Broward County Children’s Services Council Monthly Meeting & Annual Budget Retreat 6600 W. Commercial Blvd. Lauderhill, FL 33319

May 16, 2013 9:30 a.m.

MEETING AGENDA

I. Call to Order Robin Bartleman, Chair

II. Roll Call Amy Jacques, Executive Assistant

III. Chair’s Comments Robin Bartleman, Chair

IV. President’s Report Cindy Arenberg Seltzer, President/CEO a. FYI – Good of the Order b. FYI – OMB Performance Partnership Pilots Update

V. Consent Agenda Robin Bartleman, Chair a. Approve Council Minutes of April 18, 2013 (Tab A) b. Approve Raters for Voice & Data Services RFP (Tab B) c. Approve Youth FORCE Health & Wellness Research (Tab C) d. Approve WPBT/KidVision Match Funding (Tab D) e. Approve Acceptance of A.D. Henderson Grant to Expand PBS (Tab E) f. Approve Interim Financial Statements and Budget Amendments for April 2013 (Tab F) g. Approve Invoices, P.O.s & Contracts (Tab G)

VI. PAOD Report Sandra Bernard-Bastien, Director a. FYI – Prosperity Campaign Update (Tab H) Ronald W. Albert, Territory Manager, IRS b. FYI – Legislative Update (Tab I)

VII. Public Non-Budget Comments Robin Bartleman, Chair (2 Minutes Per Person)

VIII. Council Member Non-Budget Comments Robin Bartleman, Chair

IX. For Your Information (Tab J) Robin Bartleman, Chair a. Funders Forum Minutes b. CSB Minutes c. CSC In The News d. Correspondence e. Attendance Report

X. FY 13/14 Program Budget Discussion Robin Bartleman, Chair a. Setting the Stage/Program Budget Overview (Tab K) Cindy Arenberg Seltzer b. Public Comment on Program Budget (By Tab; 2 Minutes Per Person) c. Council Discussion of Program Budget d. Approve Draft FY 13/14 Program Budget e. Approve FY 13/14 Program Renewals

NEXT COUNCIL MEETING: JUNE 20, 2013; 9:30AM

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CHILDREN’S SERVICES COUNCIL OF BROWARD COUNTY 6600 W. Commercial Blvd. Lauderhill, FL 33319

Minutes April 18, 2013 9:30 A.M.

Members in Attendance: School Board Member Robin Bartleman; Governor Appointee Charlene M. Désir, Ed.D.; Judge Martin R. Dishowitz; DCF Circuit 17 Community Development Administrator Kim Gorsuch; Broward County Commissioner Sue Gunzburger; Governor Appointee Tara R. Philipp; School Superintendent Robert W. Runcie; Governor Appointee Maria Schneider; Governor Appointee Ana Valladares

Counsel Present: Garry Johnson, Esq.

Counsel Absent: Governor Appointee Emilio Benitez; Health Department Director Paula Thaqi, M.D.

Staff in Attendance: Cindy Arenberg Seltzer, President/CEO; Monti Larsen; Karen Swartzbaugh Ghezzi; Audrey Stang; Sandra Bernard-Bastien; Sue Gallagher; Marlando Christie; John Jeyasingh; Amy Jacques; Andrew Leone; Angie Michel; Beverly Sanders; Carl Dasse; Catherine Baez; Cynthia Reynoso; Ellis Chapman; Jasset Smith; Katrina Louis; Laura Ganci; Madeline Jones; Meg Wallace; Melissa Stanley; Monica King; Nancy Cohn; Travis Johnson

Guests in Attendance: Attached

Agenda:

I. Call to Order: Chair Robin Bartleman called the meeting to order at 9:30 A.M.

II. Roll Call: The roll was called and a quorum was established with the presence of Ms. Bartleman, Dr. Désir, Judge Dishowitz, Ms. Gorsuch, Commissioner Gunzburger, Ms. Philipp, Ms. Schneider, and Ms. Valladares.

III. Chair’s Comments:

a) Council Minutes:

ACTION: Commissioner Gunzburger made a motion to approve the Council minutes of March 21, 2013, as presented. The motion was seconded by Ms. Gorsuch and passed with no opposing votes.

b) May Budget Retreat:

Ms. Bartleman reminded Council members that the May CSC meeting was also the annual Budget Retreat and that they should schedule their morning and afternoon for the Retreat. Box lunches from ARC Broward Culinary Institute may be purchased in advance through CSC’s Executive Assistant, Amy Jacques.

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IV. President’s Report:

a) Good of the Order:

The CSC-powered “Broward AWARE! Family Fun & Resource Day” was held April 13th, with close to 400 attendees and 45 agencies sharing their resources. Eleven parents began the KidCare application process at the event, which also included the ChildNet Forest of Families project, and mini workshops on issues impacting children and families. Corporate partners included Coca-Cola, Humana, Humana/Medicaid, Amerigroup, Jet Pizza, and the Fort Lauderdale Strikers.

The YMCA of Broward County recently recognized CSC as its 2012 Partner of the Year. The CSC-funded STEP program was highlighted at the recognition ceremony and youth shared their experience in the program prior to the presentation of the award.

Ms. Arenberg Seltzer served as a judge for the Boys & Girls Clubs’ Youth of the Year competition.

It Takes a Village RFP, containing the CSC program areas of “Kinship Initiatives for Supportive Services” (KISS) and “Preparing Youth for Independent Futures” (Future Prep), was released on March 18th. A pre-bid conference was held on April 4th, and the RFP closes at Noon on Monday, April 29th.

CSC is supporting ChildNet’s campaign to recruit foster parents in Broward County. An informational flyer was included in the meeting information packet.

Ms. Arenberg Seltzer and youth in CSC-funded programs addressed the April meeting of the Juvenile Justice Board. Youth representing YMCA, HANDY, and Urban League programs talked about how these CSC-funded programs impacted their lives. Ms. Arenberg Seltzer thanked Ms. Kerry-Ann Royes (YMCA), Mr. Kirk Brown (HANDY), and Ms. Courtnee Biscardi (Urban League) for their efforts in organizing the youth’s participation in the presentation. Council members felt the presentation served as a model for future CSC information presentations in the community and encouraged Ms. Seltzer and CSC-funded youth to speak in similar venues. Members should let Ms. Seltzer know of any other community organizations that would be receptive to such a presentation. It was also suggested that such presentations be filmed, with permission releases from the minors and participants sharing their personal stories.

In seeing information in the meeting packet about corporate sponsors, leveraged funds, and other community resources secured by the CSC, Judge Dishowitz requested staff to calculate the total amount of resources invested in the community beyond the money from the property taxes. He felt it would be beneficial for the public to know that for every $1 they give in property taxes, they are receiving a specific dollar amount in return. Ms. Seltzer replied that staff does have that number and it can be highlighted on future financial statements.

Mr. Runcie arrived.

b) Social Impact Bond (SIB) Feasibility Study:

Ms. Arenberg Seltzer explained the concept of Social Impact Bonds and how they could possibly be used to secure additional dollars to bring some programs to scale, as CSC is 2

currently unable to meet all of the needs in the community. Simply, Social Impact Bonds are used to look at solutions to social ills and bring them to scale using investors’ dollars, similar to local bonds used to build roads or infrastructure. She emphasized that the investors bear the risk, but they also have the potential to be rewarded with repayment on their investment, plus a premium if the program is high-performing and results in savings to a participating government entity.

Intrigued by the concept, Council members discussed benefits and concerns, and tried to understand how the concept would work in reality for CSC-funded programs. Ms. Seltzer explained that the decision before the Council today was solely approval of a bid instrument to have an expert look at CSC programs and the community to see if it could possibly work here. These experts would explore the myriad of components, such as the likelihood of a government entity being willing to participate and pay off the bond, defining the universe, determining the capacity, and outlining the best way to structure the deal. She further explained that the action item before the Council was whether they wanted to invest a few thousand dollars today for the purpose of seeing if millions could be accessed to expand successful CSC programs currently in the community. She acknowledged that it’s a cutting-edge and bold idea. As such, Council members requested more information, as well as time for staff to explore the possibility of a foundation funding the feasibility study.

ACTION: Judge Dishowitz made a motion to direct staff to explore other non- CSC avenues of funding for the feasibility study and bring back to the Council. The motion was seconded by Ms. Valladares. Ms. Gorsuch offered, and Judge Dishowitz accepted, a friendly amendment to table the approval of the feasibility study and direct staff to further explore the concept and bring back to the Council with details, concrete examples using CSC-funded programs, and any possible non-CSC funding sources for the feasibility study. Commissioner Gunzburger made a substitute motion to table approval of the feasibility study until September at a minimum to allow for a guest speaker to address the Council on the concept. Judge Dishowitz withdrew his motion. The substitute motion was seconded by Ms. Schneider and passed with no opposing votes.

V. CPO Report:

a) KISS/Future Prep RFP Source Experts:

Ms. Swartzbaugh Ghezzi corrected a scrivener’s error in the name and title of one of the proposed raters. It should correctly read “Eileen E. Rathery, City Commissioner, City of Lauderdale Lakes.” It was also noted that Judge Hope Bristol had been removed from the list of raters due to a potential conflict of interest. Ms. Valladares requested to be added as a rater.

ACTION: Ms. Gorsuch made a motion to approve the source experts for the RFP Rating Committees, as amended above. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Gunzburger and passed with no opposing votes.

b) MOST Summer Allocation Adjustments:

ACTION: Commissioner Gunzburger made a motion to approve the Community After School allocation correction for Summer 2013, as presented. The motion was seconded by Ms. Valladares and passed with no opposing votes. 3

c) Multisystemic Therapy (MST) Award Presentation:

Ms. Melissa Stanley, CSC Program Specialist, introduced Dr. Jeff Randall, the national consultant for the CSC-funded MST programs, and briefly explained the MST model and award process. CSC has funded MST programs since 2001. In 2009, the national model implemented awards to recognize the top one percent of teams and therapists worldwide. CSC currently funds JAFCO and Henderson Behavioral Health to provide MST services. Each team consists of four therapists and one supervisor.

Dr. Jeff Randall, from the Family Services Research Center at the Medical University of South Carolina, thanked the CSC and Ms. Stanley for their support and highlighted the MST model and his experience with the CSC-funded teams from JAFCO and Henderson Behavioral Health. He explained that MST is a home-based, evidenced-based treatment model geared toward youth ages 12-17 that empowers caregivers to address the reasons behind the youth’s behavioral issues by better monitoring the youth and breaking negative peer associations that are not beneficial to the well-being of the youth, as well as engaging the youth in pro-social activities.

Nationally, the model looks at discharge outcomes, such as the youth being placed in the home and school with no rearrests. The target outcome is for 70% or more of the youth to be placed in their home. Dr. Randall pointed out that the CSC-funded programs have greatly exceeded this established bench mark. For the JAFCO program, for 11 years, they have worked with 453 youth and families. Of those 453 youth, at the end of their time in the program, 95% were in the home, 95% were in school, and 92% did not experience any rearrests. Dr. Randall pointed out that these outcomes are in the top one percent of MST programs in the world and that he had just nominated JAFCO’s Clinical Director, Ms. Wendy Jenkins, for the MST “Whatever It Takes” Award.

Starting in 2009, MST has presented awards for adherence to the model. Of the 500 MST programs worldwide, the award is given annually to only five teams – the top one percent. Of the 2,000 MST therapists, only 20 – one percent -- receive this award. For Henderson Behavioral Health, Mr. Trahern LaFavor was honored with the MST Therapist Adherence Award in 2009, and has since been promoted to Team Supervisor. Mr. Luckner Monexe received the MST Therapist Adherence Award in 2010 and 2011, being the only person in history to receive the therapist award twice. For JAFCO, they have won the Team Adherence Award in 2009 and 2011, while Ms. Liliam Bernal was honored with the Therapist Adherence Award in 2011. Ms. Bernal is now the Team Supervisor.

Dr. Randall shared that due to their high performance, the CSC-funded JAFCO and Henderson Behavioral Health MST programs have become international role models for the MST program, and evidenced-based programs in general, and were recently visited by a Team from Denmark who sought to learn techniques and strategies from these two award-winning programs.

Ms. Liliam Bernal, JAFCO, thanked the Council for funding their MST program and allowing them to make such an impact for the families of Broward County.

Mr. Trahern LaFavor, Henderson Behavioral Health, thanked the Council for supporting their MST program. He stated that Henderson Behavioral Health was committed to providing quality services to families to help them reach their highest potential.

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Dr. Randall presented the 2012 MST Therapist Adherence Award to Ms. Silvia Espejo, a therapist for Henderson Behavioral Health. He noted that Henderson Behavioral Health has won a therapist award since the inception of the MST Adherence Award in 2009.

VI. COO Report:

a) Interim Financial Statements and Budget Amendments for March 2013:

ACTION: Ms. Valladares made a motion to approve the budget amendments and financial statements for the period ending March 31, 2013, as presented. The motion was seconded by Dr. Désir and passed with no opposing votes.

b) Invoices, P.O.s and Contracts:

ACTION: Commissioner Gunzburger made a motion to approve the CSC monthly/annual purchases as presented. The motion was seconded by Ms. Valladares and passed with no opposing votes.

VII. PAOD Report:

Legislative Update:

Ms. Bernard-Bastien noted that Mr. Evan Goldman, CSC PAOD Manager, had been in Tallahassee last week for Children’s Week. She drew Members’ attention to the Capitol Connection legislative newsletter at each place on the dais.

VIII. Special Needs Advisory Coalition (SNAC) Report:

Ms. Bartleman noted that the legislature is planning to continue funding Early Steps at last year’s level and is not considering an additional $5.6 million that had been requested. Also, the Disability Awareness bill, requiring public school districts to provide disability history and awareness instruction, is moving through the legislative process.

Ms. Bartleman shared “Save the Date” information for this year’s Teen Transition to Life Summit for youth with special needs. The event will be held on September 21st, from 9:00am to 3:00pm, at the Marriott North in Fort Lauderdale.

IX. Public Comment:

There was no public comment.

X. Council Members’ Roundtable:

a) Mothers Overcoming Maternal Stress (MOMS) Program:

Ms. Maria Juarez, CSC’s Program Services Manager, and Ms. Nancy Cohn, a CSC Program Specialist, gave a brief summary of the CSC-funded MOMS program. They explained that in the process of creating the MOMS program they were unable to find a best practice model that served moms in their homes, so they worked with CSC’s Planner/Research Analyst, Gloria Putiak, who identified the necessary components for a quality program, and developed the MOMS program with the components of parenting education, cognitive behavioral therapy, and case management. The CSC- 5

funded MOMS programs have served more than a thousand families since its inception in 2005 with positive outcomes. Memorial Healthcare System and Healthy Mothers-Healthy Babies Coalition of Broward are funded by the CSC to serve over 200 women each year who are experiencing prenatal or post-partum depression.

A participant in each of the two CSC-funded MOMS programs shared her personal story and the impact of the program on her life.

Ms. Michelle Reese, Healthy Mothers-Healthy Babies Coalition, thanked the Council for its continued support and advocacy, noting that it makes a huge difference in the community.

Ms. Michelle Hagues, Memorial Healthcare System, thanked the Council for recognizing that being a mother can be one of the most challenging experiences in your life.

Ms. Bartleman presented Memorial Healthcare System and Healthy Mothers-Healthy Babies Coalition of Broward with framed certificates recognizing their excellent service.

b) Budget Preview:

Ms. Arenberg Seltzer briefly previewed the upcoming May Budget Retreat and provided some context for when Council members receive their budget information packet.

XI. Adjournment:

The meeting adjourned at 11:30 A.M.

Charlene M. Désir, Ed.D., Secretary

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ATTACHMENT 1

MEETING ATTENDEES

*denotes speaker

Name Organization Courtnee Biscardi Urban League of Broward County Michele DiSorbo Camelot Community Care Kirk Brown HANDY Trahern LaFavor* Henderson Behavioral Health Silvia Espejo Henderson Behavioral Health Richelle Direny JAFCO Karen Marine JAFCO Felix L. Cruz ASPIRA of Florida Rose Blaise* Healthy Mothers – Healthy Babies Sari Schwarzfeld Healthy Mothers – Healthy Babies Kristen Agnello JAFCO Morela Grisales Jewish Adoption Foster Care Jeff Randall* Multisystemic Therapy (MST) Mary Riedel Women In Distress Wendy Jenkins, LCSW JAFCO Liliam Bernal, LCSW* JAFCO Matthew Dennison Henderson Behavioral Health Farah Dumelfort Henderson Behavioral Health Yvette Ramon Community After School Felipe Pinzon Hispanic Unity of Florida Michael Skolnick Community After School, Inc. A. Theresa Sullivan Pembroke Pines Police Dept. Leilani Fandino Henderson Behavioral Health Luckner Monexe Henderson Behavioral Health Michelle Reese* Healthy Mothers-Healthy Babies Coalition of Broward

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For Council Meeting

May 16, 2013

Issue: Experts for Consideration for Rating Voice and Data RFP

Action: Approve Experts for Voice and Data RFP Evaluation Committee

Budget Impact: None

Background: An RFP for Voice and Data Services was advertised May 1st and proposals are due May 24th, 2013 at noon, with interviews tentatively scheduled for the week of June 3rd. In accordance with Council policy, Council members may serve as raters, appoint designee raters to serve on their behalf and approve source experts to serve on evaluation committees. Committee members review, rate and recommend the top choice to the full Council to be presented at the June 20th Council meeting. As always, the Council has full and final authority on all contracts recommended for services.

Current Status: In addition to any Council members who wish to serve on the Evaluation Committee, it is recommended that the following individuals be approved as Evaluation Committee experts in the area of auditing services.

Experts As Proposed Raters Dean Lue Engineer, ProSys Information Systems Jermaine Forrest Director of IT, ChildNet Marlando Christie Director of IT, CSC John Jeyasingh System Analyst, CSC

Recommended Action: Approve Experts for Voice and Data RFP Evaluation Committee

Budget Impact: None

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For Council Meeting

May 16, 2013

System Goal 1.2: Research and Evaluate Systems of Care.

Objective 2: Collaborate with community partnerships to promote child and family research initiatives.

Service Goal 8: Safeguard the physical health of children.

Objective 2: Collaborate with community partners to promote healthy nutrition and address the epidemic of child obesity.

Issue: Nova Southeastern University (NSU) Quality of Life Research Study.

Action: Approve Youth FORCE Health & Wellness Research.

Budget Impact: $10,000 of $123,134 Available in Unallocated for FY 12/13.

