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Homeless Family Center Assets Build Futures RECOMMENDED : $0 Requested : $ 15,000 Description : This program provides child development classes (PH-610 . 510 ), and parenting skills development (PH-610 .680 ) for children of homeless families residing in a homeless shelter (BH- 180 . 850) and family transitional unit(s) striving to build a positive self identity for and with their children . The child development specialist provides parenting skills training and self-esteem training to children and their parents who are homeless with a focus on building personal strengths and assts in children . • Taxonomy: BH- 180 . 850 Homeless ; Child Abuse Prevention - FN- 150 . 190- 15 • Focus Areas Addressed : Mental Wellness , Parental Support & Education , Childcare Access , Health/Dental Care/Nutrition . • Number of children to be served : 82 Adults and Children in a group setting Comment: This program is being re-organized due to the retirement of their (part-time) psychiatrist. The subcommittee agreed not to recommend funding this year; but would considering the program next grant season , when the program has re-organized . H . ORE HOPE Academy RECOMMENDED : $90,000 Requested : $95 , 550 .60 Students who have been suspended from the school system are registered by their parents , and assigned a H . O . P . E . ( Helping Other People Excel ) class , which is located at the Gifford Youth Activity Center. Teachers assist the student in completing assignments necessary to complete the public school curriculum . Children are also taught coping skills, behavior modification and participate in "rap sessions". There is a follow-up program for students who have completed the program . This program collaborates with the School District. • Taxonomy: PH-600 Parents Education • Focus Areas Addressed : Mental Wellness , Parental Support & Education , Childcare Access • Number of children to be served : 485 ; adults 24 New Horizons of the Treasure Coast Substance Abuse/Student Assistance Program (SAP ) RECOMMENDED : $0 Requested : $97 , 999 .00 Description : A comprehensive school-based substance abuse prevention program among high- risk adolescents . The Prevention Specialists provide a science-based curriculum along with Level I services ( Level I is general group instruction about the impact of alcohol , etc. ) . Information Dissemination and Education and Level II services (Level II supportive counseling upon referral ), which are associated with negative behavior and greater potential for drug use/abuse . New Horizons has been providing these services since 1993 . Presently these services are available and provided in schools in Indian River, Martin , St. Lucie and Okeechobee counties . • Taxonomy: • Focus Areas Addressed : Mental Wellness , • Number of children to be served : 300 Comment: The Subcommittee agreed that funding this program would constitute a duplication of services . The duplication would be with the Substance Abuse Council . C:\Documents and Settings\mpursel\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\0LKA8\FUNDING REPORT - GRANT TO CSAC.doc - to -