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*Apr Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Palm Beach Inc. <br /> Samaritan Center <br /> - Grant: $26,664.00 <br /> - Funds Used as of 9/30/12: $26,664.00 <br /> - Total Children Served as of 9/30/12: 41 <br /> Cost per child: $7,312.69 <br /> Focus Area Addressed: <br /> Expand preventative, remedial and support programs for students with emotional, <br /> behavioral and performance problems. Improve and enhance community-based <br /> programs that address the unique challenges of adolescents' health social behaviors, <br /> positive self-esteem, develop healthy relationships and make positive higher education <br /> and career decisions. <br /> Taxonomy#: <br /> Homeless Shelter BH-180.850 — Program that provides a temporary place to stay for <br /> people who have no permanent housing. Child Abuse Prevention — FN— protect <br /> children from physical, sexual and /or emotional abuse or exploitation through a variety <br /> of educational interventions which may focus on children of various ages, parents, <br /> people who work with children and/or parents regarding ways of avoiding or handling an <br /> abusive situation and/or information about the indicators and incidence of abuse, <br /> requirement for reporting abuse and community resources that are available to children <br /> who have been abused and to their families. <br /> Program Description: <br /> This program is designed to offer long-term transitional housing and guidance to the <br /> homeless families in Indian River County, and prepare them to live independently. Adult <br /> clients attend budget, parenting,job and life skill training as well as Mental Health <br /> Counseling sessions, they also obtain employment and follow a four tiered level <br /> program prior to graduating the program. Children receive academic tutorial support, <br /> sessions on: behavior, self-esteem, character values, drugs and alcohol, divorce, health <br /> and hygiene, as well as attend special outings within the community. <br /> Collaboration: <br /> The Mental Health Association and Exchange Club of I.R.C., Substance Awareness <br /> Council, Boys and Girls Club, Counseling and Recovery Center, New Horizons of the <br /> Treasure Coast, Early Learning Coalition, Habitat for Humanity, Care net Pregnancy <br /> Center, Gifford Youth Activities Center, Healthy Start Coalition / Healthy Families, <br /> Exchange Club Castle, Center for Emotional Behavioral Health, Suncoast Mental Health <br /> Association, Literary Services, and Treasure Coast Homeless Services Council. <br /> Comment/2012 Monitoring: <br /> All goals/outcomes have been met. <br /> - 15 - <br /> 50 <br />