Background: NSU Quality of Life (QOL) research efforts utilize community-based, applied research grants to support faculty evaluation projects to improve the quality of life in Broward County. QOL awards of $10,000 promote interest in data-driven program and service analysis of the work being done in our community. This shared NSU/CSC partnership began in 2004 and the most recent research project was completed in FY 09/10, evaluating family strengthening strategies in culturally diverse neighborhood schools. Funding for FY 10/11 and FY11/12 was deferred due to the declining economy and the desire to focus on research projects more closely aligned with the Council’s goals and objectives.

Current Status: A research study proposed for FY 13/14 would focus on increasing health and wellness components in CSC-funded Youth FORCE delinquency prevention programs. The current focus on childhood obesity as a national epidemic is well known and supported by the following research data. The prevalence of obesity in children in adolescents for all races/ethnicities for ages 2 – 19 is 16.9% (American Medical Association, 2012). The prevalence for non-Hispanic Black children ages 2-19 is 23.7% and Hispanic children ages 2 -19 is 23.2%. Using Census data, there are an estimated 4,470 Hispanic youth ages 12 – 14 and 5, 270 non-Hispanic Black children ages 12 – 14 who are obese. The study would evaluate the effects of four physical activity and social support strategies:

(1) implementation of evidence based CATCH curriculum, (2) exposure to physically active NSU youth mentors, (3) development of self-management and peer supports, and (4) parent engagement.

A partnership with FLIPANY would implement these strategies at two existing Youth Force sites: Silver Lakes Middle School with OIC of Broward County and Margate Middle School with ASPIRA. 25 youth at each site would receive 12 week sessions of 90 minutes; 60 minutes of fun and engaging physical activity and 30 minutes of self-management and peer support activities. The study would measure improvements in physical activity and fitness and the mechanisms that led to improvements including self-efficacy, self-management, and peer support.

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During FY 13/14, other Youth Force programs will be implementing Health Rocks, a new healthy living collaborative curriculum developed by Florida 4-H, the University of Florida, and other national partners. Implementing and evaluating the two curriculi will inform the FY 16/17 Youth FORCE RFP. A draft consulting agreement is attached for reference.

Recommended Action: Approve Youth FORCE Health & Wellness Research.

Budget Impact: $10,000 of $123,134 Available in Unallocated for FY 12/13.

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CONSULTING AGREEMENT

This Agreement, entered into this __1_ day of _July______, 2013 is between _Nova Southeastern University, Inc.______hereinafter referred to as Consultant, and the Children’s Services Council of Broward County, hereinafter referred to as CSC. The Tax Identification Number is: 59-1083502

Council Approval Date: 05/16/13

Contract:

In consideration of the mutual covenants and benefits hereinafter set forth, the parties herein agree as follows:

1. The Term of this Agreement shall be from July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014. The parties may extend the expiration of the term of this Agreement up to three (3) months in a writing signed by both of the parties hereto.

2. The Consultant agrees to provide the following services:

A. Project Description: The Consultant, under the direction of Jessica M. Valenzuela, PhD, shall conduct a single-group, pre-test post-test design after-school intervention to increase physical activity for low- income, racial/ethnic minority youth. The project is a part of a collaborative effort between Nova Southeastern University’s Center for Psychological Studies and two Children’s Services Council of Broward Youth FORCE programs, OIC of Broward and ASPIRA. 50 youth, approximately &)5 African American and Caribbean Black and 20% Hispanic and 105 White, will participate. Twelve sessions will be held weekly for 90 minutes in each afterschool program for a total of 24 sessions. Sessions will include implementation of the CATCH curriculum, exposure to physically active NSU youth mentors, development of self-management and peer supports, and parent engagement. The intervention will target increased physical activity and the mechanisms that lead to improvements including physical well-being, self- efficacy, self-management, and peer support.

B. Testing Schedule & Instruments: Participants will be assessed on physical activity, self- efficacy, goal setting, self-management, peer support, and physical well. A comprehensive program evaluation battery (see below) will be completed by youth and caregivers prior to the intervention, at the end of the intervention and again at a one month follow up. Data shall be analyzed using repeated-measures ANOVA and multiple regression models.

1. Physical activity Enjoyment Scale (PACES) (16 items) 2. Self-Efficacy Questionnaire (8 items) 3. Outcome Expectancy Questionnaire (10 items) 4. Brief Goal Setting Scale - To Be Developed 5. Self-Management Strategies Questionnaire(6 items) 6. Measure Stimulus Control & Planning Strategies 7. Amherst Study Peer Support Scale (4 items) 8. Amherst Study Parent Support Scale (5 items)

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9. 3-Day Physical activity Recall (3DPAR) 10. (30-45 minute interview) 11. Timed Mile Run 12. Number of Sit-Ups in 60s 13. Digital Scale (weight, BIA) 14. Stadiometer (height) 15. Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (10 items) 16. Child Attendance at Sessions Focus groups will be conducted with students and parents and transcriptions will be analyzed using thematic analysis.

C. Data Management: The study will adhere to IRB sanctioned protocols for participant confidentiality. Data handling will be coordinated by the Center for Psychological Studies, who will be responsible for keeping all original questionnaires in a secure location to ensure confidentiality is maintained and to coordinate the data entry process.

The Consultant shall conduct the study and evaluate the services and the outcomes of the program, as described in the proposal, herein incorporated by reference. Specific deliverables are expected over a twelve (12) month period (see Attachment A), including, but not limited to, the following:

 Provision of intervention sessions to identified participants  Summary reports of collected de-identified data  Interval summaries and executive summaries of final project results  Copy of completed report, including results section.

3. In Consideration of the above stated services, the CSC agrees to pay the sum of Ten thousand dollars ($10,000) for the entire project in installments as delineated in Attachment A. Following review and approval by the CSC, each installment will be paid within 30 days of receipt of a correct invoice and applicable deliverables. This consideration shall include all costs and expenses to the Children’s Services Council with no exceptions.

4. The parties further agree to abide by all Federal and State laws and regulations, and CSC Policies.

5. Termination This Agreement or any part of this Agreement may be terminated by either party at any time upon no less than 5 days notice to the other party delivered by certified mail or in person. In the event of early termination, CSC shall pay Consultant for all services rendered prior to the date of termination and any non-cancellable commitments.

6. Modification Any alteration, variation, modification, or waiver of provisions of this Agreement shall be valid only when reduced in writing and duly executed by all parties.

7. Severability

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All agreements and covenants herein are severable, and in the event any one of them shall be held to be invalid by any competent court, this Agreement shall be interpreted as if such invalid agreements or covenants were not contained herein.

8. Sovereign Immunity The CSC recognizes it may be liable for certain tortuous acts of its agents, officers, and employees to the extent and limit provided in 768.28, Florida Statutes, the State of Florida’s partial waiver of sovereign immunity. Provided, however this provision shall not be construed as a waiver of any right or defense that the CSC may possess and reserves all such rights as against any and all claims that may be brought as a result of this Agreement. No provision of this agreement shall be deemed to constitute a waiver of sovereign immunity that may exist pursuant to law.

9. Confidential Information The Consultant will not use or disclose any information concerning a recipient of services under this Agreement for any purpose not in conformity with state statutes and any applicable federal regulations (45 CFR, Part 205.50) except upon written consent of the recipient, or his/her responsible parent or guardian when authorized by law.

10. General Provisions: This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida. Should any litigation arise from this Agreement, venue shall lie in Broward County, Florida. This Agreement shall not be assigned without prior written approval. 11. Independent Contractor Consultant is an independent contractor and shall not be deemed an employee or officer of the CSC. Consultant shall not take any action on behalf of the CSC unless specifically authorized by this agreement pursuant to paragraph 2 above.

12. Subcontracting. Consultant shall not assign the responsibility of this Agreement to another party or subcontract for any of the work contemplated under this Agreement, without prior written approval of the Contract Administrator. No such approval by CSC shall be deemed in any event or in any manner to provide for the incurrence of any obligation by the CSC in addition to the total dollar amount state in this Agreement. All such assignments or subcontracts shall be subject to the conditions of this Agreement and to any conditions of approval that the CSC shall deem necessary.

13. Indemnification Clause

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CONSULTANT shall at all times hereafter indemnify, hold harmless and, defend CSC, its officers, agents, servants, and employees against any and all claims, losses, liabilities, and expenditures of any kind, including reasonable attorney fees (including at all levels of appeal), court costs, and expenses, caused by negligent act or omission of CONSULTANT , its employees, agents, servants, or officers, resulting from injuries or damages sustained by any person or property. CSC must provide CONSULTANT with notice of any claim within ten (10) days after the filing of such claim for the obligation of indemnification to take effect. The provision of this section shall survive the expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement. To the extent considered necessary by the CSC, any sums due CONSULTANT under this Agreement may be retained by CSC until all of CSC’s claims for indemnification pursuant to this Agreement have been settled or otherwise resolved; and any amount withheld shall not be subject to payment of interest by CSC. The parties agree that such indemnification obligations shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement.

14. Insurance 1. CONSULTANT shall maintain in force for the term of this Agreement comprehensive general liability in the minimum amount of three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000) per occurrence bodily injury and property damage combined single limit. Such policy will be evidenced by a Certificate of Insurance which reflects CSC as an additional insured and provides thirty (30) days prior written notice of cancellation. The Certificate of Insurance shall also be in compliance with Florida Statute 440 (Workers' Compensation Law).

15. Ownership of Documents. Any and all reports, photographs, surveys, studies, films, books, tapes, recordings, statistical compilations, materials, pamphlets, flyers, software, and any other data and documents provided or created in connection with this Agreement (hereinafter referred to as “Documents”), are and shall remain the property of CONSULTANT. After completion of the study, CONSULTANT will collaborate with COUNCIL to pursue research interests and agenda as requested. CONSULTANT grants to COUNCIL a perpetual, royalty free, world-wide non-exclusive license to use such Documents for research purposes. CSC will abide by confidentiality requirements as stated by US Department of Health and Human Services Code of Federal Regulations, Title 45, Part 46, Protection of Human Subjects. Any compensation due to CONSULTANT shall be withheld until all Documents are received as requested. CONSULTANT nor its officials, agents or employees shall cause the copyright or trademark of any Documents (as defined herein) that are provided or created in connection with this Agreement without the written approval of COUNCIL, in its sole discretion.

The parties have executed this Agreement on this

day of Month Year

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Barbara Sterry, Executive Director Date Nova Southeastern University Office of Grants and Contracts

Cindy Arenberg-Seltzer, President/CEO Date Children’s Services Council

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ATTACHMENT A

Statement of Work and Deliverables*

The contracted work shall include, but not be limited to, all of the following services: Months Scope of Work Deliverable(s) Payment  IRB Documents &  Copies of IRB research $2,000 Phase I: Approval approval Start-Up  Construct Assessment  Monthly activity report (Deliverables due September – Battery & Interview to CSC to include a December 2013) November 2013 questions summary of participant  Participant recruitment recruitment and pre-test 50 students and their data caregivers  Data base construction & data entry & cleaning  Implementation  Quarterly activity $2,000 Phase II: Intervention report to CSC, to Implementation  Conduct exit interviews include (at a minimum) (Deliverables due & Post-testing and post-test data the summary data March 2014) December – results for the sample February 2014 population.  Data Analysis and Report  Final project/grant $6,000 Analysis, Writing report submitted to Publication, &  Write final project/grant CSC (Deliverables due Dissemination report to CSC/QOL  Presentation of project May, 2014) Mar-May 2014 to CSC

Total $10,000

All deliverables and payments are subject to review and final approval by the CSC CEO or written designee.

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For Council Meeting

May 16, 2013

Service Goal 5.1: Improve Children’s Educational Success.

Objective 4: Support Efforts to Improve the Quality of Childcare through Training and Technical Assistance for Preschool Teachers and Staff to Stabilize Childcare Arrangements for Children. Issue: An opportunity to expand partnership with WPBT Channel 2/KidVision VPK to provide child care/early education centers with educational KidVision VPK DVDs. Action: Approve WPBT/KidVision match funding.

Budget Impact: $12,000 of $25,000 Available in Unallocated in Goal 5.1.2. for FY 12/13.

Background: On January 1, 2004, the Council began a long and successful partnership with WPBT Channel 2 KidVision. The original CSC sponsorship of KidVision was for $37,000 for nine months and, since FY 2005, our annual sponsorship has remained level at $50,000. Channel 2 WPBT has an extraordinary demographic reach - 1.57 million households and nearly 500,000 children between ages 2 -11. All current Council funding is directly related to supporting KidVision children’s programming blocks: more than 56 hours of educational children’s programming, plus a variety of original on-air learning spots geared towards children ages 2 - 6. The spots deal with a range of topics, often structured as field trips, with topics such as letters and numbers, environmental awareness, literacy and cultural diversity. Related content with a CSC presence includes the uVu on-line community magazine and VeME Spanish language TV programming. Current Status: WPBT Channel 2 currently offers the community KidVision VPK, a free and certified online professional development program for Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) directors and teachers to learn and teach Florida’s Early Learning and Developmental Standards for 4 year olds. This innovative training service provides early education professionals support materials to easily transfer Florida’s standards into classroom practice. KidVision VPK features 40 (forty) virtual field trips, each with literacy prompting take- home pages, standard-based lesson plans, and student standards assessments. CSC’s Early Care and Education Project Manager has worked closely with the KidVision VPK staff for the past four years to ensure as many child care center directors and teachers as possible are aware of this innovative program. To date, over 5,000 Broward County early childhood teachers are now registered users, earning in-service hours and CEUs. However, many VPK classrooms do not have Internet available and/or permission to use the Internet with young children. Therefore, WPBT has proposed partnering with CSC to produce DVDs for the 600 child care centers with VPK classrooms that can accommodate DVDs on a computer or player. This will help child care center directors guide lessons and ensure teaching Florida Early Learning and Developmental Standards for 4-year olds are followed. The total cost of producing these DVD’s is $29,518; WPBT will contribute $17,518 and has requested sponsorship from CSC in the amount of $12,000. Each DVD will be branded with both logos.

Recommended Action: Approve WPBT/KidVision match funding. Budget Impact: $12,000 of $25,000 Available in Unallocated in Goal 5.1.2. for FY 12/13.

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May 16, 2013

Service Goal 5.1: Improve Children’s Educational Success. Objective 4: Support Efforts to Improve the Quality of Childcare through Training and Technical Assistance for Preschool Teachers and Staff to Stabilize Childcare Arrangements for Children. Issue: Grant Award From the A.D. Henderson Foundation to expand Positive Behavior Support (PBS) Programming. Action: Accept grant award from the A.D. Henderson Foundation to expand Positive Behavior Support (PBS) Programming.

Budget Impact: $180,000 in Revenue and Related Expenditures for FY 13/14.

Background: Since 2008, CSC has partnered with the A.D. Henderson Foundation to support CSC’s Early Care and Education System-Building initiative. That partnership sunsets September 30, 2013. As presented to the Council in March 2013, the Foundation requested that CSC apply for a new partnership initiative focused on early education, specifically supporting expansion and enhancements for PBS services. As a result, the amount of $180,000 was requested to fund three new child care centers and a PBS Sustainability Coordinator to ensure on-going fidelity to this National Best Practice approach at the centers previously trained. On March 7th, the Foundation Steering Committee recommended conceptual approval and requested a formal application be developed for consideration by the full Foundation Board. With Council approval, a formal grant request was submitted to AD Henderson for this project.

Current Status: The A.D. Henderson Foundation Board of Directors has approved the grant to CSC in the amount requested: $180,000. While this award is potentially limited to one year, the PBS allocation of $120,000 will complete the training and implementation cycle for the three centers and will not require continuation funding for FY 14/15. The Coordinator position would be an eligible request for Foundation continuation funding for FY 14/15 and identification of other leverage options will be a focus during next year.

Action: Accept grant award from the A.D. Henderson Foundation to expand Positive Behavior Support (PBS) Programming.

Budget Impact: $180,000 in Revenue and Related Expenditures for FY 13/14.

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For Council Meeting

May 16, 2013

Issue: Interim Financial Statements for Period Ending April 30, 2013.

Action: Approve Interim Financial Statements for Period Ending April 30, 2013.

Budget Impact: None

Background: The monthly Interim Financial Statements through April 30, 2013 are attached for your review and approval. Please note that the programmatic expenditures only include services provided through March 2013 since billing runs a month behind. However, the administrative costs are presented through the end of April.

Current Status: These statements summarize several financial reporting perspectives including monthly activity, year-to-date (YTD) expenditures and the annualized budget-to-actual expenditures including encumbrances. Additionally, the Direct Program Goals report includes a detailed explanation highlighting all of CSC’s programmatic contracts and their financial position as of the prior month (the latest services provided) and YTD budget to actual. While the Interim Financial Statements and Budget Amendments provide a comprehensive picture of CSC’s financial position, there are a few highlights worth noting:  Annual tax receipts are on track for this time period of the fiscal year. Thus far we have received about 94% of the annual allocation and expect to receive the full amount budgeted by the end of the fiscal year.  The detailed contracts report through March begins on page 8. The programs are generally performing well and those that may be experiencing issues are being tended to by staff (see comments when additional information is warranted.) To help summarize this detailed report, below is a dashboard by Goal area of contract utilization as compared to an ideal percentage. Key: On Track Slightly Underutilized - Programs Underutilized Receiving Technical Assistance

Goal/Objective Year-To-Date Comment Utilization Family Strengthening* 45% Prosperity 57% Delinquency Prevention 31% CSC portion of 21st Century Grant is payer of last resort; thus the utilization percent is lower than other programs. Delinquency Diversion 50% Independent Living 46%

Fin Stmt cvr ltr-May13.docx Early Care & Education 23% Note - ELC Contract and invoicing were delayed. Anticipate full utilization by year’s end. Out of School Time 44% Excludes Summer Only Contracts. Physical Health 43% Maternal & Child Health 40%

Total Special Needs 39% Note - SN Training is conducted in Fall. Child Safety 49% Excludes Texting and Van Alarm initiatives that are in development. Agency Capacity 54% * Includes Adoptive Recruitment

Recommended Action: Approve Budget Amendments and Financial Statements for Period Ending April 30, 2013.

