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United for Families <br /> Camp Foster Child <br /> RECOMMENDED : $17, 600 <br /> Requested : $ 17 , 600 <br /> Description : United for Families will provide summer camp opportunities for up to 49 school-age <br /> children in IRC during the summer of 2007 . By doing so UFF will create a safer and more <br /> creative environment for children during non-school hours and also provide needed respite to <br /> existing foster parents . Comment: Summer camp as a retention tool for foster parents (respite); <br /> need for organized activities for teens ; program makes use of other camp resources; pays for <br /> field trip and registration expenses ; and allows for children over 13 years of age . <br /> • Taxonomy: PL-640- 150 <br /> • Focus Areas Addressed : Childcare Access , Mental Wellness <br /> • Number of children served : 49 ; adults : 46 <br /> Forensic Medical Examinations for Children <br /> RECOMMENDED : $20 ,000 <br /> This matter concerns a potential obligation to the Children 's Home Society for the initial <br /> examination of Indian River County children who are suspected of being victims of abuse or <br /> neglect. Florida Statute 39 .304 holds the respective county financially responsible for the initial <br /> cost of the forensic evaluation of a child , who is suspected of being abused or neglected . <br /> At present, the Children 's Home Society, who holds the contract for the exams , has not been paid <br /> for 78 children from Indian River County, at a billing rate of $250 per exam . Currently, the IRC <br /> Health Department and IRC are confirming this obligation . If the funds are not due for this <br /> obligation , the $20 ,000 will be allocated equally among those agencies recommended for funding . <br /> C:\Documents and Settings\mpursel\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLKA8\FUNDING REPORT - GRANT TO ' <br /> CSAC.doc <br /> - 13 - <br />