HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/25/2020 (2)BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY FLORIDA
COMMISSION AGENDA
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2020 - 9:00 AM
Commission Chambers
Indian River County Administration Complex
1801 27th Street, Building A
Vero Beach, Florida, 32960-3388
www.ircgov.com
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Chairman Susan Adams
Vice Chairman Joseph E. Flescher
Commissioner Tim Zorc
Commissioner Peter D. O'Bryan
Commissioner Bob Solari
Jason E. Brown, County Administrator
Dylan Reingold, County Attorney
Jeffrey R. Smith, Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller
Childrens Services Referendum and Ordinance Workshop
1. CALL TO ORDER
2.A. A MOMENT OF SILENT REFLECTION FOR FIRST RESPONDERS AND MEMBERS
OF THE ARMED FORCES
2.B. INVOCATION
Jeffrey R. Smith, Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Susan Adams, Chairman
4. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA / EMERGENCY ITEMS
5. GENERAL OVERVIEW OF CHILDREN'S SERVICES TRUST MILLAGE AND ISSUES
Dylan Reingold, County Attorney
February 25, 2020
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5,A.
Children's Services Millage
Attachments: Staff Report
Children's Services 5 Year Funding History
Children's Services Millage Scenarios
Children's Trust Potential Staff
Childrens Trust millage and step up schedule
Cost to the average homeowner
Draft Referendum v2 for 2-7-20 mtg.
Heckman ROI Chart
IRC County Needs Report Card 2-18-20
Return On Investment 2-18
Snapshot of need 2-18
6. PUBLIC COMMENT
7. ADJOURNMENT
Except for those matters specifically exempted under the State Statute and Local Ordinance, the Board shall
provide an opportunity for public comment prior to the undertaking by the Board of any action on the agenda,
including those matters on the Consent Agenda. Public comment shall also be heard on any proposition which
the Board is to take action which was either not on the Board agenda or distributed to the public prior to the
commencement of the meeting.
Anyone who may wish to appeal any decision which may be made at this meeting will need to ensure that a
verbatim record of the proceedings is made which includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal
will be based.
Anyone who needs a special accommodation for this meeting may contact the County's Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator at (772) 226-1223 at least 48 hours in advance of meeting.
Anyone who needs special accommodation with a hearing aid for this meeting may contact the Board of
County Commission Office at 772-226-1490 at least 20 hours in advance of the meeting.
The full agenda is available on line at the Indian River County Website at www.ircgov.com The full agenda is
also available for review in the Board of County Commission Office, the Indian River County Main Library,
and the North County Library.
Commission Meetings are broadcast live on Comcast Cable Channel 27
Rebroadcasts continuously with the following proposed schedule:
Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. until Wednesday at 6:00 a.m.,
Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.,
Thursday at 1:00 p.m. through Friday Morning,
and Saturday at 12:00 Noon to 5:00 p.m.
February 25, 2020
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Workshop - B.C.C. 2.25.20
Office of
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY
ATTORNEY
Dylan Reingold, County Attorney
William K. DeBraal, Deputy County Attorney
Susan J. Prado, Assistant County Attorney
MEMORANDUM
TO: Board of County Commissioners
FROM: Dylan Reingold, County Attorney
Jason E. Brown, County Administrator
DATE: February 19, 2020
SUBJECT: Children's Services Millage
BACKGROUND.
On January 14, 2020, the Indian River County Board of County Commissioners ("Board') voted to
schedule a workshop concerning a referendum to establish a set millage for children's services. After the
January 14th Board meeting, County staff had three lengthy meetings with representatives of the group
supporting the referendum. One of the overarching issues raised by County staff was the issue as to
whether the County is the appropriate entity to fund all of these types of services. It is important to note
that Indian River County does fund a variety of programs, separate and apart from the children's services
millage, that support children, such as recreational programs, literacy programs and swimming safety
programs. For example, last fiscal year the County library system offered 741 programs for children and
teens serving over 20,000 children. This fiscal year, the County has added two full time employees for a
total of 6.5 full time employees dedicated to children's library services.
