overall improvement in the relationships among the students and the teachers
and their students as healthy outlets are provided for those children that require
them,
As already stated-this project is simple in its scope, but the beneficial results arc long
term. Educational statistics and anecdotal evidence support the statement that children
4
...
Big Pine Charter SAFF Proposal
who are at risk emotionally or psychologically are also the students who arc most likely
to act out in the classroom, create negative relationships with their teachers and peers,
suffer academically and socially and are more likely to make the poor decisions that land
them in the juvenile justice system.
Most schools in the county have on-staff school counselors and psychologists, Big Pine
Charter does not. This program would provide us with a professional on-site. It also
goes further than the situations currently being used at other schools, because it will treat
the children as well as the family unit they come from. This holistic approach is superior
to simply talking to the child in isolation from every other meaningful component in his
or her life. Finally, it gives the teachers and staff tools for recognizing the source of
certain student behaviors and mechanisms for addressing them within the classroom, The
individual, the family and the school environment are all addressed within this program.
The target population is our student body, currently almost 70 children, and by extension,
their families. These children are mainly from the lower economic strata and are not
otherwise being provided with this sort of care. The age of these children range from
four years old where we have seen such behaviors as aggressive attacks on teachers and
other students to the eight and nine year olds who display the same as well as
inappropriate sexual behavior and academic failure, The counseling will bc available to
all students as necessary, but we expect that the target population resides within thosc
individuals also identified as economically disadvantaged and who are without the
resources, monetary and emotional, to address those needs,
As stated, the beauty of this program is that is simple. The addition of a properly
licensed and experienced psychologist is the crux of the progran1. We will set up regular
hours and sessions at the school starting with the 2006-2007 school term which is 40
weeks long. There is no additional staffing. The Family-Based extension ofthis program
will also take place on-site at pre-scheduled sessions. The Teacher/Professional
development portion encompasses the staff and thc same counselor.
5
..
.
Big Pine Charter SAFF Proposal
The Budget for this program is also straight forward:
Personnel: We can expect to pay a contracted counselor (with a reduced fee per our status
as a public, non-profit entity) eighty-five dollars/hour. Currently we envision weekly
sessions offour hours for the 40 week school term. ($13,600 total). The SAFF Grant
provides a maximum of$IO,OOO, $10,000
Fringe Benefits: None
OTPS (Other than personnel services): including phones, postage,
paper supplies, training kits, administrative
S 300.
Indirect Costs: None
In-Kind Contribution: Big Pine Charter will commit to the unfunded salary
portion and the OTPS, S3. 900
TOT AL BUDGET
(SAFF Requested Amount
S13,900
810,000)
Note: According to the current Monroe County School District salary schedule, a full
time school psychologist with zero experience will get paid a minimum of$41,932.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
6
J4,y (j)
,1 ! lDOB
First Page of the Application: (Limit one page, except as noted below):
Applicant Identification
Name of Organization: U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Flotilla 13-03
Address: 3990 Key Deer Boulevard, Big Pine, FL 33043
Authorized Representative: (name & title) Frank L. Fasano, Flotilla Commander
Contact Person: (Matters regarding this application)
Telephone: 305-744-9901
Fax: 305-744-4435
E-mail: flfas@aoLoom
Title of Project: Coast Guard Auxiliary Public Affairs Trailer
Type of request: rxlReCUrring funds (e.g., operational costs)
X Non-recurring funds (e.g., capital expenditures, one-time costs)
Amount of request: $5,520
If your request is for multiple year funding, please check hereOand attach a separate page
describing the future plan.
Will you be willing to submit to this Board a full account of what you are doing with these
fundstxt Yes D No
From what other groups have you requested funds and what was the result? Supply a separate
page here if you like. It will not be counted as part of the total page count. None
If your organization has a Board of Directors, please list their names and addresses or you must
designate three or more individual residents of Monroe County to be responsible for the uses of
the fund. Supply a separate page here if you like. See attached list
This application addresses (please check all that apply):
@Law Enforcement
.I1ilCrime Prevention
~ Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention and Treatment
J XIMental and Physical Health of Minors and Adults
I&J Cultural, Artistic, Educational, Recreational and Sports
r7 A Programs for Monroe County Youth
Signature: /~ # :?~ Date: Jan. 30,2006
,. " -~
Please note: Because Sunshine Laws of the State ofFJorida apply to these proceedings any information in
this application may be available to the public,
U,S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 13-03 Officers
Prank L. Fasano, Commander
20842 8th Avenue West
Cudjoe Gardens
Swnmerland Key, PL 33042
Donald E. Kittsmiller, Vice Commander
706 Caribbean Drive East
Surnmerland Key, FL 33042
Carolyn Fasano, Staff Officer ~ Public Affairs
20842 8th Avenue West
Cudjoe Gardens
Summerland Key, FL 33042
Robert Holum, Staff Officer ~ Education
954 Flagship Drive
Surnmerland Key, FL 33042
Vernon Jolmson, Staff Officer - Vessel Examiner
P.O. Box 42087
Swnmerland Key, FL 33042
Dallas McDonald, Staff Officer - Marine Safety
31581 Avenue D
Big Pine Key, PL 33043
Coast Guard Auxiliary Public Affairs Trailer
Summary of Project
This is a request for funds to purchase and equip a 10 by 6 ft trailer to be used and
maintained by this organization. It will be used to carry displays such as signs and
banners, supplies of pamphlets and educational literature, and displays of safety
equipment such as fire extinguishers and life jackets. This will assist us in improving our
presentations at public events such as boat shows, Earth Day celebrations, volunteer
fireman events, and holiday celebrations. It will also be used as a booth for registrations
of our public education boating courses and vessel safety inspections.
The total cost ofthis project will be $5,520. This includes $3,520 for the specially
modified trailer and $2000 for the estimated cost of signs and equipment.
Introduction and Description of the Organization
The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary was originally established by an act of Congress in 1939
to be administered by the commandant ofthe Coast Guard, and composed of unpaid,
volunteer U.S. citizens who owned motorboats or yachts. It was further modified by an
act in 1996 which read in part as follows: .. The purpose of the Auxiliary is to assist the
Coast Guard as authorized by the Commandant in perfonning any Coast Guard function,
power, duty, role, mission, or operation authorized by law."
Big Pine Flotilla 13-03 was originally organized in 1971. At present it consists of about
55 members who engage in a number of programs aimed primarily at boating safety.
Following are some of our more important activities:
Public Education: We teach three or four series of classes of two nights per week for
three week periods. Some of the subjects taught on one night each are boat handling,
rules of the road, chart reading, navigation, equipment for your boat, weather, knot tying,
etc. Successful students get a certificate that is recognized as meeting state operator
requirements. Right now we have a class of38 adult students underway at Big Pine
Charter School. We also teach some short one day classes on water safety at local
elementary schools.
Courtesy Motorboat Examination: At various times during the year we set up
examination stations at popular boat ramps andrnarinas. If our examination is
satisfactory, we apply a safety sticker to your boat. Attached is a photo of one of our
stations set up on January 27,2006 at the Venture Out Marina where we inspected over
60 boats that day,
Safety Patrols: We take our boats on patrols to assure the safety of the boating public. In
case of emergency we are on call for search and rescue patrols. Patrols are also conducted
to assist the Coast Guard and other law enforcement authorities such as the Sheriff or
FWC to provide safety at water events such as boat races or fireworks displays. We also
assist the Coast Guard with port security and migrant interdiction.
Navigation Aids: Some of our members have been trained as nav aid verifiers. We
annually report on the position and condition of all buoys and daybeacons in our area.
Radio Watchstanders: Some of our people stand radio watch at local stations as well as
Coast Guard stations. We also provide uniformed members when other types of
assistance are requested. An example was the recent dolphin stranding when we assisted
the Sheriff's department when they needed extra help for traffic control and security.
Meetings are held the second Thursday ofthe month at the Big Pine Senior Center.
Training is conducted year round to maintain member qualifications.
First Page of the Application: (Limit one page, except as noted below):
,,'j. e ADDlic:tIde~tiific:ti:~'A,' n ~ ~'\; f:(}.c Wl})vl,~~[R Gt~~~~"/
Name of Organization: T~ e. C:"O -\ Lj/v..I.~:I.AJ:,.:t' \. .,:.K..~ ': ,,'.' ,;.:, Lf ? "':;(.>5' Z",
Address: P CJ i;u"f.. :5'l.Ly,.'2 0 '(Vlirvto~,'t:tt\.<:tJ :~~t-j,,,lf\',~ L l;t ,:)
Authorized Representative: (name & title)
Contact Person: (Matters regarding thi~ application)
Telephone: ;3 C;!:; 7'i~ '. 6L/S
Fax: ') ."~ "-;'l '< ..;. ,:i ,~~ i'I""1 I . ..y-
. ,". ",C\,,' . '""",- ' li...Q...'
E-mail: (V\i~;L,;t'tl 0 ~A~ \. ~;,.-,\!\
i"'l ,,'! ,,4(- . '1"~ ,'':. {f(). e r'li
Title of Project: f !'-,D.~) c.,c., (q .....~~,..
Type of request: 0 Recurring funds (e.g., operational costs)
[8jNon-recurring funds (e.g" capital expenditures, one-time costs)
Amount of request: , 0 i c<;, ('
If your request is for multiple year funding, please check here 0 and attach a separate page
describing the future plan.
Will you be willing to submit to this Board a full account of what you are doing with these
funds? rg!Yes DNa
From what other groups have you requested funds and what was the result? Supply a separate
page here if you like. It wilJ not be counted .E!s part of the total page count_
G I y..'i -:; r:: {\i\~'hr../i'}.::t1v\i;;\j' fh,"-,J'h'tdJf",.d 'l.'l \ (3L'O
If your organization has a Board of Directors, please list their names and addresses or you must
designate three or more individual residents of Monroe County to be responsible forthe uses of
the fund. Supply a separate page here if you like.
This application addresses (please check all that apply):
P A i'V e,<,,\.-.,;I Il\Jyjh (,2"....;:;:", Pv'
,"7 i"';:; ,.:;) ci :1'\.1. ~l'~ L;;'.~.l:.' ,>(. 0,' ..I\,.: b
,l"...,;J .; K 'tt-. ....-.,
.~,.. (, !I.:\.,...........f- ,.~"-1';....l;,.:, "( 1.,
o Law Enforcement
/Xl Crime Prevention
'ft.:..'/! b(,J..:;:t,,-.
..., . ,.' . .' /''1 ..' ""
'?" "L- 1..- '1' l c rA./~~',,:~'1 '.....~'':.. 'co ",.,,;(,</.~
's:l. ,;,);'1.-.
J'vvh"j b ( cA<."
,
'''., .. .'" ,. ., I"u.(.../
l-!; "'. \.~...: D i. ..:.......;;cn~ I'f r
,) "'- ~
1'I,~,il-i-I..."j-'riv..i-"- ~.s:""
~ Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention and Treatment
OMental and Physical Health of Minors and Adults
.,.-r'"
Signature: {,L'JIi-1.
g.. ..12 -'-'.t:." ..
, ./ -/1 ..
.' -', "..,i!."
~ Cultural, Artistic, Educational, Recreational and Sports
Programs for Monroe County Youth
I,~, / ,
Date: 2 (l I () f",
, P
Please note: Because Sunshine Laws of the State of Florida apply to these proceedings, any information
in this application may be available to the public.
Educational Coalition For Monroe County
A non profit (501 (0) 3) nonpartisan countywide student advocacy group of parents, community leaders, youth advocates, and civic organizations formulated in 1996 to provide
educational enrichment opportunities and to improve communication and the flow of information for the betterment of education for all children in the Florida Keys.
P.O. Box 522480 Marathon Shores, FL 33052
Phone: (305) 743-6215
Fax: (305) 743-8394
Email: ECMCCAMP@aol.com
Chairman,
Tina Belotti
Co-chairman,
Duncan Mathewson,
Ph.D.
Secretary,
Elaine Zimmerman
Treasurer,
John Dick
Community Resource
Coordinator,
Christina Belotti
Stanley Switlik Liaison,
Alicia Bentencourt
City of Marathon Park
& Recreation Liaison,
Jimmy Schmitt
Program Consultant
Linda Byars
Community Liaison,
Dorothy Kirst
Skate Park Consultant
Mike Rogers,
Palm Beach YMCA &
Mike Vallely
Music Consultant
Ruth Alice Campbell
Program & Staffing
Specialist,
Ray Eddy,
Superior Bands Camps
Inc.
Project Green
Fieid Director,
Joy Tatgenhorst
Board Attorney,
Robert Miller
GOALS
· To provide a variety of positive educational programs to our youth
· Environmental awareness
· Prevention of destructive behaviors
· Continuation and year long youth advocacy through ongoing programs
OBJECTIVES
· Raise $30,000 for youth programs
· Replace 3,000 native trees
· Continue to generate new partnerships and matching funds
ECMC TARGET POPULATION
· Ages 9-20, specifically underserved youth
· 65% of youth participants qualify for free or reduced lunch
· Volunteer population- retired community members, non profit and civic
organizations, community leaders, parents and grandparents
BACKGROUND AND SIGNIFICANCE TO THE COMMUNITY
· Need for native tree restoration due to Hurricane Wilma
· Community needs youth programs particularly reaching 3rd_lth grade students
OUTCOME
· 80% of all participants in ECMC's youth projects will continue their involvement in
one or more programs throughout the year
Measurement - pre and post surveys during programs
· 80% of native trees planted will flourish
Measurement - data based communication
· 80% of all Cultural American Music Program (CAMP) participants will continue to
be involved in the arts and music in school and the community
Measurement - pre and post surveys
· 75% increase of school attendance of all participants involved in ECMC youth
projects, students also show an increase in volunteerism, motivation, and citizenship
Measurement - parent follow-up survey
· 90% of all Sk8 Club members will participate in clinics, skill building, and park
events.
Measurement - Sk8 Club survey and sign in and sign out sheets
. 65% of all ECMC adult volunteers will continue to invest time in future projects
Measurement - volunteer sign-in log
Project introduction, resources/cost, and approach method are covered in abstract
To: The Monroe County Sheriffs Shared Forfeiture Asset Fund Committee:
I am writing this grant request for $10,000 on behalf of the Educational Coalition for Monroe County
(ECMC) a non profit 50 I (c) 3 educational advocacy organization. ECMC has provided a variety of
successful county wide programs for the youth in Monroe County since 1996. Over 300 elementary through
collage age students and 500 families countywide will continue to be engaged in these various projects this
year.
ECMC's newest program" Project Green" A creative approach to plant 3,000 native tree seedlings, this tree
initiative project is a cooperative, multi organizational effort involving several non profits, business
sponsors and horticulturists. Starting with Mahoganies in October and November Orange Geiger, Palms and
other native varieties will follow for winter and summer plantings.
ECMC is requesting The Monroe County Sheriff's Shared Forfeiture Asset Fund Committee join other
sponsors from the business community that have sponsored the donated trees at ten dollars each and sponsor
1,000 tress. A widely publicized promotional campaign will be launched to have these native trees adopted at
no charge to the public and private sector. ECMC will oversee this project under advisement of a Master
Gardner, Trees will be tagged with sponsor and organization recognition in appreciation for your
commitment to the youth and environment in the community. Additional identification tags will provide
data assessment. Example: This tree is a gift from The Monroe County Sheriff's Shared Forfeiture Asset
Fund - with logo).
Student participants will display the trees and provide educational materials accompanied by a Master
Gardner at each designated location, Questionnaires and data forms will be filled out by each tree recipient.
The public may choose to be a recipient, receiving the tree, a guardian caring for the tree or a sponsor
purchasing the tree, to date several hundred trees have been sponsored and planted.
Over 250 local students and volunteers will participate in this project while rich in environmental
education will also develop civic responsibility and community pride. While participants are raising
the funds needed for their own youth projects they will benefit their environment for future
generations to come. This program will increase environmental awareness for our youth, teach tree
husbandry while replacing critical lost native canopy. Community pride, responsibility for their
environment and a sense of accomplishment will draw positive attention to our youth.
The proprietors of the Incredible Fruit Stand in Marathon are professional growers from the Redlands and
will continue to donate their time, expertise and materials (native trees) to this project. Additional partners
include: University of Florida/ IF ASI Monroe County Extension Service Horticulture & 4H Program, the
Nature Conservancy, Boy's and Girl's Club, Marathon Skate Club, CAMP and other non profit organizations
and programs. Our field director, a Master Gardner under the direction of the University of Florida ! IFAS/
Monroe County Extension Service will provide educational resources to the community and youth
participants,
ECMC has presented this program to many of our elected officials for their input and endorsement of this
exciting program. The City of Marathon is among our sponsors. All funds raised from this project will be
used to support further environmental, educational, recreational and creative arts programs for the youth in
our County. Two of these include: The Cultural American Music Program (CAMP '06) and the Marathon
Sk8 Club (see descriptions below).
Cultural American Music Program (CAMP) will continue to provide summer music instruction and
performance opportunities for Marathon underserved students in grades 4-12, The program brings highly
qualified band, leadership and vocal instructors to Marathon for one month of day camp experience on a par
. with college level music programs. ECMC partners with Florida Keys Community College (FKCC) to offer
college credits to qualifying students. In CAMP '05 9 students were able to obtain 3 college credits over 30
received half of a high school credit. All students are offered need based scholarships. ECMC generated
$67,000 of combined in. kind and cash contributions for CAMP 05. It costs ECMC approximately $800 per
student. Tuition is kept at $175, yet no students are turned away for financial reasons. Their involvement
with Project Green will provide their scholarships.
Monroe County Public Schools will provide facility use for the 75 students involved and all students will
receive high school credit. CAMP '06 will offer two dual enrollment programs each worth 3 credits each and
a jr. Camp (grades 3-6). This highly visible program will provide positive PR (promotional materials, media
coverage, etc.) to the Monroe County Sheriff's Shared Forfeiture Asset Fund as well as a valuable
experience for our youth.
This years theme, jazz and the American experience, will evolve into the formation of small jazz ensembles
and rock bands. ECMC will continue to support these groups in partnership with JAM, a successful music
outreach for youth that meets weekly all year long. This will continue to keep our youth engaged in positive
activities and discourage negative environments and influences.
The Marathon SK8 Club was formed to support area youth with skill development and opportunities for
supervised recreation. The club has supported additional needs for the youth in Marathon by providing a
venue for local youth bands to regularly perform. The August 13th event where over 150 were in attendance,
evidence of the tremendous success our efforts has made. ECMC's dedication is evident by over $25,000 in
financial support combined with equal amount of sweat equity. ECMC looks forward to providing the same
commitment in the new park.
The City's Skate Park budget covers park supervision and maintenance. The Club provides skill building
programs provided by nationally recognized teams, as well as one on one with our own Club sponsored
skaters.
We appreciate the City's support in moving to phase II the skaters have been waiting for this park since
2001. This summer has been an eventful one with all the destruction that hit the park. The Skate Club
would fund raise and restore the damage and get hit again. The resilience of these skaters and volunteers not
to mention dedication and pride in the park is admirable. This entire repair approximately $5,000 has cut
into the budget saved for the clubs grand opening events. The club will also be responsible for setting up a
sound system, and additional activities for the members. A park without a program is not a valuable use of
this resource. The Skate Club board has invested years of developing the special network and valuable
relationships with top national skaters with our Middle Keys Skaters. Our park is admired all over the State
for our innovative style and skater hospitality provided by the Club.
Please consider our excellent track record when reviewing our proposal. ECMC'S budget and letters
of support from all agencies in partnership will be made available at your request.
Thanking you in advance for your support in this project I am available to answer any further questions or
suggestions you may have.
ECMC Project Green Budget Narrative
Item Expenses In-kind Revenue
Tree donations $30,000
Native Trees $3,000
Educational materials & curriculum $850
Speakers & workshops $1,500
10 volunteers/$lO per hour/75 hours $7,500
Tools, dirt, fertilizer $800
Administration
Program manager $1,000
Field Director $1,000
Project Coordinator $1,000
Promotional materials
Tee Shirts, posters, ads & signs $1,000
Data tags (.25 each) & sponsor tags (1.25 each) $4,500
Expense -$8,500
TOTAL: $8,500 $13,650 $21,500
*Request for Sheriff to donate $10,000 for start-up sponsorship of 1,000 native
trees. To be distributed at a specific location chosen by the sheriff or distributed
in Monroe County countywide to the private and public sector. Data record of
location and recipients available upon request.
*$30,000 - $8,500 = $21,500 wHl be raised as "SEED Money" for youth programs.
Sponsors to Date
Number
of trees Sponsor Amount Distributed
50 Cay Clubs $500 School site
300 City of Marathon $3,000 11rroughout11arathon
50 Michelle Friedman (realtor) $500 In a 4H youth project
Dottie Kirst
50 (ECMC board member) $500 Throughout the County
5 Jeanie Goff (ECMC volunteer) $50 Throughout the County
200 Stacie Ronnabaum $2,000 11rroughout the County
Total 655 $6,550
s-pov\'sov/ Aolo-pt fA N fAtLve Tree
Proceeols bev\'efLt 6CMC tjoutltt
prog riA VlA.,$
For VlA.,ore Lv\'fo - T"43-G2-:l.5
~.C.II.C.
~..
~I
~"'''''~#
~..."...
PROJECT GREEN
Sponsored by the Incredible Fruit Stand
Please check the appropriate box
o Private sponsorship
CJ Business sponsorship
Tree Soonsorshiu Form
o Gold - 1,000 tress $10,000
I:] Silver - 500 trees $5,000
a Bronze - 100 trees $1,000
o Green - 50 trees $500
Gold sponsors will have their name/logo printed on our Project Green t-shirts.
All funds will directly benefit ECMC youth programs
Please check the appropriate box
I:] I have attached check or money order with my business card or recognition information to this form.
a Please contact me. I would like to sponsor trees or would like more information.
Name:
Phone:
Email:
For more information call 743-6215 or ECMCCAMP@aoI.com
Please make all checks and money orders payable to:
The Educational Coalition for Monroe County (ECMC).
Mail this form and check to P.O. Box 510947 Key Colony Beach, FL 33051-0947
Page 1 of 1
tina belotti
From: Schoolscanwork@aol.com
Sent: Wednesday, February 08,20069:45 AM
To: fragap@monroe,k12,f1.us
Cc: ahiggins@tnc.org; Schoolscanwork@aol.com
Subject: Free trees for school sites
Hi Pedro,
Just a heads~up on ECMC's GREEN PROJECT working with Alison Higgins of The Nature Conservancy and the
University of Florida Extension service to find sponsor ships at $1 O/tree to provide them to the community at no
cost and to raise money for youth programs throughout the county.
Following up on Alison's work over the last summer in surveying school sites for relandscaping with indigenious
trees, ECMC now has a sponsor for 100 trees to plant on school sites as appropriate. Two requests have already
been directly received from principals at Sigsbee and PKS. Other schools which might need trees to replant after
Wilma, might include KWHS, Sugarloaf, BPNCS, HOB. and Switlik.
Before these trees can be donated to the individual schools, ECMC needs to know where they are going and
how will the transplanting procedure be handled as well as the follow- up grounds keeping care to insure that the 2'
seedlings are well looked after in the future. As soon as you and Alison work that out, ECMC will make those trees
available for planting ASAP. Thanks for your help on making this project a success.
Duncan
2/8/2006
Educational Coalition For Monroe County
A non profit (501 (c) 3) nonpartisan countywide student advocacy group of parents, community leaders, youth advocates, and civic organizations formulated in 1996 to provide
educational enrichment opportunities and to improve communication and the flow of infunnation for the betterment of education for all children in the Florida Keys.
p,o, Box 522480 Marathon Shores, FL 33052
Phone: (305) 743-6215
Fax: (305) 743-8394
Email: ECMCCAMP@aol.com
January 31, 2006
To: The National4-H Council and Deft, Inc.,
Chairman,
Tina Belotti
From: The Educational Coalition for Monroe County (ECMC)
Co-chairman,
Duncan Mathewson,
Ph.D.
This letter is in support of the grant proposal submitted by the University of
Secretary,
Elaine Zimmerman
Florida/IFAS/Monroe County Extension Service Horticulture & 4-H Program. ECMC's
Treasurer,
John Dick
Project Green will supply volunteers and plants as an in-kind match to grant funding. Andrew
Community Resource
Coordinator,
Christina Belotti
Petraska, Project Green Student Liaison, will work in partnership with the Monroe County
4-H Program. Please contact me with any questions regarding ECMC's support of this grant
Stanley Switlik Liaison,
Alicia Bentencourt
proposal.
City of Marathon Park
& Recreation Liaison,
Jimmy Schmitt
Sincerely,
Program Consultant
Linda Byars
~~~-
Tina Belotti
ECMC Chairman
Community Liaison,
Dorothy Kirst
Skate Park Consultant
Mike Rogers,
Palm Beach YMCA &
Mike Vallely
Music Consultant
Ruth Alice Campbell
Program & Staffing
Specialist,
Ray Eddy,
Superior Bands Camps
Inc.
Project Green
Field Director,
Joy Tatgenhorst
Board Attorney,
Robert Miller
~;:C":.
't
':t .
'.
1
",,'.t;>'
i..,.:
'.' .......................
".' ,
,." .
. . .,....,....
,t........ ...........
I,',.,.:.::,i'.:",',<::\::
" .....
:'1>").,...
. '.ii
.........,...
::"'",-'.;...,J'
'. .'S
'. . '.i<.
:..)
....:;....
...t
.,.....................
, "':::"'::';:':';"'"
~ I " ,,\
~j:
........
.........
. .....
r.....'
'('.'
.t.,.
'it'
;:..'<
..' '.,
Ii ,",
i
.t
....,,'.
.,.!.
.'...
.',
(i
.,'....,.. ,.
.t.'"......,'"
.'.". .
.','
'.
:. .,..'....., I
"i
:,'<,,':,'i ".
, .".."'i':
,.!It.
,."i' ,
'i. "0
','
"
',',.!'J ,I,
,
,',
........,
"./ \",
,.1': " ;i~<
)I>'~~
" ,.':'i"t')," .
:'I~,".','
"IIIi, Ni.
h(I" i, '\ '
"."!;:'" ''I.........
" ")')'\'1. ,I.
,';'...:;":::', )\";,i,' ~ ,
,,;,,"',.'"''
"\':,;':,':,:':'i,';",:
, ;
..i"
;:i.' .
!./\
,i..,
,. ,..,'
,;,6':'i)),.".
.' ),.I.
",",C:,jilo;...
,.It ....;.'
:.,'i< ','..
"i:,;', ,.
'.ll' : I.;'.
'.. .,"
I. .'". .....
,.t;:..'
i' .....'...',
<ti. !
.":\' '1';..
, ',',":
," ".., ,'. ......'..'
""',i,,"
';i! .
~', ~r\::(~,
'.';,
."
.,
'., ....'(':"'.
....'i:. rl.,
"'".. . ,'.....',..... .,.............,.
.,,'" "'"
,I."
