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This presentation outlines the proposed budget, accomplishments, and challenges of the Family Services Department for the fiscal year 2016-17. It covers budget allocation, program achievements, and obstacles faced. Key areas include community outreach, youth services, and financial support for citizens in need.
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FAMILY SERVICES DEPARTMENT FY 2016-17Budget Worksession July 18, 2016
Presentation Outline • Organizational Chart • Proposed FY 2016-17 Budget • Accomplishments • Budget Challenges • Summary
Presentation Outline • Organizational Chart • Proposed FY 2016-17 Budget • Accomplishments • Budget Challenges • Summary
Organization Chart Family Services Department Lonnie C. Bell, Jr. Citizens’ Commission for Children Angela Chestang (Acting) Citizens Resource and Outreach Dianne Arnold Community Action Sherry Paramore Consumer Fraud Carlos Morales Cooperative Extension Richard Tyson, PhD Fiscal and Operational Support Yolanda S. Brown Head Start Sonya Hill
Organization Chart Family Services Department Lonnie C. Bell, Jr. Neighborhood Preservation & Revitalization Lavon Williams, Esq., AICP Regional History Center Michael Perkins Youth & Family Services Tracy Salem, PhD
Presentation Outline • Organizational Chart • Proposed FY 2016-17 Budget • Accomplishments • Budget Challenges • Summary
Proposed FY 2016-17 Budget Budget by Funding Sources $71.4 Million 60% 32%
INVEST in Our Home for Life $300 Million
INVEST in Our Home for Life Commission District Capital Projects • One-time projects with minimal operating impact to be identified in consultation with District Commissioners. • $5 Million per District
INVEST in Our Home for Life • INVEST Facilities for Family Services • District 1 – Mildred Dixon Community Center • District 3 – Two Gen Facility • District 6 – Caribbean Community Center
Presentation Outline • Organizational Chart • Proposed FY 2016-17 Budget • Accomplishments • Budget Challenges • Summary
Accomplishments • The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) provided over 7,000 energy grants to Orange County Citizens • The Regional History Center developed outreach programs to community groups that extend beyond the downtown area
Accomplishments • Consumer Fraud has settled non-litigation restitution cases valued at almost $400K for our citizens • Cooperative Extension received almost 38,000 volunteer hours valued at almost $800K
Accomplishments • Youth and Family Services’ Family Counseling was chosen by the Department of Juvenile Justice and the Florida Network to be one of the pilot agencies for SNAP (Stop Now And Plan) throughout the state
Accomplishments • The Veterans’ Service Program provided almost $30M in assistance to Veterans • Head Start won the Edward Zigler Innovation Award for Asthma prevention
Accomplishments • The After School Zone served almost 9,500 participants the first semester of school • The Neighborhood Center for Families (NCFs) served over 11,000 clients
Accomplishments • Crisis & Family Assistance served over 2,000 clients • Neighborhood Preservation and Revitalization provided over 2,300 hours of off-duty patrol in high crime areas
Presentation Outline • Organizational Chart • Proposed FY 2016-17 Budget • Accomplishments • Budget Challenges • Summary
Budget Challenges • Citizen Review Panel (CRP) • Human Trafficking • Community Centers • Foster Care Transition • Regional History Center • Safe Neighborhoods and Pine Hills NeighborhoodImprovement (PHNID)
Budget Challenges • Citizen Review Panel – grassroots agencies assistance: $250K • Unable to meet all of the County’s requirements • Limited resources
Budget Challenges • Citizen Review Panel – grassroots agencies assistance: $250K • Recipient Agency Requirements: • 501(C)3 • In operation for more than one (1) year • Agency’s annual budget less than $300K • Funding available for up to two (2) consecutive years, not to exceed $50K annually
Budget Challenges • Human Trafficking • FS 787.06 Adopted Uniform Posting • Standard posters were mailed out to specific businesses • Community lacks structure to support adult victims
Budget Challenges • Human Trafficking Pilot Program: $250K • Developing a pilot program to accommodate these individuals with: • Residential Services • Rehabilitation Services • Mental Health Services • Intensive Clinical Services
Budget Challenges • Community Centers • High Demand for Space • New Programs
Budget Challenges • Foster Care Transition • Transition of 18 year olds • Learning environment • Real life experience • CIP for Wittenstein Cottage • Received $200K this fiscal year • Requesting $250K for ADArenovation
Budget Challenges • Regional History Center (RHC) • Exhibit Upgrades • Master planning for the redesign of all permanent exhibits is ongoing • Construction documents will be completed by December • Will be a multi-year project • New outreach programs at schools and community organizations • Education format has resulted in a 20% increase in school visitation
Budget Challenges • Safe Neighborhoods • Crime Prevention Programs for Youths • Pine Hills Neighborhood Improvement District (PHNID) • Marketing to Property Owners on Voting for Referendum • Redevelopment Initiatives • Sewer System Upgrade • Pine Hills Road and Silver Star Road • Changing the community’s image
Presentation Outline • Organizational Chart • Proposed FY 2016-17 Budget • Accomplishments • Budget Challenges • Summary
Summary • General Fund budget remains status quo • Continue to provide assistance and services to community • Planning new District facilities utilizing INVEST funds • Implementing CRP Grassroots and Human Trafficking pilot programs
FAMILY SERVICES DEPARTMENT FY 2016-17Budget Worksession July 18, 2016