Budget Impact: None

Fin Stmt cvr ltr-May13.docx BUDGET AMENDMENTS For The Seven Month Period Ended April 30, 2013

Submitted to May 16, 2013 Council Meeting Children's Services Council of Broward County Budget Amendments For April 2013

Beginning Budget Total Ending Budget Annualized Amendments Annualized Comments Budget Amendments as reflected in Financial Statements:

Expenditures:

Direct Programs: System Goal 2.1 Obj 1 Public Awareness - Sponsorships 30,000 4,396 34,396 Increase for Colors of the Caribbean C/A 4/18/13 Unallocated 127,530 (4,396) 123,134 Moved to Public Awareness Goal C/A 4/18/13

Fin Stmts fy13 2_Apr_13.xlsx budget amend (JM) INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For The Seven Month Period Ended April 30, 2013

Submitted to May 16, 2013 Council Meeting Children's Services Council of Broward County Table of Contents April 30, 2013

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Balance Sheet………………………………………………………………………………………….. 2

Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance……………………………………………………………………………3

Budget to Actual Expenditures - Monthly and Year to Date ………………………………………………………………………………..4-5

Budget to Actual (Budgetary Basis) - Annualized Fiscal Year End………………………………………………………………………………..6-7

Contracted Programs Goals Budget to Actual - Monthly…………………………………………………………………………….…………………8-17

Notes to the Financial Statements………………………………………………………………………………..……………18

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Fin Stmts fy13 2_Apr_13.xlsx contents Children's Services Council of Broward County Balance Sheet April 30, 2013

Special Revenue Prior Year General Fund Fund General Fund April 30, 2013 April 30, 2013 April, 2012 ASSETS Current Assets: Cash $ 1,248,225.68 $ 116,690.38 $ 3,110,873.64 Investments (Note 3) 41,907,170.43 - 38,359,377.10 Accounts & Interest Receivable 2,270.85 - 86,584.05 Salaries & Wages Receivable 13,452.05 - 106,920.59 Due from Other Governments 59,175.12 146,761.67 49,280.73 Due from Other Funds 250,000.00 - - Prepaid Expenses 86,399.33 - 96,621.78 Total Current Assets $ 43,566,693.46 $ 263,452.05 $ 41,809,657.89 LIABILITIES and FUND EQUITY Liabilities: Accounts Payable 14,032.82 - 768,941.74 Salaries & Wages Payable 708.23 13,452.05 3,159.84 Due to Other Governments - - - Due to Other Funds - 250,000.00 - Deferred Revenue 34,120.07 - 34,773.15 Total Liabilities 48,861.12 263,452.05 806,874.73 Fund Equity: Assigned for contracts/expenditures effective FY 13 (Note #4) 2,066,408.59 - 3,434,096.15 Assigned for Administration FY 13 (Note #5) 2,578,714.57 - 2,392,285.95 Assigned for Encumbrances FY 13 32,519,767.88 - 29,352,968.99 Unassigned Fund Balance: Minimum Fund Balance 6,349,955.00 - 5,985,150.00 Unassigned Fund Balance (Note #8) 2,986.29 - (161,717.93) Total Fund Equity 43,517,832.34 - 41,002,783.16 Total Liabilities and Fund Equity $ 43,566,693.46 $ 263,452.05 $ 41,809,657.89 Notes to the Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement

2 Children's Services Council of Broward County Balance Sheet April 30, 2013

Special Revenue Prior Year General Fund Fund General Fund April 30, 2013 April 30, 2013 April, 2012

Check Figure (S/B Blank) Children's Services Council of Broward County Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes In Fund Balance For April 2013

General Fund Special Revenue Fund April , 2013 FY 2013 April , 2013 FY 2013 FY 2012 Prior Actual YTD Actual Actual YTD Actual YTD Actual (GF) Revenues: Ad Valorem Taxes $ 2,612,173.01 $ 56,082,195.23 $ - $ - $ 53,788,445.10 Interest on Investments 5,837.22 32,682.34 - - 34,596.67 Gain/(Loss) on Investments (Note #3) - 19,846.40 - - 114,908.34 Federal through State 10,778.00 150,470.31 8,603.73 342,614.46 135,364.48 Local Foundation(s)/Grant 5,869.58 440,274.11 - - 388,991.85 Miscellaneous Local 3,365.00 48,630.35 - - 23,567.96 Training 1,651.32 15,921.32 - - 19,215.00 Youth Summit - - - - 38,730.60 Total Revenue 2,639,674.13 56,790,020.06 8,603.73 342,614.46 54,543,820.00 Expenditures: Total Program Services 3,311,043.37 21,708,966.99 - 303,029.98 23,002,419.66 (Reflects Mar Svc) Total Program Admin 275,067.27 1,805,855.21 8,603.73 39,584.48 1,612,184.03 Total General Administration 145,840.45 1,171,436.22 - - 1,156,419.12 Total Non-Operating - 1,618,509.86 - - 1,586,801.11 Total Capital Outlay 10,356.57 71,846.51 - - 23,260.10 Total Expenditures 3,742,307.66 26,376,614.79 8,603.73 342,614.46 27,381,084.02 Excess of Revenues over Expenditures $ (1,102,633.53) 30,413,405.27 $ - - 27,162,735.98 Beginning Fund Balance 13,104,427.07 - 13,840,047.18 Ending Fund Balance $ 43,517,832.34 $ - $ 41,002,783.16

Notes to the Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement

3 Children's Services Council of Broward County Budget to Actual Expenditures For April 2013

Apr Actual % of FY 2013 % of Apr Budget Expenditures Variance Budget YTD Budget YTD Actual Variance Budget Revenues: Local Sources: Ad Valorem Taxes $ 2,847,016.00 $ 2,612,173.01 $ (234,842.99) 91.75% $ 55,626,773.00 $ 56,082,195.23 $ 455,422.23 100.82% Interest on Investments 5,703.00 5,837.22 134.22 102.35% 35,330.00 32,682.34 (2,647.66) 92.51% Gain/(Loss) on Investments (Note #3) - - - 0.00% - 19,846.40 19,846.40 0.00% Federal Through State 25,000.00 10,778.00 (14,222.00) 43.11% 175,000.00 150,470.31 (24,529.69) 85.98% Local Foundation(s)/Grants 31,965.00 5,869.58 (26,095.42) 18.36% 485,185.00 440,274.11 (44,910.89) 90.74% Miscellaneous Local 2,917.00 3,365.00 448.00 115.36% 20,419.00 48,630.35 28,211.35 238.16% Training 315.00 1,651.32 1,336.32 524.23% 8,423.00 15,921.32 7,498.32 189.02% Total Revenue 2,912,916.00 2,639,674.13 (273,241.87) 90.62% 56,351,130.00 56,790,020.06 438,890.06 100.78% Expenditures: Program Services: Direct Programs 4,205,200.00 3,310,335.04 894,864.96 78.72% 25,466,584.00 21,673,533.66 3,793,050.34 85.11% (Reflects Mar Svc) Monitoring - - - 0.00% 30,925.00 30,475.00 450.00 98.54% Outcome Materials 709.00 708.33 0.67 99.91% 4,963.00 4,958.33 4.67 99.91% Total Program Services 4,205,909.00 3,311,043.37 894,865.63 78.72% 25,502,472.00 21,708,966.99 3,793,505.01 85.12% Program Admin: Employee Salaries (Note #9) 197,378.00 187,105.42 10,272.58 94.80% 1,427,248.00 1,341,597.06 85,650.94 94.00% Employee Benefits (Note #9) 64,303.00 57,241.95 7,061.05 89.02% 453,712.00 395,343.45 58,368.55 87.14% Consulting - - - 0.00% 571.00 570.04 0.96 99.83% Travel (Note #9) 2,926.00 2,514.84 411.16 85.95% 16,577.00 15,271.55 1,305.45 92.12% Software Maintenance 24,445.00 24,444.01 0.99 100.00% 32,313.00 31,622.67 690.33 97.86% Telephone 758.00 531.43 226.57 70.11% 5,816.00 5,354.68 461.32 92.07% Postage 213.00 212.77 0.23 99.89% 1,119.00 1,102.75 16.25 98.55% Advertising/Printing/Other 201.00 199.85 1.15 99.43% 9,399.00 8,801.16 597.84 93.64% Material and Supplies 190.00 170.00 20.00 89.47% 2,212.00 1,105.85 1,106.15 49.99% Dues and Fees 2,647.00 2,647.00 - 100.00% 5,207.00 5,086.00 121.00 97.68% Total Program Admin 293,061.00 275,067.27 17,993.73 93.86% 1,954,174.00 1,805,855.21 148,318.79 92.41% General Administration: Employee Salaries 93,940.00 93,700.88 239.12 99.75% 672,678.00 637,682.12 34,995.88 94.80% Employee Benefits 26,108.00 24,357.04 1,750.96 93.29% 184,616.00 161,820.64 22,795.36 87.65%

4 Apr Actual % of FY 2013 % of Apr Budget Expenditures Variance Budget YTD Budget YTD Actual Variance Budget Legal Fees - - - 0.00% 9,265.00 4,680.50 4,584.50 50.52% Auditors - - - 0.00% 33,000.00 33,000.00 - 100.00% Other Consultants 165.00 165.00 - 100.00% 36,418.00 36,417.50 0.50 100.00% Insurance 3,012.00 3,011.76 0.24 99.99% 26,738.00 20,870.91 5,867.09 78.06% Telecommunications 3,655.00 555.71 3,099.29 15.20% 24,532.00 21,418.26 3,113.74 87.31% Rental - Equipment 1,763.00 1,249.37 513.63 70.87% 12,986.00 12,297.53 688.47 94.70% Building Operation's Facilities Management 7,332.00 5,964.55 1,367.45 81.35% 79,546.00 73,250.28 6,295.72 92.09% Utilities 5,670.00 4,372.41 1,297.59 77.11% 39,917.00 35,957.40 3,959.60 90.08% Other 380.00 61.22 318.78 16.11% 4,331.00 3,982.09 348.91 91.94% Equip/Sftware/Repairs Maint 3,135.00 3,133.52 1.48 99.95% 74,492.00 73,008.09 1,483.91 98.01% Travel 916.00 676.76 239.24 73.88% 3,710.00 3,351.35 358.65 90.33% Postage 196.00 73.46 122.54 37.48% 2,914.00 2,589.64 324.36 88.87% Advertising - - - 0.00% 625.00 625.00 - 100.00% Printing 1,490.00 1,490.00 - 100.00% 2,636.00 2,635.25 0.75 99.97% Other Purchased Svc 5,053.00 4,306.97 746.03 85.24% 27,715.00 26,959.28 755.72 97.27% Materials and Supplies 2,650.00 2,247.80 402.20 84.82% 12,828.00 11,991.88 836.12 93.48% Dues and Fees 2,004.00 474.00 1,530.00 23.65% 11,445.00 8,898.50 2,546.50 77.75% Total General Admin 157,469.00 145,840.45 11,628.55 92.62% 1,260,392.00 1,171,436.22 88,955.78 92.94% Non-Operating Comm. Redevelop Agency - - - 0.00% 1,354,184.00 1,352,373.32 1,810.68 99.87% Property Appraiser Fees - - - 0.00% 266,138.00 266,136.54 1.46 100.00% Total CRA & Tax Collector - - - 0.00% 1,620,322.00 1,618,509.86 1,812.14 99.89% Capital Outlay: Computer Equip/Software 1,866.00 1,865.82 0.18 99.99% 71,037.00 58,372.50 12,664.50 82.17% Furniture/ Equipment 8,491.00 8,490.75 0.25 100.00% 13,476.00 13,474.01 1.99 99.99% Total Capital Outlay 10,357.00 10,356.57 0.43 100.00% 84,513.00 71,846.51 12,666.49 85.01%

Total Expenditures $ 4,666,796.00 $ 3,742,307.66 $ 924,488.34 80.19% $ 30,421,873.00 $ 26,376,614.79 $ 4,045,258.21 86.70% 30,413,405.27

Beginning Fund Balance 13,104,427.07 Ending Fund Balance $ 43,517,832.34

Notes to the Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement

5 Children's Services Council of Broward County Budget to Actual (Budgetary Basis) Annualized - Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2013

FY 2013 Annualized % of Actual FY 2013 FY 2013 YTD Encumbrances & Budget to Actual Exp. of Annual Budget YTD Actual Encumbrances Actual Exp. Variance Budget Revenues: Ad Valorem Taxes $ 59,436,662.00 $ 56,082,195.23 $ - $ 56,082,195.23 $ (3,354,466.77) 94.36% Interest on Investments 50,000.00 32,682.34 32,682.34 (17,317.66) 65.36% Gain/(Loss) on Investments - 19,846.40 19,846.40 19,846.40 0.00% Federal Through State 300,000.00 150,470.31 150,470.31 (149,529.69) 50.16% Local Foundation(s)/Grant(s) 645,030.00 440,274.11 440,274.11 (204,755.89) 68.26% Miscellaneous Local 35,000.00 48,630.35 48,630.35 13,630.35 138.94% Training 10,000.00 15,921.32 15,921.32 5,921.32 159.21% Fund Balance 3,247,891.00 - - - 0.00% Total Revenue 63,724,583.00 56,790,020.06 - 56,790,020.06 (3,686,671.94) 89.12% Expenditures: Program Services: Direct Programs 55,943,364.00 21,673,533.66 32,050,027.98 53,723,561.64 2,219,802.36 96.03% Monitoring 50,000.00 30,475.00 11,820.00 42,295.00 7,705.00 84.59% Outcome Materials 20,000.00 4,958.33 - 4,958.33 15,041.67 24.79% Total Program Services 56,013,364.00 21,708,966.99 32,061,847.98 53,770,814.97 2,242,549.03 96.00% Program Admin: Employee Salaries (Note 9) 2,492,916.00 1,341,597.06 - 1,341,597.06 1,151,318.94 53.82% Employee Benefits (Note 9) 807,017.00 395,343.45 - 395,343.45 411,673.55 48.99% Consulting 8,000.00 570.04 - 570.04 7,429.96 7.13% Travel (Note 9) 22,789.00 15,271.55 374.64 15,646.19 7,142.81 68.66% Software Maintenance 53,900.00 31,622.67 2,948.26 34,570.93 19,329.07 64.14% Telephone 9,200.00 5,354.68 3,845.32 9,200.00 - 100.00% Postage 3,000.00 1,102.75 1,627.23 2,729.98 270.02 91.00% Advertising/Printing/Other 19,278.00 8,801.16 3,617.69 12,418.85 6,859.15 64.42% Material and Supplies 4,105.00 1,105.85 870.01 1,975.86 2,129.15 48.13% Dues and Fees 15,400.00 5,086.00 - 5,086.00 10,314.00 33.03% Total Program Admin 3,435,605.00 1,805,855.21 13,283.14 1,819,138.35 1,616,466.65 52.95%

6 FY 2013 Annualized % of Actual FY 2013 FY 2013 YTD Encumbrances & Budget to Actual Exp. of Annual Budget YTD Actual Encumbrances Actual Exp. Variance Budget General Administration: Employee Salaries 1,191,643.00 637,682.12 - 637,682.12 553,960.88 53.51% Employee Benefits 326,616.00 161,820.64 - 161,820.64 164,795.36 49.54% Legal Fees 30,000.00 4,680.50 25,319.50 30,000.00 - 100.00% Auditors 34,000.00 33,000.00 1,000.00 34,000.00 - 100.00% Other Consultants 47,075.00 36,417.50 10,657.50 47,075.00 - 100.00% Insurance 41,819.00 20,870.91 20,273.81 41,144.72 674.28 98.39% Telecommunications 56,704.00 21,418.26 34,928.06 56,346.32 357.68 99.37% Rental - Equipment 31,024.00 12,297.53 5,994.63 18,292.16 12,731.84 58.96% Building Operations' Facilities Management 172,631.00 73,250.28 87,901.54 161,151.82 11,479.18 93.35% Utilities 67,860.00 35,957.40 31,902.60 67,860.00 - 100.00% Other 24,618.00 3,982.09 8,702.72 12,684.81 11,933.19 51.53% Equip/Software/Repair Maint 203,992.00 73,008.09 35,995.77 109,003.86 94,988.14 53.44% Travel 7,000.00 3,351.35 1.00 3,352.35 3,647.65 47.89% Postage 8,014.00 2,589.64 5,071.85 7,661.49 352.51 95.60% Advertising 8,603.00 625.00 6,375.00 7,000.00 1,603.00 81.37% Printing 10,000.00 2,635.25 2,097.25 4,732.50 5,267.50 47.33% Other Purchased Svc 49,769.00 26,959.28 13,601.28 40,560.56 9,208.44 81.50% Materials and Supplies 41,077.00 11,991.88 21,195.44 33,187.32 7,889.68 80.79% Dues and Fees 20,715.00 8,898.50 0.00 8,898.51 11,816.50 42.96% Total General Administration 2,373,160.00 1,171,436.22 311,017.96 1,482,454.18 890,705.83 62.47% Non-Operating Comm. Redevelop Agency 1,359,310.00 1,352,373.32 - 1,352,373.32 6,936.68 99.49% Property Appraiser Fees 391,749.00 266,136.54 125,612.42 391,748.96 0.04 100.00% Total Non-Operating 1,751,059.00 1,618,509.86 125,612.42 1,744,122.28 6,936.72 99.60% Capital Outlay: Building Infrastructure 1,500.00 - - - 1,500.00 0.00% Computer Equip/Software 125,082.00 58,372.50 892.63 59,265.13 65,816.87 47.38% Furniture/ Equipment 24,813.00 13,474.01 7,113.76 20,587.77 4,225.23 82.97% Total Capital Outlay 151,395.00 71,846.51 8,006.39 79,852.90 71,542.10 52.74%

Total Expenditures $ 63,724,583.00 $ 26,376,614.79 $ 32,519,767.88 $ 58,896,382.67 $ 4,828,200.33 92.42%

Notes to the Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement

7 Children's Services Council of Broward County Programs Goals Budget to Actual (Budgetary Basis) For the Seven Months Ending April 30, 2013

March Actual Expend Annualized YTD Actual Remaining % of Ideal Budget (for Mar Svc) Budget Expenditures Budget Budget %* Comments Services Goals: 1.1-1 Training/Tech Assistance Trainers 8,200.00 8,200.00 88,000.00 37,418.08 50,581.92 42.52%

E-Learning - - 67,541.00 26,090.00 41,451.00 38.63% Contract being finalized/inv pending Community Foundation 8,354.00 8,353.32 60,000.00 23,849.92 36,150.08 39.75% Community Leadership 2,594.00 2,593.75 25,000.00 14,781.25 10,218.75 59.13% Sr Volunteers/BEACON 4,625.00 4,625.00 25,000.00 11,062.50 13,937.50 44.25% Total Training/Tech Assist 23,773.00 23,772.07 265,541.00 113,201.75 152,339.25 42.63% 1.1-2 Support Organization/Program Quality Sun-Sentinel Charities - - 50,000.00 50,000.00 - 100.00% Community Found Mini Grant - - 50,000.00 50,000.00 - 100.00% Total Support/Prog. Quality - - 100,000.00 100,000.00 - 100.00% 1.1-3 Volunteers Volunteer Broward 19,094.00 15,882.85 229,125.00 108,995.24 120,129.76 47.57% 50% Total Training Collaborative 19,094.00 15,882.85 229,125.00 108,995.24 120,129.76 47.57%