. .'..... ...:,...."................
~.......::':i:!......"...,..
I..L.-_ "',"'1/
" '""" !""""',.
!ii:;:.~ ...,"'i;,\.,.
,~~~,:!.;';I
",""",, "\:"1"
.,'it".:: ." " ,'1 ."'.'.!..'\
'i._;\~."
"i"" '.. ..., ..,.'.";' '.1..../
,/".', .......,..".......'. .' '," ..,.,.',.,..tt.,
. Ill'" ".'. i.i ., ,",'.
. .I"i:;: > .!: .................:. ..
.... ". "..:-~/. ..'?:.' ..........>;
:,. i 7'''' .. ~;.J .........,....,......,.
....iir~i~.~~~.
.._~~;;:, "."
i .'i:..,.:!'......' """ .' ..........,...'.......... "';" ..........
,,,;i: " ..... .' ...........................,.........!:...;... ,,>,....,:
....";::;',....'. ~MDti~~~~"i;;\ .:,...:.........'............
!i~:::;;:~0;ii;i:;ii;:;?
" ,..._~I...i..>,.
,"'. ........ ". .i...... .:.,................ . '. :., . ........".}<. i' ..',....:..'../:,.;:,. ,;:i.',. ...... '.' .
'Iri.>...""i"i"" : ."'L"."'!:':'.:'i'"
':"~;.."., ....... .,ii:.i.::,'.i.",!":"':"::
1/_'~:';i'.H:;;;<i"
........,.. .' ....., .' ,i" .......;.....".,:::"':,.'
'.~:~,:.i,"".. ;",.;'
...,.:./,./,';', '. '.i',' . .
.'''i'''. '..: .......'...,.....;:. ............:'i. ,.",.", '.
"..,":'.' '..' .' ........ '.
.... .'.1'.'/.... J':,. ,,,,,,', .
),i ..:;.~~,lr.,"i..'i:. ,..... .i .......
..... .' ..:. .i'C"{;,,':: . .....,..,
,!.',,:, ". .",/: ," '.. . . .....'...<;. .,....'r:' .....
:1~:1looI(-':1f1'!l!t'!~.",~..:",..~~. .. ... p "_..""'.~"'" "'i""';,_'~",: ...........'
:;.":':""".; . . / ,... .i' ..... ....... ..........",: ,.1" ..i,.... .i..... ". i. .
',"'. :..........,.... .,/i.., ......,i.........:,. ..i.' ,..'.:,...... ".i.i"".i,...,.:.'."i;... ,..,
;"'.....':. .i'i" '7'. .'i',. .'i.,:i.<,.,;' .......;" .','; ......
.....,.. ,...' "':'. ' "i.,' ..,:,,: ,
'.' .i..i',' ..... ......... .' ". .... .
i........ "','i,..:: './i',...................'. '. ..... ........ ...... ..... ",'.. ,.";;,.;,, !:.?:...... "',
.:i '.:.'; 'i'. ' .........
........i ,.i :'" i...,.:,
. ..,' .....: .' '..; , .. ..i ...: "'. ..: ,I
....,..:," ...:......: ..,'.,: .'.i; , :~i:?
,,':,: .' '. .......,..... '. ..... ........: ......i. ". .. '....' ,', ,
: ......,.. ..................' .ii:;' ..,...,", ...'. ",i:
~:. ....;:. . i, ...,;".:;. ., ":. '. I,": . ....: i' .... .
'.' "',.' ........ ' '.' ..1 I I ....,' ", .1 .. ' . ).1......'/;......:.. ',"
. ",. .... ""'." '. ',,' ',.;,' ..." ., ."'i...,, . ..:'/1'. .... .,.
:":i{ "i \/....} .... .........i.,!.. ":';:'i "", ";:'.'.";';":
, ':i . ......... ..... ..i, '..;.;'1;'. .
,",: .:.''; "., ... :': ' " ?ifl"i"',; '.
...........'.: ':i. . ,...:.....:...... : ....,'\::.:...:.,
....;:. . ....'i... ..i"..... ''''..' . .
. .": ... .,.: '.' '. :'.;" ". :;:"",'1... . . \:"
'. :, .:'....,:, "..". ' ,
i" '04.,,':.,~ ....:."
. . "," i.,:..,.".~~i,.....:, .;'..
.' '.' "..,,>,; i "'i,,".:'l "".,
;'i il,........... 'i"":;:,::,' . \
'i.;"',' . . "', .."",'
, , ,,:"".>, '.'.
.......... . "'ii. ..... .,......".:..
.\:
";'
}:
II, "
',i.,. ,.
'i
",'1
."",'
..i:.:.,
.....:,;,,;.
E.C.M.C.
Educational Coalition of
Monroe County
Management Use Report
November 30, 2005
For Internal
Management Use Only
Educational Coalition for Monroe County
Statement of Assets, Liabilities & Net Assets
As of November 30, 2005
Nov 30, 05
ASSETS
Current Assets
Checking/Savings
101 . Cash on Hand. SK8 Park
103' TIB Operating ACCQunt
103.1 . General & Administrative Funds
103,2' SK8 Funds
103.3' C.A,M.P. Funds
103.4' MHS Band SUPPQrt Funds
103.5. Lychee Fund
Total 103 . TIB Operating Account
200.00
1,066.18
(335.08)
5,929.09
502.10
10,906.50
18,068.79
Total Checking/Savings
18,268.79
Total Current Assets
18,268.79
TOTAL ASSETS
LIABILITIES & EQUITY
Equity
3900 . Retained Earnings
Net Income
18.268,79
Total Equity
3,741.64
14,527,15
18,268.79
TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY
18,268.79
Page 1
For Internal Management Use Only
Educational Coalition for Monroe County
Statement of Income & Expenditures - Year to Date
January through November 2005
Ordinary Income/Expense
Income
403 . Contributions - Corporate
406 . Contributions-Fund Raise Event
407 . Contributions - Local
421 . Program Fees
423 . Membership Dues
425 . Merchandise Receipts
445 . Local Grant. UnRestricted
455 . Local Grant. Restricted
457 . Sheriff Dept of Monroe Co Grant
Total Income
Cost of Goods Sold
501 . Program Fees Paid
510 ' Instructor. Compensation
511 ' Instructor. Travel & Lodging
521 . Audio & Video Recording
531 . Tee Shirts & Uniforms
532 ' Food & Beverages
550 . Other Program Cost
Total COGS
Gross Profit
Expense
600 ' Administrative Staff Labor
601 ' Advertising & Promotion
605 . Auto Operating
615. Cleaning
623 . Dues & Subscriptions
633 . Insurance
645 . Postage
647 . Printing & ReprOduction
649 . Professional Fees Acct & Legal
655 . Repair & Maint . Equipment
657. Repair & Maint - Instruments
661 . Supplies - General
663 . Supplies. Office
675 ' Utilities. Telephone
Total Expense
Net Ordinary Income
Other Income/Expense
Other Expense
803 . Voided Checks
Total Other Expense
Net Other Income
Net Income
Page 1
For Internal Management Use Only
Jan. Nov 05
5,100.00
6,938.00
36,165.00
5,685.00
1,615.00
291.00
2,500.00
16,535.00
2,000.00
76,829.00
800.00
29,883.39
347.52
3,125.00
6,222.72
4,581.05
4,365.88
49,325.56
27,503.44
5,000.00
1,589.14
65.79
50.00
180.00
1,285.00
17 .40
768.50
100.00
925.23
359.90
2,091.21
471.50
72.62
12,976.29
14,527.15
0.00
0.00
0.00
14,527.15
~
r::::
::I
o
(.)"&!
(1).0'
0'-10
...c..o
c: >'0
O.oN
lle: ~ (j;
-= t:.o
... (I) E
O Co (I)
.... >< >
We
r::oC:Iz
O(l)~
+::Eg>
.- e 0
- u '-
CO t:..t:
0--
HOC:-
'-'_ C1J
C ::J
ca(l)C
_E~
... (I)
Orn
..U5
n:I
o
::I
"C
W
888888888 0 8~~8~:g18 1R ; q~~qqq~~q~ap~~!q C> Il) It)
0 C\I .... ....
c:i<<ilrilrill'i"';c:i~ci 0 g~"":lI'iN"":lI'i lI'i ~ gO'iLOOOI()"""OOOLOC1)T"""or-N 10 a:i .0
~~~f8;o~l5 8 (0 N co t,OI.t)COCO_WONI.OcJ')t'---t'--. ...... Il) It)
M com;lli~~~lSl <') 0 01.() "ll""'"N .......-Q)(I')O"'l:t C> 0 0
...I t.6 <<i cD 1.6 ...: C'....i (D- N 1.0 (Ii ri<D~'it- ~ r-: tOT-- ~ c"i N" ~- ","
t: <') ~ ...... N N .... ....
~
...
...
Cll
D..
00
...
III
ggggggggg 0 OOOOOON N Q) g;;!ggggg~g~g~~g N (0 CD
0 OOOOLO'V(TJ ~ N en t3l
cicir--:o.ooo<'"io .0 oooo.ooi<ri ~ ~ Ol"icicicicicir--:dl/'icil/'i~ci oi l"i (')
(V')O "'l""'" l""- N o (oOlIl) 0 ~ 0 N 0 ...... N N
..,.co <0_ ..,. M <0 0_ Il)_ <0 N C") 0'1 "ll""'"~ <0 M ..,
N- <tl 0 ~ <0" .... N M ..;
....
C
~
<:)
.i
e
a..
88888888818
cicicicicioo"":ci ;;
~
N~ N
8888888 8
ocicicigoo g
'it ..,.
8888888 8
0000000 0
OC>NONIl)(O
O<')Il)ON<OC>
ol"i"":llir--:"":aj
<O'<TNNcoO
co('r')T""......ml'-
of <"l-~N-M
N
0000000 0 0
0000000 0 0
ooooooci 0 aj
l;:j
M
01
C
S~OI
'fil.3.5 1Il
1Il05"Et: _
'OC it: 1Il
,- c.CI> - 0 1Il 0
"" i>> -.- CI>,...
D.; >O::'jiE 01....
!l!ul!O:::ll!e
'Oi1l,'7~05~~
oll..o:S:;~~E
(/) E-...."_,,,o..
lIll!ggo~ ...
"01,:;,,:;,'- 'OCI>
8ElIllll-gal8-s (/)
oc..EE~~lI..o 8
U
~
-- . . . . . . .
O'll"""O..........""" NO
...O.....'Il"""NMr"),o
1Il1ll1ll10101l'I1l'IIt)
o
U
o
~
;::;
....-
855888888888888 g
oa:ioocicioooooooo ~
~
o
Il)
P4
"'-
....
~! g
oi a;
Il) III
a ~
r-..
(0
cO
co
M
cD
~
~
~
M
CI>
e
0
'"
E
~
III
c:
E CI>
E
0 0
'ai u
-=
Z a;
Z
0:>
'"
N
l3
.,:
1
C
e
.!
.....
lD
cO
00
M
iii
..
[
e
E
G
CI> [
01 e
8!. ~
::!
c;
c
.
G
~
.
c
u.
1::
&.
c.
::J
Ul
'Q
c
~
Ul
::r
::l!:
888888888 q
ooodcicicioo 0
8
o
8888888888:$888 :$
ooooocioooooioOo oi
Il) Il)
'" (")
N
t3l
N
.....
....
M
~
:Ii
.(
ti
888888888 8
g~~~da;g~g ~
~l.O"(O N!.ONO 0
In"'<T-MIl)" N"lD-N 0
M (0
CI>
>
:::l
.FJ
1Il
'jiE
'e
~
000000000 0
000000000 0
ocicioooci.oo .0
NON
(0 N co
- '" of
~ "E
CI> f
Ji 0
Sll: '0 0
'" ,- ~ '0 (,)
&.~c; iE~2
"''Ou '-""l:C
Oco !l!CI>~~o
U::J-.J =~c$::E
~~~lIloo:::;'7o
5l i5ool:'~5!---
= :;::;~gu..J::S~~~
g, iloCl.QEt5o<:)c
)( EE't: l!..o.c:__!!:
w ..c:t:8'El:!~~lii CD
~ 888li:~~.3.3ti g
g ~~.;,,:..,:.,:, u,u,';',:.. ~
~8~~~~~~;:t1~ S
III .E {2
c:
~
o
i! I ~
C'i N
r- ......
r- N
~ <tl
.,.. ...
gfil~gg8~$gggPJ81C1 11l
o<riLriciol/'i"':cioocill'iON M
OV<DLO CO""'(,O co,..... co
00l N.,.. en co
~" 00
gg8ggggg88888g 8
ooocidciciociciooll'ici Lri
co 0 ~.I.t",I
,... .,... ('I') (0
n;
i' oW J!l
~ -Ice:
,8c c:"'~~
ClIO O-a.
....:g '" .:l g.-s
=E S 15<5-1Il CD
So :::: 'O"'w.E~ S
(/)G;. .~ 2il"CI>~.c:
CI> ~ t; c.u.. cc CL: c.
>"':= If) C1>_.___CI>;o::CIl
:::lC)",..o l!::ClI"'IlI<:)O'i;
l!!c~ ::Jep oll5:i::l!:, ,I-
:!i:iii Q.~[f) g CI> C)'iijO/l05 Xl Xl ~
,=~o'c~ l!!j,g g:'~'~=a=a:! CI>
E>BIllCl>::JlIlc"'c..c.c..c.:= 1Il
... 'T.:)"'C=S.!!!=Sfl)O'~eG.lCb:;:l:::J_ ~
q;: C1><<<uc.Ec..ll.o..o::a::UlUl:::l c.
e ~';':'.Q.Q':'':'';'':''';'';'':'''':'':'';' .n
0.. g,~~:g;o~~~~~:g:g1818!Q iii
1Il )( ""
~ w {2
<:)
Monroe County Sheriff's
Shared Asset Forfeiture Fund
2006 Grant Application
Applicant Identification
~;)
FEB - 9 2005
Name of Organization: Anchors Aweigh Club, Inc.
Address: 404 Virginia St.
Key West, FL. 33040
Authorized Representative: Ted Healy, Chairman - Steering Committee
Contact Person: Ted Healy
Home Phone: 305-292-1347
Work Phone: 305-293-8822
E-Mail: Phoenix4357@hotmail.com
Title of Project: Grant request to cover our insurance costs
Amount of request: $10,000
Will you be willing to submit to this board a full account of what you are doing with
these funds? Yes.
From what other groups have you requested funds and what was the result? See
attached page detailing fund raising efforts.
Anchors Aweigh Club, Inc.
2006 Steering Committee
Ted Healy - Chairman
613 Eaton St.
Key West, FL. 33040
Robert Goodman
904 Truman Ave Apt. F
Key West, FL. 33040
Louis Petrarca
3312 Northside Dr. #107
Key West, Fl. 33040
Bill Reid - Secretary
2505 Patterson Ave.
Key West, Fl. 33040
Steven Devaney -Treasurer
814 Windsor Ln.
Key West, Fl. 33040
Robert Eggers
1227 Flagler
Key West, FI. 33040
Paul V. Tagliaforri
311 Elizabeth St.
Key West, FI. 33040
This application addresses Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention and Treatment.
~. G~i e. Mental and Physical Health of Minors and Adults.
Signature:~___ . ._ Date: 21 ~ / dG
~ 1-1,
Monroe County Sheriff's
Shared Asset Forfeiture Fund
2006 Grant Application
Abstract
Anchors Aweigh Club, Inc. is the only free, fully dedicated recovery center in the lower
keys. Located at 404 Virginia St., Key West. Anchors Aweigh Club, Inc. is a 3,500 + Sq.
Ft. member owned recovery center whose sole purpose since 1983 is to provide a place
for meetings of Alcoholics Anonymous, Double Trouble, Narcotics Anonymous, Co-
Dependents Anonymous, Overeaters Anonymous and other 12 - step groups as
approved by the Steering Committee, and to provide space for education, rehabilitation
and social activities that will foster the interest of members in the aforementioned
organizations.
Our Club House is home to over 62 of these meetings (see attached meeting schedule) a
week. During a recent audit of attendance, we had a daily average of 233 people attending
meetings. These people come from all walks of life. Addiction does not care if you are
young or old, what color your skin is, whether you are rich or poor, blue collar, no collar, or
CEO.
Over these years, Anchors Aweigh Club, Inc. also has participated/cooperated with court-
mandated attendees by being a place where they can fulfill their obligations 365 days a
year, 15 hours a day. Since 1983, the dubhouse has served recovering individuals who
are entering/reentering the workforce and becoming responsible and productive citizens of
the community.
Organizations such as FKOC, The Care Center, Guidance Clinic of the Middle Keys,
Veterans ClinicN A Homeless Outreach, Salvation Army, Samuel's House and Sunrise
House send their client's to our club.
The Anchors Aweigh Club, Inc. has been the primary gathering place where residents of
the lower keys seeking recovery have turned to for herp, support and safety for over
twenty years.
Anchors Aweigh Inc. is a 501c 3 non profit organization.
In July of 2003, ownership of the Anchors Aweigh Club, Inc. facility was transferred from a
private trust directly to the members. The culture of the club went from being a tenant that
did not have the need or the responsibility to establish a disciplined and sustainable
fundraising program to owners with all the attendant financial obligations. This has resulted in
new costs never faced by the members and a drain on our reserves.
Thanks in part to the SAFF grant of $1,500 last year, our financial condition has improved.
However, we still have a long way to go to insure the financial viablity of Anchors Aweigh,
inc, for the next twenty years. Our insurance bills which the SAFF grant helped us cover last
year ($6,926.58) will be even higher this year. Estimates range all over the place and we
will not really know until we get the bill. To that end, Anchors Aweigh is requesting a grant of
$10,000 to help offset our insurance costs (see attached bills) as well as cover additional
operational costs of the club house if anything is left over.
The club membership has just elected a new Steering Committee that provides a wealth of
experience in a number of areas. Current Steering Committee members are CPA's,
MBA's, BBA's as well as small business owners,
Monroe County Sheriff's
Shared Asset Forfeiture Fund
2006 Grant Application
A. Introduction
Anchors Aweigh Club, Inc. located at 404 Virginia St. is an over 3500 square foot recovery
center, that has provided a venue for both indoor as well as outdoor 12 step meetings.
Since 1983, the Anchors Aweigh club has been the place for residents in the lower keys
to turn to for help, support and safety at no cost to them, The club house provides a safe,
anonymous environment for English and Spanish meetings of Alcoholics Anonymous
(AA), Narcotics Anonymous(NA), Double Trouble, (CODA) Co-dependents Anonymous
and Overeaters Anonymous. The Anchors Away Club provides a home for over 62 of
these meetings (see attached meeting lists) a week. During a recent audit of attendance,
we had a daily average of 233 people attending meetings.
AA, NA and Double Trouble are fellowships of men, women and youth who come
together to stay clean and sober, and to help each other recover from alcoholism and other
substance addictions. They have no dues or fees, own no property, and are self
supporting through their own contributions. These groups pay only a modest rent for their
meetings to the Anchors Aweigh club. Recovering persons are referrals from jails,
churches, hospitals, treatment centers,visiting tourists and all other sources in the community
but the service we provide is totally independent
Over these years, Anchors Aweigh Club, Inc. also has participated/cooperated with court-
mandated attendees by being a place where they can fulfill their obligations 365 days a
year, 15 hours a day_
Organizations such as FKOC, The Care Center, Guidance Clinic of the Middle Keys,
Veterans ClinicNA Homeless Outreach, Salvation Army, Samuel's House and Sunrise
House send their client's to our club,
These are just some of the recovering individuals who come to the club house who are
enteringlreentering the workforce and becoming responsible and productive citizens of the
community.
B. Goals, Objectives and Outcomes
Because The Anchors Aweigh Club, Inc. is now newly owned by it's members, a whole
new cost of running the facility has emerged, The most daunting right now are our insurance
payments (see attached bills from last year) this year.
Monroe County Sheriff's
Shared Asset Forfeiture Fund
2006 Grant Application
C. Background and Significance
Anchors Aweigh Club, Inc. is the only free, fully dedicated recovery center in the lower
keys. It is no secret that addiction issues are higher than the national average in our
community, Not to mention homelessness, DUI convictions and police calls related to
substance abuse issues. Anchors Aweigh Club, Inc. already is a place that receives
referrals from parole programs and homeless shelters in the lower keys. During Fantasy
Fest week as well as New Years Eve, Anchors Aweigh is open 24 hours to provide a
refuge of recovery. On Thanksgiving as well as Christmas, Anchors Aweigh provides free
dinners to anyone in the community.
D. Target Population
Addiction cuts across all demographics. Addiction does not care if you are young or old, rich
or poor, black or white, blue coDar, no collar, or CEO. It strikes them all and Anchors Aweigh
Club, Inc. serves them all.
E. Approach Method
Anchors Aweigh Club, Inc. will apply the funds received from the grant to pay all of our
insurance commitments and place the remainder in our reserve. The Steering Committee
will continue to actively fundraise to insure that our reserve never again goes below the
level mandated in our by~laws of $10,000 and any funds that exceed this amount will be
used to maintain our facility.
F, Resources and costs
Attached is our insurance bills from last year as well as our current budget. If the grant we
receive does not cover our full insurance needs, we will do whatever we can to cover the
difference through our fundraising efforts.
G. Sustainability
Last year, we came to you facing a large budget shortfall and had dipped into our reserve
fund. Over the course of the year, we raised $24,000 in donations, which has enabled us
to bring our prudent reserve up to levels prescribed in our by-laws.
One of the goals of the steering committee outlined in our grant proposal last year was to
put in place an ongoing and self sustaining fundraising function. We have come a long way
In doing this as evidenced by the $24,000 we have raised so far. Our goal is to complete
this process this year.
The Steering Committee would like to thank you for the opportunity to apply for this
Shared Asset Forfeiture Fund Grant and look forward to another 20 years continuing our
important work in support of the Sheriffs Department goals of supporting the Monroe
County community.
Monroe County Sheriff's
Shared Asset Forfeiture Fund
2005 Grant Application
Fund Raising Efforts
Since we came to the SAFF board last year, the Anchors Aweigh Club, Inc has succesfully
raised over $24,000. This includes the SAFF grant of $1500, our fundraising efforts and
private donations. Additionally, Anchors Aweigh Club, Inc recived a grant of $15,000 from
the My Key West Emergency Relief fund which was disbursed to members of our
recovery community affected by Wilma.
~CD CD .... .... .... .. I.. .. ... CD
Z Z 0
~ w 8 g 8 f: J~ ~ 0 0 :t
C) 0 8 Cl i
0 0
.ir"D "D "D "D '1lI '1lI %'1lI '1lI )> )>
as iI: I: I: I: I: ~. I: z z I: I:
CD .3-
If
6".
..
,;;
~ ~2
~ :E<
f" 1-.
N ...-1iI
U) .,.. S'
G r--.
:..., w.
CIO wen
CIO or+
CD &
o
'a
.
:I
i?
~
....
c
.
3
I
...
o
"0
:I
Applicant Identification
Name of Organization: Cancer Foundation of the Florida Keys
Address: PO Box 5816 Key West, Florida 33045
Authorized Representative: Mary H. Cruz, Secretary
Contact Person:(Matters regarding this application): Mary H. Cruz
Telephone: 305194~01l9
FAX: J05745-8686
E-mail: cru;jnconch@beUsouth.net
Name of Project: Assistance For Needy Cancer Patients In The Florida Keys
Type of request: Recurrlngfunds (e.g., operational COSI$)
Amount of Request: $10,000.00
Request is for multiple year funding. Description of future plan attached, Attachment lA
Will you be willing to submit to this Board a full account of what you are doing with these funds? Yes
From what other groups have you requested funds and what was the result?
1. Start upfunds of $2,500. 00 was requested and received/rom the Keys Cancer Foundation in 1999.
2. Applied/or and received $10,000.00 from Monroe County Sheriff's Shared Asset Forfeiture Fund in
2004
If your organization has a board of Directors. please list their names and addresses or you must designate
three or more individual residents of Monroe County to be responsible for the uses of the fund.
Attachment lB.
This application addresses (please check all that apply):
Law Enforcement
_X_Crime Prevention
_X_ Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention and Treatment
_X_Mental and Physical Health 0/ Minors and Adults
_ Cultural, Artistic, Educational, Recreational and Sports Programs for
Monroe County Youth
Date: :1) 4/ 0 V;
I (
Please note: Because Sunshine Laws of State of Florida apply to these proceedings, any
information in this application may be available to the public,
Signature:
Attachment 1 A
Cancer Foundation of the Florida Keys Multiple Year Funding Request
MONROE COUNTY SHERIFF'S SHARED ASSET FORFEITURE FUND
2006 GRANT APPLICA nON
Multiple Year Funding Request Future Plan for the Cancer Foundation of the Florida
Keys. a Non~profit # 501 (C)(3) 65-0879292
The Cancer Foundation ofthe Florida Keys strives to educate the public that we are
an all-volunteer, non-profit, grass-roots organization dedicated to helping needy
residents from Key Largo to Key West as they undergo treatment for cancer. It is a
widely held misconception that we are a "division" of a huge national organization. We
do not spend money on research nor do we have overhead for large salaries and other
administrative costs. We do what no other organization, including huge national
organizations, does.
We give fmancial help!
Every year, requests for help have increased at a higher rate than our income from
donations and fundraising. In 2005, we took in $249,115.99 and paid out $220,352.95.
That income included a large donation by the Parrotheads In Paradise organization made
in January 2005. That money will not be available this year due to hurricane relief
efforts. UnfortWlately, we do not anticipate this as a recurring source of funds.
In 2006, we expect that requests for assistance may exceed $300,000.00.
Our goal for 2006 is to begin to secure grants such as the Monroe County Sheriff's
Shared Asses Forfeiture Fund and others, and more recognition so that we can build
sufficient funds to sustain the Foundation, even if we lose a fund~producing event.
Thank you for this opportunity to apply for recurring funds.
Attachment IB
Monroe County Sheriff's Shared Assed Forfeiture Fund 2006 Grant Application
Cancer Foundation of the Florida Keys List of Executive Board and Grant Committee
Members
Executive Board
Mercy Hiller, RN RT, Chairman
5 Saphire Drive
Key West, Florida 33040
Ro Scalzo, Computer Service Co-Chainnan
19657 Date Palm Drive
Summerland Key, Florida 33043
Yolanda H. (Lanny) Skelly, Retired Business Owner, Treasurer and Grants Chairman
] 7013 Coral Drive
SugarloafKey, Florida 33043
Mary H. Cruz, Retired Medical Technologist
327 Peacon Lane
Key West, Florida 33040
Members of Grant Committee
Mercy Hiller
Mary H. Cruz
David Banks, A TF Agent
21071 Sixth Ave
Cudjoe Key, Fl 33042
Father Tony Mullane, Pastor, St. Peter's Catholic Church
PO Box 430657
Big Pine Key, Florida 33043
J.W. Parks, Stock Broker, Merrill Lynch
1318 Sunset Drive
Key West, Florida 33040
Arleen Thompson, Retired Monroe County Schools
5 Allamanda Drive
Key West, Florida 33040
Cancer Foundation of the Florida Keys Grant Application Abstract
Page 2
MONROE COUNTY SHERIFF'S SHARED ASSET FORFEITURE FUND
2006 GRANT APPLICA nON
Abstract
· The Cancer Foundation of the Florida Keys is an all-volunteer, Keys wide non-
profit 501 (C) (3) organization. ALL funds received are used for needy cancer
patients in the Florida Keys, regardless of age, race or sexual orientation. Our
goal is to be able to offer fmancial assistance to those in need when other sources
of assistance have been denied or exhausted.
