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EO�K t) oZ3 F-nL52r f Sun -Un - Is currently in existence because of volunteers and since there is no existing facility, we are not servicing any clients at this time. There is a semi-monthly social program and there are approximately twenty-four (24) individuals in attendance at this program, a small percentage of those in need of a permanent facility. , Children's Home Society - There are currently ten individuals on the total staff encompassing these programs: Child Protection Team, Family Builders, Prevention and Parent Education and Children in Need of Services/Families in Need Services. Currently we serve 485 clients in these programs in Indian River County. 6. Number of clients served who are not citizens of Indian River County: Sun -Un - All those in attendance at our semi-monthly sessions are residents of Indian River County. Children's Home Society - The 485 clients listed above are all from (residing in) Indian River County. In addition, the Children's Home Society serves approximately eight -seven youth and their families in the Wave CREST Runaway Shelter in St. Lucie County. Although this program is located in St Lucie County, the program serves the four counties in the District 15 service area, which includes a sizeable number of youth from Indian River County. We have determined that this is a cost effective way for all counties included, to provide this needed service. The Proposed Program will be a group home for teens, which may include unwed mothers. The program has the capacity to serve twelve youth at a time for a period of six to eighteen months. Preference will be given to youth from Indian River County, however, treatment will be provided for youth from Martin, Okeechobee or St Lucie counties. Again the cost sharing strategy provides a needed service for the District, takes care of local youth and does not burden any one county for the entire cost 7. Main source of funding: Sun -Un - As of this date, our main source of funding is golf tournaments, fashion shows, bridge parties and varies other fund raisers. In addition, all prospective residents of this home have personal income in addition to full medical insurance and job income, if employed. Children's Home Society - The main source of funding is through State contracts. The majority of our funding is through the Department of Children and Families and the Department of Juvenile Justice. Other revenue is from the county Children's Services Councils (Martin, Okeechobee and St. Lucie) and from the United Way in each of the four counties. Indian River United Way contributes $33,000. The funding for the proposed Group Home will be provided by the Department of Children and Families. An outline of all the Children's Home Society's contracts are provided as an attachment. 8. Show proof of resources to renovate sit and meet all applicable codes: San -UD - Presently have a total $151,940 cash monies on deposit for use on this project Children's Home Society - Have a commitment from the Department of Children and Families to adequately fund the program. (see attachment). Additionally, the CHS has $25,000 to invest in a fire alarm system, etc. Also have already received a donation of 2200 square feet of new carpet and will continue to generate community support. The Wave CREST Shelter in St Lucie County has consistently passed all state and local inspections in the past six years. May 12, 1998 54 I