1 Total Agency Capacity Bldg 42,867.00 39,654.92 594,666.00 322,196.99 272,469.01 54.18%

2.1-1 Reduce Abuse & Neglect/Family Strengthening ARC 48,325.00 48,552.05 579,896.00 262,716.34 317,179.66 45.30% 50% Camelot Community Care 19,700.00 22,342.53 236,390.00 88,163.65 148,226.35 37.30% 50% Staff vacancy resolved;trending up Center for Hearing/Communication 9,609.00 7,919.41 115,315.00 52,372.28 62,942.72 45.42% 50% Children's Harbor 54,501.00 49,006.35 654,020.00 272,791.28 381,228.72 41.71% 50%

Children's Home Society 98,589.00 64,909.24 1,183,079.00 517,704.46 665,374.54 43.76% 50% Community Based Connections 12,500.00 12,389.00 150,000.00 43,920.00 106,080.00 29.28% 50% TA to expand service area Family Central- PAT 14,300.00 12,927.88 171,600.00 81,075.51 90,524.49 47.25% 50% Family Central- Nurturing 27,333.00 31,462.25 327,999.00 170,969.89 157,029.11 52.13% 50% Father Flanagan's Boys Town 13,254.00 9,578.94 159,046.00 39,684.84 119,361.16 24.95% 50% Agency wide reorg & relocation Juliana Gerena/Gate 12,972.00 14,425.65 155,666.00 88,819.70 66,846.30 57.06% 50% Gulf Coast 37,791.00 38,482.87 453,500.00 231,513.80 221,986.20 51.05% 50% Healthy Mothers/Babies 34,074.00 33,849.69 408,889.00 185,733.40 223,155.60 45.42% 50% Henderson Mtl Hlth-Home Bldrs 37,905.00 36,480.25 490,883.00 240,023.21 250,859.79 48.90% 50%

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Fin Stmts fy13 2_Apr_13.xlsx prog goals 05/08/13 Ideal %'s are calculated on Program Design by Goal Area March Actual Expend Annualized YTD Actual Remaining % of Ideal Budget (for Mar Svc) Budget Expenditures Budget Budget %* Comments Henderson Mental Health MST 33,124.00 32,482.36 397,494.00 177,291.20 220,202.80 44.60% 50% JAFCO - MST 41,266.00 39,705.47 495,200.00 231,555.49 263,644.51 46.76% 50% Kids in Distress - Home Bldrs 36,001.00 40,837.83 489,013.00 233,108.59 255,904.41 47.67% 50% Kids in Distress - KID 1st 90,554.00 91,678.39 1,086,654.00 542,695.19 543,958.81 49.94% 50% Memorial Healthcare SFBT 48,333.00 53,683.80 580,000.00 306,436.37 273,563.63 52.83% 50% Smith Community MH 32,647.00 33,141.89 391,776.00 181,030.84 210,745.16 46.21% 50% Starting Place 21,833.00 10,792.50 262,000.00 53,466.88 208,533.12 20.41% 50% Agency re-org & related issues under disc Total Reduce Abuse & Neglect 724,611.00 684,648.35 8,788,420.00 4,001,072.92 4,787,347.08 45.53% 2.1-2 Kinship/Non-Relative Care Kids in Distress 36,167.00 33,581.81 434,000.00 167,129.43 266,870.57 38.51% 50% Vacancies resolved; trending up Total Kinship/Non-Relative Care 36,167.00 33,581.81 434,000.00 167,129.43 266,870.57 38.51%

2.1 Total Service Goal 2.1 760,778.00 718,230.16 9,222,420.00 4,168,202.35 5,054,217.65 45.20% 2.2-1 Prosperity EITC 5,310.00 5,310.00 42,500.00 32,575.22 9,924.78 76.65% Final Invoice Pending Hispanic Unity 25,000.00 32,822.46 125,000.00 69,483.58 55,516.42 55.59% 60% MDEI 20,000.00 25,540.43 100,000.00 61,872.28 38,127.72 61.87% 60% Common Eligibility - - 10,000.00 10,000.00 - 100.00% 100% VISTA 2,500.00 2,500.00 30,000.00 15,000.00 15,000.00 50.00% 50% Hunger Harvest Drive - - 10,000.00 10,000.00 - 100.00% 100% So FL Hunger Coalition - - 13,000.00 2,757.58 10,242.42 21.21% Invoices pending Hispanic Unity - Hunger 3,125.00 2,935.37 25,000.00 5,870.74 19,129.26 23.48% Invoices pending Unallocated - - 12,000.00 - 12,000.00 0.00% Total Prosperity EITC/Hunger 55,935.00 69,108.26 367,500.00 207,559.40 159,940.60 56.48%

2 Total Family Strengthening 816,713.00 787,338.42 9,589,920.00 4,375,761.75 5,214,158.25 45.63%

3.1-1 Youth Force ASP, Inc 14,548.00 4,900.00 180,480.00 46,036.00 134,444.00 25.51% 47% TA for youth engagement for new prog ASPIRA 12,610.00 8,377.50 160,320.00 63,965.01 96,354.99 39.90% 47% Dan Marino Ctr for Hearing 16,928.00 19,865.57 233,610.00 103,348.30 130,261.70 44.24% 47% Firewall Centers - - 50,000.00 - 50,000.00 0.00% Pending Grant Award HANDY 21,527.00 12,864.91 251,180.00 63,172.42 188,007.58 25.15% 47% Delayed School access Harmony 27,403.00 18,245.00 360,000.00 138,706.57 221,293.43 38.53% 47% Hispanic Unity 73,223.00 60,979.00 879,340.00 482,857.00 396,483.00 54.91% 47% MDEI 13,595.00 17,054.50 174,336.00 93,463.47 80,872.53 53.61% 47% Memorial 14,098.00 9,456.06 160,512.00 89,364.55 71,147.45 55.67% 47% OIC 14,777.00 - 205,000.00 54,347.75 150,652.25 26.51% 39% Delayed School access Smith Community MH 28,000.00 21,423.31 350,000.00 111,995.21 238,004.79 32.00% 47% Lower attendant @ 1 site Urban League 26,760.00 27,429.01 397,150.00 162,651.68 234,498.32 40.95% 47% Urban League w/ Comcast - - 5,000.00 - 5,000.00 0.00% Invoice Pending

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Fin Stmts fy13 2_Apr_13.xlsx prog goals 05/08/13 Ideal %'s are calculated on Program Design by Goal Area March Actual Expend Annualized YTD Actual Remaining % of Ideal Budget (for Mar Svc) Budget Expenditures Budget Budget %* Comments West Park, City of 4,172.00 - 63,122.00 594.23 62,527.77 0.94% Persistent implementation issues YMCA 57,596.00 52,530.99 737,000.00 287,234.42 449,765.58 38.97% 47% Wyman (TOPS) - - 8,000.00 - 8,000.00 0.00% Invoice pending Unallocated - - 31,850.00 - 31,850.00 Total Youth Force 325,237.00 253,125.85 4,246,900.00 1,697,736.61 2,549,163.39 39.98%

3.1-2 Summer Youth Employment Workforce One 36,955.00 13,596.31 1,500,000.00 63,837.17 1,436,162.83 4.26% Services begin in June Total Summer Yth Employment 36,955.00 13,596.31 1,500,000.00 63,837.17 1,436,162.83 4.26%

3.1-3 21st Century Ending July 31, 2013 Match for The School Board of Broward County Agreement YMCA 12-13 7,696.00 - 76,960.00 34,223.52 42,736.48 44.47% Support 1,265.00 1,002.46 19,085.00 9,860.24 9,224.76 51.66% Ending July 31, 2013 Match for the Florida Department of Education Grant YMCA 12-13 5,012.00 - 50,065.00 15,031.08 35,033.92 30.02% Hispanic Unity 12-13 7,248.00 2,084.72 63,181.00 12,129.77 51,051.23 19.20% Support 303.00 75.65 7,870.00 3,927.79 3,942.21 49.91% United Way-Web Site - - 2,400.00 1,200.00 1,200.00 50.00% New website in process Web Portal - Web Site - - 40,000.00 - 40,000.00 0.00% New data portal in process Designated for RFP & Aug/Sept '13 - 173,941.00 - 173,941.00 0.00% Reserved for RFP & Aug/Sept Sub-Total 21st Century Ended 7/31/13 21,524.00 3,162.83 433,502.00 76,372.40 357,129.60 17.62% Grand Total 21st Century 21,524.00 3,162.83 433,502.00 76,372.40 357,129.60 17.62%

3.1-4 LEAP High (Sustained High Schools) New Obj for sustained 21st Century High Schools Hispanic Unity 13,515.00 9,396.00 142,525.00 67,713.17 74,811.83 47.51% 55% YMCA 34,128.00 30,706.22 375,496.00 219,364.97 156,131.03 58.42% 55% CSC Support 2,699.00 2,367.52 30,134.00 16,650.17 13,483.83 55.25% Unallocated - 25,000.00 - 25,000.00 0.00% Grand Total LEAP 50,342.00 42,469.74 573,155.00 303,728.31 269,426.69 52.99%

3.1-5 Continuum of Care for LGBTQ Youth Sun Serve - - 96,000.00 - 96,000.00 0.00% Grant awarded in Feb; contract in process Grand Total Contiuum of Care - - 96,000.00 - 96,000.00 0.00%

3.1 Total Service Goal 3.1 434,058.00 312,354.73 6,849,557.00 2,141,674.49 4,707,882.51 31.27%

3.2-1 Diversion Programs Broward Sheriff's Office 65,472.00 75,027.86 785,665.00 405,478.86 380,186.14 51.61% 50% Camelot 25,635.00 17,711.00 307,281.00 149,678.65 157,602.35 48.71% 50% Juliana Genera -Gate Program 19,318.00 22,212.50 219,337.00 123,859.58 95,477.42 56.47% 50%

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Fin Stmts fy13 2_Apr_13.xlsx prog goals 05/08/13 Ideal %'s are calculated on Program Design by Goal Area March Actual Expend Annualized YTD Actual Remaining % of Ideal Budget (for Mar Svc) Budget Expenditures Budget Budget %* Comments Harmony Development Ctr 10,966.00 12,187.50 131,589.00 54,108.75 77,480.25 41.12% 50% Henderson 17,082.00 13,455.42 204,985.00 91,260.34 113,724.66 44.52% 50% Memorial 37,708.00 42,270.04 452,500.00 252,095.26 200,404.74 55.71% 50% PACE Center for Girls 6,499.00 5,052.10 78,000.00 42,082.70 35,917.30 53.95% 50% Urban League 14,539.00 9,236.36 174,481.00 62,270.72 112,210.28 35.69% 50% Staff turnover resolving Total Diversion Programs 197,219.00 197,152.78 2,353,838.00 1,180,834.86 1,173,003.14 50.17% 3.2-2 Juvenile Assessment Center Broward Sheriff's Office-JAC 29,166.00 40,536.71 350,000.00 175,236.85 174,763.15 50.07% 50% Total JAC 29,166.00 40,536.71 350,000.00 175,236.85 174,763.15 50.07% 3.2-3 Team Child Legal Project Legal Aid of Broward 21,630.00 22,262.11 259,560.00 132,446.05 127,113.95 51.03% 50% Total Team Child 21,630.00 22,262.11 259,560.00 132,446.05 127,113.95 51.03%

3.2-4 Prevent Firesetting Broward Sheriff's Office 3,333.00 1,391.28 40,000.00 12,521.52 27,478.48 31.30% 50% New Admin reorganization Total Prevent Firesetting 3,333.00 1,391.28 40,000.00 12,521.52 27,478.48 31.30%

3.2 Total Service Goal 3.2 251,348.00 261,342.88 3,003,398.00 1,501,039.28 1,502,358.72 49.98%

3 Total Delinquency Prev & Div 685,406.00 573,697.61 9,852,955.00 3,642,713.77 6,388,806.03 36.97%

4.1-1 Independent Living Program Camelot 29,166.00 33,639.85 350,000.00 156,151.96 193,848.04 44.61% 50% Handy, Inc 49,999.00 54,684.39 600,000.00 251,175.73 348,824.27 41.86% 50% Henderson 6,249.00 6,275.36 75,000.00 39,845.24 35,154.76 53.13% 50% Memorial 45,831.00 51,405.14 550,000.00 282,528.66 267,471.34 51.37% 50% Total Independent Living Program 131,245.00 146,004.74 1,575,000.00 729,701.59 845,298.41 46.33%

4 Total Child Abuse & Neglect 131,245.00 146,004.74 1,575,000.00 729,701.59 845,298.41 46.33%

5.1-1 Subsidized Childcare Early Learning Coalition 451,309.00 - 5,415,700.00 944,265.75 4,471,434.25 17.44% Delayed execution & invoicing Family Central (Special Pop) 41,666.00 18,385.66 500,000.00 62,215.64 437,784.36 12.44% Total Subsidized Childcare 492,975.00 18,385.66 5,915,700.00 1,006,481.39 4,909,218.61 17.01%

5.1-2 Increase Literacy Skills Brow Cty After Schl @ Your Library 41,123.00 35,623.14 493,489.00 292,219.48 201,269.52 59.21% 60% Unallocated - - 25,000.00 - 25,000.00 0.00% Total Increase Literacy Skills 41,123.00 35,623.14 518,489.00 292,219.48 226,269.52 56.36%

5.1-3 Early Childhood Ed Initiatives ECE-Literacy Project 12,144.00 12,294.32 160,000.00 92,488.35 67,511.65 57.81% 58% Total Inc Literacy Skills 12,144.00 12,294.32 160,000.00 92,488.35 67,511.65 57.81%

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Fin Stmts fy13 2_Apr_13.xlsx prog goals 05/08/13 Ideal %'s are calculated on Program Design by Goal Area March Actual Expend Annualized YTD Actual Remaining % of Ideal Budget (for Mar Svc) Budget Expenditures Budget Budget %* Comments

5.1-4 Preschool Training FamilyCentral 56,666.00 59,983.78 680,000.00 298,127.14 381,872.86 43.84% 50% Total Preschool Training 56,666.00 59,983.78 680,000.00 298,127.14 381,872.86 43.84%

5 Total Early Care & Education 602,908.00 126,286.90 7,274,189.00 1,689,316.36 5,584,872.64 23.22%

6.1-1 Adoptive/Foster Parent Recruitment NBC6-Forever Families 11,150.00 11,150.00 135,000.00 67,575.00 67,425.00 50.06% 50% Heart Gallery 1,725.00 1,725.00 25,000.00 15,775.00 9,225.00 63.10% 50% Periodic events year-long Total Adoptive/Foster Parent 12,875.00 12,875.00 160,000.00 83,350.00 76,650.00 52.09%

6 Total Child Welfare System Support 12,875.00 12,875.00 160,000.00 83,350.00 76,650.00 52.09%

7.1-1 Leadership/Quality in Out-of-School Programs FLCSC/Mott Grant - - 15,000.00 15,000.00 - 100.00% 100% Total Leadership/Quality MOST - - 15,000.00 15,000.00 - 100.00% 7.1-2 Elementary Out of School Programs After School Programs 190,832.00 212,807.93 2,364,070.00 1,230,666.25 1,133,403.75 52.06% 45% Hollywood Arts Center 14,054.00 11,126.92 466,481.00 50,254.70 416,226.30 10.77% 33% Robust summer services Community After School 15,817.00 12,585.60 313,658.00 79,331.54 234,326.46 25.29% 33% Robust summer services Comm A.S./w-Margate 17,362.00 12,361.73 312,300.00 87,499.37 224,800.63 28.02% 33% Robust summer services Hallandale CRA - - 296,326.00 291,587.00 4,739.00 98.40% CRA Pmt lower than estimated Hollywood Beach CRA - - 228,665.00 228,665.00 - 100.00% One Time Payment in full Davie CRA - - 101,674.00 101,154.00 520.00 99.49% CRA Pmt lower than estimated Kids In Distress 10,850.00 8,538.54 169,455.00 39,272.10 130,182.90 23.18% 45% Persistent under-enrollment Miramar, City of 8,200.00 4,672.29 140,430.00 34,949.20 105,480.80 24.89% 33% Higher summer utilization Soref JCC 45,731.00 36,744.03 491,011.00 265,345.99 225,665.01 54.04% 45% South Cluster 10,605.00 6,768.88 266,946.00 41,291.74 225,654.26 15.47% 33% Robust summer services Sunshine 3-13/Elementary 102,587.00 81,965.89 1,304,459.00 514,266.68 790,192.32 39.42% 45% Urban League w/First Baptist Piney Grove 9,436.00 14,389.10 143,031.00 68,448.53 74,582.47 47.86% 45% YMCA/GP 264,733.00 224,217.93 3,288,755.00 1,370,805.15 1,917,949.85 41.68% 45% YMCA/w-Deerfield CRA 17,346.00 10,267.44 156,126.00 74,157.04 81,968.96 47.50% 45% Technical Assistance/Coaching - - 6,000.00 - 6,000.00 0.00% YMCA SPARK 3,104.00 3,103.80 40,000.00 23,356.38 16,643.62 58.39% 45% Summer start-up supplies purchased Prime Time/Survey - - 30,000.00 - 30,000.00 0.00% Back to School Supplies - - 30,000.00 - 30,000.00 0.00% Lights on Afterschool - - 1,252.00 1,251.23 0.77 99.94% Unallocated - - 2,702.00 - 2,702.00 0.00% Sub-Total Elem Out of Schl May 710,657.00 639,550.08 10,153,341.00 4,502,301.90 5,651,039.10 44.34%

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Fin Stmts fy13 2_Apr_13.xlsx prog goals 05/08/13 Ideal %'s are calculated on Program Design by Goal Area March Actual Expend Annualized YTD Actual Remaining % of Ideal Budget (for Mar Svc) Budget Expenditures Budget Budget %* Comments 7.1-3 Summer Only Programs Summer Only Programs Boys & Girls Club - - 465,000.00 - 465,000.00 0.00% Lauderdale Lakes - - 63,273.00 - 63,273.00 0.00% Memorial Healthcare System - - 110,000.00 - 110,000.00 0.00% New Hope World Outreach - - 54,426.00 - 54,426.00 0.00% Urban League - - 128,000.00 - 128,000.00 0.00% Total Summer Programs - - 820,699.00 - 820,699.00 0.00% Total Out of Schl Time 710,657.00 639,550.08 10,974,040.00 4,502,301.90 6,471,738.10 41.03%