· We are requesting the maximum amount of grant funds available to continue this
ongoing project.
· All funds are used to help Keys residents who are undergoing chemotherapy
and/or radiation treatments for cancer. Our motto is "What we raise. stavs."
· When cancer patients are in treatment and too ill to work, and when other sources
of help have been exhausted or denied, we grant them assistance with payment for
housing, utilities, food, and travel for treatment when necessary.
· Funds are raised from donations, collection jars, and fundraisers sponsored by the
Foundation or private individuals.
· In 2005, our income from the above sources was $249,115.99. We granted
$220,352.95 to needy cancer patients who are/were undergoing treatment. Our
balance as of 12/31/2005 was $28,763.04. We anticipate a continued rise in
requests for assistance.
Cancer Foundation of the Florida Keys Grant Application
Page 3
A. Introduction: The organization was incorporated by members of a cancer support
group in Key West. Non-profit status (501 C 3) was established in July 1999. The
Foundation has provided financial, moral, and educational support for over 100 needy
cancer patients who have undergone or who are undergoing debilitating cancer
treatments. In 2005, we assisted 35 individuals, four of which had dependent children.
In conjunction with AHEC and the University of Miami, we also provided over 300 free
skin cancer screenings for the uninsured and under-served in the hopes of detecting
cancer in the early stages when it is most treatable.
B: Goals. Obiectives. and Outcomes: The main goal of the Foundation is to continue
helping needy cancer patients who are in treatment when other sources of help have been
denied or exhausted. We derive our funds from our Donation jars placed throughout the
Keys, private and memorial donations, and fundraisers held by others. These include the
Cudjoe Gardens Dolphin Tournament, Kids Fighting Cancer (Willy Wonka and the
Chocolate Factory) Goddesses in the Garden Party of the Upper Keys and our own first
Gods and Goddesses in the Garden Party to be held in March 2006. As the cost ofliving
escalates in the Keys, so do costs for rent and utilities. Early treatment offers the best
chance for survival and recovery. Putting recovered cancer patients back in the
mainstream is the best possible outcome.
C: Background and Significance: This organization is most important to the Keys
community. If patients refuse or delay treatment because they know that they cannot
keep up with housing and utilities while undergoing treatment, they will succumb to
the disease, If patients get evicted because they are unable to work and have no income
during treatment, there is NO housing available for them. We work to relieve them of
those concerns to help them to recover and return to the workforce.
D: Target Population: Our target population is cancer patients in the Florida Keys who
are undergoing treatment. We do not discriminate as to race, age, or sexual orientation.
We have assisted cancer patients, of ALL ages, from Key Largo to Key West. We have
also helped other groups produce benefits for their friends who may need help with
special circumstances that we cannot cover, such as medical expenses.
E: Approach Method: Within the Board of the Cancer Foundation of the Florida Keys,
there is a Grant Committee. This committee consists of a Grant Chairman and seven (7)
members of the Board. Each case is presented to the Grant Committee for approval to
pay for housing, utilities, food and for travel if treatment outside Monroe County is
deemed necessary. Payments are made directly to the landlord/mortgage holders and the
various utilities, Food vouchers are given when needed. MOST IMPORTANT: All
work is done by a group of dedicated volunteers, We operate out of our homes and a
P.O. Box. We do maintain a telephone line and answering service where a request for
help from patients, local medical professionals and Monroe County Social Services or
messages may be left, The client completes a one-page form, signs the necessary
Medical Releases, moral support is given, and upon approval by the Grant Committee,
the Chairman of the committee, on a case-by-case basis, pays presented bills,
Cancer Foundation of the Florida Keys Grant Application
Page 4
F: Resources and Costs: The budget is very simple. As previously stated, we had a total
income of$249,115.99. We granted $220,352.95 to clients. As of 12/21/2005, we
had a balance of $28,763.04. We estimate the amount of yearly assistance for each of our
35 clients to be about $7,000.000 or $245,000.00 annually. There are no administrative
costs deducted from the donations that we receive. All public and memorial donations
and monies derived from fimdraisers are dedicated to assisting patients. With a one and
one half month reserve going into 2006, if we do not make our projected expenses, we
may have to say "no" to someone who may need help. We hope never to have to take
that position,
Cancer Foundation of the Florida Keys Projected Estimated Budget for 2006
Income
$205,000.00
$ 20,000.00
$225,000.00
Donations, Collections Jars, Fundraisers
Grants
Exoenses:
$245,000.00
$ 3,000.00
$ 2,000.00
Direct Patient Assistance
Foundation Fund Raising Events
Office supplies, postage, Telephone
$250,000.00
SHORTFALL: $25.000.00
G: Sustainabilitv: The Foundation is working to "brand" itself. At present, we have a
"recognition" problem, The community continues to identify us as a "division" or
"office" of a National organization, As we become more recognized, we expect that
residents will better support this Keys-wide, all-volunteer, non-profit organization. We
are working to acquire funds and grants such as the Monroe County Sheriff's Shared
Asset Forfeiture Fund to ensure that our organization is sustainable for this very worthy
work.
It is our fervent wish that there will be a cure for cancer in our lifetime. Until then,
we will continue to devote our efforts to helping those who need it most.
First Page of the Application: (Limit one page, except as noted below):
FFRi02~Y
{~QRJjJ:<!pt IdentiticatiQQ
Name of Organization: kEY ''y,J ES1"'" c~ y 1'''\ f> H cH',) 'I (<) !<.(H{<: iJ.,-A/ ItJ(
Addre5S: \ (,] Z. :JV"'; H \"'TE- ~':, cf t~,"(r, ) 'r~., E::i ',"J (~;,;~, l' i f~J.- >)
Authorized Representative: (name & title) "JE1L_ p)i~~,jf,,\vM, (:ifC V'"J (,
Ccmtact Person: (Matters regarding this application) I .
Telephone: 3. 05, :.~ 92 ,'52.. 5 t
Fax: ::2 (' c 2_02 _ S62-3
:~--:> ~.J, J ,
E-mail: f\bio....b(~\..V..".<9k.<?ljw<.-.;-1<:;.\1(V.pl-\0(.\(j-.. C ~~ ~,""
Title of Project: kEys 1<1'05
'tu
() I \{, E~ <' Ti:: '"
Type of request:
D Recurring funds (e.g., operational costs)
181 Non recurring fiwds (cg, capital expenditures, G:le,time CG:;ts)
Amount of request. '$' \ () ) () () C~ .
If your request is tbr multiple year I\.mding, please check here D and attach a separate page
describing the future plan
Will you be willing to submit to this Board a full account of what you are doing with these
funds? ~es DNo "
From what other groups have you requested funds and what was the result? Supply a separate
page here if you like. It will not be counted as part of the total page count.
(">e:::c? t\ Ir-TJ~( ~-\f' 0 f:'?~;x..l-~ i e i\ I).,
If your organization has a Board of Directors, please list their names and addresses or you must
designate three or more individual residents ()f~,klnroe County to be responsible for the uses of
the fund. Supply a separate page here if you like_ <c; i::"T:'f" A, c ~\ 'E 0
This application addresses (please check all that apply):
o Law Enforcement
~Crime Prevention
~rug and AJcohol Abuse Prevention and Treatment
D Mental and Physical Health of Minors and Adults
J /r'j
t.,; ;,1 ,t:"
Sig,nulurt:: /\j/
----:;r----
~ Cultural, Altistic, Educational, Recreational and Sports
/~J'-;' '",,,...~ - j" - '1 ," ~ (' '" t, Y" tl
/ t"'lot L.i.J...I..i.')' U1 L\ UUi lit: di..+IJ) 10...1'-1- t)
, /
ft"~\ J-1 # ;'
--::__L-:f_j,~\..", ..___Date. _ _ __l/0..'_
""............. t ~
Please note: Because Sunshine Laws of the State of FlOrIda apply to these proceedlllgs, any ll1iormation
in this application may be available to the public.
K \\' E
SYMPH...~,;~/NY
-- -
SebrinaMarfa Alj0l1S0
MrSlC lllRECTOR
A Brief Summary of the Project
Key West Symphony Orchestra is a not-for-profit, 501 (c)(3) organization that provides high
quality musical programming that entertains, excites and inspires the Florida Kcys community,
creating community pride and improving quality of life.
Through Keys Kids, the Key West Symphony provides high-level training in musical
performance, acting, singing and dance on a year~round basis. The instructors arc among the top
professionals from throughout the country and they regularly travel to Key West to cnsure that
the level of instruction remains high, This program servcs more than 150 grade 1-12 students and
provides a safe, productive after-school activity. There are nillnerous studies citcd in this
application that provide evidence that students with training in the arts: outperform their non-arts
peers by 44-59 points on standardized testing; have a tour times greater chance to graduate high
school; and even have a greater chance of being admitted to medical school than biochemistry
majors.
Twice each year, the Symphony presents a fully staged Keys Kids production. These productions
have received widespread praise from the community and media. Recent productions have
included Peter Pan, Grease and most recently, The King and 1.
Even though these productions arc regularly sold out, they still only provide only 55% of the
programs' total costs, which have already been dramatically cut in order to attempt balancing the
budget. The remaining funds come from the following sources: individual donors; corporate
sponsors; in-kind gifts (primarily media and hotels); and the balance of expenses come from the
Key West Symphony's general operating fund. In light of the recent events, the Symphony's
fund raising efforts have been increasingly challenging.
This application requests $10,000 to help support the Key West Symphony Keys Kids program.
EXHIBIT A
From what other groups have you requestedfunds and what was the result?
The Key West Symphony has aggressively pursued funding from the following organizations:
Community Foundation
Rodel Foundation
Arts Council of the Keys
Lower Keys Medical Center
Keys Energy
Bellsouth
Many locally owned businesses.
In this challenging year, we have managed to receive pledges from the above groups totaling
approximately $22,000 with an additional $11,000 of in-kind support.
Key West. Symphony
Board Of Directors
Bo,ml of Directors
First
last
Address
City
State Zip
Sharon Agee Secretary 6 Floral Avenue Key West FL 33040
Sebrina Alfonso Music Director 3316 Flagler Avenue Key West FL 33040
Edith Amsterdam 511 Caroline Street Key West FL 33040
Neil Birnbaum E)(ecutive Director 156 Golf Club Drive Kay West. FL 33040
Diane Davenport President 20 Sunset Kl!'{ Drive Key West. FL 33040
Peary Fowler 323 Fleming Street Key West FL 33040
Claire Kent 821 Duval Street Key West FL 33040
Laurie McChesney Vice President 1221 Johnson Street Key Weal. FL 33040
Nancy Norris PO Bo)( 1835 Key West FL 33041
Frank Piku Treasurer 511 Frances Street Key west FL 33040
Steve Russ 3220 RiverIa Drive KeyWesf. FL 33040
Carta Seleme 3910 S. Roosevelt Blvd, Apt. 208 E KeyWesl FL 33040
Bunnie Smith 1219 Grinnell Street Key West FL 33040
Steve Sonstein 17029 Bonefish Lane W Sugarloaf K FL 33042
Susan Webster 1523 Flagler Avenue Key West FL 33040
Mary Ann Westerlund fYJ7 Washington Street Key West FL 33040
Tern Wilson 64 Front Street Key West FL 33040
2/1 0/2006
A. lntroduction: Describe the overall organization, its qualifications relevant to this
request, and its capacity to manage the project.
Key West Symphony Orchestra is a not-for-profit, 501 (c)(3) organization that provides high
quality musical programming that entertains, excites and inspires the Florida Keys community,
creating community pride and improving quality of life. Our purpose includes introducing and
educating children to understand, appreciate, and enjoy orchestral music as well as provide
stimulating adult musical education.
Key West Symphony is the largest performing arts organization and the only professional
orchestra in the region. With the support of our community's leaders who shared the vision to
bring the majesty of live symphonic music to our community and its young people, the Orchestra
was founded in 1997.
Every one of our Master Concert weeks now include two free educational concerts for students
(K~12). Nearly three thousand schoolchildren attend these fun and interactive concerts each
year. In addition, the K WSO's education program now includes ensembles visiting schools
throughout Monroe County. In 2001, Maestra Alfonso instituted Sol Fest--a month-long
performance training which includes vocal technique, choreography and song literature which
culminates in a series of performances presented by the students. The K WSO also produces
Keys Kids productions, including recent successes such as Peter Pan, Grease and The King and
I.
The KWSO, now beginning its eighth season is a Florida success story drawing loyal audiences
from all over the Keys. Maestra Alfonso has culled an orchestra comprised of the very best
orchestral musicians in the country-from New York to L.A Some of our musicians are
members of the finest ensembles in the country, and others are soloists and recording artists in
their own right. This unique approach has enabled the orchestra to quickly become acclaimed
for its uniquely exciting sound, energy and sheer communicative power.
Key West Symphony Orchestra is one of the most highly regarded regional orchestras in the
country. It has a professional staff and a long documented history of demonstrating a capacity to
perform and complete its projects successfully, on time and on budget.
B. Goals, Objectives and Outcomes.
Through Keys Kids, participating students will fine tune their skills and learn all aspects of what
it takes to perform in a musical theater production. Besides training as actors, dancers and
singers, students learn tools that will foster increased self~csteem, teach teamwork and leadership
skills. Those aHisk who benefit from Keys Kids will view themselves as valuable members of
our community.
Specific advantages reaped by participants in Keys Kids include improved communication and
reasoning skills, and increases in the following areas: self-esteem, self-motivation, math and
science aptitudes, abstract thinking abilities, and multi~cu1tural awareness.
C. Background and Significance (Why the project is important to the community).
This project is important because it will keep more than 150 grade 1-12 students engaged in a
positive after-school activity for 9 months of the year. Based on the data provided below,
students who participate in the Keys Kid>; program are less likely to get involved with drugs or
crime. They are much more likely to tinish high school.
Music trains the brain for hie:her forms of thinkine:
University of California, Irvine concludes that students with training in and knowledge of the
arts outperform their non-art peers in both verbal and math skills. Arts trained students in
this study surpassed their non~arts peers by 59 points on the verbal portion and 44 points on
the math portion of standardized tests. The study concluded that music trains the brain for
higher forms of thinking.
Music keeos kids in hie:h school
A UCLA study tracking 25,000 students in grades 8~10 from 1,000 schools also found that
students involved in the arts fared better on standardized tests, in addition to bcing foUT times
more likely to graduate from high school.
Arts students suroass biochemists in medical school admissions
Beyond elementary and high school, college students who participate in the arts tcnd to be
high academic achievers, with 66% of music majors applying to medical school being
admittcd. Not even biochemistry majors can match this ratc.
D. Target population (Who will he r,pecijically served)
This request is for less than 6% of the cost of deli vcring the entire program to more than 150
Monroe County schoolchildren in grades 1 ~ 12. Our students come from Big Pine Key to Key
West
E. Approach method. (How will the project be done? Where will it be done? When?
What staffing is required?)
The project is nearly year-round. The instructors include many top professionals from around
the country including Donna Roll, head of the Opera Department at Boston's Longhy
Conservatory, as well as Keys residents Nora Revelin and Cameron Murray. The overall artistic
program is supervised by Key West Symphony Music Director Sebrina Maria Alfonso, who has
an international reputation as a conductor.
Most of the activities take place on the campus of Key West High School. Activities are daily
after-school and often involve weekends. At all times, the children are under supervision. Keys
Kids is also supported by the Key West Symphony's professional administrative staff, its
hardworking board of directors and volunteers.
Reinforcing the vital link between teaching and learning, the Key West Symphony's Keys Kids
will utilize student assessment and program evaluation techniques to track student learning and
monitor the results of sequential, quality classroom instruction. Its commitment to accountability
is based in its desire to forge more effective collaborative ventures and strategic partnerships.
With the goal of establishing systematic measures of accumulated student learning, student
assessment will be intrinsic to the overall design of the program. Multifaceted performance
assessment will drive curriculum, instruction and professional development.
We will also develop assessment plans and tools for evaluating the program, its design and
delivery. Using various data collection instruments, such as questionnaires, Keys Kids will be
evaluated to determine how it has lived up to its goals and objectives and how the program can
be improved in the future.
F. Re,~ources and costs. (How much will it cost? Include detailed budget. What other
resources are available for the project? Describe the organization's fiscal capabilities.)
The Key West Symphony has several sources of funding. Earned Income is comprised primarily
from ticket sales, but also includes program advertising and fees for contracted services. This
comprises 38% of our budget. The remaining 62% come from generous individual donors,
corporate sponsors, grants and foundations. The Keys Kids project is estimated to cost the Key
West Symphony approximately $30,000. We recognize our obligation and responsibility to
provide this program for our commtmity.
This request is for less than 6% of the cost of deli vering the entire program to morc than 150
Monroe County schoolchildren in grades 1-12.
See attached F.l for detailed budget.
Key West Symphony Orchestra, Inc.
Keys Kids
Fiscal 2006
2/10/2006
Income
Earned Income
Ticket Sales
Fees
Advertising
Total Earned Income
S8a,OOO
$2,500
$4.500
$93,000
Contributed Income
Individual Contributions
Sheriffs Department (This Grant)
Sponsorships
Concession Sales, mise income
In Kind
Total Contributed Income
$12,500
$10,000
$10,000
$3,500
$11,000
$47,000
TOTAL INCOME
$140,000
Expenses
Personnel
Musicians (22)
Special Talent
Director/Acting Coach
Production Mgr.
Vocal Coach
Rehearsal Pianists
Dance Instructors
Stage Management
Production, Lighting, Sound
Se Set Design
Co Costumes
Grand Rights and Music Rental
Travel
Cartagellnstrument Rental
Housing
Printing
TiCkets/Posters
Media/PR
Symphony staff, General and Administrative
Total Expenses
31,300
4,000
4,000
3,000
4,500
5.000
2,500
9,500
26,000
4,000
8,600
5,400
2,280
8,500
6,170
3,100
4,500
35,000
187,350
Surplus I (Dettclt funded by Symphony's operating funda )
(27,350)
PArfrc
F./
Page 1 of 1
RANDY ACEVEDO
Superintendent of Sch()ol.~
Member~ of the Board
lJislrh'l # J
EILEEN QUINN
Dislrit't #2
ANDY GRJFFITHS
Vice Chair
Di,I'lrh:t 113
DR. R. J)lINCAN MATHEWSON, III
{)is/riel 114
ANNE KELLY COHAN
Chair
February 8, 2006
BUILDING BRiDGES
TO SUCCESS
Distrid 115
DR. DI<:BRA WALKER
Sheriff Rick Roth
Monroe County Sheriff's Office
5525 College Road
Key West, FL 33040
Dear Sheriff Roth:
I am writing in support of the Key West Symphony Orchestra's grant application. We are all
aware of the outstanding concerts that the Symphony produces, What you may not know is that
the KWSO also serves our community's children through its education program and Keys Kids.
Each year, this program touches the lives of thousands of school children that might not
othcrwise be exposed to great music and its many benefits.
Music is an essential element of our children's education. Numerous studies show that
participation in music programs improves greatly students' acadcmic aptitudes. Through the
Symphony's education program, children experiencc a world of music-discovering with their
hearts and minds, it's magic. I salute the Key West Symphony Orchestra for bringing music into
the lives of so many of our children,
In addition, the Symphony's Keys Kids program trains hundreds of Monroe County school
children for its two fully-staged annual productions. These Keys Kids attend the Symphony's
summer training program, Sol Fest, and rehearse after school and on weekends for 8 months.
The Keys Kids program is exemplary.
Please consider the Key West Symphony's application and fund their request to the maximum to
which you are able to help the Symphony continue giving our school children a musical
experience that connects with their hearts and minds with their senses.
.'.-.',"\
Sil)Q?ly, /' /
~t\' , ~, / / ~,,,?-.\
1/ ~, I? .' 1'/ \
(/ ,pi. "i!(Jf,/(,i!.,?" tj
ndy Aco
Superint ent
24J Trumbo Road. P.O. Box 1788. Key West, FL. 13041 1788
Tel. OOS) 293-1400 . SunCO!ll 41',41400 . Fax (]OS) 293-] 40X
www.KcysSchoo.ls.com
(])
First Page of the Application: (Limit one page, except as notcd below):
Ap.Qlicant Identification
Name of Organization: Literacy Volunteers of America-Monroe County,
Addres~: .1400 Unif:;ed St. *109, Key West, FL 33040
Authonzed RepresentatIve: (name & title) Mary Ca sanova, Execu t i ve Di rect or
Contact Person: (Matters regarding this applicatIon)
Telephone:
Fax:
E-mail:
Inc.
(305) 294-4352
(305) 296-1337
marycasanova@earthlink.net
Title of Project:
LVA Senior Literacy Program
[S1"Recurring funds (e,g., operational costs)
D Non-recurring funds (e.g., capital expenditures, one-time costs)
Type of request:
Amount of request: $ 1 0 , 000
If your request is for multiple year funding, please check here Ikr and attach a separate page
describing the future plan.
Will you be willing to submit to this Board a full account of what you are doing with these
funds? lQYes DNa
From what other groups have you requested funds and what was the result? Supply a separate
page here if you like. It will not be counted as part of the total page count. Uni ted Way,
Bocc, Sheriff's Inmate Welfare Fund. We were granted funding. Also
IfyoUT organization has a Board of Directors, please list their names and addresses or you must DOE--we
designate three or more individual residents of Monroe County to be responsible for the uses of we r e not
the fund. Supply a separate page here if you like. . funded thiS
year.
This application addresses (please check all that apply):
o Law Enforcement
o Crime Prevention
o Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention and Treatment
~ntal and Physical Health of Minors and Adults
o Cultural, Artistic, Educational, Recreational and Sports
Programs for Monroe COlll1ty Youth
Signatu~(?~OUr0 Date:~:;
Please note: Bccau Sunshine Laws of the State of Florida apply to these proceedings, any informatiOn
in this application may be available to the public.
Abstract
Literacy Volunteers of America-Monroe County, Inc.
(L VA) Senior Literacy
Who:
This program addresses adults age 55 - 96 lacking basic
reading, wr~ting and English literacy skills who read and
write at the grade 0 to grade 5.5 level.
What:
We offer free, confidential, one-to-one and small group
instruction in reading, writing and speaking English on site
at nursing homes and in the home.
When:
Program is ongoing now until further notice.
Where:
Proposed operation is for Lower, Middle and Upper Keys.
Why:
This program addresses the mental and physical health of
seniors and is designed to improve their mental and
physical wellness.
How much?
We request $10,000.00 for this program.
Literacy Volunteers of America
Monroe County, Inc.
1400 United Street #109, Key West, FL. 33040
(305) 294-4352 · FAX (305) 296-1337
Outside Key West: 1-800-LVA-KEYS
@
The Future Plan for Recurring Funds
Literacy Volunteers respectfully requests consideration for recurring funds (e.g.
operational costs). Should we receive these funds not only for this year, but also for the
following year, we will use these funds in the same way -for program continuation.
Also please note, as we are an active organization in the community, there is always the
possibility that we will be able to ask another organization for these funds and get help
with this program from a funding source other than SAFF for the recurring funding year,
in which case, we would not reapply the following year.
Also please see the "sustainability" section which outlines additional plans for the future
of this program.
Thank you for your consideration.
'54.n liffiliate qf Pro Literacy Worldwide"
All services provided without regard to the client's race, color, disability, or national origin as required by
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act.
LV A Senior Literacy Program
IN1RODUCTION:
Literacy Volunteers of America-Monroe County, Inc. (LV A) offers one-to-one and small
group instruction free of charge in reading, writing. and conversational English through
our newest program--L V A Senior Literacy,
LV A Senior Literacy, although in its second year, is still a pilot program, specifically
designed to address the very special literacy needs of Monroe County senior citizens.
We do not include seniors under our regular literacy program umbrella due to how
different this program is from any of our other programs.
This program was initially designed for seniors age 55 plus, however (for example) in
Key West, the youngest student we have is 72, and our oldest student is 96.
Senior students, in addition to working on reading and writing skills, have to battle
problems with hearing, eyesight and memory which makes this an especially interesting
program to operate, and also an especially gratifying program for our senior students as
they re-experience the joys of reading and being read to, delighting in the socialization of
storytelling, as they tell and re-tell their own stories. Many are very concerned with
having stories of their life experiences chronicled for their families. Our students find
this program mentally stimulating and a positive part of their wellness program.
Our program contributes greatly to the mental and physical health of senior students.
The LV A Senior Literacy Program is designed to help seniors increase reading and
writing skills, engage in storytelling activities, increase socialization skills and improve
memory skills. Our program is dedicated to enhancing the enjoyment seniors take in
literacy related activities such as reading, writing and storytelling. Our program is
beneficial to the mental and physical health of our seniors. as a happy, positive attitude
contributes to a healthy mind, which studies have shown has a positive effect on physical
wellness for seniors. LV A is committed to providing this service with one-ta-one and
small group, personalized instruction for every senior who wants or needs our help.
Excerpts from initial language experience approach stories from students read: "Nobody
comes to visit me. Everybody's dead." (Alma, age 96) "I'm not happy. I don't like it here
much. I think my problem is getting lonely with nothing to do but sit here and watch
TV." (persis, age 92). Current stories from these same two students read: "I had a cat.
Her name was Mooshy. I called her Mooshy because she always mooshes around and
likes to upset things. I love dogs and cats!" and "My favorite outfit? I have a lot of
clothes. Let's look in my closet. Blue is my favorite color. Look at these shoes. Aren't
they beautiful?" Seniors who were thought incapable of reading are reading at our
classes. This is a completely different program from any other senior service program
and it is only being offered by Literacy Volunteers.
GOALS
I) To provide seniors with one-to-one and small group instruction in adult education
for adults reading and writing at the grade 0 ~ 5.5 level as well as for those who
are limited English proficient.
2) To provide seniors with literacy related activities such as storytelling.
3) To provide those seniors with reading assistance, reading to senior students who
can no longer see well enough to read but still wish to participate in reading.
4) To provide seniors with writing assistance, writing for senior students whose
eyesight or use of their hands no longer permits writing but who still wish to write
and are able to create and dictate an oral composition.
OBJECTIVES:
1) To increase literacy skills for seniors
2) To enhance the joy of reading for senior students
3) To improve the mental health of all senior students through increased literacy
skills.
4) To improve the physical wellness of all senior students through mental
stimulation through increased literacy skills.