More specifically, we discussed with representatives of the group supporting the referendum the millage
amount, a phase in period, the sunset date, the make-up of the children's services advisory committee and
the duties of the committee and committee staff. Below County staff presents various options for the
different issues for the Board to consider. Please understand that this memorandum is not an analysis of
each issue, but is focused on some of the key issues identified by the Board at the January 14th Board
meeting and by County staff during the process.
Millage Rate
Currently, pursuant to section 103.26 of the Indian River County Code of Ordinances (the "Code"), the
Board shall provide an assigned millage of up to 0.1250 to the children's services advisory committee.
Over the past five years, the Board has increased the amount allocated to children's services from
$851,965 in 2015/2016 to $2,062,611 in 2019/2020. See attached spreadsheet. The funding in 2019/2020
was 0.1250 mills of the prior year's taxable value. The amount allocated in 2019/2020 was able to pay for
just over 80% of the funding requested. At the January 14t Board meeting, the Board was presented with
a proposal to increase the funding for children's services with Indian River County being required ti levy
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each year an ad valorem tax of one-quarter of a mill in 2021, one-third of a mill in 2023 and one-half of a
mill in 2025 and thereafter. The change in millage would represent an increase from $2,062,611 in
2019/2020 to an estimated $10,229,028 in 2025/2026.
Based upon the rapid increase in funding for children's services in the past five years and the amount of
funding that has been requested in 2019/2020, County staff does not support an increase of $8,166,417 in
just six years. The Board may wish to consider either setting a required millage allocation at 0.1250 as
opposed to the current permissive language. The Board may also consider less dramatic increases to
0.2500 mills or 0.3300 mills. Another millage option could be the rate which would have provided full
funding for all CSAC agency requests for FY 2019/20, which totaled $2,550,234. A millage rate of
0.1403 would generate sufficient dollars to fully fund all such requests. The Board may want to consider
a millage rate of 0.1500, which is a 20% increase from the current 0.1250 limit. The Board may also wish
to consider 1/6th of a mill, which is 0.1667 mills, an increase of 33% from the current amount. See
attached spreadsheet. It should be noted that a mandatory millage will not allow the Board flexibility
during economic downturns. County staff recommends that the Board approve a millage rate of 1/6th of a
mill (0.1667 mills).
It is also important for the Board to consider other potential ballot initiatives for 2020 when making a
decision on the proposed children's services millage. Currently, a group is working to place a referendum
on the ballot in 2020 to consider a new millage rate to support the issuance of another environmental land
acquisition bond issue. Additionally, the Indian River County School District is planning to place a
referendum for voters to consider extending a Y2 mill levy for essential operating needs that was originally
approved by the voters in August 2016, and which is set to expire in fiscal year 2020/2021.
Sunset
At the January 14th Board meeting, the Board discussed the option of having a term limit on the use of the
millage for children's services, thus requiring approval of the voters to continue the millage. It was
discussed at the meeting that a 15 year sunset date would be appropriate. After the Board meeting,
County staff discussed the different options for a sunset date. Since the matter would be brought back to
the voters for re -authorization, County staff and the representatives of the group supporting the
referendum discussed the concept of having a term that ran in conjunction with another presidential
elections, such as 2028, 2032, or 2036. County staff recommends a 12 year term.
Millage Phase In
Depending on the millage rate and the sunset term, the Board should also consider the appropriate phase
in for any millage rate. A mandatory 0.1250 millage would not require a phase in, however, time would
be needed to phase in a 0.5000 millage set aside. Considering the recent five year increase, the Board may
wish to maintain the 0.1250 millage for at least two or three years. The Board may also wish to consider a
more gradual increase from 0.1250 to 0.1667 to 0.2000 to 0.2250 and 0.2500 with each step lasting two to
three years. A gradual increase will allow non -for-profit entities to better plan for future programming
and to scale services accordingly. Additionally, it may make sense to have a longer, more gradual phase-
in period for larger proposed millage rates. For instance, it might be appropriate to have fewer steps than
would be appropriate for a phase-in to 0.5000 mills. Based upon the recommended 1/6th of a mill rate,
County staff would recommend a 3 -step phase in over 5 years.