7 Total Out of School Time 710,657.00 639,550.08 10,989,040.00 4,517,301.90 6,471,738.10 41.11% 8.1-1 School Based Health Care Medical Staffing Network 57,000.00 48,448.76 570,002.00 329,509.94 240,492.06 57.81% 63% School Year Only MSN w/Coral Springs CRA 10,852.00 9,339.52 108,572.00 65,303.68 43,268.32 60.15% 63% School Year Only Sierra Lifecare 41,125.00 33,855.76 407,144.00 236,260.67 170,883.33 58.03% 63% School Year Only Total School Based Health Care 108,977.00 91,644.04 1,085,718.00 631,074.29 454,643.71 58.13% 8.1-3 Water Safety Swim Central/Broward County 46,092.00 - 553,100.00 113,257.20 439,842.80 20.48% 42% Robust Spring/Summer svs Broward County Health Dept 7,500.00 3,116.85 90,000.00 30,227.44 59,772.56 33.59% 50% Staff vacancy Total Water Safety 53,592.00 3,116.85 643,100.00 143,484.64 499,615.36 22.31% 8.1-4 Kid Care Insurance Outreach Kid Care Outreach/BC Health Dept 18,621.00 10,593.42 223,458.00 67,300.79 156,157.21 30.12% 50% Outreach events fluctuate Total Kid Care Insurance 18,621.00 10,593.42 223,458.00 67,300.79 156,157.21 30.12%

8 Total Physical Health 181,190.00 105,354.31 1,952,276.00 841,859.72 1,110,416.28 43.12%

9.1-1 Home Visiting BRHPC-Healthy Families 162,566.00 - 1,950,800.00 742,734.25 1,208,065.75 38.07% 42% Total Home Visiting 162,566.00 - 1,950,800.00 742,734.25 1,208,065.75 38.07%

9.1-2 Support Maternal Child Health Healthy Mothers/HB 20,832.00 16,277.00 250,000.00 108,080.38 141,919.62 43.23% 50% Memorial 20,833.00 17,657.61 250,000.00 113,260.26 136,739.74 45.30% 50% Total Maternal Child Health 41,665.00 33,934.61 500,000.00 221,340.64 278,659.36 44.27%

9.1-3 Explore Fetal/Infant Mortality Factors Brow County Healthy Start 2,500.00 2,475.00 30,000.00 7,012.50 22,987.50 23.38% 25% Svcs began 1/13 HM/HB- FIMR/Cribs 9,293.00 8,841.53 111,518.00 52,900.14 58,617.86 47.44% 50% Total Infant Mortality Factors 11,793.00 11,316.53 141,518.00 59,912.64 81,605.36 42.34%

9 Total Maternal & Child Health 216,024.00 45,251.14 2,592,318.00 1,023,987.53 1,568,330.47 39.50%

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Fin Stmts fy13 2_Apr_13.xlsx prog goals 05/08/13 Ideal %'s are calculated on Program Design by Goal Area March Actual Expend Annualized YTD Actual Remaining % of Ideal Budget (for Mar Svc) Budget Expenditures Budget Budget %* Comments

10.1-1 Physical/Dev SN MOST After School Programs 38,590.00 32,021.59 531,855.00 166,562.07 365,292.93 31.32% 45% One site low enrollment Ann Stork 10,326.00 10,726.95 182,220.00 53,150.62 129,069.38 29.17% 45% Persistent under-utiliz due to boundaries ARC 66,109.00 71,608.14 1,092,844.00 400,711.16 692,132.84 36.67% 45% Broward Children's Cntr 32,369.00 32,824.61 632,515.00 151,380.01 481,134.99 23.93% 45% Robust Summer Svcs Ctr for Hearing 13,343.00 9,763.17 213,780.00 61,935.79 151,844.21 28.97% 45% Robust Summer Svcs City of Pembroke Pines (Summer) - - 104,000.00 - 104,000.00 0.00% 0% Summer Only Program Smith Community MH 51,347.00 42,761.12 713,660.00 210,661.37 502,998.63 29.52% 45% Low enrollment at one site United Cerebral Palsy 30,917.00 46,591.62 481,092.00 193,866.32 287,225.68 40.30% 45% YMCA 303,616.00 306,345.53 3,902,663.00 1,754,990.44 2,147,672.56 44.97% 45% Total MOST Programs SN 546,617.00 552,642.73 7,854,629.00 2,993,257.78 4,861,371.22 38.11% 10.1-2 STEP ARC 19,776.00 15,818.96 275,695.00 101,618.18 174,076.82 36.86% 45% Ctr Hearing & Communication 16,657.00 22,748.14 230,000.00 102,322.11 127,677.89 44.49% 45% Dan Marino Found 15,513.00 23,920.09 275,695.00 109,295.10 166,399.90 39.64% 45% United Cerebral Palsy 18,549.00 20,470.71 275,695.00 119,711.80 155,983.20 43.42% 45% YMCA 31,705.00 41,880.32 434,360.00 208,476.01 225,883.99 48.00% 45% Sub-Total STEP 102,200.00 124,838.22 1,491,445.00 641,423.20 850,021.80 43.01%

10.1-3 Information/Referral Network SN First Call for Help - SN 17,603.00 15,659.01 211,246.00 95,066.11 116,179.89 45.00% 50% Total Inform/Referral Network SN 17,603.00 15,659.01 211,246.00 95,066.11 116,179.89 45.00%

10.1-4 Respite Services Memorial 6,250.00 5,184.20 75,000.00 39,368.67 35,631.33 52.49% 50% Smith Community 6,249.00 7,788.24 75,000.00 36,883.40 38,116.60 49.18% 50% Total Respite Services 12,499.00 12,972.44 150,000.00 76,252.07 73,747.93 50.83%

10.1-5 SN Parent Training SN Parent Training - - 25,000.00 1,415.00 23,585.00 5.66% Total SN Parent Training - - 25,000.00 1,415.00 23,585.00 5.66%

10.1 Total Service Goal 10.1 678,919.00 706,112.40 9,732,320.00 3,807,414.16 5,924,905.84 39.12%

11.1-1 Dating Violence Prevention Women In Distress 7,083.00 9,178.44 85,000.00 41,872.76 43,127.24 49.26% 50% Total Dating Violence Prevention 7,083.00 9,178.44 85,000.00 41,872.76 43,127.24 49.26%

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Fin Stmts fy13 2_Apr_13.xlsx prog goals 05/08/13 Ideal %'s are calculated on Program Design by Goal Area March Actual Expend Annualized YTD Actual Remaining % of Ideal Budget (for Mar Svc) Budget Expenditures Budget Budget %* Comments 11.1-2 Child Safety League of Cities (cell phone) - - 10,000.00 - 10,000.00 0.00% Premature allocation Van Alarm Project 1,700.00 1,700.00 165,000.00 3,475.00 161,525.00 Total Child Safety 1,700.00 1,700.00 175,000.00 3,475.00 171,525.00 1.99%

11 Total Child Safety 8,783.00 10,878.44 260,000.00 45,347.76 214,652.24 17.44%

Grand Total Service Goals 4,087,587.00 3,193,003.96 54,572,684.00 21,078,951.53 33,493,732.47 38.63%

Systems Goals: 1.1-2 SAMIS Improve Provider Reporting SAMIS Maintenance/Enhancements - - 74,291.00 63,206.02 11,084.98 85.08% Total Improve Provider Reporting - - 74,291.00 63,206.02 11,084.98 85.08%

1.1-3 Single Point of Entry First Call for Help 23,537.00 23,256.06 282,448.00 134,019.79 148,428.21 47.45% 50% Total Single Point of Entry 23,537.00 23,256.06 282,448.00 134,019.79 148,428.21 47.45%

1.1 Total System Goal 1.1 23,537.00 23,256.06 356,739.00 197,225.81 159,513.19 55.29% 1.2-1 Community Strategic Plan

Strategic Plan/Results Training - - 14,320.00 9,320.00 5,000.00 65.08% Unallocated - - 35,680.00 - 35,680.00 0.00% Total Strategic Plan - - 50,000.00 9,320.00 40,680.00 18.64%

1.2 Total System Goal 1.2 - - 50,000.00 9,320.00 40,680.00 18.64%

101 Total Seamless System of Care 23,537.00 23,256.06 406,739.00 206,545.81 200,193.19 50.78%

2.1-1 Public Awareness - Sponsorships Sponsorships 4,000.00 4,000.00 34,396.00 19,635.75 14,760.25 57.09% Total Sponsorships 4,000.00 4,000.00 34,396.00 19,635.75 14,760.25 57.09%

2.1-2 Public Awareness - Educate Taxpayers BECON - Future First - - 28,400.00 7,790.00 20,610.00 27.43% Invoices pending KidVision/WPBT - - 50,000.00 37,500.00 12,500.00 75.00% Sponsorship-Resource Guides 55,000.00 55,000.00 111,000.00 55,000.00 56,000.00 49.55% Nova - Day for Children - - 7,500.00 - 7,500.00 0.00% Admin/Marketing 19,583.00 19,582.22 366,511.00 159,873.47 206,637.53 43.62% Rose Research - Survey 15,000.00 15,000.00 60,000.00 15,000.00 45,000.00 25.00% Survey under development Total Educate Taxpayers 89,583.00 89,582.22 623,411.00 275,163.47 348,247.53 44.14%

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Fin Stmts fy13 2_Apr_13.xlsx prog goals 05/08/13 Ideal %'s are calculated on Program Design by Goal Area March Actual Expend Annualized YTD Actual Remaining % of Ideal Budget (for Mar Svc) Budget Expenditures Budget Budget %* Comments 2.1-3 Public Awareness - Outreach Business Plan-FLCSC - - 70,000.00 50,000.00 20,000.00 71.43% HandsOn Broward - - 2,000.00 - 2,000.00 0.00% Admin 493.00 492.80 4,200.00 2,250.10 1,949.90 53.57% Unallocated - - 5,800.00 5,800.00 Total Outreach 493.00 492.80 82,000.00 52,250.10 29,749.90 63.72%

201 Public Awareness & Advocacy 94,076.00 94,075.02 739,807.00 347,049.32 392,757.68 46.91% 3.1-1 Leveraged Resources Public Consulting Group, Inc - - 71,000.00 40,987.00 30,013.00 57.73% Unallocated - - 30,000.00 - 30,000.00 Total Leveraged Resources - - 101,000.00 40,987.00 60,013.00 40.58%

301 Total Leveraging Resources - - 101,000.00 40,987.00 60,013.00 40.58% Grand Total System Goals 117,613.00 117,331.08 1,247,546.00 594,582.13 652,963.87 47.66%

Unallocated - - 123,134.00 - 123,134.00

Program Goals Grand Total $ 4,205,200.00 $ 3,310,335.04 $ 55,943,364.00 $ 21,673,533.66 $ 34,269,830.34 38.74%

* Ideal percentage has been adjusted to reflect the number of months that the agency has invoiced.

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Fin Stmts fy13 2_Apr_13.xlsx prog goals 05/08/13 Ideal %'s are calculated on Program Design by Goal Area March Actual Expend Annualized YTD Actual Remaining % of Ideal Budget (for Mar Svc) Budget Expenditures Budget Budget %* Comments Summary of Special Revenue & Match (GF) for 21st CCLE School Board of Broward County (SBBC) Program Ends July 31, 2013

Summary of CSC Funded and SBBC Grant Funded 3.1-3 YMCA 25,064.00 - 250,639.00 112,095.04 138,543.96 44.72% 50% Grant Administration 2,174.00 1,755.57 28,226.00 15,752.90 12,473.10 55.81% Sub-Total 21st Century SBBC 27,238.00 1,755.57 278,865.00 127,847.94 151,017.06 45.85%

Florida Department of Education (FDOE) Program Ends July 31, 2013

3.1-3 Summary of CSC Funded and FDOE Grant Funded YMCA 43,693.00 - 436,324.00 154,887.32 281,436.68 35.50% FDOE $'s spent first Hispanic Unity 27,211.00 17,440.23 263,366.00 96,681.99 166,684.01 36.71% FDOE $'s spent first Grant Administration 5,359.00 6,579.46 70,383.00 38,369.61 32,013.39 54.52% 3.1-3 Sub-Total 21st Century FDOE 76,263.00 24,019.69 770,073.00 289,938.92 480,134.08 37.65%

21st Century Unallocated Unallocated - - 173,941.00 - 173,941.00 Reserved for RFP & Aug/Sept Total 21st Century Unallocated - - 173,941.00 - 173,941.00 0.00% Grand Total 21st Century Federal Plus Match 103,501.00 25,775.26 1,222,879.00 417,786.86 805,092.14 34.16%

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Fin Stmts fy13 2_Apr_13.xlsx prog goals 05/08/13 Ideal %'s are calculated on Program Design by Goal Area Children's Services Council of Broward County Notes to the Financial Statements April 30, 2013

(1) The Children's Services Council of Broward County ("CSC") budgets, as revenue, 95% of the property taxes levied, as allowed by state statute. (2) The modified accrual basis of accounting is utilized by CSC. Under the modified accrual basis, revenues are recognized in the accounting period in which they become available and measurable. Expenditures are recognized in the accounting period in which the liability is incurred, if measurable. (3) Funds invested in the SBA accommodate pool participants with readily available cash. A substantial portion of the portfolio is placed in short-term securities (“Fund A”) and with the downgrade of certain subprime investments a smaller portion of the pool includes longer maturities and higher credit risk (“Fund B”). The pool follows GASB Statement No. 31 which outlines two options for accounting and reporting for money market investment pools as either “2a-7 like fund” or fluctuation net asset value (“NAV”). Accordingly, the SBA has reported the same value as the pool shares allocated to Fund A and Wells Fargo Advantage funds; and the NAV value for shares allocated to SBA Fund B. At September 30, 2012, the Gain/(Loss) on Investments for Fund B was $19,846.40 and this amount was reflected within the CAFR. Accordingly, this amount is reversed in the current year and the NAV will be revalued at year's end. (4) Includes various pending contracts not yet encumbered such as training, hunger, ECE, 21st Century, Summer Only etc. (5) The reserved for administrative costs include projected expenditures for salary, fringe, travel, supplies, etc. for fiscal year 2012/13. (6) The Budget to Actual Expenditures Report reflects the actual expenditures for the month and year-to-date basis, and does not include encumbrances. Encumbrances are included on the Budget to Actual (Budgetary Basis) Report, which reflects the annualized budget and all outstanding encumbrances and actual expenditures through the current period. (7) The expenditures on the Program Services Goal Report run a month behind. Amounts reflected in the current month are for services provided during the prior month. This timing delay is due to the invoice due date on the 10th of the month following service delivery. Therefore, the Programs Goal Report is for services through the month of March and some from April that are processed in April, which affects ideal percentage rate. (8) Unassigned fund balance changes as revenue is received and actual expenditures are incurred. (9) Salary, Fringe and Travel budget and expenditures are included for the SAMIS Director Position that CSC serves as the Salary Agent. The revenue and related expenditures are considered Pass Through Funds and do not have an impact on CSC Broward's financial statements. 18

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For Council Meeting

May 16, 2013

Issue: CSC Monthly Purchases for Administrative Operations

Action: Approve CSC Monthly/Annual Purchases

Budget Impact: See attached Report

Background: The State Statute creating and governing the CSC, Chapter 2000-461, as amended, states: Section 6: No funds of the council shall be expended except by check as aforesaid, except the expenditure of petty cash or the issuance of checks made payable for sums no greater than $5,000, shall be expended without prior approval of the council, in addition to the budgeting thereof. The Council’s procurement policies and procedures stipulate that expenditures are approved by the Council prior to being expended. As such, the financial system requires a Council Approval (CA) date at multiple points throughout the system including all processed payments. Internal controls for tracking expenditures in accordance with the statute are validated by auditors every year and there have been no significant deviations since the inception of the Council. Since 2004 at the Council’s direction, staff was instructed to only provide back-up material for purchases when the item is over $10,000. As always, back-up for purchases below $10,000 are available upon request.

Current Status: In accordance with policy, please find attached the Invoices, Travel, Purchase Orders, Sponsorships, etc. for the month of May, 2013. To facilitate reviewing the various purchases, staff has segregated the items into various categories. All purchases listed are with the budget approved by the Council at TRIM as amended from time to time. Please note that items over $10,000 have a specific Issue Paper or copy of the related back-up attached to further explain the expenditure. Additional information for any expenditure is available upon request.

Recommended Action: Approve CSC Monthly/Annual Purchases

Budget Impact: See attached Report

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List of Invoices, Travel, Purchase Orders, Sponsorships, etc. Submitted to the Children's Services Council May 16, 2013 Vendor Comment Purchase Orders (greater than $10,000): Back-up documentation is attached: Back-up documentation is available upon request.

A Int'l. Distribution Systems, Inc. FY 13 Back to School supplies 76,970.00 Service Goal 7.1.2; Includes community leverage

Purchase Orders (less than $10,000):

CDWG HP LJ Network Printer 2,299.00 CDWG MS GSA (25 licenses ) remote access to server desktop 1,448.00 Cleverbridge AG Inventory Software for network 295.00 Dell Comprehensive Anti-Spam VPN license & remote firewall service 2,285.00 Exclaimer Company email signature software and subscription 874.00 GlobalScape Software for secure file exchange (annual subscription) 834.00 Go Daddy Secures our domain name - CSCBROWARD.ORG 128.00 ITunes Video editing software 300.00 Upbeat Concrete picnic table with benches 1,500.00

21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) Grant Funded:

TBD T-shirts for 1,088 Summer Camp participants 5,500.00 Wells Fargo Gift Cards - Attendees of FDOE Project Based Learning 2,100.00

Program Related Purchases: Bilmore Collaterals for Prosperity and Public Awareness 7,920.00 Service Goal 2.2.1; System Goal 2.1.2 Corporate Graffiti 3" Stickers for " Look Before You Lock" campaign 823.00 Service Goal 11.2.2; Van Alarm Campaign Dax 2000 Flyers for Transition to Life Summit 350.00 Service Goal 10.1.5 Deportes Media of Florida LLC PSA's for Public Awareness (replaces CEDEL ENT) 2,500.00 System Goal 2.1.2 Deportes Media of Florida LLC PSA's for Van Alarm Campaign (replaces Caracol) 2,000.00 Service Goal 11.1.2 Mt Olive Tote Bags 452.00 Henderson Grant Funded; Service Goal 11.2.2 National Weekly dba Creative Net PSA's for Prosperity Campaign 1,500.00 Service Goal 2.2.1 Wells Fargo Gift Cards - for Teen Transition to Life Summit; 9/21/13 600.00 Service Goal 10.1.5

E:\CSC Council Packets PDF Archive\FY 12-13\Council_May 2013\Purchases May 2013.xlsx\MAY 1 of 2 List of Invoices, Travel, Purchase Orders, Sponsorships, etc. Submitted to the Children's Services Council May 16, 2013 Facilities Operations: Lighting Management Replace and repair lighting 500.00 Blanket PO; Paid as needed Paver & Marble Specialist Create picnic area and fix east side paver inclines 1,000.00 Thermal Concepts Rebalance & Repair AC system 6,830.00

Employee Travel and Training:

Carl Dasse CSC representation at Leadership Institute; 5/8-5/10/13; West Palm Beach 30.00 Dion Smith Essential Skills for Highly Effective Professionals; 6/20/13; Ft Laud. 125.00

Sponsorship: A celebration of our children, to show their ability Center for Independent Living of despite their "dis" ability- on the Runway- without Broward 2nd Annual Independence on the Runway; 5/19/13 1,000.00 limits. Community symposium that engages a targeted audience of maternal/infant health and social Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Life Course Theory Symposium; 6/21/13 1,000.00 workers in Life Course Theory. Provides resources, support and encouragement for Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital 2013 Children with Special Needs Family Resource Fair and Fun Day; children with special needs and their siblings, Foundation 9/28/13 1,000.00 parents, caregivers and health professionals.