BACKGROUND AND SIGNIFICANCE:
Since 1984, LV A has helped over 2,000 Monroe County adults obtain personal goals
through increased literacy skills,
We began the L VA Senior Literacy program in fiscal 2004-2005. Last year we
enrolled 40 seniors who worked with case managers on site at nursing homes.
Out of those numbers, over 25 seniors showed gains of one LCP (literacy completion
point) on the standardized T ABE (The Adult Basic Education) assessment, and 100%
of participating seniors enjoyed the socialization aspects which made a positive
impact on their mental health and physical well being.
Although we are not funded for Senior Literacy for this fiscal year, the opportunity for
helping seniors in our community is so compelling that we have continued to operate
this program. Last year we had three people working on Senior Literacy. This year,
we have one. We have no commitment for any money for this program from any
funding source. Should we receive SAFF funding for this program, 100% of SAFF
dollars will be put toward staffing to help more senior students obtain personal goals
through increased literacy skills and expanding from Key West to countywide.
TARGET POPULATION:
We will target seniors age 55 plus in the lower, middle and upper keys. We will target
equal numbers of men and women. Census figures show the target population
comprised of undereducated adults in Monroe County with 0-9 years of schooling
(4,478) and high school dropouts (7,404). In addition, 10,451 persons speak a
language other than English in the home, and out of these 2,] 15 "do not speak
English well"
APPROACH METHOD:
This project will be done through one-to-one tutoring and teaching with paid
instructors supplemented by trained, certified, LV A volunteer tutors,
This program will utilize the language experience approach, which uses student
created stories of special interest in the context of the life of the student, as authentic
material from which to build a learning lesson around.
lhis project will provide flexible educational delivery sites which include Bayshore
Manor in Key West and home visiting for senior students in Marathon and Key Largo,
Tutors and instructors will meet with senior students a minimum of once and no more
than three times each week.
RESOURCES AND COSTS:
We are requesting $10,000 to assist with this program on a countywide level to cover
the cost of employing three part-time staff members working one-to-one basis with
seniors in the Lower, Middle and Upper Keys.
(See attached budget.)
SUST AINABlLITY:
This project will be sustained on a year-by-year basis same way it has always been. If
history is any indication of future performance, our project will be sustained through
new and continuing grant sources, new and continuing partnership arrangements and
the use of trained, certified literacy volunteers. LV A has had the same executive
director for the past 14 years which provides some measure of continuity and
direction. In 1997 she took a pay cut to avoid an interruption of instructional services,
She is prepared to do this again. 2006 looks challenging as we continue in the
hurricane recovery mode with drastic cuts in federal funding. LV A has persevered
and will continue. Weare fortunate in that we receive donated hours from volunteers.
Our biggest challenge for 2006 will be in recruiting volunteers and being able to pay
staff who can afford to stay in the keys.
LVA
Senior Literacy Program
Budget
Staffmg, three part-time staff members for one-to-one and small group
literacy instruction, testing, training, case management, intake counseling for
Lower, Middle, Upper Keys..... _ __. ......... ................ .. ......$10,000.00
Books, notebooks and instructional materials... . _ _ . _ . . .. .. . . . . . . . . . _ N/ A.
PAID FOR BY ANOTHER GRANT
In-kind office tutoring space... ... ... .. . . _ _ ... . . . . . . _ . . . . . ... . . . . .. '" _'. N/ A
PAID FOR BY ANOTHER GRANT
Telephone, a portion of which to be used for this program...... ....N/A
PAID FOR BY ANOTHER GRANT
Total request......... ... ......... ............... ..................... ....$10,000.00
:;; Jg (1) Ei ~
en > ...., ~ 0 "0 po 0- .., ~ 5' >-3
~. a s: (i (JQ 0- (1) ~ l>> (1)
0... II> (1) .., 0- "0 Po' ::r 0 ::r
0.. ~ (1) '" (1) {)"Q '" :;; (I) 0. (1) .., (l>
II> .., 0 (ll M- <1> 8 0 '0 "0 S' :::s (1) ~~
('> ("l 0 :=.:~ ~ II> ~
'" tr1 0 ~ :::s ::r
'" c<: C 5' .....('1> gq "0 t/:l .... ('1>
~ o' '0 .... '" e:.. '< "0 0 (1) (t '" -
('> ::r: M- .., .., tI> ::l r.n l-3
a (1) 0 QQ N' (;' 0 :< (I) .., ..,
('> f3 r.n g .., <: 0 '" (1) P> 0 trj
II> ~ <: 0 ~: ~ (1) e:.. ~. ::!. cr p.> 0 =
:E' 0.. 0 P.: o' C G ~. 0. M- '< '" ~
<: ~. ...... ?f 0.
(';l Z g. (1) .., '0 ~ g S' ~ S' ~. <: g
S <; "" ..... s. (1) Qq
t1 .... r.n !!. 0
""" 0 (i' "0 M- 0.. .... ...... po 0 ~. ('j
<=> ::;. ~ ~ ~ g M- s- g ~....
~ '" II> ..' 2 p: p.> c:: ~.
0 (1) ""0 .....('ll C g. :::s (1) ~
~ I~ ~ ~ S' (1) ..... '" (') (1) ~f 0- .., ...... '"
('> 5' '<: 0 0 0 c. w (1l 0
...... ct. :;; w 0- w "0 ~. <
s:: ('> ;:r ..., 0 ...... a (1l ...,
;:;.' .... ~ 0 (p
In ""0 ('> 0 r<n ~ 8' 0 .., ""0 0
('> ll> ? '$ (I)
0.. 0 0 IS': c::: ...... ~: ~ 8' .., 0 f!Q M- "1
.., ~r 0 ::;' 0 0 t""'C
~ >-+, r.n 8 II> ;:;.' ii (';l ..... .., VI a ~ p.> .....,
n ;... I-l ... I>) (1) s aq d
!l> ~ ;:r n 0' (1) .Q C" (1) :::s .., >~
'" 3 g ct. '" .., 0 <: o' CT 5' .... '" 3 ~
g. ~ (1) C1 <: ~ ""I (1) (I) [ 5" ~
w q' '" .., c:: qq l-3 Z
w ::1. > II> c:: ...... <;~ ~ ...... e. (p
<=> tl:l 0 () .., n Ji' o ... r.!. (1) ~ ~Vi"" ~. > M l-3
S, <: !l> ~ (1) .., ~ 2'= (I) VI (I)
""" !l> P ...... 0
I 0 (p N' l;' Mt'"lM
0 0:: 3:: 0 Il> ~ g. 8. ...... (p (p ('1>
'-- z S '" > (l) 0 cr 0.. ~ ~~
&J S' 0 g: (1) 0 ::l p (1) :::dt:r:j:::d
0 (') (il <1> ~ 0. !l>
... po .... (1) ...., ~ 0'" 0 \1'11-3>
\ 0 ~ 0 po II> '" 0 ~ (1)' (=;' 00 ~ ..
'It- e-: (1) (1)
.4 (lI 1=1- 0 ...... ~ r e- o<:: ~ t: Ol-3c:".)
~ ~ ('> 0
() 0 '< ~ 0; ~ ....... (t> (1l ::;. 0 ~t:r:jt:r:j
6' 0 c:: r.n ~ ~ 0 0- ....
a .., $j (1) ;:Ttl:l c:: ...... :4 ()~ >~~
0 s 0 ~ ~ '" .... 3 .., 0 0 0 lI>
3 ::1. o' 0'" '" ~ c:: n S:OCi
S' 5' ... '" 0 5" "0 g :::s ...:
'It:; ~ =- .., 0 .., M- t'!'.1~~
....... :;; 0 0 ~ -.<<
""" ~ '" (JQ p..0 (p 3 .fl- tEl t:r'
<=> a 0 po ;:r ""I ~ P> ~ 0 ~>n
~ 0 (1) ~ :::s 8' >-C .....
n 0 <: ~. 8 ~ r:::
E 0.. e..~ g 0 OQ (jc:;10
0.. ::r .... o =
(1) ...... (;' D ' .....
'" '" c:: P> 0 ...... ...... Qq po ~ (1) >~~
.... S 1:;' ao .., (t) ::r 0 a (/)(1>
0 .~ ('> 0 0- ...... .-+ (1) ""I ,..-....t:r:j~
0 (1) ~ '" cr P" <'
:3 '" ('> '"I ...... :::s '"
~ 0 a- (1) 0 .... ~tr:l>
~ M- ...... _.0
en )0- ,..., ~ ::;:; 0 S- O "0 0. cr (1) (ii' 0 ..., <~td
Qq' 0.. a: ;:r ~' '0 ~ a (D" (1) ..2, ~(I) .., >
~ g. (1) (b f>> .., r.n :::s 0 t:a >t:r:jo
~ :::s .., a. (l> ~ <: (l) '<: .... ~z~
(1) () (l> ~ & 0'" tn :::s ...... (1)
r.n '< ~ () ... ~ 0 :3 0 (t) '"I
III go VI ~' .., ...
.... [ E' 0 .., Po' n
(l> ::r: 'tj g (1) tri~~
('p ..... (1) ::s o I>;J
<1> ... 2,., a- ...... ~ ,<' ~ ~
I>;J ('p (b '< :::s ...... r.n ...... ""d~
0... f:l ~ ::r 0 '" (1) ~ 0
g S. <: (1) 0 ...... 0 r.n .., 0
:i (j (1) r;;' (1) v.> ~ p- :::s 0 o = o z
S 0 .., 8: ..., 0. '" (1) a' 0 ~ a
() (i M- v.> ~, 0 ::0
f2 ~ 0 '" tl:l 0 ...... :3 '1 E 8 ;;
Vt (1) C '" 0 '" ~
N ~ g.. P.: "Cl ~ c:: 0 (1) ...... N'
<=> a .., p- o ~ ~
>- (1) (1) '" (\> ~ ....0
0 c a 6' J:;" ~ ...... (I) = l-3
- en Cd ~ ~ (1) ~ g.. (II o'
n ~. c:: t:x:l .... >- (1) 0.::3 t:r:j
2.- r.n po 0 <: ('p ~ ('p '!' _. r>> S' 0 (1)
~ g; ...... ~
(".) 0' ~ ..E. '~ ::r r>> 0 -- (I) ~
'" 0 0- '" .... .......
w Q "0 -. 0: C1Q =
<=> r:n p- c 0 0 ......
') (1) 0 '< ~ ~ p 0 "0 (\> :::s p
~ ... ~ ~ ~ .., Ci
a @ (t) r.n t:r' >- 0
t1 0 ?? ('p g- o 0 s- ;:;.' '<: Po' v.> 0-
.., (') ~
s- o (i' a: ('p 0 ~ <' r.n '< f>> ......
~ ... ~ ... S' o' :::s 0
0- g 0 '" P> I (II .., tooc:l
gj 0.. (i 0 0 (1) e. (1) 0- P"'
> 0.. (1) .., ::s ~ ~ s' (t) :;d
.., 0.. (1) 0. (p ::T' >d
~ 0.. S- (ll ~ (1) (1) '0 0
S. .., (')
r.n e. ...... e- o.. .., r.n C')
'" 0 S- o. 0 ...... 0 (1)
2' a a p- I>;J <: p
9 E 'tj (I) p ~ (p o' ~
::;; ;3 0
g N' a 0 >-+, $~ 8 '1
0 0 <: ~ <: U> a s:
.., P> C P.: (1) ...... (p
'" ct. (II .... ::;.'
.., ...., p (1) s
B 0 (ll ()q g.. v.> N'
? ...., .., o' 0
(1) 0 0 '" '"1 ('p
'< "" ::3 ~ 8 .., c: '< p
~ p; (1) :0 ~'" n r.n
~ (1) .4 (t) ::r '"
Vi' (ll ~ 0 ::s p) [
<I>
0 I>;J I ...... Pl
'" 0 g.. Po' (I) JF:
~. Ul g ::l
M- 0 <1>
<;:L 2 z
o +- G
;:'> 0 it"
(11 -,
;;;
- /(-
;::>'~
+-~
;:s- -.-
(t.
Sl
=-- \/'
") 0
~~
"0;, <:::J"
~ 0>
;p- ~ ;p-
o... .... (JQ
Ei' ~ (p
r:TI ~
V> tr1 ~
~ x l'
r:TI ~ ;::;.'
o (p co
S- ll> ;;J
:2" 0... 0
...... r:TI Z
-h t:1 p; -<
g ~. ~ ~
e 2- g
g, Sl ~ g
r:TI ;;l
0...
I/J
::t
, i ~
5:
S"
--..
~
Vl
~-
p;
~
:u:
-h
?;l
o
o
S
'lto
-h
<=>
-h
> ~
2: a:
@ ~
CIl
CIl
>
(JQ
g
o
'<
::0
co
p;
0...
Z
p;
8
a ~
::;.
co
S
'"1
~
~
~
~
r:TI
...
......
<=>
......
u-.
o
o .....,
ll> ;p-
VJ S
!lIl r:TI
::s ...
o n'
<: ll>
p; ~.
o
::l
a
r:TI
C1
o
C
::l
n
:s: 0
o r-c
3 f;
~ (I> to
::l 0 0
5 g ~
~ t-1
i>>' ......
Z
c;l
>-
C':l
tr:l
Z
n
~
"';j
~
~
o
r:n
Z
C':l
;..-
C':l
tl:j
~
(')
~
S'
~
VJ
......
(I>
8
a ~
Q ~
s- l'
~ ~
] !:!
o
~(I> ..c
:s:: ~
g ~
p;
-< eo
e. ~
~
~ ~ @
(I> 0
~ ~
e~ ri
P>' 0...
g: ~
(I>
CIl
E" 0
.... 0-
o <1>
., g-
g n,-
o... 0.
g :
0. 0-
n (p
a ~
s' -
~ ~
(I> Jg'
b' _
E3 5'
/J> D1
g. Q
~ r
th 0
<: 0-
<1> (1)
0" ~
...
gJ 7::
g. ~
(I>
~ ~
....., en
st- -r+
(I> tIl ~
:s: OQ' Ef
o 'l;j $'I
8 ~. ::
~ ~ g3
g ;. ~
.% ..::.., ""d
a ~
0-: 0-
~ ~ i
el ~ 0...
~ g >Tj
~ ~ ~. ~
el J'l -< 0
.....,
I/J 0 '-----'
.... ;:,-:;2 ::E
.3 ~ a; fj
.4- ~ ~::o vt
~rO'g~ 0
!1>~ ... a c ~
p; (II::S (P
>-1 ::l o~. (\l g
~ '-< 0 0" 0... .....
~ ~ 5 ~ ~ ~
o ~ Q rD' ~ g
~ '-< l' "" Vl 0...-
V> ..... 0 (P
(I> (I> 0-"'" ::1 ::s
V> ~ e (") ...... 0
Oy;:..?i g,
;:: ~;' 1" (\l
o...~g- 0 g.
S' (t ~ ~ 0
l'so-: I:il ~
-< ~ ~ 8 o.
;p- :::...... :::l F
..... t:::tl
'" 0 0... '1:1
>'tjgg ~ 0>-
po ...... n , r
2. g':; ~ >-4
.:z ~s= it ~
t: 0 g gJ. ~
(t 0 '"l S" a
~ ~ g ~
,~ :: n (D ~
(I> 0 (\l 0...
"<:loot: 00
a C::s ......, n"
00 ~ ~ 0 1"'.
@ .:z~ ~ Q:
? ~ 6- ~ !
t:::r::
>-1 (1) n
:t. g. ~
t:.f.I (D c:
S' 0... ""l
o ""d ~
2" )-- ~
go 0 {fJ
CIl ~~
----- ......
~ 'l;j II>
o eJ 8
0. (ll
0... a
0' '"
.,
p;
::s
0...
()
g:
0::
@
::s
~
(JQ
(ll
.....
0-
!!l
'-'
o
Pi"
en
VJ
<1>
en
(\l
0...
C
o
~
o'
p
(1)
0...
C
o
Pl
::t.
o
p
~
0..
'0
@
a
S'
OQ
(1)
0..
C
o
Pl
::t.
o
t::I
S'
0...
';2'
......
go
~
~
......
q
0'"
~
......
tn
'g ~
~ 0..
P.: ::s
S' ~
::E (JQ (ll
::s .., ~
o g. ~
>---' p;
...... Ul
.....
.....
o
~
[
,<
o
::l
(l>
0...
(l>
"0
(l>
::s
p.
fj
.......
o
P"
......
p::
S'
......
::s
(l>
go
s
(ll
p;
(JQ
(l>
o
I
-
00
:E
(\l
$. ::0
>---,I'l>
-V>
...
(\l C
o :I
8 ~.
......0"
r+-=:
t+J ...
s ;t
......!JJ
;:::-:c
(1) .....
Ul i-d
S' d
.-+
::so
(1) CIl
~ ;:S-
o
~ >
~l-I
ft>
S ~
p::;
0...
-t""
(1) ...
~ ~ ~
(Jl o...~
()
;5. .g '<
>---' '1:j -<
>---' (Jl 0
~ l-I-
d :>'i"'S
~ ~ ~
~ en I'l>
;:::. ~;2
s:- p" 0
o .....
->
~ e
:>'i"'1l>
cr' :3.
~ B
o.a:
::;-:0
8 :I
P1 ci
o I'l>
'-< (')
~ g
o...tl
(1);:-
0...'
~ ...
o :I
p; r>
......
O'
l::I
e.
l.Zl
~
-
Vi"'
(ll
p;
o
::r
[
q"
o
t::I
fj
~
~
~
/:tj
~
()
~
-<
o
~
d
Z ~
~ Z
M ~
M~~
~M~
O~>
~"""O
>~~
s=,..,Z
M~Q
S>C1
~ga~
--~~
~M>
~~5
';;Z~
>~~
e; 0
~ Z
~
~
~
M
~
(j
~
~
::0
o
C"1
~
s=
~~
First Page ofthc Application: (Limit one page, exeept as noted below):
Applicant Identification
Nadmeo:org.m~tion: Literacy Volunteers of America-Monroe County,
A dres~_ ,1400 Uni 1:;ed St. #109, Key West, FL 33040
AuthoTlzcd Representative: (name & title) Mary Casanova I Executive Director
Contact Person: (Matters regarding this applicatIOn)
Telephone:
Fax:
E-mail:
Inc.
(305) 294-4352
(305) 296-1337
marycasanova@earthlink.net
Title of Project: LVA Bas ic READ/ESL/Fami ly Li teracy program-UPPER KEYS ,
Type of request: f2(Recurring funds (e.g., operational costs)
D Non-recurring funds (e.g., capital expenditures, one-time costs)
Amount of request: $10/000
If your request is for multiple year funding, please check here [9"'" and attach a separate page
describing the future plan.
Will you be willing to submit to this Board a full account of what you are doing with these
funds? ffifes []No
From what other groups have you requested funds and what was the result? Supply a separate
page here if you like. It will not be counted as part of the total page count. Un i ted Way I
Bocc, Sheriff's Inmate Welfare Fund. We were granted funding. Also
If your organization has a Board of Directors, please list their names and addresses or you must DO E - - we
dcsignate three or more individual residents of Monroe County to be responsible for the uses of we r e not
the fund. Supply a separate page here if you like. funded thi
year.
This application addresses (please check all that apply):
o Law Enforcement
[}crime Prevention
[g1)rug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention and Treatment
[BMental and Physical Health of Minors and Adults
Signature:
[B'Cultural, Artistic, Educational, Recreational and Sports
Programs for Monroe County Youth
Date: _ III/ / 0 (p
Please note: Because unshine Laws of the State of Florida apply to these proceedings, any infonnation
in this application may be available to the public.
Abstract
Literacy Volunteers of America-Monroe County, Inc.
(LV A) Basic READ/ESL/Family Literacy - Upper Keys
Who:
This program addresses Upper Keys adults age 18-54 and
families with children lacking basic reading, writing and
English literacy skills where the adults read and write at the
grade 0- 5.5 level and the children also need help.
What:
We offer free, confidential, one-to-one and small group
instruction in reading, writing and speaking English.
When:
Program is ongoing now until further notice.
Where:
We operate at various delivery sites in Upper Keys.
Why:
This program addresses crime prevention, drug and alcohol
abuse prevention, mental and physical health of minors and
adults and educational programs for Monroe County Youth.
How much?
We request $10,000.00 for this program in the Upper Keys.
AMERICA Inc.
@
Literacy Volunteers of America
Monroe County, Inc.
1400 United Street #109, Key West, FL. 33040
(305) 294-4352 · FAX (305) 296-1337
Outside Key West: 1-800-LVA-KEYS
lIn.RACY
VOLUNTEERS
~~
The Future Plan for Recurring Funds
Literacy Volunteers respectfully requests consideration for recurring funds (e.g.
operational costs). Should we receive these funds not only for this year, but also for the
following year, we will use these funds in the same way ~for program continuation.
Also please note, as we are an active organization in the conununity, there is always the
possibility that we will be able to ask another organization far these funds and get help
with this program from a funding source other than SAFF for the recurring funding year,
in which case, we would not reapply the following year.
Also please see the "sustainability" section which outlines additional plans for the future
of this program.
Thank you for your consideration.
'~n I!Ifiliate if Pro Literacy Worldwide"
All services provided WIthout regard to thc client's race, color, disability, or national origin as required by
Title VI of thc Civil Rights Act.
LV A Basic READ/ESLlFamily Literacy Program ~ Upper Keys
INTRODUCTION:
Literacy Volunteers of America-Monroe County, Inc. (LV A) offers free, confidential,
one-to-one and small group instruction in reading, writing, and conversational English.
Any adult who tests out reading and writing at the grade 0-5.5 level and/or is limited
English proficient is eligible for enrollment in the LV A Basic READ or ESL (English as
a Second Language) program, and if there are children in the home, the whole family is
eligible for enrollment in the LV A Family Literacy program.
LV A family literacy adults can be mothers, fathers, aunts, uncles, sisters, brothers,
cousins or grandparents. Participating children can be any age. The criteria for
enrollment in family literacy is a low literacy level for the participating adult, and at least
one child in the home, of any age.
L VA operates three main delivery sites in Key Largo, Marathon and Key West, with a
paid coordinator, supported by trained, certified L VA volunteers, situated in each area:
Lower, Middle and Upper Keys. Our director provides countywide supervision through
site visits, telephone and internet, maintaining close contact with coordinators.
This request is for funding to be used for support staffing for the Upper Keys.
As a countywide organization, LV A has the experience, client base and recognition in
the community to be able to recruit individuals and families in need, match them with
both volunteers, teachers and case managers, and help students obtain personal goals
through increased literacy skills.
Goals we help our students with include gaining citizenship, improving reading and
writing skills for personal satisfaction, improving employability skills, obtaining jobs and
helping children become better prepared for success in school and in life. Our program is
a prevention program that directly addresses four out of five of your goals:
>- crime prevention,
>- drug and alcohol abuse prevention,
>- the mental and physical health of minors and adults as well as
)- education for Monroe County youth.
How these goals are addressed: When individuals and families are educated and literate,
they are better able to hold their own in a literate society and better able avoid the
problems that regularly plague those with limited literacy skills. Crime, drug and alcohol
abuse typically occur in an atmosphere of hopelessness, poverty and neglect common to
people with low literacy skills. In this kind of atmosphere, families perpetuate a pattern of
illiteracy, passing it from one generation of welfare recipients to the next --R legacy of
illiteracy- a "family tradition." Those who do not obtain the necessary literacy skills to
seek and obtain gainful employment are more easily drawn into crime as a means for
survival, and slip into the trenches of drug and alcohol abuse as a natural sequence of
events. Incarceration most often soon follows. We find that as a prevention program, all
L V A programs contribute to the mental and physical wellness of participating children
and adults. As an education program for Monroe County youth, our programs provide
pre-school help with school readiness skills. For children already enrolled in school, our
program provides extra help when they need it.
GOALS:
1) To provide individuals and families with one-too.One and small group instruction
in adult education for adults reading and writing at the grade 0-5.5 level as well as
for those who are limited English proficient.
2) To provide families with one-to-one and small group instruction in early child-
hood education for pre-school children to improve readiness skills, and tutoring
for school age children to help promote success both in school and in life.
3) To provide families with parenting education.
4) To provide families with one-to-one and small group instruction in PACT
(parents and children together) education so that families may get into the habit
of learning together as a family unit.
OBJECTIVES:
1) To increase literacy skills for participating adults
2) To increase school readiness skills for children
3) To assist school age children gain an enhanced appreciation for reading that will
hold them in better stead throughout life
4) To increase parenting skills for parents
OUTCOMES:
1) Adults will see skill improvements forthemselves via one or more of the
following: standardized test scores, personal goals obtained, tutor and teacher
reporting
2) Parents will see attitude and or skill improvements for their children as measured
by student self reporting
BACKGROUND AND SIGNIFICANCE:
Since 1984, LV A has helped over 3,000 Monroe County adults obtain personal goals
through increased literacy skills with our Basic READ and ESL programs.
LV A has many years of experience helping families with family literacy programs. We
were the recipient of a Governor's Family Literacy grant in 200 I and assisted the Monroe
County School District with their Even Start family literacy program from 2000-2005,
We were the recipient ofa Florida Department of Education family literacy grant which
ended last summer.
Due to this fiscal year being a very lean funding year with zero commitments for federal
funding, we downsized in July of2005, going from five employees covering the upper
keys to three (including our director who is only in the Upper Keys part-time).
We further downsized January 1, 2006, going from three employees covering the Upper
Keys to two (our Upper Keys coordinator and director), eliminating paid family literacy
instructional hours for our coordinator. We also moved our Upper Keys office from paid
space at the Pink Plaza to the home of our Upper Keys coordinator.
We cannot downsize in the Upper Keys any further without endangering the effectiveness
of our programs.
Should we receive SAFF funding for this program, we will spend 100% of it on staffing
in order to better serve individuals in need of our programs in the Upper Keys.
We address the following problems in our community:
(a) the great numbers of economically and educationally disadvantaged and
disenfranchised adults and children in our community who have "fallen through the
cracks" -living and working in our community (some all their lives) but stilI unable to
read and write at a fifth grade level (even if they have completed high school) and
(b) the great numbers of Monroe County residents who can neither, read, write, speak or
understand English,
We seek to address crime prevention, drug and alcohol abuse prevention, improve the
mental and physical health of minors and provide education for Monroe County youth by
addressing the following problems and needs:
.:. Children are entering school with no readiness skills and turning into adults
unable to read and write at a level sufficient enough to function effectively on a
day-ta-day basis.
.:. Children are falling behind in school because they do not get the homework help
they need and are dropping out of school without sufficient skills to compete for
good jobs,
.:. Immigrants are coming to America with no English literacy skills which renders
them at a disadvantage when competing for employment in a literate society.
.:. Immigrants are bringing their children and enrolling them in school with no
English and the children naturally fall behind.
.:. Americans who have lived here all their lives lack the basic skills necessary to
function effectively in a literate society on a day-to-day basis.