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Committee Membership
Pursuant to section 103.22 of the Code, the children's services advisory committee consists of thirteen
voting members who must be residents of Indian River County as follows:
1) County Commissioner
2) Judge living in Indian River designated by Chief Judge
3) Superintendent of Schools
4) Department of Children and Families, Assistant District Administrator for IRC
5) Department of Health County Health Department Administrator
6) Law Enforcement officer
7) Five voting members from the community appointed by the board of county commissioners,
reflecting the geographical and social diversity of the community. Each commissioner shall
appoint one member to represent his/her district.
8) Two at -large members shall be appointed by the board of county commissioners.
Of the 13 members, seven members are appointed by the Board.
The proposal presented to the Board on January 14th also included a children's services advisory
committee consisting of thirteen members. Although there is some overlap between the current and
proposed make-up of the committee, there are some differences. I have underlined those positions that
closely resemble current positions. The proposed committee is as follows:
1) A physician, preferably a pediatrician
2) A licensed mental health professional
3) An expert in education, preferably from Indian River State College
4) A representative of NAACP
5) Three child advocates who are not affiliated with any agency receiving Children's Trust funds
6) Criminal justice representative
7) The superintendent of School District of Indian River County
8) Representative from the Department of Health
9) Representative from United Way of Indian River County
10) Representative from the Department of Children and Families
11) Judge of the family law division
It is important to note that a majority of the proposed committee are ex -officio members not appointed by
the Board.
Based upon discussions with the representatives of the group supporting the referendum, County staff
wanted to present an alternative, which would allow the Board to still appoint a majority of the members,
but have the membership reflect those who are more involved in children's services issues. Thus, the
Board may wish to consider maintaining the current membership, but define the individual Board
appointees as individuals who have some form of expertise in the arena of children's services, such as a
physician, licensed mental health professional, or child advocate. As children's services may also involve
issues pertaining to children's physical and mental health, the Board may also wish to include adding a
position for a representative from the Indian River County Hospital District. Staff recommends that the
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Board have it within their discretion the ability to appoint, at a minimum, a majority of the committee
members, therefore County staff recommends the Board adjust the current committee as detailed above.
Executive Director and Committee Staff
Currently, pursuant to section 103.22(6) of the Code, the County Administrator appoints the executive
office director to the children's services advisory committee. Per section 103.30 of the Code, the office of
the executive office director consists of a director and adequate staff to perform all duties assigned by the
children's services advisory committee. Under this Code provision, the executive office director provides
"all services needed to complete reports and activities required to meet the objectives of the children's
services advisory committee. These activities will include, but are not limited to, secretarial support for
the children's services advisory committee meetings and be the official record repository for said records,
keeping other records, monitoring agencies receiving funds, writing appropriate grants, producing written
materials, reviewing applications for funding, reporting to the children's services advisory committee,
preparing annual budgets, writing and presenting annual reports."
It is unclear in the proposed ordinance, how the Executive Director is chosen or the Executive Director's
duties. The proposal states that the Director grants approval for Board members to incur expenditures
chargeable to the County and reports the amount of revenue to be generated by the dedicated millage to
the committee. In further discussions with the representatives supporting the referendum, it appears that
the advocates wish to have the Executive Director have a more active role in children's services other than
monitoring grants. The Board needs to make a policy decision on whether the director position should be
expanded to include an advocacy role and coordination role between agencies. County staff is concerned
about an overlap with expertise in the children's health arena, a role more appropriate for the Indian River
County Hospital District, and school children's programs, a role more appropriate for the Indian River
County School Board.