Professional Opportunities Program for Bring families in the community together to increase Students, Inc. (POPS) 1st Annual POPS Rock Da Park Summer Family Fest; 6/8/13 1,000.00 family involvement and network opportunities.

Opportunity to recognize the contributions of Youth Co-Op Inc. World Refugee Day; 6/20/13 1,000.00 refugees and their families in their communities.

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For Council Meeting

May 16, 2013

Service Goal 2.2: Strengthen the Community’s Awareness of Available Resources.

Objective 1: Lead Community Collaborative to Coordinate Local Prosperity Campaigns.

Issue: Prosperity Campaign Update.

Action: None. For Information Only.

Budget Impact: None.

Background: The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is available for people who work but earn low wages. In 2002, the CSC began promoting EITC through a county-wide public awareness collaborative and since that time, EITC returns in Broward have increased by over $284 million. Over the years, the CSC’s focus has shifted from outreach to increased capacity at free tax-preparation Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) sites, where EITC recipients have their returns professionally filed at no cost. They also receive access to additional social services such as Food Stamps, KidCare, WIC, and Financial Literacy. During the tax season, VITA sites are operated by the Internal Revenue Service and community partners such as Hispanic Unity of Florida, Minority Development & Empowerment (MDE) and the Center for Independent Living.

Current Status: The CSC-led Broward VITA Collaborative (BVC) coordinated and managed logistics, training and operational processes of free tax preparation services in Broward during the 2013 tax season. HandsOn Broward recruited 265 volunteers who were managed by an Americorps/VISTA member from the Collaborative. Our 19 CSC-funded free tax preparation sites performed exceptionally well and MDE passed a rigorous, unannounced quality inspection by the IRS with “flying colors”. Last month, one of our tax preparers received the “Volunteer of the Year” award at a well attended VITA recognition family picnic.

BVC members and the IRS worked diligently to resolve identity theft issues encountered by the VITA clients and shared best practices on how to reduce the instance of this pervasive problem. Congresswoman Debbie Wassermann Schultz (D-Pembroke Pines) held a press conference at MDE to announce her commitment to combatting identity theft. She also assigned a staff member to serve as a liaison to the BVC and IRS on the issue. The Congresswoman congratulated the CSC for their support for VITA and expressed her appreciation for our commitment to working families.

The CSC-funded “Daily Living Tool Kit” project is operational. Focus groups were held across Broward and results are being compiled. PAOD and RAP staff will to look at focus group and survey results to determine usefulness to case managers and clients. A tool kit presentation was held for the Funder’s Forum to expand participation. Forum members showed interest and are waiting on the final evaluation results prior to committing resources.

Action: None. For Information Only.

Budget Impact: None.

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For Council Meeting

May 16, 2013

System Goal 2.1: Strengthen the Community's Awareness of Available Resources and Advocacy Efforts on Behalf of Children and Families.

Objective 3: Advocate for all Children Representing Broward’s Diverse Communities Through Public Awareness, Community and Legislative Outreach at the Local, State and National Level.

Issue: Legislative Update.

Action: None. For Information Only.

Budget Impact: None.

Background: In addition to providing funding and resources, the Council’s mission statement provides for advocacy on behalf of Broward’s children and families. In furtherance of that mission, FL CSC staff and government affairs staff from several CSCs, including Broward, work collaboratively during committee weeks and legislative sessions in order to provide a voice for issues relating to children and families at the Capitol.

Current Status: Working collaboratively with lawmakers, other CSCs and statewide advocates, the Broward CSC helped deliver important successes for children and families during the 2013 Legislature. The Nancy C. Detert Common Sense and Compassion Independent Living Act will give young adults the option to remain in foster care until the age of 21 in order to finish high school, earn a GED, pursue post-secondary education or begin a career. The bill also strengthens the role of foster parents, restructures the Road-to-Independence Program and empowers caregivers to provide high quality, nurturing parenting for children in foster care. CSC staff is working with our partners to determine the impact of this Act on CSC-Funded Transitional Independent Living (TIL) programs.

Last month, Governor Scott signed the Letting Kids be Kids Act which empowers foster parents to make day-to-day decisions for foster children in their care and reduces regulations that serve as barriers for kids in foster care to enjoy participation in extracurricular, enrichment and social activities.

The school readiness budget received a $5 million increase and key members in in both chambers lauded the importance of early learning programs. In addition, successful legislation dealing with early learning governance and operations also included an important provision authorizing after-school programs otherwise excluded from licensure to provide snacks and afterschool meals through the federal After School Meals Program. This will serve as a tremendous boost for children in CSC- funded programming.

The Florida Early Steps Program received a $3 million increase to ensure that infants and toddlers with special needs and their families achieve their full potential in the context of everyday relationships, activities, and places. SNAC worked closely with the Florida Consortium of Advocates

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for Infants and Toddlers and the Florida Developmental Disabilities Council to secure the additional funding.

The Florida KidCare Program was expanded to accommodate 6,900 additional children and plans for Medicaid expansion for children up to 138% of the poverty level are on track. Despite these victories, proposals to remove the five year prohibition on legal immigrant children receiving KidCare and allowing Federally Qualified Heath Centers to presumptively enroll children were not passed. The measure, however, did gain strong support in both chambers and bill sponsors have pledged to work with children’s health advocates reintroduce their legislation next session.

As has been widely reported, the Senate and House failed to reach an accord regarding Medicaid expansion in Florida. The Governor, as well as Senate or House leadership, can still decide to call a special legislative session to address this critical issue. For more on this and other CSC priorities, please see the Florida Children’s Council – Capitol Connection.

Recommended Action: None. For Information Only.

Budget Impact: None.

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Final Week - May 6, 2013 END OF SESSION REPORT - CHILDREN GAIN: FISCAL RECOVERY AND RESTORATION; RENEWED SPIRIT OF COOPERATION BETWEEN THE HOUSE AND SENATE

Following the dropping of the handkerchiefs by the House and Senate Sergeants at Arms in the middle of the fourth floor rotunda, Senate President Don Gaetz (R-Niceville) announced shortly after banging the gavel at 7:16 p.m. on Friday that "the age of acrimony between the House and Senate is over." Democrats also lauded the $74.5 billion budget process as being one of the most inclusive in a long time, as this year saw long awaited increases in state employees' and teachers' salaries.

Florida's recovering economy also provided an opportunity to restore a number of previous cuts or provide a modest increase to children's programs, such as School Readiness and Early Steps.

But all was not smooth sailing as a rough patch was hit early last week when House Democrats invoked a little used parliamentary procedure in the Florida Constitution calling for the reading of bills in their entirety to try to force reconsideration of not accepting $51 billion in federal funds to expand healthcare coverage to the uninsured. Though the House and Senate could not agree ultimately on a direction for covering Florida's one million uninsured residents, House and Senate leaders announced that the debate was not over, and that the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) committees would continue to exist. They further announced that they would turn to Washington, D.C., to seek increased flexibility in order to craft a Florida plan. Governor Scott also has the authority to call a special session for legislators to gather again any time in the summer or fall on this issue.

Budget

Senate and House Agree to $74.5 Billion Budget on Final Day of Session - Children Fare Better than in Previous Years Following a particularly cooperative budget conference session, Appropriations Chairs Sen. Joe Negron (R-Palm City) and Rep. Seth McKeel (R-Lakeland) were able to send the final budget to members on Monday of this past week, one day earlier than constitutionally required for the 72-hour cooling-off period. SB 1500, Relating to Appropriations, was passed unanimously by the Senate Friday, May 3, on a 40:0 vote and, later that day, by the House on a 106:11 vote. The dissenting votes came primarily from Democrats, including Reps. Thurston, Waldman, Pafford and Jones, who continued to protest the lack of funding for affordable healthcare.

Programs Serving Children Benefit from Rebounding Economy For the first time in several years, the revenue forecast for the state budget was quite healthy. This optimistic projection was evidenced by increased or level funding for many health and human services programs, which for those seeking to improve the lives of children had become all too used to fending off debilitating budget cuts in years past. In addition to an approximately $1 billion increase in K-12 education, an increase of 6,900 more children in the Florida KidCare Program, and increases for mental health and substance abuse, community based care and juvenile justice prevention programs occurred. A few examples of funding for children's programs that maintained previous levels of funding or received new revenue in the final budget include:

General Appropriations Act (GAA) SB 1500

Program (line number) Amount ($)

Early Learning School Readiness (79) 552,527,228 Increased Funding/Equity 5,045,542 Adjustment (79) Voluntary Pre-K (82) 404,927,801 - Base Student Alloc. (BSA) 2,383 (82) T.E.A.C.H. (78A) 3,000,000

Mentoring Best Buddies (92) 750,000 Big Brothers and Big Sisters (92) 4,030,248 Boys and Girls Clubs (92) 4,002,677 Take Stock in Children (92) 6,000,000 Teen Trendsetters (92) 300,000 YMCA State Alliance/YMCA Reads 764,972 (92)

Children's Health Total Medicaid and TANF (SUMMARY on PAGE 410) 23,350,508,581 Healthy Kids (174) 239,156,746 Children's Medical Services Network 129,589,442 (179) Medikids (178) 55,933,375 Healthy Start (473) 30,174,890 Early and Periodic Screenings for 354,166,322 Children (201) Early Steps - Total GR 24,164,132 - Increased Funding for Services 3,000,000 (554)

Child Welfare Child Protection (337) 32,962,844 Community Based Care (345) 781,885,000 Our Kids of Miami-Dade/Monroe Inc. 1,350,000 (345 Proviso)

Guardian ad Litem (768) 34,475,997

Juvenile Justice Prevention CINS/FINS (1163) 32,690,974 PACE Centers (1158) 13,643,599 Juvenile Redirection Program (1091) 9,364,831

EARLY LEARNING

Legislative Session Finishes Strong for Early Learning Florida's early learning programs received considerable attention this legislative session in an unprecedented fashion. As the budgets were presented on the House and Senate floors on the last day of session, education leaders touted the "good budget" and included comments about the significance of new appropriations in School Readiness for the first time in more than a decade. The budget was passed with an additional $5 million dollars for School Readiness. House Education Appropriations Committee Chair Erik Fresen (R-Miami) included the increase in the education budget to address funding losses many Florida communities received this current year due to funding shifts by the Office of Early Learning. He and Senate Education Appropriations Chair Bill Galvano (R- Bradenton) both addressed the importance of the early learning programs while presenting the education budget. In debate, many members echoed support of the education budget and directly addressed the importance of funding early learning programs.

The last day of session also brought the final passage of SB 1722, a bill focused on the governance and operations of early learning. House Education Committee Chair Marlene O'Toole (R-The Villages) made early learning a priority in the education committee, and the bill represents a significant amount of work from all early learning stakeholders. Senate Education Committee Chair John Legg (R-Lutz) sponsored the bill for the Senate and the legislation will be the foundation for the School Readiness and Voluntary Prekindergarten Education programs. The bill clarifies roles and responsibilities of the state office, early learning coalitions and providers. It preserves the educational requirements of the early learning programs and enables early learning coalitions to meet the needs of families by prioritizing participation of school-age siblings. Specifically, SB 1722 does the following:

• Moving the School Readiness program from Chapter 411 to the school code under Chapter 1002. • Establishing the Office of Early Learning within the Department of Education's Office of Independent Education and Parental Choice; providing powers and duties. • Providing that the Office of Early Learning must independently exercise all power, duties, and functions prescribed by law and must not be construed as part of the K-20 education system. • Clarifying that participation in the School Readiness program does not expand the regulatory authority of the state, its officers, or an early learning coalition to impose any additional regulation on providers beyond those necessary to enforce the requirements outlined for this program. • Requiring the Office of Early Learning to: adopt a list of approved curricula and a process for the review and approval of a provider's curriculum that meets the performance standards; identify a pre-assessment and post-assessment for school readiness program participants; adopt a statewide, standardized contract to be used by coalitions with each school readiness program provider; coordinate with other agencies to perform data matches on individuals or families participating in the School Readiness program. • Revising procurement and expenditure requirements for early learning coalitions. • Revising the methodology for calculating the market rate schedule to require that the Office of Early Learning biennially calculate the market rate at the average of the market rate by program care level and provider type in a predetermined geographic market. • Revising the eligibility criteria for the enrollment of children in the School Readiness program. • Requiring the Office of Early Learning and each early learning coalition to limit expenditures to no more than 22 percent of funds for any combination of administrative costs, non direct services, and quality activities in any fiscal year. • Including provisions for fraud investigations and penalties for School Readiness program providers and parents who knowingly submit false information related to child eligibility and attendance in a school readiness program. • Requiring private providers to maintain a minimum level of general liability insurance consistent with the requirements of private school readiness program providers, including any required workers' compensation and any required reemployment assistance or unemployment compensation. • Requiring the Early Learning Advisory Council to periodically analyze and provide recommendations to the office on the effective and efficient use of local, state and federal funds; the content of professional development training programs; and best practices for the development and implementation of coalition plans. • Authorizes after-school programs that are otherwise excluded from licensure to provide snacks and meals through the federally funded After School Meals Program (AMP). This technical change is expected to bring down approximately $15 million statewide, including about $4 million in federal monies to Miami-Dade County alone, for providing nutritional meals to children. HEALTHY CHILDREN

Despite Dramatic Measures Taken by House Democrats, Senate and House Leaders Fail to Agree on Medicaid Expansion Deal House Democrats took advantage of a little-known rule that brought session to a crawl on Tuesday and Wednesday. In protest of their fellow Republican Representatives' reluctance to consider a viable solution to Medicaid expansion, House Minority Leader Perry Thurston (D-Ft. Lauderdale) asked that all bills be read in their entirety. As a result, Speaker Will Weatherford (R-Wesley Chapel) was forced to employ the use of "Mary," a monotone, bill-reading computer, thus effectively reducing the amount of bills that could be heard. The strategy was intended to give House Republicans more opportunity to contemplate the healthcare expansion question but, in the end, it failed to bring about any significant change of heart among those opposing the Senate plan by Sen. Joe Negron (R- Stuart).

The same day, across the hall in the Senate, both Medicaid expansion alternatives were heard on the floor. SB 1816 by the Senate Appropriations Committee and Sen. Negron was laid on the table for the House version, HB 7169. However, a strike-all amendment by Sen. Negron deleted the house language, allowing the bill to mirror the Senate version. The plan by Sen. Negron, which would take advantage of significant federal funding and provide health insurance to more than one million low- income Floridians, also had the support of many organizations, including hospitals, the business community and unions. The House never brought the bill up for another vote and it died in Returning Messages.

In another highly symbolic move, the Senate also gutted SB 1844 by Sen. Aaron Bean (R-Fernandina Beach) by removing all references to the healthcare expansion and reducing its length to a mere four pages. It had been the most similar proposal to the House plan, as the bill did not accept federal funding and sought to utilize the Florida Health Choices Network. The House quickly took up the $900,000 bill and passed it, but the program will no longer aspire to provide affordable health coverage. As no compromise was reached, the Governor, as well as House or Senate leadership, may still decide to call a special session to work out a solution to provide affordable healthcare coverage to this most needy adult population - a group who currently will not be receiving any form of subsidized insurance when the Affordable Care Act comes online in January 2014.

Florida KidCare Program The Florida KidCare program received funding this year for additional slots. However, despite being championed by members and advocates earlier in session, several bills that would have expanded healthcare through the Florida KidCare program appear to have been largely overshadowed by the greater healthcare debate surrounding Medicaid expansion, as well as the national debate on immigration reform. SB 704 Sen. Rene Garcia (R-Hialeah) and HB 4023 by Rep. Jose Felix Diaz (R- Miami) would have removed a five-year prohibition and allowed legally residing immigrant children in the state to be immediately eligible for KidCare as the federal government now provides a match for these children. Although these bills died this session, sponsors have pledged to back the bills again next year. It should also be noted that plans for Medicaid expansion for children up to 138% Federal Poverty Level are on track.

SB 548 by Sen. Nancy Detert (R-Venice Beach) and HB 689 by Rep. Gayle Harrell (R-Stuart) would have allowed Federally Qualified Health Centers to presumptively enroll children deemed eligible in the Florida KidCare Program for a brief period of time (approximately 45 days) while their application is being formally processed. Even though these bills did not pass, hospitals will have the prerogative to implement presumptive eligibility in 2014 under PPACA.

Other bills affecting children's health and safety:

Texting While Driving After many years of trying, a bill banning texting while driving has finally passed the Legislature and now needs only a signature from the Governor before becoming law. SB 52 by Sen. Nancy Detert (R- Venice Beach), also called the "distracted driving" law, makes texting while driving a secondary offense, but Sen. Detert believes that it will still have a significant impact on public safety. Much to the chagrin of the bill's supporters in the Senate, the bill received a late amendment from Rep. Jose Oliva (R-Hialeah) to protect civil liberties that will now limit law enforcement's ability to check a suspect's cellular phone records to accidents that involved death or injury. Its companion, HB 13 by Rep. Doug Holder (R-Sarasota), was laid on the table in favor of Sen. Detert's bill.

Victims of Human Trafficking SB 1644 by Sen. Anitere Flores (R-Miami) was substituted for its House companion and passed on April 30. HB 1325 by Rep. Ross Spano (R-Riverview) provides for the expungement of a criminal history record for a victim of human trafficking. It was passed unanimously by the House and Senate the last week of session and will now head to the Governor's desk for final approval.

Children's Initiatives HB 411 was approved unanimously by both the House and Senate and will now go to the Governor for final approval. Rep. Reggie Fullwood's (D-Jacksonville) bill, and its companion,SB 1322 by Sen. Audrey Gibson (D-Jacksonville), will establish the "New Town Success Zone" in Duval County and "Parramore Kidz Zone" in Orange County, modeled after the successful Harlem Children's Zone and Miami Children's Initiative, which will allow projects to be managed by non-profit corporations that are not subject to control, supervision or direction by any department of state.