To address these causes we provide one-to-one and group literacy instruction for
individuals and families. We provide parenting instruction to assist parents to not
only improve their own literacy skills but also take a greater interest in the
educational activities of their children. We work with pre-school children to allow
them to become school ready. We assist children in school to succeed in school. We
urge parents to set goals and attain them through increased literacy skills
TARGET POPULATION:
We will target individuals and families on our waiting lists in the Upper Keys over the
age of 18, with equal numbers of males as females. Census figures show the target
population comprised of under educated adults in Monroe County with 0-9 years of
schooling (4,478) and high school dropouts (7,404). In addition, 10,451 persons speak a
language other than English in the home, and out of these 2,115 "do not speak English
well"
APPROACH METHOD:
Ours is a student centered approach.
This project will be done through one-to-one and small group tutoring and teaching with
a paid coordinator supplemented by trained, certified, LVA volunteer tutors
Individuals needing literacy training will be intaked at the Key Largo Library by our
Upper Keys Coordinator. At intake, students will be tested, with long and short term
goals assessed, Our coordinator will match each student with a literacy volunteer who is
trained and certified by LV A's director prior to being assigned a student. V oluoteers will
work with students a minimum of two hours per week and a maximum of as many hours
as is agreeable to both tutor and student toward the attainment of personal goals through
increased literacy skills.
Families needing literacy training will follow the same procedure as individuals.
The family member who has the greatest need will be targeted first. If the child is most at
need, the child will take priority over the adult. If the parent can speak no English, and
the child is doing well in school, we will concentrate more 00 helping the parent, as in
this case the parent is roost in need. Our director and Upper Keys Coordinator will
determine need on a family by family basis.
RESOURCES AND COSTS:
We are requesting $10,000 to llSsist with this prograro on a countywide level to cover the
cost of adding hours for oW" Upper Keys Coordinator and covering a portion of the cost
of our director when she is working in Key Largo.
We have a received grant funding to replace books and materials lost in Hurricane
Wilma, thus the cost for books and materials part of this grant is covered for 2006.
SUST AINAB ILl TY :
This project will be sustained on a year-by-year basis same way it has always been. If
history is any indication of future performance, our project will be sustained through new
and continuing grant sources, new and continuing partnership arrangements and the use
of trained, certified literacy volunteers. LV A has had the same executive director for the
past 14 years which provides some measure of continuity and direction. In 1997 she took
a pay cut to avoid program interruption, She is prepared to do this again. 2006 looks
challenging as we continue in the hurricane recovery mode with drastic cuts in federal
funding. LV A has persevered and will continue so long as we have our volunteers. Our
biggest challenge for 2006 will be in recruiting volunteers and being able to pay staff
who can afford to stay in the keys, while maintaining services countywide, as our ability
to pay for rent is not great, and the availability of donated space ever diminishing in the
face of hurricane damage. (Our lower keys office, generously donated by the school
district, has been unable to officially open since October 24th, as it is still under repair.)
Thank you for your consideration.
LVA
Basic READIESL/Family Literacy Program
Budget-Upper Keys
Staffing, two part-time staff members for one-to-one and small group
literacy instruction, testing, training, case management, intake
counseling...... ... ........... ... ... ......... ". .,........... ... ...... ... .....$10,000.00
Books, notebooks and instructional materials. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. . . . . N/ A.
PAID FOR BY ANOTHER GRANT
In-kind office tutoring space. . . . . . ... .. . . .. , . . , . . . . . .. . . .. ..' . . . . .. , .. , . . N/ A
PAID FOR BY ANOTHER GRANT
Telephone, a portion of which to be used for this program. .. . . . . _ . .N/ A
PAID FOR BY ANOTHER GRANT
Total request:... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .,. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .., ,.. ... ... .$10,000.00
>- :j >-
0... ...... (JQ
E} ~ (l>
(l> i:l
en tT1 ()
CIJ X '< C
(J) :r: ......
o (l> 9i
c: 1" 1"
...... 0... ()
:;"
(l> Z -""
.f:.>. ti a CJ
g ~. ~ c
,.-< () i:l ""d
'-<...... ;;:;d
8. ~ ~ ~ 0
;; CIJ ""d
0.. 0 0
V1 ....., r./1
'Ti @ Q ~ 2
l'!Po lG 5 c;':l
g trJ 5~' >-
~ ~ ~~. ~
5' 0 Z
i:l n
g ~
(')
o
5
't
--
"'-
C/J
~.
2
@
'It;
.f:.>.
:;Q
o
o
3
'tt
.f:.>.
o
.f:.>.
-
i:l
9
>- :j >-
0... .... (JQ
~ !f g
~ .Q
!'!
~
(l>
1"
0..
Z
1"
3
ti ~
::;.
(1)
o
s-
'"1
n
~ 0
o t'"
:::J t'"
Z g G;
0(')0
~ ~ ~
~ 2
o
>
o
M
z
n
~
~
(1)
3
~
(0
::e ~
~(D
..... '"
>-t
(0 0
o =
:1 ~.
!::.C"
.... ...
g. ~=:
,.... 2 g.
p: ~. '"
S' g: g,
...... CIJ >-Q
p-' ,.... "'l
(0 ::l 0
8" s- 0
a (I>~.
(J) 0'=
~ ~ >
(I> u.... (l>
? a ~
~ s.:~
2::~
(I> _.
~ ~
~ p..~
~ ,g ~
::::"d<
::ppi .....(1)0
(I> ~ ..,.. >-t-
(I> ..... 6 I7'Ci
o 0 >-t (\) S.
....., p-' p;' '< (l>
0"'" CIJ (l>
::r' p:: ~ ~;J
~ (t s: g-s,
!1l e. (1) >-' >
(1) ~ ~ a
fr p-' ~(l>
o I:-;t-,a cr':J.
~ pin
o. t-&* ~. rr
:::J ..::r 0 ~
gJ 0 a:g
p.. :::J ~ 6
"d ~ ~(l>
e; '< n
(0 1[ pi g
B. p
~ ~. p..::::
S..... q
UQ g: g.~
8.. g. o~
~ p:> .
~_ [ 8'
g ~ e-
.... cr' CIJ
o p:> ~
U> .....
~ ~. [
[ ~ ~
~ S' ~
~ ~ ~
o p..
E.
......
2~C/}n
...... (1) 8 [
Q '< q
5' l' ~ CW
oq eJ tf
'" oq !t> 8'
'g ? ~....
()
u(l>
::.::
g
t/l
o
.....
(l> 0
p.. t:l
~ (l>
n
~ ~
o' '"g
? p
p..
w.
(l>
~
..::r
n
e:
n:
g-
O
p..
C1l
g-
o
p:>
....
,....
o
?
'"0
>-
n
>-1
q
e;
C1l
g
P>
CIJ
P>
CIJ
~
)ooooC
J-3
M
~
(j
K:
-<
o
~
c::
z ~
1-3 Z
M l-3
Mt"iM
~M~
01-3>
_1-30
'~.J trj ~
~~Z
M~Q
~>C1
(ja".)O
::~~
~M>
~~~
~Z~
~1-3~
~ 0
~ Z
~
t"i
~
1-3
trj
~
C1
~
~
~
o
Ci
~
r:=
li'
p:>
U>
......
~~
"
7 February 2006
Monroe County Sheriff's Office
Administrative Headquarters
5525 College Road
Stock Island, FL 33040
Gentlemen/Ladies:
Enclosed are an original and ten copies of a grant application from The Last Resort
Ministry, Inc. of Marathon, FL.
The application is for a grant for the year 2006 from the Monroe County Sheriff's Shared
Asset Forfeiture Fund.
Thank you for the award of our grant for the past five years and for your consideration
for this year.
Sincerely,
/7/~~
Gary L Roberts
Director
"'
MONROE COUNTY SHERIFF'S
SHARED ASSET FORFEITURE FUND
2006 GRANT APPLICA nON
The Last Resort Ministry. Inc.
.l
-1-
Applicant Identification
Name of Organization:
The Last Resort Ministry> Inc.
Address:
3010 Overseas Highway
Marathon, FL 33050
Authorized Representative:
Gary L Roberts ~ Director
Contact Person:
Telephone:
Fax:
E-mail:
Gary L Roberts
(305) 395-0998 (Mobile)
(305) 743-2409
LastResortMnstrs@bellsouth.net
Title of Project:
Monroe County Funding for Last Resort Ministry
Type of Request:
Non-recurring funds
Amount of Request:
$5,000.00
Weare willing to submit to this Board a full account of what we are doing with these
funds.
Other Sources of Funds:
Please see Attachment A
Board of Directors:
Gary L Roberts
2112 Dolphin Drive
Marathon,FL 33050
Dolores Duncan 6099 Overseas Highway
Marathon,FL 33050
George K. Hickcox 371 22nd Street, Ocean
~arathon,FL 33050
This application addresses:
. Crime Prevention
. Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention and Treatment
. 4 ~~
SIgnature :/ /' _ --/ c;;!-
/ "
Date 7 F~,i i) Illl b
.
-2-
Abstract:
Summary ofProiect
The Last Resort Ministry, Inc. is a non-denominational Christian organization located in
Marathon, Florida. It offers faith-based assistance to current and former inmates of the
Monroe County Detention Center in Marathon and to their families. At the request of the
Guidance Clinic of the Middle Keys, the Ministry began a faith-based program there.
Many are at the Guidance Clinic (that includes a Detoxification Unit) due to drug and
alcohol abuse. In conjunction with the Chaplain's Office of Dade Correctional Institute,
the Ministry began a program at the Big Pine Road Prison.
The aim of the Ministry is to help people involved in crime, alcohol and drugs return
successfully to society and to abandon the habits and behavior that have damaged their
lives, those of their families, and the community at large.
The Ministry has been in continuous operation for over ten years. The Ministry began
bringing programs to the Detention Center in September 1995, to the Guidance Center in
August 2001, and to the Big Pine Road Prison in January 2003.
We are requesting a grant of $5,000.00.
r ;j"
-3-
THE APPLICA nON
A. Introduction. The Last Resort Ministry, Inc. primarily serves the sixty inmates of
the Marathon Detention Center and their families. At the request of the Guidance
Clinic of the Middle Keys, the Ministry began a program for their twenty-eight
clients over four years ago. We began a drug and alcohol rehabilitation program
three years ago for the sixty-two inmates at the Big Pine Road Prison. The
Ministry is staffed by volunteers from churches in Marathon and is governed by a
three person Board of Directors. It is not-for-profit and is incorporated in the
State of Florida. The Ministry has been in operation since its first program at the
Marathon Detention Center in1995 and is continuing today.
The strength of the Ministry is in the quality of its volWlteers. These qualities
include a shared compassion for and understanding of the misfortune and
obstacles confronting prisoners and those struggling with drug and alcohol abuse.
The Ministry provides a spiritual base and a belief in the healing power of prayer
and Christian fellowship. Specific training has been provided and continues
through the resources ofthe international organization of Prison Fellowship. All
volunteers have a willingness to commit and put oneself "on the firing line" by
working with residents at the Detention Center, Guidance Center and Big Pine
Road Prison.
Some of the services and activities undertaken by the Ministry include:
. Personal and group meetings with detention inmates four times weekly
and with clinic residents weekly. Private meetings upon request.
. Direction and assistance in handling basic living problems upon
release (rehabilitation, shelter, transportation and daily living routines).
. Providing transportation (bus tickets) to the home, rehabilitation
facility, family or job location if not a Marathon resident.
. Family assistance (such as food, living expenses and counseling).
. Dealing with addiction (Reconciliation, Rehabilitation and Recovery).
. Rehabilitation placement and employment assistance.
. Encouraging church attendance and membership.
. Angel Tree gifts to inmates' children at Christmas.
. Encouraging Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous
(Twelve Step Groups) attendance if appropriate.
. Life Recovery Group (Biblical Twelve Step Recovery Program).
Residents of Keys to Recovery (County in-house drug rehabilitation
program) attend meetings and a similar program was begun three years
ago at the Big Pine Road Prison. All sponsored by The Last Resort
Ministry.
-4-
This support is provided by person-to-person and group meetings through which
Ministry volunteers get to know and build relationships with those that arc served.
Upon release from the Detention Center, Guidance Clinic, or Prison anyone may
avail themselves of the Sunday evening meetings of the Life Recovery Group. In
addition Ministry volunteers are available to assist anyone with emergencies that
arise. We are available 365 days per year, 7 days per week, 24 hours per day.
The rationale and uniqueness of the Ministry is that it is the only Christian-
centered, totally volunteer, faith-based organization in the Marathon area that is
reaching out to those that are confined to jail, prison or a mental institution.
B. Goals. Obiectives and Outcomes. The Ministry wants to expand its ability to
provide more assistance to more people. >This has been made possible by the
award of the grant for $5,000 in 2001, $3,000 in 2002, $3,000 in 2003, $3,000 in
2004 and $3,000 in 2005. The Ministry has expanded its ability to serve to the
Guidance Clinic and Road Prison and increase the amount of assistance provided
to the inmates of the Detention Center. As our base increases so do our needs for
additional funding. With more funds the Ministry will be able to attract more
volunteers and expand its work - this is because supporting services cost more
money. Specific examples to reinforce this point are:
. After-Care Support: Subsidizing short-term housing for former
detainees upon release, during job search and while becoming self-
supporting is a growing and vital need. Having a stable, safe place in
which to live during the critical early days after release makes a
positive difference in enabling a person to restart life successfully.
Ibis is expensive and the Ministry remains limited in being able to
assist with housing needs.
. Transportation: Primarily bus tickets for relocation: to find jobs, to
attend rehabilitation programs and to find housing_ We are continually
called upon to provide help to indigent transients. Providing a bus
ticket out of Monroe County generally does this.
. InmatelResident Support: There is an ever-increasing need for
materials to be provided those that are institutionalized. This applies
to those locally and those that have been sent to state prisons and will
eventually be released back to society. The Ministry provides materials
to those in Marathon as well as those from Monroe County that have
been sent to serve their terms of incarcemtion in prison. This includes
funds for hygiene articles and personal items that must be purchased.
We also maintain contact by correspondence.
Weare able to testify to the above examples with specific cases.
~ '").
-5-
C. Background and Significance. The Marathon Detention Center has a capacity of
60 irunates. The Guidance Clinic of the Middle Keys has a capacity of 28 clients.
Many are without human and spiritual resources to assist them. Lacking these
resources the risk ofrecidivism increases substantially. Upon their release, many
will return to living in the Keys, Therefore, it is directly in the best interest, not
only of the former inmate/client, but also of the community, that they successfully
restart their lives. The Ministry is directly aimed at helping this to happen.
D. Target Population. Adult males in the Marathon Detention Center - potentially
60 at any time. Adult males and females in the Guidance Clinic of the Middle
Keys - potentially 28 at any time. Big Pine Road Prison - 62 adult males.
Transients entering Monroe County in an ever-increasing number
E. Aooroach Method. The Ministry is an on-going operation, so no start-up is
necessary. With additional funding of yearly operations it will be possible to
recruit more volunteers through churches in the Marathon area. Several new
volunteers have been added in the past year and all are active members of several
Marathon churches.
F. Resources and Costs. Please see Balance Sheet for the Year 2005 (Attachment B)
G. Sustainability. During the period for which we seek funding we will solicit
support from individuals and organizations in the Marathon community, reaching
out beyond churches that are now providing some support.
H. In Conclusion. It is attracting money to fortify yearly operations that will enable
the Ministry to move ahead. There is a growing Hispanic population of those we
serve. We continue to try to bring a program to the Hispanic population of the
Marathon Detention Center. The ministry is already providing this at the
Guidance Clinic. In our ten years of operation we have developed a wonderful
rapport with the Marathon Detention Center Officers, Probation Officers, the
Public Defenders Office, Judges, the staff at Keys to Recovery, the Guidance
Clinic of the Middle Keys, Heron House and the Big Pine Road Prison. We
believe that we all have the same goal- to restore those incarcerated, those that
are mentally challenged and those with drug and alcohol addictions to their
families and make them the productive and responsible persons that our Creator
intended them to be. The Ministry will continue working as volunteers with no
one receiving a salary and we ask for continued financial support from the
Monroe County Sheriff's Shared Asset Forfeiture Fund to help our efforts.
Attachment A
SOURCES OF FUNDS
Source
Marathon - San Pablo Roman Catholic Church
Marathon - Community Church United Methodist
Marathon - St. Co1wnba Episcopal Church
Monroe County - Sheriff's Shared Asset Forfeiture
Fund
Marathon ~ Private Donations
Monroe County - Sheriff's Shared Asset Forfeiture
Fund
Marathon - Private Donations
Monroe County - Sheriff's Shared Asset Forfeiture
Fund
Marathon - Private Donations
Monroe County - SherifP s Shared Asset Forfeiture
Fund
Marathon - Private Donations
Marathon - Public Donation
Monroe County - Sheriffs Shared Asset Forfeiture
Fund
Marathon - Private Donations
. I.
Amount (Year)
$ 500,00 (1998) *
$ 1000.00 (1998) *
$ 500.00 (1999) *
$5000.00 (2001)
$2005,70 (2001)
$3000.00 (2002)
$4099.78 (2002)
$3000.00 (2003)
$2705.91 (2003)
$3000,00 (2004)
$3578.00 (2004)
$ 400.00 (2004)
$3000,00 (2005)
$3543.73 (2005)
* These funds are allocated for a prospective Living Center.
** Due to anticipated increase in demand for bus tickets and assistance in after-care
needs, the Ministry is requesting the increase in the public grant to $5,000.
Attachment B
The Last Resort Ministry, Inc.
Balance Sheet for the Year 2005
Beginning Balance
$1279.71
$6543.73
Income
Total
$7823.44
Expenses
Bus Tickets
Ministry Supplies
Inmate Support
Life Recovery Group
Guidance Clinic
After-Care Support
Big Pine Road Prison
Total
$2281.00
$ 303.34
$1392.26
$ 370.09
$ 121.34
$1554.50
$ 717.03
$6739.56
Ending Balance
$1083.88
Since 2000 the Ministry has bused over 200 people outside Monroe County. Many have
been aided to seek drug/alcohol rehabilitation. We need increasing funds for after-care
programs, which is the primary aid that will continue to lower the recidivism rate.
Proposed Budget for the Year 2006
Beginning Balance
Grant - Sheriffs Department
Private Donations
$1083,88
$5000.00
$5000.00
Total
$11083.88
Expenses
Bus Tickets
Ministry Supplies
Inmate Support
Life Recovery Group
Guidance Clinic
After-Care Support
Big Pine Road Prison
Miscellaneous
$3000.00
$ 500.00
$2000.00
$1000.00
$ 200.00
$3500.00
$ 800,00
$ 83.88
Total
$11083.88
2005 -2006
Board Members
Co-presidents
Claire Lang
Sue Moret
Vice president
Phyllis MitChell
Secretary
Andi SaYlor
Treasurer
Chris Childree
SChOlarship
Sandra Beese
peggy Cunningham
Margaret Gerloff
Maryon GOUld
Joslyn Kirkegaard
Karen Kovarik
Susan RUCk
Elaine SChUlberg
Gene Silverman
AdVisory Council
ViCKY Brennan
ViCky faY
COlin Parker
l<.jta RUShing
Guardian Ad Litem
Director
Alexsa LetO
Voices for Florida Keys ~
Children, Inc.
A non-profit organization that provides needs and wishes of Ch~n
P.o. Box 2018 . Islamorada, FL 33036 ./
~d
February 9, 2006 2f&,
Monroe County Sheriffs Office
Attn: Val Marinello
5525 College Road
Stock Island, Florida 33040
Dear Ms. MarineIlo:
Voices for Florida Keys Children, Inc. would like to extend their appreciation to the
Sheriff's Asset Forfeiture Fund for their financial support the last two years. SAFF's
generous donations have been used to provide support for the "forgotten children in
the system", who are involved in the Monroe County 16th Judicial District and the
Guardian ad Litem Program.
Voices has been in existence for 17 years and their purpose is to enhance the State-
funded Guardian ad Litem Program by providing financial support for children in the
system, They began as the Guardian Ad Litem Guild in 1988 and are a non-profit,
registered 501c3 organization. In 2004 the corporation's name was changed to Voices
for Florida Keys Children, Inc. to avoid confusion with the state agency.
V oices realizes that in order for children to prepare for the road to independence,
the totality of the children's needs must be met. They recognize that for children
to be able to walk out the door at age 18, and to become responsible and productive
members of our society, they need to have their safety, basic needs, medical,
psychological, educational and community development needs met today and tomorrow.
Voices is the onlv Agencv that supports Florida Keys children involved the 16th Judicial
District and Guardian ad Litem Program. This 2005-2006 grant request is for $10,000,
and will be used exclusively for clothing, emer'Zencv medical-related eXDenses,
mental-health services and immediate support of newborns diarmosed with HIV-AIDS.
Thank you in advance for your consideration and generosity. If you have any questions,
you may contact me at 305-664-4 t 63 or via email atPhyllis@sunsetbay82.com.
Sincerely,
V~~ ,~rYG:-chJt5Z
Phyllis Tomlinson Mitchell
Executive Vice President
Contacts:
Clai re Lang · 305.664.9696 . clai relang@bellsouth_net
Sue Moret · 305.664.5423 · suefko@bellsouth.net
Our Mission:
To assist the Guardian Ad Litem in representing abused, abandoned, and neglected children in the Florida Keys.
We provide financial assistance tor the accompanying health, education, and social needs of children.
ADDlicant Identification
Name of Organization:
VOICES FOR FLORIDA KEYS CHILDREN, Inc.
(Formerly called the Guardian Ad Litem Guild 1991-2004
Name change request by the State of Florida)
Address:
P. O. Box 2018
lslamorada, FL 33036
Authorized Representative:
Contact Person:
Telephone:
Fox:
Email:
Phyllis Mitchell
Phyllis Mitchell
(305) 664-4163
(305) 664-3766
Ph Y Ilis(dJ,sullsetbay82. co ill
Title of the Projed:
"Our Voices Supporting Florida Keys Children"
Type of Request:
o Recurring Funds (These funds will be used to support medical~related
and clothing expenses for children enrolled in the Guardian Ad Litem
Program.)
o Non-recurring funds (e.g., capital expenditures, one-time costs)
Amount of Request:
$10,000
If your request is for multiple year funding, please check here 0 and attach a separate page describing
the future plan.
Will you be willing to submit to this Board a full account of what you are doing with these funds:
DYes D No
From what other group.~ have you requestedfunds and what was the result?
(See Next Page)
If your organization has a Board of Directors, please list their names and addresses or you must
designate three or more individuals of Monroe County to be responsible for the uses of the fund.
(See Next Page)
This application supports the Guardian Ad Litem Agency, and the children placed into the system by
the Department of Children and Families and the Monroe County 16/" Judicial District; thereby,
addressing:
o Law Enforcement
o Crime Prevention
o Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention & Treatment
o Mental and Physical Health of Minors and Adults
o Cultural, Artistic, Education, Recreational and Sports
Programs for Monroe County Youth
Signalure: V\-u ~ ~. '('r'\:xclN.QJ( Date' February 9. 2006
Please note: Because Sunshine Laws of the State of Florida apply to these proceedings, any
information in this application may be available to the public.
Application Request ( Page 1 of 2 )
Apolicant Identification
(Continued)
Name of Organization:
VOICES FOR FLORIDA KEYS CHILDREN, Inc.
From what other groups have you requested funds and what was the result?
In 2005, Voices appliedfor a grantfrom the Keys Children
Foundation and received $2,000.00.
In 2005, Voices applied for a grant from the I~llamorada, Village
of Islands and received $2,900.00.
If your organization has a Board of Directors, please list their names and addresses or you must designate
three or more individuals of Monroe County to be responsible for the uses of the fund.
Co.President
Claire Lang
P. O. Box 1176, Islamorada, FL 33036
Co-President
Sue Moret
P. O. Box 1757, Islamorada, FL 33036
Upper Keys, Vice President
Phyllis Mitchell
P. O. Box 845, Islamorada, FL 33036
Treasurer
Chris Childree
97652 Overseas Highway, T-12
Islamorada, FL 33036
Application Request ( Page 2 of 2 )
2006 SAFF Grant Request for:
VOICES FOR FLORIDA KEYS CHILDREN, Inc.
A. INTRODUCTION:
In 1980 representatives from around the State went to Tallahassee to lobby the Florida Legislature for funds for a
volunteer Guardian ad Litem Program. Today the Guardian ad Litem Program now encompasses all of Monroe
County and the Florida Keys and serves the abused, abandoned and neglected children in the 16th Judicial District.
Seventeen years ago in the Upper Keys, a small group of people met with a desire to create a way to help provide
fmancial assistance for abused, neglected and abandoned children involved in the Guardian ad Litem Program, and
Voices was born.
Voices are a non-profit, registered 501c3 organization, and began as the Guardian ad Litem Guild in 1988. In 2004
to avoid confusion with the State Agency, the Corporation's name was changed to Voices for Florida Keys
Children, Inc., and is commonly referred to as Voices.
Voices provide services for children involved in the court system, including foster children, as well as children who
are victims of violent crimes. When Voices began, they provided support for the basics in emergency situations;
such as, diapers, and clothing for school, etc. Because a number of the Voices members are guardians, they
recognized the financial needs stretched beyond just the basic daily needs.
The organization has quietly grown, and now provides children with emergency medical and mental health-related
services. Realizing how stressful situations disrupt these children's education, Voices expanded their mission to
provide educational assistance for tutoring. The majority of children involved in the Guardian ad Litem Program
are from low-income families. Some of the children may have learning disabilities, while many are in emotional
distress or crisis when they come into the program.
Recognizing how self-esteem issues may affect everyone's life, even as adults, Voices realized the importance of
creating situations to help the children in building their social skills. In this endeavor, Voices helps to provide
financial assistance for children by creating opportunities for them to participate in social activities "just like all the
other kids in their class "; by providing funding for School camping trips, Summer camp and Swim Camp,
Camping and After School Programs.
While the Department of Children and Families is tasked with the responsibility of providing for the children's
basic needs (food and shelter), they are unable to provide for the totality of the children's needs due to a lack of
funding. This is where Voices for Florida Keys Children enters into the system. Voices "Vision" is to:
"Create opportunities tlutt will enhance, rebuild, and enrich the lives of abused, abandoned
or neglected children in the Florida Keys to rebuild children's self-esteem, their hope, and
their return to a normal life. "
Currently their Executive Board is composed of two Co-Presidents, two Vice-Presidents, SecretaIy, Treasurer, and
15 Board of Directors. The Board of Directors is comprised of members from the Upper, Middle and Lower Keys
whenever possible. In accordance with their By-Laws, the Directors are elected by the general membership at their
annual meeting, and they serve for a period of three succeeding terms. Neither directorships nor memberships shall
be denied to any person on the basis of race, creed, sex. religion or national origin.
Voices for Florida Keys Children has 17 years of active community involvement
in Monroe County, and the Officer$ possess over 100+ years experience working
with Non-Profit Organizations,
Page 10f8
2006 SAFF Grant Reauest for:
VOICES FOR FLORIDA KEYS CHILDREN, Inc.
