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During the fiscal year 2015-16, there were 8,513 children served. The total actual dollars spent was $841,965. The cost per child was only $98.90. Additionally, 1,102 parents were directly served through educational/instructional programs NEEDS ASSESSMENT Program Descriptions. Each program funded in 2015-16 funding year has two descriptions, the Taxonomy Description and a general description. The Taxonomy description is from the Taxonomy of Human Services, a standardized national classification system that indexes community resources based on the services they provide and the target populations they serve. The Taxonomy Description eliminates duplication of services issues. For the purposes of brevity, the secondary Taxonomy Description has been shortened. The general description adds information specific to each program. Cost Per Child: The Children's Services Advisory Committee funds a wide variety of programs addressing children's needs in Indian River County. Therefore, it should be understood that the following variables affect the average cost per child. • Some programs are provided for individuals, others are for groups. • Some programs require highly trained professionals, while other can utilize volunteers. • Some programs are residential or home visit programs; while others are day programs. • Some of the programs are single source funding and others are shared funding. • Some programs are for one occurrence, while others serve one child the entire school year. 2015-16 PROGRAMS BIG BROTHERS & BIG SISTERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY "Children of Promise" (formerly "Children of Prisoners") (COP) (Statistics as of 09/30/2016) Grant: $15,000.00 Funds Used as of 09/30/2016: $15,000.00 Total Children Served as of 09/30/2016: 79 Total Adults Served as of 09/30/2016: 79 Taxonomy #: PH150.550-10 Program Description: This community-based program provides one-on-one mentoring for children whose family member(s) are incarcerated in state or federal prison. P165