Relating to Child Safety Devices in Motor Vehicles (Booster Seats) HB 3 by Rep. Slosberg would have required the use of booster seats as part of the child restraint requirements for certain children under a specified height, but was never heard and died in the House Transportation & Highway Safety Subcommittee. Its companion, SB 66 by Sen. Thad Altman (R- Melbourne), died in the Senate Transportation Committee.

Infant Death Approved by the Legislature, a bill by Sen. Alan Hays (R-Umatilla) will revise the education and orientation requirements for birth centers and families to better incorporate safe sleep practices in order to reduce likelihood of Sudden Unexpected Infant Death. SB 56 was approved by the Senate for the second time on the final Wednesday of session. The House companion HB 83 was sponsored by Rep. David Santiago (R-Deltona).

Disability Awareness SB 226 by Sen. Jeremy Ring (D-Margate) died in the Senate Appropriations Committee. The bill would have required district school boards to provide disability history and awareness instruction in all K-12 public schools. During its first committee hearings, members had questions about who would develop, approve, implement and ensure the curriculum is taught. Its companion, HB 129 by Rep. Richard Stark (D-Weston), died in the House K-12 Subcommittee, its first committee.

Children Who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing SB 1240 by Sen. Garrett Richter (R-Naples) and Sen. Aaron Bean (R-Fernandina Beach) died in the Senate Education Committee. The bill would have required health care providers to provide an opportunity for a child's parent or legal guardian to provide contact information so that he or she may receive information, including that relate to cochlear implants when a hearing loss is identified; required the Florida Department of Health to register certain service providers and institutions; allowed a parent or legal guardian to request services from a participating service provider; and, provided that the level of services received is based on the child's individualized education program or individual and family service plan. The House companion, HB 1391 by Rep. Mary Lynn Magar (R- Tequesta), was never heard by the House, and died in the Health Quality Subcommittee.

Relating to Vision Screening of Preschool Students SB 614 by Sen. Rene Garcia (R-Hialeah) and HB 143 by Rep. Sharon Pritchett (D-Miramar) sought to require district school boards to conduct vision screenings on students entering prekindergarten or kindergarten. Neither bill was heard and both died in their first committees of reference.

Relating to Newborn Screening for Critical Congenital Heart Disease HB 81 by Rep. Cary Pigman (R-Avon Park) and SB 124 by Sen. Jeremy Ring (D-Margate) would have provided requirements for screening newborns for critical congenital heart disease. SB 124 died in its third committee, Health and Human Services Appropriations, while HB 81 was never heard in its first, Health Quality.

Relating to Regulation of Summer Camps SB 630 by Sen. Jeff Clemens (D-Lake Worth) and HB 591 by Rep. Mark Pafford (D-West Palm Beach) would have provided that Department of Children and Families license requirements also apply to summer day camps and summer 24-hour camps, including registration and screening requirements for summer camp personnel. SB 630 died in its second committee, Appropriations, and HB 591 was never heard in Healthy Families.

Relating to Child Care Facilities HB 1301 by Rep. Mia Jones (D-Jacksonville) would have required licensed child care facilities to implement certain additional nutritional practices, but the bill died in its first committee, Healthy Families. Its companion, SB 1650 by Sen. Audrey Gibson (D-Jacksonville), died in its second committee, Health and Human Services Appropriations. CHILD WELFARE

Independent Living SB 1036 by Sen. Nancy Detert (R-Venice Beach) was finally approved by the House last week on a vote of 118:1, following the Senate's earlier approval, and now goes to the Governor for final approval. The bill would expand foster care to age 21; allow youth who stay in foster care to choose to stay in their foster home, group home or in another supervised environment such as a college dormitory, shared housing, apartment or another housing arrangement; focus on education for foster children and youth and on keeping them stable in school; provide supports to succeed in postsecondary education; and continue the Road to Independence stipend for students in colleges/universities. Its House companion, HB 1315 by Rep. Keith Perry (R-Gainesville), was laid on the table and the Senate bill was taken up instead. Sen. Detert and former (term limited) House sponsor Rep. Rich Glorioso were both in the chamber to witness the bill's passage. Before the vote was taken, the names of all of the current and former foster children from Florida Youth Shine who testified in favor of the bill were read aloud before the entire chamber. It passed on a 116:1 vote, with only Rep. Matt Hudson (R- Naples) voting against it.

Relating to Children in Foster Care The Governor signed the bill referred to as the "Normalcy" bill, or Quality Parenting for Children in Foster Care Act, into law on April 11. HB 215 by Rep. Ben Albritton (R-Wauchula), which was substituted for SB 164 by Sen. Nancy Detert (R-Venice Beach), passed both chambers on March 27. This bill recognized the importance of providing the child with the most family-like living experience possible, encouraged foster parents and other caregivers for children in foster care to allow their children to participate in activities at school and in the community, gave caregivers of children in out-of-home care the latitude to decide what is best for their children, and allowed children in out- of-home care to participate in normal activities and more.

Cross-over Youth HB 7103 by Rep. Gayle Harrell (R-Stuart) died in Messages. This PCB from the House Healthy Families Subcommittee would have created a pilot project to address the needs of the most difficult and vulnerable children in the state's dependency system. This proposed joint collaboration between the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) and Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) would have sought proposals from organizations in the pilot area to provide training, intervention programs and security measures at the pilot homes. Rep. Harrell had estimated that approximately 600-900 children would qualify for this program, although it would have begun as a small pilot program. The bill would have used existing resources within DCF and DJJ and had no fiscal impact. The bill's companion, SB 1834 by the Senate Children, Families, and Elder Affairs Committee, died in Senate Appropriations, its final committee.

Appointment of an Attorney for a Dependent Child with Disabilities SB 1468 by Sen. Tom Lee (R-Brandon) died on the Special Order Calendar. This bill would have required an attorney for a dependent child with disabilities to be appointed in writing, ensured that the appointment continues in effect until the attorney is permitted to withdraw or is discharged by court, or until the case is terminated, and provided that an attorney be adequately compensated for his or her services. Its companion, HB 1241 by Rep. Neil Combee (R-Polk City), died in the House Justice Appropriations Subcommittee. JUVENILE JUSTICE

Relating to Juvenile Justice Circuit Advisory Boards and Juvenile Justice County Councils HB 617 by Rep. Ray Pilon (R-Sarasota), and its companion SB 676 by Sen. Greg Evers (R-Pensacola) passed on the last day of session on a 39:1 vote. It had been temporarily postponed in the Senate since April 26 even though it had passed the House unanimously nearly three weeks earlier. The bill will streamline juvenile justice circuit boards and juvenile justice county councils by merging them into a single entity: juvenile justice circuit advisory boards, which are to be established in each of the 20 judicial circuits. Except in single-county circuits, each juvenile justice circuit advisory board will now have a county organization representing each of the counties in the circuit. The county organization shall report directly to the juvenile justice circuit advisory board on the juvenile justice needs of the county. The bill specifies that the purpose of each juvenile justice circuit advisory board is to provide advice and direction to the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice in the development and implementation of juvenile justice programs, and to work collaboratively with the department in seeking improvements and policy changes to address the emerging and changing needs of Florida's youth who are at risk of delinquency. Each member of the juvenile justice circuit advisory board must be approved by the secretary of the department, except for certain specified members.

Relating to Juvenile Justice Education SB 1406 by Sen. Aaron Bean (R-Fernandina Beach) died in its final committee stop, Rules. The bill would have enhanced transition services by requiring that local school districts, Florida Department of Juvenile Justice reentry personnel and local workforce personnel be part of a youth's transition planning. It would also have required that school districts consider the needs of individual youth when they return to school, and enhance career and technical training. This bill sought to improve accountability, enhance access to virtual education and require state and federal education dollars to follow the youth who generate them. Its companion, HB 441 by Rep. Janet Adkins (R-Fernandina Beach), died in Messages after passing unanimously out of the full House on April 17. However, funding was provided for DJJ programs, primarily residential and day treatment to have new opportunities for GED, postsecondary online education and industry certification.

Relating to Youth in Solitary Confinement SB 812 by Sen. Audrey Gibson (D-Jacksonville) and HB 959 by Rep. Ricardo Rangel (D-Kissimmee) would have prohibited the Department of Corrections from subjecting a youth to solitary confinement under most circumstances. The bills would have also provided for an individualized suicide crisis intervention plan. Neither bill was ever considered and both died in their first committees.

Relating to Juvenile Sentencing Several bills concerning the sentencing of children who committed a serious crime before the age of 18 were heard in the legislature this session. HB 963 by Rep. Mike Clelland (D-Longwood), which would have provided for alternative sentencing options for minors who may have otherwise been sentenced to life in prison, died in its first committee, Criminal Justice, without being considered. A similar bill, HB 7137 by Ray Pilon (R-Sarasota) would have required judges to consider certain factors before determining whether life imprisonment was an appropriate sentence for minors, but died on the Calendar. Another similar bill, SB 1350 by Sen. Rob Bradley (R-Orange Park), died on Third Reading following the addition of several controversial amendments. SB 998 by Sen. Darren Soto (D- Kissimmee) would have required that the sentences of juvenile offenders sentenced to life imprisonment be reviewed after the offender had been incarcerated for a minimum period, but the bill died without consideration in the Senate Criminal Justice Committee.

Relating to Reducing or Suspending the Sentence of a Juvenile Offender A bill proposed by Sen. Arthenia Joyner (D-Tampa) would have allowed for the consideration of reducing or suspending the sentences of juveniles who were sentenced to 10 or more years of imprisonment for non-homicide offenses. SB 1186 was never heard and died in its first committee, Criminal Justice. However, moving and impassioned debate was heard on the Senate floor from a number of Senators, including Joyner and Garcia. SPECIAL NOTE: Legislative members and child advocates are thanked for their tireless efforts on behalf of children in passing many important bills and obtaining funding increases this year. They are also invited to continue important work together on issues, such as healthcare and needed increases in VPK funding and further increases in School Readiness in the sessions to come.

Please contact Diana Ragbeer, Director of Public Policy and Communications at [email protected] should you need further information.

April 30, 2013

The Honorable Beto O’Rourke U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515

Dear Congressman O’Rourke:

We are writing to thank you for your leadership on and continued attention to the needs of America’s children, and to express our support for the Foster Children Opportunity Act. As representatives of organizations committed to improving the health and well-being of children and families, we are pleased that the Foster Children Opportunity Act seeks to ensure that abused and neglected immigrant children have an opportunity to obtain the legal immigrant status to which they are entitled prior to aging out of the foster care system.

The introduction of the Foster Children Opportunity Act comes at an important time. As our nation’s leaders move forward with the important task of reforming the federal immigration system it is critical that they consider the specific needs of children and youth. Children of immigrants currently comprise 1 in 4 of all children in the U.S. and represent the fastest growing segment of the child population.

Despite the significant impact of immigration policy on children’s lives, children have historically been disregarded and often intentionally excluded in U.S. immigration policy decisions. Even the youngest children have few special protections under current immigration law and their best interests are often considered irrelevant in critical decisions regarding their own or a parent’s ability to enter or stay in the United States. Furthermore, complicated laws determining immigrant eligibility for federally funded services have created significant barriers for children in immigrant families. As a result, both children who are immigrants themselves as well as U.S. citizen children with immigrant parents continue to face high rates of family separation, emotional trauma, economic instability, poor educational outcomes, and limited access to critical services and programs.

Immigrant children involved in the child welfare system are especially vulnerable and frequently overlooked. These youth are often eligible for special forms of immigration relief, including Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) but early identification is critical given that a child can lose SIJS eligibility once the court terminates jurisdiction over the youth. More often than not, court and child welfare officials are unaware of immigration relief options available, leaving these children at risk of deportation at any time and drastically limiting their educational and work opportunities when they “age out” of the system.

Sadly, each year, many undocumented children age out of the child welfare system without the opportunity to obtain legal immigrant status. On exiting the system, they often lose their only chance to gain legal status and leave the foster care system in a state of limbo, lacking the lawful status necessary to succeed in the U.S. They face a daily risk of deportation, are unable to obtain employment authorization, a driver’s license, access to benefits and in most states, are not eligible for in-state tuition at state colleges and universities.

Child welfare staff, judges, attorneys and other service providers play a critical role in the lives of these young people. It is essential that they are knowledgeable about immigration issues and SIJS in particular, and has access to the training and resources necessary to fully protect all children in its care.

The Foster Children Opportunity Act aims to ensure that all children in the foster care system are screened for SIJS and other immigration relief options. The bill provides needed technical assistance to child welfare agencies and resources to train judges, attorneys and other legal workers on this matter. It also clarifies that a state can obtain reimbursement for the foster care costs of a child once the child obtains SIJS status and ensures that children who receive SIJS are exempted from the 5 year ban placed on receiving Federal means-tested public benefits.

This Act seeks to protect abused and neglected children by ensuring they have a fighting chance at leading healthy and productive lives when they exit the child welfare system. We are grateful for your leadership in introducing the Foster Children Opportunity Act, and we look forward to working with you to ensure passage of this critical legislation.

Sincerely,

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Funder’s Forum Meeting Summary

MEETING DATE: April 5, 2013 LOCATION: United Way, 1300 S. Andrews, Ft. Lauderdale MEETING TIME: 2:30pm

Members Present: Howard Bakalar, United Way; Melanie Burgess, Jim Moran Foundation; Pat Castillo, Commission on Substance Abuse; Cassandra Evans, DJJ; Kim Gorsuch, DCF; Chuck Hood, ELC; Karen Swartzbaugh Ghezzi & Monica King, CSC Guests: Frank Isaza, 211; Courtnee Biscardi, ULBC; Elena Shultz, Broward College; Arnold Jean Baptiste, CSC Issue Discussion Follow-Up Welcome

Minutes March Minutes were Reviewed and Approved.

FF Members to bring to Neighborhood Project: Howard described the work that the Ft. Lauderdale Housing Authority has May meeting an been doing at NW Gardens. Scott Strawbridge from the Housing Authority is working diligently in inventory of their making linkages to resources that will put the residents on a path of long term success. The respective programs that redevelopment of that housing and the varied initiatives are a prime opportunity for Funders to look serve NW gardens. at affecting holistic change at a neighborhood level. Karen joined Howard and Kathleen on a site

visit and agreed there were some real opportunities to consider. Pat C to reach out to

System Gaps & Amalio about GIS There was discussion of looking at what the various funders are already funding within that mapping of NW Service Needs geographic area of NW Gardens. Pat Castillo suggested that we perhaps ask Project Bridge to do Gardens. some GIS mapping of that neighborhood.

Karen and Howard to Seattle’s Neighborhood Project Model: Discussion tabled for May schedule next FF

meeting at NW Gardens The Starting Place: Discussion tabled for May. Ft. Laud HA.

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Prosperity Took Kit: Members of the Prosperity Committee who have been integrally involved in the development and now the implementation of the Tool Kit provided an overview and demonstration. The Tool Kit is available both in a hard copy as well as a flash drive. It covers areas such as financial literacy, housing, employment, food/nutrition, etc. It is not a Resource Directory listing agencies but rather a guide with reference information directing individuals to call 211 to connect with an actual service provider. The hard copies have been set up as 3-ring binders

so that information can be updated as needed. The Prosperity Committee will serve as the fidelity

manager tweaking and updating the Kit as needed. CSC has funded the publishing of 250 hard

copy binders and 250 flash drives. The Tool Kit is currently being piloted with ULBC, HUF, YMCA Coordinating, Prosperity Members to and CAC. The committee will be doing focus groups prior to June and incorporating that feedback Consolidating & provide focus group into the Tool Kit. feedback to FF. Maximizing

Resources There was discussion about whether the Tool Kit could be used with a young adult population like

TIL and whether the current pilot agencies could provide feedback on that population. Committee

members advised that there had been some discussion regarding use of Tool Kit with those youth

and would take that into consideration as they expanded the pilot agencies.

FF members discussed sustainability and how respective programs could look to fund the Tool Kit as a resource for their staff and clients. FF members were interested in hearing the results of the focus groups after the initial implementation.

21st CCLC Formative Evaluation Report: The CSC in partnership with SBBC operates 21st Sharing Century Community Learning Centers in nine of the District’s highest need high schools. CSC directly contracts with FDOE for 3 schools and is responsible for a Formative Evaluation. The Outcomes, report was distributed to Funders Forum members and details data and performance on services Indicators delivered by the YMCA at Boyd Anderson and Deerfield Beach and by HUF at Miramar for the period June 11, 2012 through December 21, 2012. New and Domestic Minor Human Trafficking: Cassandra requested to bring this issue back to the Recurring members at a future date. The Human Trafficking Taskforce has made tremendous progress and is Calendar for June Funding and comprised of a coalition of Broward stakeholders which have implemented protocols and multi- meeting. Program disciplinary staffings for victims. Members asked Cassandra to bring back the data and Initiatives recommendations. Next Meeting: May 3, 2013 2:30 pm @ United Way

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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Meeting CHILDREN’S SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD Date REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES January 18, 2013

Time Called to Order: Time Adjourned: Location: Minutes By: 115 S. Andrews Avenue, A337 LET 9:09 a.m. 10:50 a.m. Fort Lauderdale, FL Members Present Members Absent Other Participants Basil M. Bernard Commissioner Staff: Jarvis Brunson, Secretary Dale V.C. Holness Mandy Wells, CPD Cassandra Evans Donna Korn Linda Raybin, CSA Kathrine Francis Nora Rupert Scott Silverman, CSA Pat Kramer Laurie Sallarulo, Vice-Chair Linda Thompson, CSA Robert Mayersohn Audrey Millsaps County Attorney: Larry Rein Not present Kristen Reineke Dan Schevis, Chair Guests: Iris Siple, Commissioner of Silvia Beebe, Children’s Pembroke Pines Services Council Joel Smith Cecilia Plavnick, The Starting Place, Inc. Barbara Stuart Shawn Preston, Achievement & Rehabilitation Center, Inc. Sue Gallagher, Children’s Services Council Lauren Zuchman, Henderson Behavioral Health

Status/ Due Staff Item Action/Discussion/Recommendations Date Respons- ible 1. Call to Order Mr. Schevis, Chair, called the meeting to order at 9:09 a.m.

2. Roll Call Ms. Raybin called the roll and a quorum was established.

3. Approval of Ms. Millsaps moved and Ms. Evans seconded to approve the minutes of the Minutes October 19, 2012, Children’s Services Board (CSB) meeting. MOTION PASSED. 4. Chair’s Mr. Schevis reported that Mr. Steffens had submitted his resignation from the Report CSB as he would be serving on another County Advisory Board. Mr. Schevis also welcomed Mr. Robert Mayersohn, who was recently appointed to the CSB by the County Commission as recommended by Commissioner Ritter. At Mr. Schevis’ request, Mr. Mayersohn provided a brief overview of his community involvement including his experience as an advocate for children and especially youth with special needs.