A. INTRODUCTION (Continued):
Claire Lang is Co.President, and has been involved with Voices for over 11 years. She is Past Executive Director
ofthe Islamorada Chamber of Commerce (3 years); Representative from Islamorada to the Monroe County TDC
Cultural Arts Umbrella (Responsible for managing their $650,000 budget); Advisory Committee for Islamorada
Founder's Park _ Parks and Recreation; Member, Friends for Islamorada State Parks. Claire has been a resident of
Monroe County for 26 years.
Sue Moret is Co-President, and she has been involved with Voices for over 7 years. Sue has been: Vice President of
the Florida Keys Outfitter's Fly Shop; Board Member, Women's World Invitational Fly Championship (10+ years);
President, Monroe County Children Scholarship for College Students (Marine Related); Founding Member, Bone
Fish Tarpon Unlimited (Continuing Efforts to Keep Redbone and Tarpon Fishing in the Keys (6+ years); Vice
President / Founder, Handy in Ft. Lauderdale (4 years); and in 1993 was actively involved with the KISS Program
and the Children's Shelter (Dinner for 600 people). Sue has been a Monroe County resident 15 years.
The Vice President ofthe Upper Keys is Phyllis Tomlinson Mitchell, and she has been involved with Voices for
over 4+ years and Guardian ad Litem (5+ years). Phyllis has also held various Leadership Positions with the
Women's Cancer Association ~ University of Miami (19+ years); Volunteer Dade County Schools (16+ years);
Member, Landscape Committee for Village ofIslamorada (3+ years), Prior to moving to the Keys five years ago,
Phyllis was a middle school, high school and college computer science class teacher (16 years). She was awarded
the 1994.95 Palmetto Middle School (Dade County) Teacher of the Year and the 1996 Dade County Computer
Teacher, as well as also being selected to author the National Science Foundation's curriculum "Teaching the
History of Science and Technology", University of Colorado at Boulder (Summer 1993 & 1994), Phyllis has been
a resident of Monroe County for six years.
Treasurer, Chris Childree has been involved with Voices for two+ years, and is one of our newest officers. She is
currently a Guardian and has been a Guardian for approximately 20 children throughout Monroe County. Chris
received the 2005 Guardian ad Litem 16th Judicial District Volunteer of the Year. Prior to moving to the Keys,
Chris was a university administrator at Nova Southeastern University (23 years); United Way Volunteer (2+ years);
Plantation Junior Women's Club (Raising funds for the Children's Home Society and Women's Club and local
scholarships (15+ years); Treasurer of the Club Foundation (Make-Wish) in Broward County (2+ years); and she is
also a Director of the Upper Keys Garden Club (3+ years). Chris has been a resident of Florida for 30 years and
Monroe County resident for five years.
Elaine Schulberg is one of our Board Members, and she has been involved with Voices for over four years. She has
been very actively involved in our community as a Volunteer for the Redbone Cystic Fibrosis Fishing Tournaments
and Shows (10+ years); Liaison for Voices between the American Sewing Guild and the Florida Keys Children's
Shelter to coordinate quilting quillows (foldable pillows) for children coming into the Shelter (4 years); Volunteer,
Baptist Hospital in Miami (4 years) and prior to moving to the Keys, Elaine was a Pre-school teacher in Tampa (10-
15 years). Elaine and her husband have been Monroe County residents for eleven years.
B. GOALS, OBJECTIVES and OUTCOMES:
The "Mission" of the Voices for Florida Keys Children is to:
"Assist the Guardian ad Litem in representing abused, abandoned, and neglected
children in the Florida Keys by providingfinandal misistance for the accompanying
health, educational-related, and social needs of children. "
Page 2 018
2006 SAFF Grant Reauest for:
VOICES FOR FLORIDA KEYS CHILDREN, Inc.
B. GOALS, OBJECTIVES and OUTCOMES (Continued):
The primary goals for Voices to achieve their mission of providing financial assistance to children involved in the
Guardian ad Litem Program continues to remain the same as last year, which are to:
I) Provide volunteers to help the children.
2) Administer the Carol Parker Scholarship Fund.
(This is a scholarship fund for high school graduates or students who have received
their Certificate (General Education Diploma), and will provide funds to further
their education or vocational training-related expenses.
3) Secure funding to provide children-in-need emergency services (Medical and Clothing),
4) Secure funding to provide children with Mental Health Services.
5) Secure funding to provide for the immediate support of new-born infants, who are diagnosed
with HIV -AIDS, for all of their needs including: diapers, formulas and clothing.
6) Secure funding for the educational related expenses and social needs of children:
Educational testing; Tutoring; School camping trips, Summer camp and swim camp,
Camping and After School Programs.
7) Promote community membership and participation in Voices.
8) Increase community awareness and sensitivity to the needs of Monroe County children.
9) Conduct and participate in fund-raising community events,
10) Provide a minimum of one personalized Christmas Gift per child per year.
11) Hostess one dinner per year to recognize and appreciate Guardian ad Litem volunteers.
This erant proposal soecificallv requests funding (or the oneolng needs of children enterinfl the Guardian ad
Litem Program and remainlne in the Proeram as requested bv the lflh Judicial District for their:
1) EmerVency medica/-related services for children in. need for:
Doctors, X Rays, Prescriptions, and Medical Supplies, Eye Care, Dental &
Orthodontia and Clothing.
2) Mental health services are provided for children in crisis including:
Psychological evaluations and counseling, Specialized behavior, and on-going therapy, etc.
3) Immediate snDDDrt ofnew~born infants, who are diagnosed with HIV-AIDS for all of their needs
including: diapers, formulas and clothing.
There is no other Agency providing these services for Monroe County children. While the Department of
Children and Families is tasked with the responsibility of providing for the children's basic needs (food and shelter)
they are unable to provide for the totality of the children's needs due to a lack of funding,
There are currently 215 Monroe County Children in the Guardian ad Litem Program, and the number of
"hotline" calls is steadily increasing. It is not uncommon for as many as 350 children to be in the system
simultaneously,
C. BACKGROUND and SIGNIFICANCE:
BACKGROUND:
Voices provide financial assistance to the State-mandated Guardian ad Litem Agency, Voices provides financial
assistance to support "our forgotten children in the system", the children in the custody of DCF with court-
appointed Guardian ad Litem's, as well as parents needing emergency assistance with their children.
Page 3 of8
2006 SAFF Grant Request for:
VOICES FOR FLORIDA KEYS CHILDREN, Inc.
C BACKGROUND & SIGNIFICANCE (Continued):
SIGNIFICANCE:
Today's children are tomorrow's generation, and the future leaders of our country. The volunteers of V oices and
the Guardian ad Litem Agency work coltaboratively together to make sure the best interests of the child are heard,
to ensure "Every Child Has an Independent Voice", and to help prepare them for successful independence.
Voices is working hard to produce social change and consciousness in Monroe County by creating awareness of
the dilemma that exists for some children in the Florida Keys, such as, the:
> High-level of homeless children in the Keys (approximately 500 after Hurricane Wilma).
> Number of abused, abandoned, and neglected children in our community.
> Fact that the basic simple daily needs of children are not being met.
> Sharing of success stories of how these "forgotten children" become responsible
and contributing members of our community.
With the Federal, State and Local funding constantlv being reduced, Voices is seeking additional assistance from
the Sheriff's Asset Forfeiture Fund to provide resources to meet the needs of our most vulnerable children.
Even with the assistance of the Sheriff's Asset Forfeiture Fund (SAFF) of $7,500, and Voices used approximately
$4.554.00 of their reserve funds, due to the increase in membership, to cover the portion of the 2005 Fiscal Year
deficit, which is unfunded by SAFF.
D. TARGET POPULATION:
The purpose of this SAFF grant request is to specifically request funding to address the inequities which exist for
children in our society living in Monroe County for the:
"Our Forgotten Children in the Svstem"
The homeless children of our society; and the children removed from their homes,
often in emergencv situations, who are placed in shelters or foster homes.
for their
Emergency services for medical expenses and clothingfor children,
Mental health services for children, and
Immediate support of new-born infants diagnosed with HIV-AIDS,
Over 11 % of our Monroe County families live below the poverty level, and the majority of children involved in the
Guardian ad Litem Program are from low-income families. Typically on average, over 55% of the children who
receive services are minority children and over 55% of the children are female. Voices provide Medical and
Mental Health services to all children regardless of their race, creed, sex, religion, national origin or medical
disability .
All information pertaining to children in the system is "highly confidential" and Voices must adhere to strict legal
requirements to ensure each child's confidentiality is maintained.
Page 4 of 8
2006 SAFF Grant Request for:
VOICES FOR FLORIDA KEYS CHILDREN, Inc.
E. APPROACH METHOD:
Voices for Florida Keys Children assists the 16th Judicial District Guardian ad Litem (GAL) Agency by raising
funds and providing financial assistance to children that are allegedly abused, abandoned, and neglected in the
Florida Keys. Gal's identify their special requests for financial assistance to Voices, who then works
collaboratively together with them to process their requests for funding. Because there is a sense of urgency
associated with each request, the process remains relatively unchanged from the previous funding year because it
works so well. The process is:
Guardian ad Litem:
1. Contacts Voices for Florida Keys Children to alert them ofthe child's immediate needs.
Voices for Florida Kevs Children:
2. Maintains stringent compliance with the "Super Confidentiality" laws to ensure the children are not
compromised thereby creating any further potential harm to the child.
3. Prepares a Grant Application Request for each child which:
Outlines the child's specific needs; and
Identifies the anticipated outcomes.
4. Reviews the Grant Application Request in detail to ensure the request:
Is a valid funding request; and
Achieves accomplishing the child's immediate needs.
FOR EXAMPLE:
A request from a Guardian was received for $300.00. It was for a digital camera for a 12 year old.
Even though the Committee denied this request. they encouraged the Guardian to reapply
when the child is older if the child's interest in photography still remains high
and ifthe child wants to pursue photography as a career.
5. The Voices Grant Approval Committee approves or denies the request.
NOTE: Requests over $100.00 must be approved by the Voices Grant
Approval Committee, which is composed of at least one Co-President,
the Treasurer and one other Voices Director.
6. Voices for Florida Keys Children notify the appropriate Guardian ad Litem representative to let them if the
request is approved or denied. Ifthe request is denied, they will state the reason why the request was denied.
7. When the receipt for the approved expenses are received, the Treasurer:
Prepares the check for the expense, obtains the signature, and
Maintains the records for all expenses.
8. The Treasurer prepares the Voices for Florida Keys SAFF Disbursement Report to provide a full accounting of
the resources and services provided to each child (including demographics of the children participating in the
program, if applicable).
Page 5 0[8
2006 SAFF Grant Reauest for:
VOICES FOR FLORIDA KEYS CHILDREN, Inc.
E. APPROACH METHOD (Continued):
9. The Treasurer periodically forwards a report and backup materials to the SAFF with copies of the:
Approved funding requests, and
Expense receipts for each check issued.
10. When the grant has been completed, the Treasurer prepares a final SAFF Disbursement Report for Voices and
provides a complete accounting of all grant income and expenses,
II. The Treasurer supports the Sheriff s Office if they request to perform an audit.
F. RESOURCES AND COSTS:
Please refer to the "Voicesfor Florida Keys Children, Inc. 's Receipts
and Expenditure Budgetfor Fiscal Year 2005-2006", which is attached.
The actual 2005 income was $56,182, This also included an In-Kind Donation for CPA Services of $905, and
donations to the Carol Parker Scholarship Fund of$7,120 (which included a one time donation of $5,000 to the
Scholarship Fund). This resulted in a net spend able income of$48.I57. This net spend able income includes
$4,849,81 of reimbursed SAFF expenses through 10/31/05 and a $2,000 grant received the from the Keys Children
foundation.
Of notable significance is the fact their net spend able income of $48, 157 included raising $6,090.00 of unrestricted
funds in 2005, which is a 57% increase over the $3,885 in 2004, The Voices membership works very hard
throughout the year raising additional funding to supplement their major fundraising activities.
The actual 2005 expenses were $43,028, which does not reflect the transfer of $2,500 to the Carol Parker
Scholarship fund for a total 2005 expense of $45,528.
Total projected 2006 budget income is
Total projected 2006 budget expenses:
Resulting in a net deficit:
$ 51,896
~ 66,997
($15,10])
NOTE: The items creating this deficit are associated with children's clothing, medical-related and
educational and educational-related expenses (Camping, After SchoollElder Care expenses).
The total guardian child expenses for 2005 were $28,237, which is a 12% increase from the 2004 expenses of
$25,252. The total pro;ected f!Uardian child expenses for 2006 are $43.052, which is a 52% increase.
These projected expenses are realistic when you look at some of the major category 2004 and 2005 actual expenses:
Category
Camp/Classes
Christmas Gifts
Clothing
2004
$4,797
$5,537
$5,551
2005
$5,917
$4,095
$9,373
Difference
23% increase
25% reduction
69% increase
Page 60f8
2006 SAFF Grant Request for:
VOICES FOR FLORIDA KEYS CHILDREN, Inc.
F. RESOURCES AND COSTS (Continued):
While medical expenses remained relatively constant from 2004 to 2005 ($5,472 and $5,5] 3 respectively), the
Guardian ad Litem Agency is projecting an increase in requests for medical, psychological evaluations, and
clothing and tutoring this year, A portion of these increases may be directly attributable to the effects of Hurricane
Wilma on the Keys
Voices/or Florida Keys Children, Inc. is svecificallv reouesting fundinfl supvort
for clothin~ and medical-related expenses of children placed in the system
by the Department o/Children and Families with Guardian ad Litem Program.
Voices for Florida Keys Children, Inc. is currently seeking a funding source to provide an additional $5,000 for
clothing, medical and camp and classes for the children, This additional funding, in conjunction with a $10,000
grant from the SAFF, will cover the proposed 2006 deficit.
G. SUSTAINABILITY and FUTURE FUNDING REQUESTS:
The Voices staff volunteers are truly committed to achieving the Vision of creating opportunities to enhance,
rebuild and enrich the lives of the abused, abandoned and neglected children in the Florida Keys. They plan,
organize, and conduct fundraising events, as well as solicit contributions and donations from members of our
community. The volunteers also work closely with the Guardian ad Litem Agency to ensure the children's needs
are met, and several of our volunteers are Guardians as well as volunteering to support Voices.
Voices has accepts both Visa and MasterCard, and has a variety of annual and lifetime memberships available to
encourage membership from all areas of the community. Memberships are: ($40) Individual; ($100) Business;
($400) Lifetime, and ($1,000) Lifetime Platinum memberships.
NOTE: While the membership dues for 2005 were projected at $9,120, the
actual 2005 membership dues received was $14,690. This 93% increase is
primarily due to the fact there were several new Lifetime Platinum member-
ships received during 2005.
The total expenses for Voices have been maintaining for 2004 and 2005 ($42,072 and $43.028, respectively), which
is an average increase of 81 % from 2003 of $23,514. Voices for Florida Kevs Children are meetinfl the challenge:
]) Membershiv has increased. and 2) The Fundraising Luncheon income has increased an average of85%. Their
commitment to solicit donations and conduct fund-raising events throughout the Keys, is one of the Keys to their
success.
Originally membership to Voices was limited to Monroe County residents. However, Voices began to accept
donations from sources outside of Monroe County and the State to allow participation of people, who recognize the
importance of this program to our community.
As they have done for 17 years, Voices will continue to enrich the lives of our abused, abandoned and neglected
children by providing financial assistance for their health, educational and social related needs to help rebuild their
self.esteem, hope, and the children's return to a normal life by ensuring:
Page 70/8
2006 SAFF Grant ReQuest for:
VOICES FOR FLORIDA KEYS CHILDREN, Inc.
G. SUSTAINABILITY and FUTURE FUNDING REQUESTS (Continued):
These children are not lost in our society and that they will receive the care
and life skills they need to prepare successfully for the road to independence.
thereby, becoming responsible and contributing members of our society.
The Voices for Florida Keys Children, Inc. anticipates requesting on-going assistance from the SAFF because the
continuing social problem existing today within our society will unfortunately exist in our society tomorrow; and
Voices will be there to helD build rodav's children who are the future leaders of our country.
Page 8 of8
2 006 SAFF Grant Reauest for:
VOICES FOR FLORIDA KEYS CHILDREN, INC.
Budget for Fiscal Year
2005/2006
Sub-total Total
INCOME
Carol Parker
Unrestricted
Total Contributions
Guardian Reserve
Sheriff's Grant
Guardian Dinner Income
Jewelry Party
Luncheon
Tickets
Orchids From Raffle
Raffles
Silent Auction
Other
8,500
8,000
16,500
5,500
400
o
10,000
600
1,740
5,616
17,956
Other Income:
I nterest Income
Membership
Other Events
50
11,540
o
Total Income
51,946
Page 1 of2
2 006 SAFF Grant Reauest for:
VOICES FOR FLORIDA KEYS CHILDREN, INC.
Budget for Fiscal Year
2005/2006
Sub..totsl Total
EXPENSES
Bank Service Charges
Guardian Dinner
Guardian Child Expenses:
Camp
Christmas Gifts
Clothing
Education
Food
Medical*
Other
Total Child Expense
Licenses & Permits
Lunch
Orchids For Raffle
Raffles
Silent Auction
Other
Total Luncheon Expense
Miscellaneous
Office Supplies
Postage
Printing
Professional Fees
Other Event Expense
Net Difference
350
5,200
7,410
3,500
14,528
5,097
1,140
8,357
3,020
43,052
75
5,070
550
200
0
300
6,120
750
850
1,500
3,000
5,500
600
66,997
(15,051)
Total Expenses
Page 20f2
First Page of the Application: (Limit one page, except as noted below):
(j~
\. /"
~~/
Applicant Identification
Name of Organization: tl ~t.PL..t tJE~ \ n c:. . I .1
Address: l ~ J.~ 6Pa\t:fihi1\ c.t. w( 1 Key weST I 'FL '3 ~()lfo
Authorized Representati've: (name-& title) L-tll..t... HeY~d't:z.. e...E"O
Contact Person: (Matters regarding this application) \< E rnt <=3+lA DvA-RD
Telephone: C7.A1.- ~LfLfS'
Fax: ~a,a - <! LfL/~
E-mail: Kel~ e>> K<'ish-eJpIiYle~ o~
TitIeofProject: /-l€L-Pz..IN6 ~SfI6c^JC€ k6~S~ ItU:!U€IJTI6N
5GNtolt f<G1l-S5I.AAANGE Meo.TfLr5
Type of request: ~ Recurring funds (e.g., operational costs)
o Non-recurring funds (e,g., capital expenditures, one-time costs)
1
C'
J
Amount of request: i( '3, -:f50. 00
If your request is for multiple year funding, please check here 0 and attach a separate page
describing the future plan.
Will you be willing to submit to this Board a full account of what you are doing with these
funds? ~es DNo
From what other groups have you requested funds and what was the result? Supply a separate
page here if xou like. It will not be counted as pa{t of the total page count.
t)1I;;.t\c4t. -for Atar~ 4f' M\A"..i~ ~4 ~ MO)1w", Ccx4""ffe-.s:"'o fUtJD.5 A\lA1Llt'Ol~
If your organization has a Board of Directors, please list their names and addresses or you must
designate three or more individual residents of Monroe County to be responsible for the uses of
the fund. Supply a separate page here if you like.
This application addresses (please check all that apply):
o Law Enforcement
o Crime Prevention
~ Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention and Treatment
Il(1 Mental and Physical Health of Minors and Adults
D Cultural, Artistic, Educational, Recreational and Sports
Programs for Monroe County Youth
Signature: 1-...c-/ ~ _ Date: 2ft, /oto
Please note: Because Sunshine Laws of the State of Florida apply to these proceedings, any infonnation
in this application may be available to the public.
Abstract
A: The goal of this project is to increase the community awareness and client base of
our existing telephone reassurance program. HELPLINE's Telephone Reassurance
Program provides daily telephone calls to Monroe County's elderly, disabled and home
bound residents, providing social contact and ensuring their safe welfare. For the majority
of our clients who live alone, HELPLINE is the only contact these individuals experience
on a regular basis with the outside world. Many of our clients suffer from dementia or
early stages of Alzheimer's disease and our volunteers' phone calls serve as a reminder to
take their medication as prescribed. As a result of our daily phone calls our clients are
able to stay in their own homes longer than would be possible without our services, thus
prolonging admittance into a skilled nursing facility or nursing home. Last year,
HELPLINE's volunteers made over 15,000 phone calls to 47 clients whose mean age is
83.
B: HELPLINE's Alcoholics Anonymous and Crisis Intervention, Information
and Referral Telephone lines connect callers in crisis to area members of AA's 12 step
program. Information is also given regarding detoxification and out patient programs in
the Keys. Referrals are also made to professional counselors and therapists at the Care
Center for Mental Health and the Guidance Clinics of the Middle and Upper Keys. Since
there is a small window of opportunity when a caUer is responsive to receiving
intervention, HELPLINE bridges the gap between desire and fear for those contemplating
sobriety. HELPLINE also provides callers with information about AA meeting times and
locations,
Introduction
A & B: HELPLINE is Monroe County's only 24-hour confidential
telephone crisis and information hotline, providing crisis intervention, education,
information, referral and telephone reassurance services. HELPLINE's 23 years of
service to the community demonstrates our capacity to manage these projects,
Goals. Obiectives and Outcomes
A HELPLINE's objective is to expand our telephone reassurance program
by promoting the program in the county and providing outreach to the increasing elderly
population in Monroe County. Data from the 2000 Census indicates that nearly 20,000
residents in Monroe County are 55 years of age or older. Funding would help increase
awareness and train new volunteers to make reassurance calls. Daily contact with clients
enables independent living and provides them with a sense of security which would
otherwise be absent.
B HELPLINE's objective is to continue to provide intervention and
assistance to callers and increase the awareness of our services in the county.
Back2:round and Siimificance
A HELPLINE has been providing telephone reassurance since 1983. Last
year alone we made over 15,000 phone calls to 47 clients with a mean age of83. The
community benefits by allowing our elderly residents to remain living independently in
their own homes. Given the scarcity of available skilled nursing facilities, nursing homes,
etc. in the Keys, this service allows residents to remain in our community, retaining their
sense of dignity and self-worth. Financially, the savings are significant as the cost ofa
private nursing facility averages $4,500.00 per month.
B HELPLINE has been providing a 24 hour confidential telephone hotline
since 1982. HELPLINE logged a total of 18,500 calls in FY2004. Of these, 1,698 were
related to substance abuse and/or prevention. Additionally, we referred 104 callers to
treatment centers in the county. For those seeking recovery, HELPLINE is often the first
step towards leading a more productive life and being involved in the community.
Tal'J!et PODulation
A HELPLINE's telephone reassurance program targets Monroe County's
elderly and home-bound residents.
B HELPLINE's substance abuse hotlines target all individuals with
substance abuse issues.
Aooroach Method
A HELPLINE will compile a telephone reassurance packet for distribution to
hospitals, physicians, senior centers, hospice organizations, and churches throughout the
county. Our current volunteers and staffwill be responsible for disseminating the
information,
B HELPLINE will increase circulation of its brochures, promoting our
services and recruiting volunteers. Our current volunteers and staffwill be responsible for
disseminating the information.
Resources and Cost
A HELPLINE volunteers will donate their time providing outreach to the
community about this great program. HELPLINE requests funds to cover the costs of a
telephone line ($600/year), brochures and applications for the Reassurance Program
($1,200/year), and mileage ($750/year).
B HELPLINE requests $1,200 to cover the costs of the Alcoholics
Anonymous telephone line and the dedicated crisis telephone line.
TOTAL REOUEST: $3.750.00
HELPLINE is a fiscally sound, not for profit 501.c.3 corporation. receiving
funding from various county and state entities,
Sustainabilitv
A & B HELPLINE's volunteers will ensure these services continue.
Funding will increase the public's awareness of our services and provide a very important
to the residents of Monroe County.
HELPLINE, Inc.
Board of Directors
-"'
2005";;;'
-
NAME POSITION ADDREss HOME# FAX1/:
Term WORK# e-MAIL
"~.._.
Vicki Grant President 1616 Atlantic Blvd. 295-0366 293-9827
Executive Director 2004-2005 #18 394-9201 vgrantkw@yahoo.com
Key West Citizens Key West, FL 293-9835
Review Board 33040
'"
Paul ES'luinaldo Treasurer 1329 Second St. 296-2914 295-9778
Accountant 2004-2005 Key West, FL 292-77T7 pauljr@bellsouth.net
Key West Citizen 33040 ext 244
Dr, Fred Covan Director 1809 Siedenburg 294-1178 fredcovan@bellsouth.net
Psychalogist 2003-2006 Ave
Private practice Key West, FL
, 33040
,,~,-~.~. ,-
Karen Vice 3990 5 Raasevelt 293-1818 296-6962
Thurman President Blvd mrktkeys@aal,com
Marketing Director 2004-2005 Key West, FL Karen_thurmon@hiltan,cam
Double Tree Grand Key 33040
Resort
,.
Dr. Debora Meitz Director 3710 N Roosevelt 292-7282 296-4630
Physician 2003-2006 Blvd I deborameitz@aol.com
Private practice '0 '0 Key West, FL
33040
Derrick Traylar Secretary PO Box 2058 766-2931 derricktraylar@hatmajf . cam
SHAL 2004-2005 Key West, FL
Caardinatar/Innkeeper 33045-2058
..
Dr, Steve Ragusea Vice 17194 Coral Dr. 294-2500 ragusea@aol.com
Psycholagist President Sugarloaf Key,
AHIIPrivate practice 2004-2005 I---.JL 33042
,..,.--
David Audlin, Jr. Director 415 Eaton St. 294-3002 292-5585
Attorney 2005-2008 Key West, FL vosario@aol.cam
33040
Coleen Fitzsimmons Di,,,toe ~ StompC,", 797-1795 292-7199
Florida Keys Mosquito. Contro.l 2005-2008 Key West, FL 292-7190 cfitzsimmons@keysmosquita,org
33040
..n , T orbi scoL@bellsouth. net
Laurdes Tarbisca Director 173 Golf Club Dr_ 797-5775
Realtor 2005-2008 Key West, FL
33040
Robert Murreii, Jr. Di,e't'~ 48 Bo'"" De 304-0694 289-0434
First State Bank 2005-2008 Palmas 289-4994 REMJ812@aol.com
Marathon, FL
33050
David Audlin, Jr. Directo.~--~'5- Eaton St'.- 294-3002 I 292-5585
Attorney 2005-2008 Key West, FL vasario@aal.com
_ I 33040 ' I
kf.
Applicant Identification
~~.-9 I
I)
,CIl""
. ,'t
First Page of the Application: (Limit one page, except as noted below):
Name of Organization: Domestic Abuse Shelter, Inc.