If the funding level for children's services increases, more money will be needed for staffing even if the
director position is predominately a grant monitoring position. Staffing needs and responsibility levels
may vary depending on the millage established. Currently, the director spends 60% of her time on
children's services advisory committee matters, which increases to 80% during the grant review and
award process. If there is an increase in funding, more staff time will be dedicated to reviewing grant
applications and reimbursement requests. See attached spreadsheet, which is provided for illustrative
purposes only. In order to limit the inefficient use of taxpayer funds, more oversight and day to day
monitoring will be needed as the millage rate increases. County staff recommends that the administration
of the program be funded from the millage.
Use of Funds
In the current ordinance there is not a clear list of the types of programs and services that can be funded
with the children's services money. The proposed ordinance sets forth the following list of the different
uses of the funds.
(1) To allocate and provide funds for agencies in Indian River County which are operated for the
benefit of children, provided they are not under the exclusive jurisdiction of the public school
system.
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(2) To support programs and services which will enhance academic achievement and assist all
children to perform at grade level in core areas such as reading, math and science.
(3) To provide and maintain in Indian River County such guidance, psychological, or psychiatric
programs and services as the county determines are needed for the general welfare of the children
and families of Indian River County.
(4) To support programs and services which promote & improve the physical health and well-
being of all children.
(5) To support programs and services designed to stop child abuse before it starts.
(6) To provide funds to programs and services that keep our children off the streets and away from
drugs, alcohol and other risky behaviors.
(7) To provide prenatal care programs where such programs will improve birth outcomes for all
children.
(8) To provide for such other services for all children as the county determines are needed for the
general welfare of Indian River County.
(9) To collect information and statistical data which will be helpful to the county in deciding the
needs of children and to develop techniques for monitoring the efficacy of funded programs and
services including but not limited to the gathering of data, measuring outcomes, goal effectiveness,
research.
(10) To provide or coordinate training, professional development and other support to Children's
Trust funded agencies which will ultimately improve service delivery and desired outcomes for
children.
(11) To consult, coordinate and collaborate with local, state and national entities which promote
best practices, professional standards and advocacy focusing on the health, well-being and
education of children and families.
(12) To lease such real estate and lease or purchase such equipment and personal property as are
needed to execute the foregoing programs and services.
(13) To employ and pay, on a part-time or full-time basis, personnel needed to execute the
foregoing programs and services.
(14) To provide for administrative expenses limited to Children's Trust of Indian River County
staff and operating supplies, directly related to tasks necessary to fulfill the scope and purposes of
this article, in an amount not to exceed ten percent (10%) of the annual dedicated millage for that
fiscal year, to be determined at the time of budget adoption.
County staff would recommend to delete the use of funds for leasing and purchasing real and personal
property. Additionally, County staff would recommend that funds be limited to only that amount needed
to fund the County staff necessary to administer the program and not for administrative expenses of the
agencies awarded funds. County staff supports an eight percent (8%) cap on the use of the millage for
administrative expenses.
County staff also believes that it is important to establish a policy that the funds are not to be expended for
those programs that fall within the jurisdiction of other funding entities such as the Indian River County
School District and the Indian River County Hospital District. County staff does not recommend the
funds to be used for the duplication of services that should otherwise be provided by the Indian River
County School District, such as K through 12 programs, and the Indian River County Health Department,
such as health initiatives. One example is the funding for the Learning Alliance — Moonshot Reading
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Rocket. Although this may be a worthwhile program, County funds go to the Learning Alliance, which
then pays the Indian River County School District, which then pays teachers who work for the program.
Thus, County funds are used by the Indian River County School District to pay teachers.
In response to the discussions, the representatives have presented different options which are attached.
SUMMARY.
The following is a summary of the staff recommendations on the key issues.
