County gives $12.6 million in social service agency funding
Published December, 5th 2008.
By John Johnston
Managing Editor
Palm Beach County commissioners have cut social service agency funding through September 2009. Not surprisingly, some agency representatives showed up recently to ask that a particular agency not be cut.
However, commissioners heeded the advice of County Administrator Bob Weisman who cautioned that “singling out one or two individuals’ today means we’re going to have a run on the bank.”
Facing $45 to $100 million in state revenue loss alone, Weisman said, “waiting until March,” when state funding will be better known “is a very good suggestion.”
“We have a tough row to hoe,” sighed Chairman Jeff Koons.
Among the local agencies to receive funding were:
· South County Mental Health Center, Inc; $1,614,886 for behavioral health ‑ mental health (crisis stabilization) and psychiatric and medical services (outpatient).
· The Children’s Place at Home Safe, Inc; $49,698 for services provided in a child-friendly environment to children and families victimized by domestic violence.
· The Haven, Inc; $138,443 for prevention/intervention of child abuse through a therapeutic foster-care program.
· Deaf Service Center of Palm Beach County, Inc; $255,445 for client assistance and communication, resources and education; the agency has a Delray Beach office.
Agencies Funded
Following are the remaining agencies that will share also share in the $12.6 million of county funds, through Sept. 30, 2009.
· Seagull Industries for the Disabled, Inc; $292,061 for adult day habilitation programs and residential assisted living facilities.
· Glades Area Association for Retarded Citizens Inc; $171,283 for food services, supported living and supported employment services.
· Adopt‑A‑Family of the Palm Beaches, Inc; $315,314 for homeless prevention services, transitional housing & support, and self‑sufficiency services.
· Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse, Inc; $164,002 for emergency shelter services for women and children who are victims of domestic abuse.
· Alzheimer’s Community Care, Inc; $564,466 for disaster preparation, family counseling and specialized adult day care programs for clients and families affected by Alzheimer’s Disease.
· Area Agency on Aging of Palm Beach/Treasure Coast, Inc; $64,117 for the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) and emergency assistance/disaster preparedness.
· Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Inc; $113,708 for Parenting Partners, mentoring to young parents by qualified adult volunteers.
· Boys & Girls Club of Palm Beach County; $139,835 for year-round services that offer a variety of activities in six core areas.
· Building Blocks/NOAH Inc; $246,107 for early childhood education and parenting classes.
· Center for Family Services of Palm Beach County, Inc; $384,712 for safe kids program, individual and family counseling and emergency assistance program.
Other Agencies
· Coalition for Independent Living Options, Inc; $264,638 for independent living skills training, advocacy, information and referral, and peer support services.
· Communities in Schools of Palm Beach County, Inc; $111,103 for comprehensive social, educational and career‑related support for at-risk children.
· Comprehensive AIDS Program of Palm Beach County, Inc; $186,942 for HIV antibody counseling and testing.
· Comprehensive Alcoholism Rehabilitation Programs, Inc; $1,220,040 for residential adolescent, residential adult, outpatient treatment and adult detoxification.
· Drug Abuse Foundation of Palm Beach County, Inc; $814,981 for assessment, outpatient substance abuse, level 1 residential treatment, detox and case management.
· Drug Abuse Treatment Association, Inc; $279,173 for residential treatment (Walter D. Kelly Treatment Center) and adolescent outpatient treatment services.
· Elizabeth H. Faulk Foundation, Inc./Center for Group Counseling; $105,054 for Schools Preventive Counseling and prevention and support group for caregivers.
· Epilepsy Foundation of South Florida; $48,503 for the seizure control clinic.
· Families First of Palm Beach County; $50,190 for the Family Self-Sufficiency Program which serves economically disadvantaged families.
· Farmworker Coordinating Council of Palm Beach County; $180,792 for emergency services and transportation/translation services.
Other Agencies
· Florida Outreach for the Blind, Inc; $24,125 in training services for the visually-impaired and outreach to individuals adjusting to their environment and disability.
· Florida Resource Center for Women & Children, Inc; $187,285 for short-term emergency shelter for women and children who are victims of domestic violence.
· Glades Initiative, Inc; $175,000 for coordination of health and human services in the Glades community.
· Gratitude House, Inc; $114,990 for substance abuse services provided through, day/night treatment, prevention and aftercare (relapse prevention), intervention program, residential treatment and transitional housing.
· Gulfstream Goodwill Industries, Inc; $48,624 for homeless individuals who require supportive assistance in obtaining employment.
· Homeless Coalition of Palm Beach County; $25,000 for homeless services assessment and coordination.
· Housing Partnership, Inc; $74,801 for supportive housing for individuals diagnosed with mental illness and substance abuse and for supportive services to family members.
· Jeff Industries, Inc; $162,403 for day/night psycho‑social work adjustment and supported employment services.
· Minority Development & Empowerment, Inc; $274,981 for case management and translation services to the Haitian community.
· Mental Health Association of Palm Beach County, Inc; $46,517 for a mental health support drop-in center.
· Oakwood Center of the Palm Beaches, Inc; $1,807,037 for operation of a licensed in-patient psychiatric hospital providing assessment and treatment on a 24-hour basis for high-risk populations in both the north county area and in Belle Glade.
· Palm Beach Habilitation Center, Inc; $269,671 for the Senior in Transition and Retirement Services (STARS) Program.
· Parent-Child Center, Inc; $261,597 for children’s outpatient intervention and prevention services.
· Rehabilitation Center for Children & Adults, Inc; $93,525 for comprehensive outpatient and medical rehabilitation services.
· Sickle Cell Foundation of Palm Beach County, Inc; $77,528, for education and outreach to the Haitian population, screening and case management to affected clients.
Other Agencies
· The ARC of Palm Beach County, Inc; $259,087 for residential services for adults with disabilities.
· The Juvenile Transition Center, Inc; $103,371 for education enrichment, mentoring and job training skills to at‑risk youth ages 13‑18.
· The Lord’s Place, Inc; $348,414 for homeless services through Joshua House and family shelter programs.
· Urban Youth Impact, Inc; $154,514 for after school education/social programs for inner-city students at risk for school dropout and delinquency.
· Wayside House, Inc; 151,778 for residential treatment for women’s substance abuse. YWCA of Palm Beach County; $122,638 for Harmony House for homeless and domestic abuse services for women and children.
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