Address: PO Box 522696 Marathon Shores, Florida 33052
Authorized Representative: (name & title) Veni ta Garvin Valdez
Contact Person: (Matters regarding this application) Director
Telephone: 305-743-5452
Fax: 305-289-1589
E-mail:
vrgarvin@aol.com
Executive
Title of Project: DAB Matching Funds
Type of request: GI Recurring funds (e.g.,operationalcostS)Matching funds
o Non-recurring funds (e.g., capital expenditures, one-time costs)
Amount of request: $20,000.00 (10,000 per year)
If your request is for multiple year funding, please check here ~ and attach a separate page
describing the future plan.
Will you be willing to subrilit to this Board a full account of what you are doing with these
funds? GaYes DNo
From what other groups have you requested funds and what was the result? Supply a separate
page here if you like. It will not be counted as part of the total page count.
If your organization has a Board of Directors, please list their names and addresses or you must
designate three or more individual residents of Monroe County to be responsible for the uses of
the fund. Supply a separate page here if you like.
This application addresses (please check all that apply):
D Law Enforcement
D Crime Prevention
D Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention and Treatment
GJ Mental and Physical Health of Minors and Adults
D Cultural, Artistic, Educational, Recreational and Sports
\ f. . l:J J. ~r~9rams f~r Monroe County Youth
. ZsA\J..i cc~)1cv\ LJ ~.~ ~ c~ l ciQz_
SIgnature: "- Date: 2-8-06
Please note: Because Sunshine Laws of the State of Florida apply to these proceedings, any information
in this application may be available to the public.
Abstract
The Domestic Abuse Shelter (DAS) is requesting $20{000 over a two year period
to leverage the continuation of a million plus dollars in state and federal funds it
brings into the county to serve victims of domestic violence and sexual assault;
85-950/0 of which are women and children.
,
These funds would be used as part of the local support required as match for our
single biggest state contract ($671{000.00) with the Florida Coalition Against
Domestic Violence (FCADV). The match requirement for the current FCADV grant
year (July 2005-June 2006) is $177,000.00. This grant requires local support to
match real dollars with real dollars. To date, DAS has raised $107,000.00.
The requested $20,000.00 would increase local match dollars secured to date;
would support the continuing work DAS provides to the Keys' communities; and
would be used as leverage in securing additional funding to enhance services in
next funding cycle.
DAS is the only certified domestic violence center in the county offering critically
needed services to victims who need immediate safety, support and advocacy in
the aftermath of a domestic violence incident or a sexual assault.
In the last five years, significant cuts in funding{ coupled with increased demands
for specialized services for victims, have stretched DAS' ability to continue to
prOVide these vital services to the community.
And while DAS has sustained level funding in the last few years, meeting the
required match for these funds has become increasingly difficult.
DAS is doing several things in order to meet our match requirements. DAS is
restructuring Its management team to include a grants development position to
vigorously pursue new funding opportunities. The Board of Directors is initiating
a campaign to increase our donor base; continuing to sponsor annual fundraislng
events that have proven successful; and exploring creative new initiatives with
the potential for future revenues.
Securing local match for state and federal dollars remains crucial to sustaining
current funding and service levels.
2
A. Introduction Describe the overall organization, its qualifications relevant to
this request, and its capacity to manage the project.
The Domestic Abuse Shelter (DAS) is a private, nonprofit organization, whose
mission is to reduce the incidence and minimize the impact of domestic
violence and sexual abuse in Monroe County by directing victims and abusers
to the appropriate effective programs.
DAS has been serving the Keys' communities since its Incorporation in 1981
and is the only state certified domestic violence center in Monroe County,
with specific services for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.
Since its inception, DAS has grown to serve all the regions of the county with
a highly professional staff and a comprehensive array of services, targeted at
preventing and ameliorating the damaging effects of domestic abuse and
sexual violence experienced by victims in our community.
Services provided include a 24- hour hotline, emergency shelter, children and
youth services, crisis and individual counseling, court advocac.y, sexual assault
response assistance, community education and professional training.
To ensure accessibility, DAS operates four outreach offices, strategically
located throughout the county, and a centrally located 26-bed shelter facility.
Each area employs personnel with comprehensive backgrounds in domestic
and sexual violence, as well as specialized training and education in
psychology, social work, sociology, child development, behavior therapy, and
other relevant areas. This diverse and professionally trained staff allowa DAS
to successfully provide services and complete new projects initiated
throughout the county
Every year, well over 700 individuals, victims of domestic violence and sexual
assault, their families and friends, receive emergency and support services 24
hours a day, seven days a week, year round from DAS staff.
During the last fiscal year (July 2004 - June 2005), DAS sheltered 137
women and children and served nearly 600 individuals in our outreach offices.
At the end of 2005, DAS completed its 24th successful year of operation,
assisting, advocating and brokerlng critically needed services on behalf of
victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in Monroe County.
The genesis for DAS began with grassroots movements in the middle and
lower keys in the 70's and 80's. Local women in these areas saw the lack of
services for women and children experiencing domestic and sexual violence.
3
They developed "safe homes" to shelter victims and provided support and
crisis counseling. The two groups combined their efforts and incorporated as
the Domestic Abuse Shelter, Inc., delivering services with a small grant from
the United Way.
Today, DAS is recognized by major state and local funders (DCF, VOCA,
Health Department, FCADV, FCASV, United Way, SHAL, etc.) as the lead .
agency In Monroe COunty for sexual and domestic violence services, with a 20
plus year history of successful management and service delivery.
B. Goals. Obiectives and Outcomes (What needs to be done). Supply
documentation of the need if it Is available.
Gal
The Domestic Abuse Shelter will raise $177,000.00 in cash match to meet the
requirements of the FCADV state grant for the continuation of support,
advocacy, and emergency services to victims of domestic and sexual violence
in Monroe COunty.
Obiectives
1. DAS will sponsor at least two local fundraisers in 2006 to generate an
additional $13,000.00 to meet the cash match requirement for the FCADV
contract.
2. DAS will join with six other charities and partner with Stargate
Promotions, Inc. to offer nightly bingo games to visitors and residents of
Key West, beginning February 2006; the proceeds of which will be shared
by all seven charities. DAS proceeds will be used to meet the cash match
requirements for the FCADV contract.
3. DAS will restructure its management team, beginning January 2006, to
add an additional Program Manager, whose primary responsibilities will
include development of new grant opportunities for the continuation and
enhancement of services.
4. DAS will apply for available local government and private foundation funds
to increase local match dollars.
Expected Outcome
The Domestic Abuse Shelter will sustain current funding and service levels to
ensure ongoing support, advocacy and vital emergency services to victims of
domestic violence and sexual assault.
4
c. BackGround and Sianificance (Why the project is important to the
community).
Despite greater awareness of domestic violence and sexual assault, these
issues remain far too prevalent and seriously impact our communities,
causing traumatic consequences for the victims and their families.
Access to community services that offer immediate assistance and ongoing
support and advocacy are critical to helping victims rebuild their lives.
DAS' mission, for over 20 years has been and continues to be, the provision
of these vital services for domestic and sexual violence victims in Monroe
County .
But the mission of the agency is becoming more difficult to achieve in light of
recent reductions in federal, state and private funding. In 2001, DAS
experienced a significant decrease in funding, and had to take steps to close
an outreach office, cutting staff positions and reducing services.
While DAS has maintained level funding in the last several years, level
funding does not allow DAS to address the continuing rise in the operational
costs of its emergency shelter facility and outreach offices. Nor does it allow
the organization to respond to the Increased demands for staff and services,
in areas such as educational and counseling services, tailored to meet the
needs of children and youth exposed to domestic and sexual violence; and
legal advocacy, case management and systems coordination for immigrant
and Hispanic victims, and victims with disabilities.
DAS continues to seek additional funding from viable sources yet is in a
position of having to meet greater and greater requirements for match dollars
for the grants it is bringing into the county.
For DAS, being able to secure the needed match for state and federal dollars
is crucial to sustaining the vital services that are currently in place and
expanding to meet the emerging needs of the victims we serve.
D. Target Population (Who will be served specifically? Age? Gender? Special
circumstances)
Raising the required match for the state FCADV grant will allow the Domestic
Abuse Shelter to continue to proVide services currently in place for victims in
Monroe County.
5
Services are free and confidential and are provided regardless of race,
religion, color, national origin, gender, age, mental Or physical disability,
sexual orientation, citizenship, immigration status, marital status or language
spoken.
Services are provided to men, women and children who are victims of
domestic violence and sexual assault.
Culturally and issue sensitive services are provided to underserved
populations, including the gay/lesbian/bisexual and transgendered
community, the elderly, the Hispanic community, the African-American
community and Immigrant community.
Services are victim/survivor-centered and empowerment based. Professionally
trained staff offer information and support with caring, compassion and
respect; supporting the self-identified goals and self-determination of every
individual we serve. All services are provided for both domestic violence and
sexual assault victims.
The 24-hour toll free hotline provides access to crisis counseling, support,
emergency shelter, and information and referrals. Our outreach offices,
located in Key Largo, Tavernier, Marathon and Key West are generally open
Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm, offering crisis counseling; legal advocacy
and assistance in obtaining Injunctions for Protection; access to crime
compensation assistance to relocate or receive needed medical and financial
help; individual and group counseling services for adults and children; safety
planning and assistance in accessing services for a host of issues, including
housing, child care, immigration services, transportation, food, and others.
The outreach office hotlines are forwarded to the main hotline,
headquartered at the emergency shelter facility, when the offices are closed
during evenings, weekends and holidays. Outreach offices offer evening
hours at least one day a week to provide group services and assist individuals
unable to come in during the clay. Staff offer secondary on-call services
(Meso Victim Advocates provide first response) for victims that have been
sexually assaulted or where an assault may have been attempted. Staff are
available to prOVide emotional support and or direct services as requested by
the victim.
Our 26~bed facility offers emergency shelter 24 hours a day, seven days a
week, year round. All services offered in outreach are provided by shelter
staff, in addition to shelter, emergency food and clothing, and transportation.
Residents are encouraged to remain in shelter for a minimum of six weeks. It
is not unusual for a family to be in shelter for several months, before moving
out into their own apartment. Nor is it unusual for a family to enter shelter
6
and, within a few days, relocate out of the county for safety reasons. On
average, families remain in shelter for 8-10 weeks.
E. Approach Method (How will the project be done? Where will it be done?
When? What staffing is required?)
.
DAS will meet the cash match requirement for the FCADV grant by continuing
to sponsor successful past fundraising events, developing new fundraising
initiatives, and by securing new grant contracts.
The DAS Board of Directors and the Executive Director are actively involved in
a sustainability initiative to broaden our individual donor base to ensure our
capacity to remain responsive to the growing demand for our services.
The Management Team, consisting of the Executive Director, Operations
Manager, Program Manager and Administrative Assistant, will be restructured
January 2006 to add an additional Program Manager, whose primary role will
be grant research and development of new funds. The current Upper Keys
Outreach Supervisor will be promoted to Program Manager with these
additional responsibilities. This supervisor has been with the agency for over
six years, and has a total of 14 years experience in managing staff,
residential facilities and outreach services. She currently serves as the agency
statistician. She will keep all her current responsibilities. In addition to grant
development, she will be responsible for the management of new program
services and contract
The Current Program Manager, who oversees all program services and staff
development, will retain all her duties as well as be responsible for the
preparation and renewal of established grants. This reorganization will free
up the Executive Director to focus on the sustainability initiative developed by
the Board.
Two established annual fund raising events will be conducted by the Board
and staff to raise an additional $15,000.00 towards meeting the required
match. DAS will sponsor the 7th Annual "Paws for a Cause" dog walk on the
old seven mile bridge in Marathon at the end of January. Walkers and their
dogs walk the 4.6 mile course beginning at mile marker 47, gulf side. Walkers
do not need a dog to participate. But for those who want one, the Florida
Keys Animal Shelter will provide one for free. Walkers are encouraged to get
sponsors to support their participation. The walker who collects the most
money wins a two-night stay at the Curry Mansion in Key West. This event
brings awareness to the connection often found between domestic violence
and animal abuse, it gives animal lovers a chance to come together, enjoy
7
the view from the bridge and support a good cause. All proceeds benefit DAS.
Last year, $9,500.00 was raised.
DAS will hold its 5th Annual \'No Name 5K RunjWalk" fundraiser in February at
the Big Pine Key Old Wooden Bridge Fish Camp. Sponsored by DAS and
coordinated by the Key west SOuthernmost Runners Club, the race will take
you out Watson Road, over the bridge to No Name Key and back. Runners, ,
walkers and spectators are all welcomed to participate. Awards will be given
for first place winners in several categories. DAS will host a post race
celebration with refreshments and prizes from numerous businesses. All
proceeds benefit DAS. Last year, $7,500.00 was raised.
In a new fund raising venture, DAS and six other nonprofit charities in the
Keys, will partner with Stargate Promotions, Inc., a South Florida Bingo Hall
operator, to start a bingo hall/video arcade operation in old town Key West. .
Most of the states now allow non profits to hold two sessions of bingo per
week as a way to help fund their projects. Stargate Promotions will front all
start-up costS, including securing and guaranteeing the lease for the building;
acquiring all equipment and supplies, licenses, taxes, utilities, insurances;
recruiting and training volunteers, etc. At no time during the venture will the
organizations have to come up with any funds. DAS and the other six
organizations will sponsor the bingo games and share in the profits; after all
overhead expenses are paid. Stargate Promotions will run the arcade and sell
coffee, soft drinks and packaged snacks. This is where they will make their
profit. No alcohol will be sold. Stargate Promotions will be offering a new type
of Bingo game that has proven successful in other areas. The game will be an
on-golng game that patrons pay for at the beginning of each game.
Customers can come In at any time, play for as long as the want and leave
when they are ready. lean times necessitate creative approaches to
fundraising. This venture may be slow to generate initial funds but the bingo
hall operator anticipates that once it gets off the ground, the potential for
generating significant undesignated funds is great.
F. Resources and Costs (How much will it cost? Include detailed budget.
What other resources are available for this project? Describe the organization
fiscal capabilities.)
The Domestic Abuse Shelter is requesting the grant amount of $10,000.00 to
help meet match requirements on existing grants more specifically, the
Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence. The amount needed to meet the
cash match is $171,000.00. To date, DAS has $70,000.00 to raise by June 30,
2006 to be successful in meeting this match requirement. The following
resources are available towards the $171,000.00 match requirement.
8
United Way
Monroe County
City of Marathon
Unrestricted
17,500
40,000
10,000
11,000
Match Amount Required
$671,191.73
$177,154.17
FCADV Grant Award
Match Amounts Raised
United Way
Unrestricted (through December, 2005)
Monroe County
Two DAS Fundraisers
City of Marathon
Total raised
$ 17,500.00
$ 26,500.00
$ 40,000.00
$ 13,000.00
$ 10,000.00
$107,000.00
G. Sustainabilitv (For projects that may be asking for funds for more than one
year, how will the project be sustained upon termination of this funding/)
The Domestic Abuse Shelter would like to be considered for multiple year
funding. The securement of knowing that $10,000 annually can be expected
from the Sheriff Asset Forfeiture Fund for the next two years, will enhance
DAS's poSition towards meeting the cash match requirement. The DAS Board
of Directors realizes that a more diversified funding strategy has to be
implemented that will Include but is not limited to: planned giving programs,
endowment programs, and annual fund drives. However, DAS is just in the
beginning stages of attempting to implement such development programs.
9
DOMESTIC ABUSE SHELTER, INC.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
2005/06
PRESIDENT
Sherry Phillips
P. O. Box 2038
Big Pine Key, FL 33043
W IH: 872~4 766
Fax: 872-3144
shoeyles@bellsouth.net
VICE PRESIDENT
Marcy Tangen
8004 Porpoise Drive
Marathon; FL 33050
H: 289-7248 W: 289~4393
Fax: 289~7624
marcyO@yahoo.com
TREASURER
Vacant
SECRETARY
Guadalupe Marzoa
P. O. Box 501042
10680 7th Avenue Gulf
Marathon, FL 33050
H: 289-4558 W: 289-7001
Fax: 743~7473 Cell: 731-8967
gmarzoa@tibbank.com
Julia V. Kaufman
202 Avenue G
Key West, FL 33040
H: 294-5063
Cell: 954~275-O126
jvayz@earthlink.net
Jack Marchant
270 South Point Drive
Sugarloaf Shores, FL 33042
H: 745-8986
Fax: 745~8983 Cell: 525-2759
jackmarchant2000@yahoo.com
George Simpson
57443 Goodley Street
Marathon, FL 33050
Cell: 797-5422
simps2dg@bellsouth.net
Dianne Weitz
1505 Sombrero Blvd., #306
Marathon, FL 33050
H: 743-0049 W: 289-6207
Fax: 743~0049 Cell: 304-0533
dianneweitz@aol.com
Revised:218/2006
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Venita Garvin Valdez
III Strippup Keys Woods Rd.
#2A2
Marathon, FL 33050
H: 289-3757 W: 743~545.2
Fax: 289-1589 Cell: 305~498-8779
vrgarvin@aoI.com
Virginia Delgato
168 Lowe Street
Tavernier; FL 33070
H: 289-6433
Cell: 352-895-2695
vatorrieduc@aol.com
Robin Neville
126 Bimini Drive
Marathon, FL 33050
H: 289-4311
neviI688@bellsouth.net
R. Daniel Zieg, M.D.
2460 Coco Plum Drive
Marathon, FL 33050
1-1: 189~9687
ApPLICANT IDENTIFICATION
Name of Organization: Wesley House Family Services, Inc.
Address: 1304 Truman Avenue, Key West, FL 33040
Authorized Representative: (name & title) Douglas Blomberg, Chief Executive Officer
Contact Person: (Mattcrs regarding this application) Lynn Wintermyer, Prevention Manager
Telephone: (305) 292-7150, Ext. 213 Fax: (305) 292-7156 E-mail: ncdir@wesleyhouse.org
Title of Project: Wesley House Family Services Parent Education Program
Type of request: X Recurring funds (e.g., operational costs)
Non-recurring funds (e.g., capital expenditures, one-time costs)
Amount of request: Year 1 $10,000.00 Optional re-application, year 2 $10,000.00 Optional year 3
$10,000.00
Will you be willing to submit to this Board a full account of what you are doing with these funds? X Yes
From what other groups have you requested funds and what was the result? Wesley House Family
Services (WHFS) has requested and received funding grants from Our Kids Miami Dade/Monroe, Inc. to
provide Neighborhood Centers in three locations in Monroe County, funding from Healthy Families Florida to
offer in home parent nurturing services for families with newborns and from the Office of the Attorney General
(OAG) Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) to offer services to Victims of Crime throughout Monroe County. All of
these grants supply funding to subsidize the staff time to organize, schedule, promote, advertise and coordinate
the Parent Education Workshops. Wesley House receives grant funding from Our Kids Miami Dade/Monroe to
provide crisis intervention services to families of Monroe County.
In addition, Wesley House offers the space for the classes in Key West at no charge to this grant application at a
cost of $10,000 annually from Wesley House discretionary funds (fundraising and donations). The classes for
the Middle and Upper Keys are offered at the Marathon United Methodist Church and other locations as in-kind
donations to Wesley House in support of the parent education services. Crisis Intervention services occur at the
Wesley House offices throughout Monroe County and in the homes of clients as appropriate. The Office of the
Attorney General VOCA funds one FTE for Wesley House to provide crisis and on-going counseling services
to adults and children who have been the victims of crime. Services to victims of crime are crisis oriented and
on-going counseling, support groups, and advocacy for victims of domestic violence, rape, sexual and physical
abuse that are unduplicated through other programs or sources.
If your organization has a Board of Directors, please list their names and addresses or you must
designate three or more individual residents of Monroe County to be responsible for the uses of the fund.
Supply a separate page here if you like. See Attachment I, Wesley House Board of Directors.
This application addresses (please check all that apply):
X Crime Prevention
X Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention and Treatment
(Prevention Only)
X Mental and Physical Health of Minors and Adults
Signature: ~ Date: February 9, 2006
Dougl 10 berg, Chi xecutive Officer
Please note: Because Sunshine Laws of the State of Florida apply to these proceedings, any information in this
application may be available to the public.
PROJECT ABSTRACT
"PARENT EDUCATION CLASSES, CRISIS INTERVENTION SERVICES"
WHO: Wesley House requests $10,000 to increase awareness of crisis services, foster collaboration of existing
community partners and to run standardized parenting classes for all of Monroe County. The classes offered
are: The Nurturing Parenting Program, child abuse and substance abuse prevention for families/children ages
0-5, 5-12 and the STEP Teen class for teens. A program to create awareness in the community as to the
availability of crisis intervention services for families is planned with crisis workers paid with other funds.
WHAT: As community resources shrink with a declining population, it is ever more important to collaborate
and fully integrate services with all providers. This program offers to bring community partners together so that
all agencies know how and when to call on the support of each other. A closely networked community is one
with minimal duplication of services and one that maximizes the opportunity to utilize each other's goods and
services as in-kind match. Crisis services are offered throughout the county through WHFS. This program will
foster and enhance the working relationship between the State Attorney, Monroe County Sheriff Department,
Helpline crisis hotline, and WHFS victim advocacy programs. Three open house opportunities will be offered
by WHFS open to the community. A brochure to promote services will be developed for distribution to the
community. A series of The Nurturing Parenting Program and STEP Teen programs, structured group
educational experiences for parents and their children will be offered to parents in Monroe County. Each
program is a series of one to twelve sessions, each lasting two to three hours weekly. These are science-based
curriculums with proven records of effectiveness and client satisfaction.
WHERE: Parenting classes and Crisis Intervention and Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) services will be offered
throughout Monroe County at Wesley House Service sites located in Key West, Marathon and Tavernier.
Outreach to the community will be through employers, schools, law enforcement agencies, Chambers of
Commerce, Churches and community groups to promote parenting classes and the availability of crisis services.
Parenting classes may be offered at other community accessible locations such as libraries, agency facilities and
early childhood sites.
WHY: Wesley House offers the only countywide ongoing parent education programs in Monroe County at the
present time. The Court System, Dept. of Children & Families, the Monroe County School District, other family
service agencies, including neither Wesley House Family Services (WHFS) Conummity Based Care system,
nor the community at large have any programs to offer to families seeking additional parenting opportunities.
The Nurturing Program has been scientifically proven to be effective in alleviating child abuse and neglect, teen
delinquency and, in the long term, adult criminal activity. The Nurturing Parenting Program is a science-based,
Florida State approved program proven to produce long-term change in parent attitudes and positive changes in
parenting practices. It works to improve parent-child and parent-teen communication, to build healthy,
respectful relationships and prevent substance abuse, sexual risk taking and delinquency. Crisis services offered
by WHFS need to be integrated with other agencies to fully serve the community thereby preventing the effects
of families in crisis in neighborhoods, schools, the workplace and legal system. In addition, funds awarded by
the Sheriff Forfeiture Grant will be used as local match support for other WHFS state funding sources. Services
provided by WHFS to clients from other agencies could be used as matching in-kind services for their grants
stretching limited community resources.
WHEN: Wesley House will offer the programs beginning within four weeks of project funding. Programs will
run throughout the year.
HOW: Wesley House will use currently trained staff and contracted professionals from the community to
facilitate the parenting groups. WHFS has four Crisis Intervention Counselors and one Victims of Crime Act
Counselor on staff. The Wesley House has the experience and staff to coordinate an outreach effort through
advertising to implement the program.
HOW MUCH: $10,000. Note: This proposal represents a portion of the cost of this program, with Wesley
House Family Services subsidizing the rest of the cost.
PROJECT ApPLICATION
A. INTRODUCTION: Describe the overall organization, its qualifications relevant to this request, and its
capacity to manage the project.
Wesley House is a not-for-profit Florida corporation, a 501 (c)(3), offering family services throughout
Monroe County. A 15 member volunteer Board of Directors holds the fiduciary responsibility for the
Wesley House. The Board supervises the Chief Executive Officer, who is responsible for the daily service
operations and for the administrative and fiscal functions.
At present Wesley House, through multiple funding streams and contracts offers School Readiness and
After School Child Care, Voluntary Pre-K, Teen Parent Child Care Services, Teen Parent and Homeless
Eligible Child Care, Department of Health Nutrition Program, Healthy Families Monroe, Family
Neighborhood Centers, Early Childhood Resource and Referral, Foster and Adoptive Parent recruitment,
training and retention and Child Care Training, Supportive Foster Care and Full Case Management services
including dependency and adoption. In addition, Wesley House operates two early childhood programs in
Key West, Inez Martin and Frederick Douglas centers. The Wesley House budget related to these services
totals 10.4 million and requires approximately 93 full time equivalent staff. The directors and staff submit
reports (fiscal, service and administrative) on a regular basis to all fundors.
Prior to 2001, Wesley House parent education services were subsidized by Child Abuse Prevention funds.
These services met the needs of families referred from various private and state entities. In many instances,
these parent education services were the only available long-tenn support and education system to enhance
the quality of family life. The goal of the parent education services was to assure that families had the
opportunity to improve parenting and nurturing skills and to assure the safety and well being of their
children. An overwhelming majority of the parents experienced personal growth and increased self-esteem
in their demonstrated ability to parent. This funding is no longer available. Since 2003 parenting classes
have been supported by the Monroe County Sheriff to assure the continuation of education to the
community.
For service year 2005 Wesley House received $6,000 in grant funding from the Monroe County Sheriffs
Shared Asset Forfeiture Fund to assure the continuation of parenting classes and workshops. This enabled
Wesley House to not only offer the parent education programs but to expand the services to include targeted
families with specific ages of children and to include the children in the educational environment with their
parents. As a result, Wesley House offered four different parent educational opportunities to meet the
varying needs of parents including the large Spanish speaking community in Monroe County. Recurring
funding would offer an additional year of this prevention program for an increasing number of families and
assist other local agencies and government entities in their critical work with these same families.
2
Wesley House has the infrastructure county wide to offer Crisis Intervention services on a wider scale.
Ongoing Parent Education Classes fall within the WSFS mission but are unfunded through existing grants.
Wesley House staff is available to coordinate and train other professionals to offer parenting classes. We
have access to space and facilities at various locations to assure accessible services as needed. We have
working relationships with the service community throughout Monroe County to assure adequate
dissemination of program information. Wesley House currently offers the Divorce Workshop in the lower,
middle and upper Keys monthly. Referrals for this program come through the Court system.
B. GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND OUTCOMES: What needs to be done?
Primary Goal: The goal of this program is to promote and provide services through increased inter-agency
networking and community awareness of existing services and support the development of nurturing parent-
child relationships for families through a structured experience-based approach for a minimum of 50 families
annually. Wesley House Family Services program staff and resources assure the continuation of a standardized
program delivered in at least three areas of Monroe County--Lower, Middle and Upper Keys--with participation
open to all residents of the County.
In addition to the Nurturing Program Families groups, Wesley House Family Services proposes to provide three
STEP teen groups for parents ofteenagers in Key West, Marathon and the Upper Keys serving 20 families.