• County staff recommends that the Board approve a millage rate of 1/6th of a mill (0.1667 mills)
• County staff recommends a 12 year term
• Based upon the recommended 1/6th of a mill rate, County staff recommends a 3 -step phase in over
5 years
• County staff recommends that the County adjust the current committee as detailed above
• County staff recommends that the administration of the program be funded from the millage with
an eight percent (8%) cap
• County staff recommends deleting the use of funds for leasing and purchasing property
• County staff recommends establishing a policy that the funds are not to be expended for those
programs that fall within the jurisdiction of other funding entities
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Children's Services Advisory Committee
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$1,051,965
23.5%
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$1,607,965
52.9%
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$1,663,965
58.2%
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$2,062,611
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Reauthorization of Children's Trust will be required after 12 years.
Cost to the Average Homeowner to Support the Children's Trust
The average single-family home in Indian River County was assessed at $246,791
in 2018, according to the Florida Housing Data Clearinghouse. Assuming the
standard $50,000 homestead exemption, the taxable value would be $196,791.
Cost to the average homeowner based on various millage:
1/4 mil (0.25) = $49.20 annually
1/3 mil (0.33) = $64.94 annually
2/5 mil (0.40) = $78.72 annually
A home valued at $175,000 with the homestead exemption would have a taxable
value of $125,000. The cost would be:
1/4 mil (0.25) = $31.25 annually
1/3 mil (0.33) = $41.25 annually
2/5 mil (0.40) = $50.00 annually
A home valued at $150,000 with the homestead exemption would have a taxable
value of $100,000. The cost would be:
1/4 mil (0.25) = $25.00 annually
1/3 mil (0.33) = $33.00 annually
2/5 mil (0.40) = $40.00 annually
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REVISED 2-7-20
Draft Referendum Language
Option 1:
Dedicated Millage for Children's Trust of Indian River County
In order to fund improvements in quality children's development, physical and mental health,
and other services for children residing in Indian River County, shall Indian River County levy
each year an ad valorem tax of one-quarter of a mill in 2021, one- ird of a mill in 2024, and
two-fifths of a mill in 2027 to 2032, and ensure proper fiscal stewardship af these funds, in
accordance with Resolution. Reauthorization required in 2032.
For dedicated millage for Children's Trust
_Against dedicated millage for Children's Trust
Option 2:
Dedicated Millage for Children's Trust of County
In order to fund improvements in quality children's development, physical and mental health,
and other services for child
each year an ad valore
two-fifths of a mill in
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ill in 2021, one-third of a mill in 2024, and
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Key Indicators Dashboard
Indicator
Population
Population Total (2018)
Florida Health Charts
Indian River
Count
152,079
Florida
20,957,705
Ages 0-4 (2018)
Florida Health Charts
6,323
1,137,921
3,056,048
Ages 5-17 (2018)
Florida Health Charts
18,558
Birth Rate (2018)
Florida Health Charts
8.5 per 1,000
10.6 per 1,000
Average # of Births per Year in IRC
2016 - 2018 Florida Health Charts
Socioeconomic Indicators
Under 18 Living in Poverty (2018)
Florida Health Charts
1,272
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21.3%
Elementary Students Eligible for
Free/Reduced Lunch (2018)
Florida Health Charts
64.6%
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ALICE Households (2016)
Asset Limited Income Constrained Employed
ALICE Report — United Way of Florida
40% ALICE
11% Poverty
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14% Poverty
WIC Eligible Served (2018)
Florida Health Charts
51.1%
4
67.8%
Child Food Insecurity Rate (2017)
Florida Health Charts
20.6%
1.110
20.4%
Children 0-17 Without Health
Insurance (2018)
Florida Health Charts
6.7%
NI
7.6%
Healthy Babies & Healthy Children
Birth Rate to Teens —15 to 19
3 Yr. Avg. (2016 - 2018)
Florida Health Charts
23.0/1,000
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Birth Rate to Teens — 15 to 19
Black and White — 3 Yr. Avg.