Objectives and Outcomes: To provide (Nurturing Program) for children ages 0-5 to five (5) different groups;
the Nurturing Program for children ages 5-12 to three (3) different groups and the STEP Teen Program for
children 13-19 to two (2) different groups throughout Monroe County, in Key Largo, Marathon and Key West.
It is expected that we will serve a minimum of 50 families this year who are at risk of abusing their children.
Secondary Goal: To increase community awareness and the collaboration of Crisis Intervention and VOCA
Services available from WHFS through networking opportunities'throughout Monroe County.
Objectives and Outcomes: To host three Open House community awareness opportunities in the three WHFS
administrative and satellite offices in Monroe County providing information and building networks among
service providers. It is expected that a minimum of 100 people will attend. To fill an Unnlet need as expressed
by the community for VOCA crisis services. To increase the number of referrals to WHFS Crisis Intervention
staff by 100%.
C. BACKGROUND AND SIGNIFICANCE: Why this project is important to the community?
There are no organized, on-going and nationally recognized parent education opportunities for Monroe County
families and the agencies dedicated to working with these families. The reasons this project is important to
Monroe County include:
1. Agencies and government entities need an established and reliable education program for appropriate
family referrals.
2. Families need the opportunity to seek parent and child nurturing experiences based on their own needs
without referral through a government entity.
3. Except for some excellent in home parent education services, such as WHFS Healthy Families Monroe
program and the WHFS Neighborhood Center services offered to a limited population offered by Wesley
House, there are no other available services of this caliber for families. The Florida Keys Children's
Shelter (FKCS) offers a vital service in this area by offering parenting classes for teens and their parents
on a targeted and limited basis under the criteria of CINSIFINS in the Key West area.
3
D. TARGET POPULATION: Who will be served?
Wesley House will target the following population:
I. Families self referred for services who are potentially at risk of abuse/neglect. These families can be
referred through employers who are aware of WHFS through the outreach program.
2. Court referrals due to issues related to parenting.
3. Department of Children and Families referrals due to parenting needs for Protective Investigative
clients.
4. SHAL (Southern Homeless Assistance League)
5. Families referred through Our Kids in Community Based Care.
6. Monroe County Sheriff Department Victim Advocate program
7. Monroe County State Attomey Victim Advocacy program
8. Helpline
9. Child Care Providers
10. Families receiving WHFS Dependency services
The Crisis Intervention Services and Parent Education Programs serve families with all age children. Childcare
will be available for families during class through the Wesley House Family Services private provider sector.
E. APPROACH METHOD: How will the project be done? Where will it be done? When? What staffing
is required?
How will the project be done?
A community outreach program will take place which will include Open Houses of WHFS facilities throughout
Monroe County. Outreach will take place to major employers through Human Resource Departments and
Managers, to law enforcement agencies, and other groups. A brochure will be developed and distributed to all
agencies and offices in the County where families come in contact. Parenting sessions are delivered weekly in
all areas of Monroe County. Within a structure there is a great variety of activities, which are sequenced, timed
and paced so as to stimulate, intrigue and maintain energy and interest. The Wesley House Parenting Programs
will primarily use the group-based approach. In this format the parents and their children meet once a week for
up to twelve weeks. Each session concentrates on one or two topics.
Concepts presented are as follows:
· understanding discipline, punishment and rewards
· setting family rules, using time out
· praise
· limitations of hitting
· child development, choices and consequences
· communication, talking with children about their bodies and sexuality
· use of touch, personal space
· helping children manage their feelings, problem solving with children
· nutrition and mealtimes
· ignoring imitating behaviors and verbal management
· parenting survival skills
· visioning the family one wants
· building one's self esteem and self confidence
· understanding how the past influences the present
· personal power
· needs of adults and their relation to behavior
· valuing one's body and exploring one's touch history
· handling troublesome feelings
4
· working on control issues
· exploring the impact of chemical use
Each session's themes are reinforced with a Home Practice Exercise. Parents are given Family Logs to fill out
and bring back, which help them track their family's development during the Program. Sessions include
participant feed-back, self assessment and self-reports of behavioral change, satisfaction ratings, and facilitator
observations to initiate and sustain productive activities; develop and sustain healthy relationships; and,
establish quality environments for parents and children.
Crisis Intervention Counseling Services including VOCA are provided by the Crisis Intervention Counselors
and Victim of Crime Act Counselor on staff at WHFS.
Where will it be done? When? The program will be offered ,throughout Monroe County at Wesley House
Service Sites located in Key West, Marathon and Tavernier and other community accessible locations such as
libraries, agency facilities and early childhood sites. In recognition of the importance of this program, the
Monroe County public and private sector has been generous in donating the use of its facilities. The program is
scheduled for Saturdays or early evening hours and includes a light meal to minimize the complexities of family
scheduling. The Parent Education Programs serve families with school age children, however childcare is
available for younger children through the Wesley House Family Services private provider sector. Crisis
Intervention Services may occur in the home of the target family or in the offices ofWHFS.
What staffing is required? The Nurturing Program is a staff intensive program. Two to four staff people are
required at each group session. These staff people are as follows: A contracted Facilitator and Co-Facilitator for
the parent group and children's group weekly; In addition, the Administrative Rate in the budget will subsidize
contract staff by way of supervision, grant funding accountability, fiscal and administrative responsibilities to
comply with Council on Accreditation standards. Staff is available to provide Crisis Intervention Services
through other funding sources.
F. Resources and Costs: The cost for the program is $10,000.
What other resources are available for the project? The Wesley House Family Services supervisors,
directors and the administrative assistant are available for promotion, publicity, advertising and tracking of
services and families.
WHFS fiscal capabilities: The Wesley House employs a Controller and Budget Manager, two Accounting
Coordinators. Payroll Coordinator, Accounts Receivable Clerk and a Medicaid Billing Specialist. The Wesley
House Finance Department completes an annual audit, has the capability to pay by electronic funds transfer,
operates with a 10.4 million dollar budget, prepares for the Board of Directors a Monthly and Year to Date
Revenue and Expense by Grant Report, a Cash Flow Report and a Balance Sheet Report. In addition, WHFS
has implemented a state approved Cost Allocation plan.
5
Budget: Resources And Cost
Wesley House Crisis Intervention Awareness and Parent Education Program ~ One Year Budget
Project Team
Facilitators: T rainers/F acilitators
4 facilitators x $26 per hour x 2 hrs. for
each class x 25 class sessions
$5,200.00
Materials
Workbooks (100 books at $15 each)
General Materials and Supplies for Sessions including snacks
(estimated $45 per session at 25 sessions)
Childcare (to be available for each session as required)
Open Houses and Conununity Outreach *
$1500
$1,125
$675
Printed Materials: brochures for crisis services
$500.00
Costs for Project Support
Fiscal, Insurances, Contracts for Project Team,
Legal Review, On-going Coordination and
Supervision, Office Supplies, Postage,
Printing, and child care services for very
young children.
$ 1.000.00
Application Request for Funding
$10,000.00
* Wesley House will fund the three open house outreach activities.
G. Sustain ability
Educational materials including video players enable WHFS to provide classes with no equipment needs.
Wesley House does plan to seek additional year's funding for community based parenting classes. In order to
promote sustainability, Wesley House will:
1. Investigate other funding streams related to the Court System such as Juvenile Justice funding and
other possible funding opportunities;
2. Educate our legislators about the need to allocate funds for this service;
3. Charge a fee for families self-referred and able to pay a portion of the cost of the Program including
the workbook (all additional revenue generated will he allocated to expand this program during this
grant year and/or subsequent service years); and,
4. Generate local contributions specifically designated for the "Nurturing Program".
6
WESLEY HOUSE FAMILY SERVICES, INe.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
AS OF FEBRUARY 2006
Attachment I
Sandy Green, Chair Merideth Bliss-Troxel, Vice Chair
1901 S. Roosevelt Blvd., #208N 107 Buttonwood Drive, East
Key West, FI 33040 Sugarloaf Shores, FL 33042
Claude Gardner, Treasurer Georgia Parks, Secretary
1068 Buttonwood East 7 Allamanda T efface
Sugarloaf, FI 33042 Key West, FL 33040
Douglas Blomberg, CEO Aggie Reed
1304 Truman Avenue 3720 NW I 79th Street
Key West, FL 33040 Opa Loca, FL 33055-3407
Alice Calleja Maria Pierce, Designee for Aggie Reed
1404 Petronia Street 4113 Eagle Avenue
Key West. FL 33040 Key West, FI 33040
Andy Strunk Rev. John Webb
1428 Whalton Street 41 I Simonton Street
Key West, FL 33040 Key West, FL 33040
Esther Tupino Rosemary Enright
3509 Flagler Avenue 916 Thomas Street
Key West, FL 33040 Key West, FL 33040
Jeanette Baker Theresa Rothaus
4 Cypress Avenue 1319 Newton Street
Key West, FL 33040 Key West, FL 33040
Sandra Wilt
415 Duval Street
Key West, FI 33040
@
First Pagc of the Application: (Limit one page, except as notcd below):
AP"plicant Identification
Name of Organization: Li tcracy Volunteers of America-Monroe County,
Addres~: .1400 Unit:ed St. #109, Key West, FL 33040
AuthonzcdRepresentatlVc:(name&tItle) Mary Casanova, Executive Director
Contact Person: (Matters regarding this applicatIOn)
Telephone:
Fax:
E-mail:
Inc.
(305) 294-4352
(305) 296-1337
marycasanova@earthlink.net
Title of Project: LVA Basic READ/ESL/Family Li teracy Program-MIDDLE KEYS
Type of request: 19"Recurring funds (e.g., operational costs)
o Non-recurring funds (e.g., capital expenditures, one-time costs)
Amount of request: $ 1 0 , 0 0 0
If your request is for multiplc year funding, please check here [9"" and attach a separate pagc
describing the future plan.
Will you be willing to submit to this Board a full account of what you are doing with these
funds? rn-fes []No
From what other groups have you requestcd funds and what was the result? Supply a separate
page here if you like. It will not be counted as part of the total pagc count. Uni ted Way,
Bocc, Sheriff's Inmate Welfare Fund. We were granted funding. Also
If your organization has a Board of Directors, please list their names and addresses or you must DO E - - we
designate three or more individual residents of Monroe County to be responsible for the uses of we r e not
the fund. Supply a separate page here if you like_ funded thiJ
year.
This application addresses (please check all that apply):
o Law Enforcement
[Q-crime Prevention
[S]15rug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention and Treatment
[gMental and Physical Health of Minors and Adults
~Cultural, Artistic, Educational, Recreational and Sports
Programs for Monroe County Youth
Signature,{hr '::1 (J M~ Date, II11I 0 (,
Please note: Because unshinc Laws of the State of Florida apply to these proceedings, any mformatlOn
in this application may be available to the public.
Abstract
Literacy Volunteers of America-Monroe County, Inc.
(L VA) Basic READ/ESLlFamily Literacy - Middle Keys
Who:
This program addresses Middle Keys adults age 18-54 and
families with children lacking basic reading, writing and
English literacy skills where the adults read and write at the
grade 0- 5.5 level and the children also need help.
What:
We offer free, confidential, one-to-one and small group
instruction in reading, writing and speaking English.
When:
Program is ongoing now until further notice.
Where:
We operate at various delivery sites in the Middle Keys.
Why:
This program addresses crime prevention, drug and alcohol
abuse prevention, mental and physical health of minors and
adults and educational programs for Monroe County Youth.
How much?
We request $10,000.00 for this program in the Middle
Keys.
Literacy Volunteers of America
Monroe County, Inc.
1400 United Street # 109, Key West, FL. 33040
(305) 294-4352 · FAX (305) 296-1337
Outside Key West: 1-800-LVA-KEYS
@
The Future Plan for Recurring Funds
Literacy Volunteers respectfully requests consideration for recurring funds (e.g.
operational costs). Should we receive these funds not only for this year, but also for the
following year, we will use these funds in the same way -for program continuation.
Also please note, as we are an active organization in the conununity, there is always the
possibility that we will be able to ask another organization for these funds and get help
with this program from a funding source other than SAFF for the recurring funding year,
in which case, we would not reapply the following year.
Also please see the "sustainability" section which outlines additional plans for the future
of this program.
Thank you for your consideration.
'~n Affiliate if Pro Literacy Worldwide"
All services provided without regard to the client's race, color, disability, or national origin as required by
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act.
L VA Basic READIESLlFamily Literacy Program - Middle Keys
INTRODUCTION:
Literacy Volunteers of America-Monroe County, Inc. (LV A) offers free, confidential,
one-to-one and small group instruction in reading, writing, and conversational English.
Any adult who tests out reading and writing at the grade 0-5.5 level and/or is limited
English proficient is eligible for enrollment in the LV A Basic READ or ESL (English as
a Second Language) progrant, and ifthere are children in the home, the whole family is
eligible for enrollment in the LV A Family Literacy program.
LV A family literacy adults can be mothers, fathers, aunts, uncles, sisters, brothers,
cousins or grandparents. Participating children can be any age. The criteria for
enrollment in family literacy is a low literacy level for the participating adult, and at least
one child in the home, of any age.
LV A operates three main delivery sites inKey Largo, Marathon and Key West, with a
paid coordinator, supported by trained, certified LV A volunteers, situated in each area:
Lower, Middle and Upper Keys. Our director provides countywide supervision through
site visits, telephone and internet, maintaining close contact with coordinators.
This request is for funding to be used for support staffing for the Middle Keys.
As a countywide organization, LV A has the experience, client base and recognition in
the community to be able to recruit individuals and families in need, match them with
both volunteers, teachers and case managers, and help students obtain personal goals
through increased literacy skills_
Goals we help our students with include gaining citizenship, improving reading and
writing skills for personal satisfaction, improving employability skills, obtaining jobs and
helping children become better prepared for success in school and in life. Our program is
a prevention program that directly addresses four out offive of your goals:
);> crime prevention,
);0> drug and alcohol abuse prevention,
);> the mental and physical health of minors and adults as well as
>> education for Monroe County youth.
How these goals are addressed: When individuals and families are educated and literate,
they are better able to hold their own in a literate society and better able avoid the
problems that regularly plague those with limited literacy skills. Crime, drug and alcohol
abuse typically occur in an atmosphere of hopelessness, poverty and neglect common to
people with low literacy skills. In this kind of atmosphere, families perpetuate a pattern of
illiteracy, passing it from one generation of welfare recipients to the next --a legac.yof
illiteracy- a "family tradition." Those who do not obtain the necessary literacy skills to
seek and obtain gainful employment are more easily drawn into crime as a means for
survival, and slip into the trenches of drug and alcohol abuse as a natural sequence of
events_ Incarceration most often soon follows. We find that as a prevention program, all
LV A programs contribute to the mental and physical wellness of participating children
and adults. As an education program for Monroe County youth, our programs provide
pre-school help with school readiness skills. For children already enrolled in school, our
program provides extra help when they need it.
GOALS:
1) To provide individuals and families with one-to-one and small group instruction
in adult education for adults reading and writing at the grade 0-5.5 level as well as
for those who are limited English proficient.
2) To provide families with one-to-one and small group instruction in early child-
hood education for pre-school children to improve readiness skills, and tutoring
for school age children to help promote success both in school and in life.
3) To provide families with parenting education.
4) To provide families with one-to-one and small group instruction in PACT
(parents and children together) education so that families may get into the habit
of learning together as a family unit.
OBJECTIVES:
1) To increase literacy skills for participating adults
2) To increase school readiness skills for children
3) To assist school age children gain an enhanced appreciation for reading that will
hold them in better stead throughout life
4) To increase parenting skills for parents
OUTCOMES:
1) Adults will see skill improvements for themselves via one or more of the
following: standardized test scores, personal goals obtained, tutor and teacher
reporting
2) Parents will see attitude and or skill improvements for their children as measured
by student self reporting
BACKGROUND AND SIGNIFICANCE:
Since 1984, LV A has helped over 3,000 Monroe County adults obtain personal goals
through increased literacy skills with our Basic READ and ESL programs.
LV A has many years of experience helping families with family literacy programs. We
were the recipient ofa Governor's Family Literacy grant in 2001 and assisted the Monroe
County School District with their Even Start family literacy program from 2000-2005.
We were the recipient of a Florida Department of Education family literacy grant which
ended last summer.
Due to this fiscal year being a very bad funding year with zero commitments for federal
funding, we downsized in July of2005, going from seven employees covering the Middle
Keys to four (including our director who is only in the Middle Keys part-time).
We further downsized January 1, 2006, going from four employees covering the Middle
Keys to two (our Middle Keys coordinator and director).
We cannot downsize in the Middle Keys any further without endangering the
effectiveness of our programs.
Should we recei ve SAFF funding for this program, we will spend 100% of it on staffing
in order to better serve individuals in need of our programs in the Middle Keys.
We address the following problems in our community:
(a) the great numbers of economically and educationally disadvantaged and
disenfranchised adults and children in our community who have '''fallen through the
cracks" -living and working in our community (some all their lives) but still unable to
read and write at a fifth grade level (even if they have completed high school) and
(b) the great numbers of Monroe County residents who can neither, read, write, speak or
understand English.
We seek to address crime prevention, drug and alcohol abuse prevention, improve the
mental and physical health of minors and provide education for Monroe County youth by
addressing the following problems and needs:
.:. Children are entering school with no readiness skills and turning into adults
unable to read and write at a level sufficient enough to function effectively on a
day-ta-day basis.
.:. Children are faIling behind in school because they do not get the homework help
they need and are dropping out of school without sufficient skills to compete for
good jobs.
.:. Immigrants are coming to America with no English literacy skills which renders
them at a disadvantage when competing for employment in a literate society.
.:. Immigrants are bringing their children and enrolling them in school with no
English and the children naturally fall behind.
.:. Americans who have lived here all their lives lack the basic skills necessary to
function effectively in a literate society on a day-ta-day basis.
To address these causes we provide one-to-one and group literacy instruction for
individuals and families. We provide parenting instruction to assist parents to not
only improve their own literacy skills but also take a greater interest in the
educational activities of their children. We work with pre-school children to allow
them to become school ready. We assist children in school to succeed in school. We
urge parents to set goals and attain them through increased literacy skills
T ARGBT POPULATION:
We will target individuals and families on our waiting lists in the Middle Keys over the
age of 18, with equal numbers of males as females. Census figures show the target
population comprised of undereducated adults in Monroe County with 0-9 years of
schooling (4,478) and high school dropouts (7,404). In addition, 10,451 persons speak a
language other than English in the home, and out ofthese 2,115 "do not speak English
well"
APPROACH METIfOD:
Ours is a student centered approach.
This project will be done through one-to-one and small group tutoring and teaching with
a paid coordinator supplemented by trained, certified, LVA volunteer tutors
Individuals needing literacy training will be intaked at the Marathon Library by our
Middle Keys Coordinator. At intake, students will be tested, with long and short term
goals assessed. Our coordinator will match each student with a literacy volunteer who is
trained and certified by LV A > s director prior to being assigned a student. Volunteers will
work with students a minimum of two hours per week and a maximum of as many hours
as is agreeable to both tutor and student toward the attainment of personal goals through
increased literacy skills.
Families needing literacy training will follow the same procedure as individuals.
The family member who has the greatest need will be targeted first. If the child is most at
need, the child will take priority over the adult. lithe parent can speak: no English, and
the child is doing well in schoo~ we will concentrate more on helping the parent, as in
this case the parent is most in need. Our director and Middle Keys Coordinator will
detennine need on a family by family basis.
RESOURCES AND COSTS:
We are requesting $10,000 to assist with this program on a countywide level to cover the
cost of additional hours for our Middle Keys Coordinator and a portion of the cost of our
countywide director.
We have a received grant funding to replace books and materials lost in Hurricane
Wilma, thus the cost for books and materials part of this grant is covered for 2006.
SUST AINABILITY:
This project will be sustained on a year-by-year basis same way it has always been. If
history is any indication offuture performance, our project will be sustained through new
and continuing grant sources, new and continuing partnership arrangements and the use
of trained, certified literacy volunteers. LV A has had the same executive director for the
past 14 years which provides some measure of continuity and direction. In 1997 she took
a pay cut to avoid program intenuption, She is prepared to do this again. 2006 looks
challenging as we continue in the hurricane recovery mode with drastic cuts in federal
funding. LV A has persevered and will continue so long as we have our volunteers. Our
biggest challenge for 2006 will be in recruiting volunteers and being able to pay staff
who can afford to stay in the keys.
Thank: you for your consideration.
LVA
Basic READIESL/Family Literacy Program
Budget-Middle Keys
Staffing, two part-time staff members for one-to-one and small group
literacy instruction, testing, training, case management, intake
counseling... ... ................. _'. _.. ... ... ... .__. _.... .... ... _... _.... 0-0-.$10,000.00
Books, notebooks and instructional materials... .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . N/ A.
PAID FOR BY ANOTHER GRANT
In-..kind office tutoring space. . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . .. ... . " . . . . .. . . . . .. . .. . . . . . . N/ A
PAID FOR BY ANOTHER GRANT
Telephone, a portion of which to be used for this program... ... ... .N/ A
PAID FOR BY ANOTHER GRANT
Total request: ..... _... ...... ... ... ... ...... ... ............... ...... ... ... .$10,000.00
Housing Authority of the City of Key \Vest, Florida
1400 Kennedy Drive, Key West, FL 33045
Phone: (305) 296~5621 Fax: (305) 296.0932
Board of Conunissioners
Frank Toppino
Bob Dean
Juanita Mingo
John G. Parks, Jr.
Roosevelt Sands, Jr.
Executive Director
]. Manuel Castillo, Sr.
Memorandum of Understanding
I/we hereby acknowledge that Literacy Volunteers has use of the Eastwind
Apartments Computer Lab for the purpose of administering Literacy Programs to
the Residents of East'Nind Apartments and Tropical Isle Apartments only.
I/we further understand that we have use of this room only on Monday,
W cdnesday & Friday, and that I/we have not be given access to the computers
within the Lab.
2!~~a~
c:; /c2L;/OS
I I
Date
~ ()
\d1cui.a~ [iAt.. '
Frances Arroyo . ~
G {d4/05
Date
---
'Ilo:
.foo,
:;0
o
o
8
It;
-J:>.
o
.f>,.
~-
o
'"">
>
::l
(1)
....
o.
P'
t
o
::l
....
o
(ll
o
o
9
<'
~
9
> >-l >
0.. t't (Jq
~ ~ g
~ ()
r: '<
:r:
(1)
~
Z ("')
~ 3:: 0
9 ~ g ~
(f a >
~ Z (ll to
o 0 r-. 0
.... 3 t/
P' 5 ~
~ ~
~ H
Z
G":l
>
~ G":l
'" M
(; Z
3 ()
~
(I)
<g'
~
>-l ~
;:r <
(1) a
3:: ~ U'l
g ~ ~
(3 0 i:j
~ (1) l:l (1l
~ ~Sl,< Q~ ~
~~ g ~.g:$ 0
g 8 ~ ~ -<;. ~
l>> l:;;" ~ ....."" l;f>
l>> ... '< l' 0 (1l
-< - ~ ~....,..
e::. U"l ...~ (1) U <
~ 0 ~ ::l .... ("') ...
~ a ~ ~,~ ~ g'
~ ~ ,. ~ C/) ~ .~
al 0 a.~g- 0
e] ~ S' @'; ~
E. d s:::-. ~
~~~~::l g
~ : ~ 8> ~
~ g.'" 8S2 g-
o (ll "'I1 an g
.... 0.. P' ..... '< .......
C ~. ::l.. P>
P3'(l;'"r-C ..-
5. 0.. -< (1);S: cr'
'" ~ t"" 0- 0 ~
~S-g'~a ~::
::l (1) iil (ll (ll .... j:l)
...... ~ D .... (") ('0 p ~
S' - ..... ;j 0 ('0 P. 0
......O'dOOC On:;!..
~:\l""Cl:l H>p'n
;~1!;!,f~
~.... oc;T'!1l~(O
'" p) ;:r :=: (0 ~
'" .'1 >-l (ll n p-.......
:=+- '<: ~ o..t'" ~...
~ cr VI E.. _. 0 f?
;::=;;l (I) C'" ~ ~
::n ::l S. p.. id 0.....
~ ff ~ ~~ ::l-<
cr' r: 0.. OCll ~ S;
.... g >-1", p-...
g ~ '"tift "c;l ~
g- '< ;;i !:l 8 ~ S'
VI ~o..g g p.
~ ~ ~ ~ ~. ~.
So::.... b Jg fr
(1) '-^'>-lp. ('0 Pl
7' ciQ' ;:; p- .....
b' >-rj ~. ~ g 8'
8 ~. :: ~ g. e.
(1)~tiJ0 i:j-<
no ~ g. ...., ""'0 cr'
C '< 0 ~
::l ~ "d ~ J3;,n'
o::! e1 > So ..... '"Q
~ ~ n (I) 8'.... 0
'-' 0 '1 0 ::l <:
.~? 0 i:L
~ ...... ~ if .:z s'
~:~ ~i
~Ol>>t:p o~
>- ~ ~. ~ ::+
~ ,po -< 8,
g ~ C/) ('>
.... (1) .-+ ::l"
~ '< .3 !:l
5' r< ;::; ~
(Jq e; S'
{lo,g ~ 6'
l>> ~....
o
J"
III
'"
(I) 0
p.. ::l
~ (ll
o
~ P-
..... .g
o
F g
p.
g
(1)
~
'< 0
o 8:
8": is:
p:
::r S'
g ~
p.. (ll
(ll :T
p.. 0
~ S
g (1)
=-. p.1
o (TO
? (1)
'U ?
> >-'
(') 00
....,
iQ'
~
(1)
g
:E
(1)
:e ~
a~
....
(1) 0
n ::l
2 ~.
.....0-
-r-+=:
'::'l ...
S ~.
.....
~~
l;f> "d
Er 6
5'-0
(D ~.
-=
o
~ >-
(1) Q
~.... It>
S ~
p:j
e:rc
(1) ...
gJ ~
~ P- ~
~ ,.,
-s:: 'd '<
;:;t. 'U <:
t:::: (11 =
..... -
x-C::
(1) e.
'-< f1)
VI f1) .
:;: ~
:TO
o ....
->-
~ 8
?:;"(ll
cr' ::I.
~ ~
o'~
t:;:o
..... l:l
(ll .,
... 0
~ (D
'<(j
~ ~
p-p
(1) ~
0..
g ~
.., .
.....
o.
E.
Vl
rf
-
l;f>
~
P-
::r-
~
(l)
~
.....
(0
Pl
[/)
.....
~
~
,.,
M
~
(")
~
-<
o
~
Cj
Z
~ Z
M l-3
M~M
~M~
01-3>
~1-3C')
>MM
S=~Z
M~Q
~>()
tiC')O
~S;~
~M>
<~I;O
>MO
-Z~
~1-3>
~ d
p....( 0
~ Z
~
~
p....(
~
M
~
Ci
~
1-0
~
o
C1
~
~
~