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White: 14.9/1,000
Black: 44.9/1,000
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Infant Mortality Rate
3 Yr. Avg. (2016 - 2018)
Florida Health Charts
Count: 21
Rate: 5.5/1,000
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Count: 4,069
Rate: 6.1/1,000
Infant Mortality Rate — Black and
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White: 5.1/1,000
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Low Birth Weight
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Indian River County's Children
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Low Birth Weight — Black and White
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Florida Health Charts
White births: 7.60/0
Black births: 16.7%
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Prenatal Care (2016-2018)
3rd Trimester or no prenatal care
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Florida Kid Care Coverage — Kids
Under 5 (2019)
Florida Health Charts
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Immunization (2019)
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FSA (2018)
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Graduation Rate (2018)
FL Dept of Education
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Youth Using Alcohol in Past 30
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Florida Youth Substance Abuse Survey
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Ke v Indicators Dashboard
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Indian River
County
Florida
Youth Using Marijuana in Past 30
Days (2018)
Florida Youth Substance Abuse Survey
9%
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Youths Arrested — Ages 10 to 17
(2019) Florida Health Charts
172/10,000At
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Youth Substance Abuse — Ages 11
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Children Under 18 in Foster Care
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Children Experiencing Child Abuse
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855/100,000
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Florida Health Charts
Children Experiencing Sexual
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Florida Health Charts
Other Important Indicators
Hospitalizations for Mental
Disorders Under 18 Years of Age
1,113/100,000
1
557/100,000
(2018) Florida Health Charts
Total Homeless Individuals (2019)
Adults: 337
TC Homeless Services Council
Children: 149
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Return on Investment (ROI) of
High -Quality Early Childhood Development
"Policymakers would be wise to coordinate these early childhood resources
into a scaffolding of developmental support for disadvantaged children and
provide access to all in need. The gains are significant because quality
programs pay for themselves many times over. The cost of inaction is a tragic
loss of human and economic potential that we cannot afford."
Heckmanequation. org
• James Heckman, University of Chicago, Nobel Prize winning Economist
o Workforce development starts with early childhood development.
o 7-10% per year ROI based on increased school & career achievement
as well as reduced costs in remedial education, health & criminal
justice expenditures. (Perry Preschool Program)
o Comprehensive, high quality early childhood programs (birth to 5)
yielded a 13% ROI per child, per year in education, economic, health
and social outcomes. (Abecedarian/CARE)
o The earlier the investment, the greater the return.
o High-quality early childhood education is an effective tool for fighting
intergenerational poverty.
• Tony Carvajal, Exec VP, FL Chamber of Commerce, Children's Movement
o Expanding early learning initiatives provide benefit of $8.60 for every
$1 invested. Half of this is from increased earnings of the children
when they grow up.
o Early childhood education is critical to preparing Florida's children
for future careers.
• Children who do NOT receive a quality early education are:
o 25% more likely to drop out of school
o 40% more likely to become a teen parent
o 50% more likely to be placed in special education
o 60% less likely to go to college
o 70% more likely to be arrested for a violent crime
(source: K-12 Stem Education: Breakthroughs in Research & Practice)
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The Children's Trust of IRC
Our Community, Our Children
Snapshot of Need
• 20 Current CSAC Funded Agencies
o 3,848: Total of estimated waitlists
o $8,551,400: Estimated additional dollars required to meet waitlist need
o $2,222: Estimated investment/child
• Quality Early Childhood Education
o 7,200 children 0-5 in our community
o 4,600 live on the margins of poverty
o <2,000 are currently served by quality early childhood programs
o Average cost of quality early childhood education in IRC is up to
$11,000/year
• Quality Extended Day Programs
o 17,000 students in public school
o 10,000 live on the margins of poverty
o <2,000 are served by current after school services to youth in IRC
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o Behavioral health
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