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Ms. Reineke arrived at 9:10 a.m.

Mr. Schevis informed the CSB that it would be necessary to revisit the 2013 CSB schedule of meetings because of a change in the timeframe for the FY 14 Human Services Department Request for Proposals. As a result, an April CSB meeting is needed. After brief discussion, Ms. Millsaps moved and Ms. Stuart seconded to accept the proposed changes to the 2013 schedule of meetings by adding a meeting on April 19, 2013, and removing the previously scheduled CSB meeting on June 21, 2013. MOTION PASSED with one opposed (Mr. Smith).

Later in the meeting, Mr. Smith asked for the motion to be reconsidered. Mr. Schevis indicated that a motion to reconsider could be entertained only if made by a member on the prevailing side of the original vote. Mr. Bernard moved to Staff will reconsider the motion and Mr. Smith seconded. MOTION PASSED. Following update discussion, Mr. Rein moved to reinstate the CSB meeting of June 21, 2013, on the the schedule of meetings for 2013. Mr. Smith seconded. MOTION PASSED. meeting schedule. Mr. Schevis next discussed the CSB’s committees and encouraged current and newly appointed CSB members to join either the Needs Assessment Committee or One Community Partnership (OCP) Committee. At Mr. Schevis’ request, Ms. Millsaps, Needs Assessment Committee Chair, and Mr. Brunson, OCP Committee Chair, each provided an overview of their respective committees. Mr. Schevis asked members to contact Ms. Raybin and advise her of their interest in serving on a committee.

Commissioner Siple arrived at 9:25 a.m. 5. Committee Needs Assessment - Ms. Millsaps reported on the three primary items discussed Updates at the Needs Assessment Committee meeting held on December 12, 2013.

2013 Needs Assessment Committee Meeting Schedule - Ms. Millsaps stated that the Needs Assessment Committee approved its 2013 calendar of meetings. Committee meetings are scheduled monthly with the understanding that a meeting will be cancelled if there are not sufficient agenda items to warrant convening. With the exception of March and November 2013, meetings are planned for the second Wednesday at 9:00 a.m.

Special Needs Summer Pilot Program - Ms. Millsaps asked Ms. Raybin to provide an update. Ms. Raybin reported that at the October CSB meeting, Mr. Schevis had indicated that staff from the County and CSC would be meeting to discuss the issue of the waiting list for CSC-funded summer programs for children with special needs. The purpose of the meeting was to gain more in- depth understanding of the issue and to explore ways that CSC and the County might coordinate services within their designated areas of responsibility in the continuum of care. Mr. Schevis directed the issue to the Needs Assessment Committee to review information and then bring a recommendation back to the CSB.

Ms. Raybin provided a brief summary of efforts since the October CSB meeting. She reported that meetings had taken place among staff from the County, CSC and ARC. ARC is one of the providers of CSC-funded Summer Programs for youth with special needs and it also has a contract with the County that includes Behavior Modification services for youth who have special needs.

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The contract between the County and ARC references that Behavior Modification services may be provided in the home or other natural settings such as recreational facilities. ARC will be compiling information on the number of children who register for the Summer Program who are also eligible for the County’s Behavior Modification services. After staff from the County, CSC and ARC meet to review this information, this issue will be raised for further consideration by the Needs Assessment Committee.

Unallocated FY 13 Funds - Ms. Millsaps reported that there is $173,294 in unallocated funds for FY 13 that includes funding for a contract with Children’s Home Society that was not renewed as well as funding the CSB had recommended be used for over-utilized contracts or unanticipated needs. Ms. Millsaps commented that Ms. Wells had attended the December Needs Assessment Committee and reported that $55,000 from unallocated funds had been approved by the Commission to help offset costs on a one-time basis for installation of vehicle child safety alarms for currently licensed child care providers that transport children, in accordance with recent amendments to the County Ordinance related to this issue. Other funders would also be asked to participate. She reported that Ms. Wells would be discussing the Ordinance later in the meeting.

Ms. Millsaps stated that some of the other remaining unallocated funds may subsequently be recommended to increase funding for Behavior Modification services following further consideration of information related to the possible delivery of the County-funded Behavior Modification services in the setting of the summer program.

One Community Partnership (OCP) - Mr. Brunson stated that the OCP Committee had met three times since the October CSB meeting (November 9, 2012, December 14, 2012, and January 11, 2013). Mr. Brunson reported on two major undertakings on which the committee has embarked.

Cross-Systems Training for Children’s Services - This program planned by the OCP Committee for Friday, February 22, 2013, is designed for family support partners in the behavioral health system and other front-line staff. The training will help them serve children and families by making better referrals, assisting families access services that they need, and promoting more effective coordination of services. The impetus for the training came from the results of a survey of family support partners conducted by the OCP Committee. The training will include presentations by more than 10 organizations as well as informational tables with representatives from 12 entities. The committee expects more than 100 attendees. Mr. Brunson thanked the Children’s Services Council for accommodating the workshop registration through its on-line registration system.

Mr. Brunson extended an invitation to CSB members to attend and indicated that staff would follow-up by email with details on the training arrangements.

Children’s Mental Health Awareness Event - Mr. Brunson reported that this year, the OCP Committee is planning a series of events to enhance community awareness of children’s mental health. There will be an exhibition of artwork from children with emotional issues that is being planned with ArtServe as part of a larger exhibition that focuses on art as a healing process. The opening reception on the evening of May 9, 2013, will include a symbolic “Walk in My Shoes” to

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heighten awareness of children’s mental health. The OCP Committee is planning several workshops for professionals on May 10, 2013. The committee also will be requesting consideration for a Commission proclamation. Last year, Commissioner Holness graciously presented the proclamation for Children’s Mental Health Awareness Month.

Youth Anti-Violence - Ms. Kramer informed the CSB that youth violence prevention is an initiative under Project Bridge Core Team, which had not met recently.

Transitional Independent Living (TIL) - Mr. Rein reported about the possibility that legislation may be introduced this year that may include a change in the upper age for state responsibility for youth transitioning from foster care. He indicated that the current age is 23 years old. He commented that he will keep the CSB apprised.

SNAC - Ms. Raybin informed the CSB that Ms. Sallarulo’s report had been distributed at the meeting.

6. Ordinance - Ms. Wells provided an overview of the Childcare Ordinance relating to Transportation transportation of children in Child Care Facilities and Family Child Care Homes of Children in that was amended by the Broward County Board of County Commissioners on Child Care December 11, 2012. As a result, by July 1, 2013, child care providers that Facilities transport children in vehicles for six or more passengers must have a child safety alarm device installed. The amended Ordinance requires installation of an alarm at the rear of the vehicle that is automatically activated when the vehicle’s ignition is turned on and can only be deactivated manually. This will require the driver or child care facility staff member to go to the back of the vehicle to deactivate and physically inspect each seat before turning off the alarm to ensure all children have left the vehicle. Ms. Wells reported that Palm Beach County and Miami-Dade County already have similar Ordinances.

Ms. Wells commented that at the Commission meeting, there was discussion about the cost of the alarms to currently licensed child care providers. Total estimated cost for alarms for all currently licensed providers that transport children is approximately $165,000. To help offset the cost to these providers on a one-time basis, the Commission approved $55,000 from the Children’s Services Administration allocations and requested other community resources to consider collaborating in addressing this important need. Ms. Wells commented that at the Commission meeting, the Children’s Services Council and the Law Enforcement Trust Fund were identified as possible partners. She reported that since that time, the Early Learning Coalition had indicated interest in exploring possible participation. CSC will be bringing the issue to its board. If approved, CSC would be taking the lead on a public awareness campaign that would build upon the theme of “Look Before You Lock.” Ms. Wells also noted that a process would be developed for providers to request one-time funds to help offset the cost of installing alarms for those currently licensed child care providers that transport children.

Commissioner Siple commented on the importance of this undertaking. Mr. Smith stated that the collaborative effort discussed is the right approach. Mr. Bernard suggested considering some practical strategies to remind drivers to check all seats, such as stickers on the driver’s side window and on the ignition

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key.

7. CSC- Ms. Raybin provided background information on the Broward Children’s Coordinated Strategic Plan Partnership Agreement, which had been included in the materials Children’s for the meeting. She began with a brief overview of this plan for which the Partnership Children’s Services Council serves as the anchor entity. There is a Leadership Agreement Coalition, which is an advisory board for the plan, as well as a broad range of committees engaged in the planning process. Ms. Raybin serves as the County’s representative to the Leadership Coalition and several other committees.

The Leadership Coalition has developed a Partnership Agreement that indicates the five community conditions that the members agree to jointly work together to achieve:

1. Children live in stable and nurturing families. 2. Children are physically and mentally healthy. 3. Children are ready to succeed in school. 4. Young people successfully transition to adulthood. 5. Children live in safe and supportive communities.

In addition, the agreement includes a set of community building practices for members to help achieve these conditions, including: participating on the Leadership Coalition; sharing relevant community indicator and performance measurement data; and sharing information on evidence-based strategic approaches to improving child results and organizational performance.

Ms. Raybin stated that Dr. Gallagher, CSC’s Director of Research, Analysis and Planning, was available to provide additional information or answer specific questions about the plan. Dr. Gallagher commented on the collaboration that is a core feature of the planning process.

After discussion, Ms. Millsaps moved and Ms. Evans seconded that a letter be prepared from Mr. Schevis, as CSB Chair, to the Commission recommending approval for the County to execute the Broward Children’s Strategic Plan Partnership Agreement. MOTION PASSED. 8. Update on Ms. Kramer provided an update on the Broward Behavioral Health Coalition, Managing which is the Managing Entity serving Broward County. The organization’s Entity contract with the Department of Children and Families was signed on November 1, 2012, and its board had recently held its third meeting. The Managing Entity plans to have providers use Evidence Based Practices. Ms. Kramer also provided some contextual information on recent state funding for behavioral health services. 9. Advisory Ms. Sainvil, Boards Administrator/Special Projects Coordinator III, Office of Board Intergovernmental Affairs and Professionals Standards, provided a brief overview Attendance of attendance policies for Broward County Advisory Boards. Ms. Sainvil Notification confirmed that CSB members must notify the CSB Staff Coordinator (Ms. Requirements Raybin) two (2) days prior to a scheduled meeting if they will or will not be in attendance. Ms. Sainvil also advised CSB members that that they would need to secure new ID badges. 10. Children’s As follow-up to the October CSB meeting, Ms. Raybin reported that the CSB’s Services recommendations on references to children’s issues were incorporated in the Administrator’s Proposed 2013 Broward County State Legislative Program. Ms. Raybin also Report provided a brief update on recent Funders Forum meetings. Ms. Raybin stated

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that she would keep the CSB apprised about Leadership Coalition meetings of the Broward Children’s Strategic Plan. 11. Public None. Comment 12. Good of the Mr. Rein stated that Department of Children and Families (DCF) had issued its Order final ranking for local provider systems for Child Welfare in the State of Florida. Mr. Rein stated that Broward County’s system was ranked #1 and Palm Beach County was #2. Both are operated by ChildNet.

13. Adjourn- The meeting was adjourned at 10:50 a.m. ment The next meeting of the Children’s Services Board is scheduled for March 22, 2013, at 9:00 a.m.

These minutes were approved at the Children’s Services Board meeting dated ______as certified by

______Jarvis Brunson Children’s Services Board Secretary

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BROWARD COUNTY

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Meeting CHILDREN’S SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD Date REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES March 22, 2013

Time Called to Order: Time Adjourned: Location: Minutes By: 115 S. Andrews Avenue, A337 LET 9:10 a.m. 11:35 a.m. Fort Lauderdale, FL Members Present Members Absent Other Participants Basil M. Bernard Commissioner Staff: Jarvis Brunson, Secretary Dale V.C. Holness Carol Cook, CPD Cassandra Evans Audrey Millsaps Linda Raybin, CSA Kathrine Francis Nora Rupert Linda Thompson, CSA Donna Korn Barbara Stuart Pat Kramer County Attorney: Robert Mayersohn Not present Larry Rein Kristen Reineke Guests: Laurie Sallarulo, Vice-Chair Tonya Ricker, AEC Broward Dan Schevis, Chair Silvia Beebe, Children’s Services Council Iris Siple, Commissioner of Pembroke Pines Joel Smith

Status/ Due Staff Item Action/Discussion/Recommendations Date Respons- ible 1. Call to Order Mr. Schevis, Chair, called the meeting to order at 9:10 a.m.

2. Roll Call Ms. Raybin called the roll and a quorum was established.

3. Approval of Ms. Sallarulo moved and Ms. Korn seconded to approve the minutes of the Minutes January 18, 2013, Children’s Services Board (CSB) meeting. MOTION PASSED. 4. Chair’s Mr. Schevis announced that those CSB members who had indicated they wanted Report to have their photographs taken today for their County ID badges should report to the Governmental Center Security Desk at 11:30 a.m.

Mr. Schevis informed the CSB that a corrected agenda for the meeting had been distributed because the original agenda had a typographical error in the date for the minutes from the previous CSB meeting.

In follow-up to the previous CSB meeting, Mr. Schevis indicated that all members were invited and encouraged to serve on either of the CSB’s committees (Needs Assessment or One Community Partnership) if their schedule would allow them to do so. Mr. Schevis appointed Mr. Mayersohn to serve on

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the Needs Assessment Committee based on his expressed interest in becoming a member of this committee.

5. Committee Needs Assessment - Mr. Schevis informed the CSB that Ms. Millsaps, Needs Updates Assessment Committee Chair, was unable to attend the meeting and Ms. Kramer, Needs Assessment Committee member, would provide the report from the committee meeting on March 11, 2013.

Ms. Kramer addressed the two primary agenda items that had been discussed at the committee meeting: the Summer Behavior Modification Pilot Project and the Children’s Services Administration Section funding and taxonomies for the FY 14 Request for Proposals (RFP).

Summer Behavior Modification Pilot Project - Ms. Kramer reported that the Needs Assessment Committee had an in-depth discussion of the proposed Summer Behavior Modification Pilot Project. The pilot was planned to help address a community need of special needs children. It had been discussed at previous CSB and Needs Assessment Committee meetings and Mr. Schevis had

directed the Needs Assessment Committee to review the issue and develop a recommendation for the CSB’s consideration. Ms. Kramer asked Ms. Raybin to report on the proposed Summer Behavior Modification Pilot Project.

Ms. Raybin commented that Broward County, through the Children’s Services Administration Section, has an Agreement with Achievement and Rehabilitation Centers, Inc. (ARC) for the provision of In- and Out-of-Home Respite and Behavior Modification services to children with Special Health Care Needs. In addition to providing Behavior Modification services in homes, Behavior Modification may also be provided in other natural settings such as recreational

facilities.

Over the past few years, there have been extensive waiting lists for summer programs for children with special needs that are funded by the Children’s Services Council. ARC operates one of the summer programs for children with special needs funded by CSC. In FY 13, CSC allocated increased funding to help address the projected waiting list for summer programming, including additional funds for ARC’s program, however, it will not accommodate the level of need.

Ms. Raybin reported that to help address this critical community need, a pilot project has been planned in collaboration with CSC and ARC that would allow the delivery of the County-funded Behavior Modification services in the setting of the CSC-funded summer program at ARC for those children who meet eligibility requirements to be served under the County’s contract. This recreational program is an appropriate natural setting in which to provide the County’s Behavior Modification services. CSC will use its funding for summer program services under its contract with ARC. This will also allow more children to be served in the CSC-funded summer program. Alignment of the services funded by the County and CSC would not result in duplication or

supplant funding; rather, it would maximize use of resources available to address diverse needs of children with special health care needs.

Ms. Raybin indicated that ARC had projected that 30 special needs children

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would be eligible for Behavior Modification services under the County’s contract at a maximum total cost of $58,179. Upon completion, the pilot project will be assessed to identify the strengths and challenges and most importantly, the impact on children.

Mr. Smith commented that he thought it would be helpful to have some type of assessment of the longer-term impact of the program from parents’ perspective. Members engaged in a discussion of the types of outcomes that are feasible for a short-term program. Mr. Schevis summarized the discussion and commented that some type of pre- and post report from parents’ perspective seemed feasible, but it should be focused on the duration of the summer program.

After further discussion, Ms. Kramer moved and Ms. Korn seconded to accept the Needs Assessment Committee’s recommendation to use unallocated FY 13 funds in the amount of $58,179, to increase funding for the County’s contract

with ARC for a maximum amended amount $380,856 in FY 13, but to add to the recommendation that additional funds should be specifically earmarked for the summer behavior modification pilot project. These additional funds will support the delivery of County-funded Behavior Modification services for children who meet the County eligibility requirements in the setting of the ARC summer program. MOTION PASSED

Commissioner Siple arrived at 9:45 a.m.

Children’s Services Administration Funding and Taxonomies for the FY 14

Request for Proposals - Ms. Kramer stated that there is $1,941,862 in Children’s Services Administration funding available to be advertised in the FY 14 RFP. There had been extensive review and discussion of the RFP at the Needs Assessment Committee meeting. Information on the recommended taxonomies had been included in the materials for the CSB meeting. Ms. Kramer asked Ms. Raybin to provide more information on the recommended categories and taxonomies to be included in the upcoming RFP.

Mr. Rein addressed at 9:50 a.m.

Ms. Raybin commented that FY 14 represents the first year of the strategic plan that the CSB developed, and the RFP for FY 14 embodies the CSB’s vision for the strategic plan as well as incorporates applicable target population definitions and some of the strategies in the plan. She reviewed the vision statement, as follows: Maximizing opportunities and resources to bring about solutions that meet the needs of the whole child and family through innovation, collaboration and advocacy. Ms. Raybin commented that for FY 14, the amount of funds available to be advertised in the RFP is substantially less than in the past few years based primarily on the number and funding amounts of contracts that sunset in FY 13. The CSB’s FY 14 recommended funding allocations from the

strategic plan also impacted on the funds in the RFP to the extent possible given the amount of funds available. Ms. Raybin informed the CSB that due to limited funds for this RFP, it was not possible to include funding for Deep-end Acting Out Youth in this RFP. However, there will be more funding in the RFPs for FY 15 and 16 to address additional areas of the strategic plan. Ms. Sallarulo asked if Ms. Raybin could prepare a diagram or graphic to show how the RFP related to the strategic plan. Ms. Raybin indicated she would do so at the next meeting.

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Ms. Raybin reviewed that the FY 14 RFP reflects the beginning year of the FY 14-16 strategic plan and includes the target population definitions for Behavioral Health and Special Needs, as recommended by the CSB. It begins phasing in new categories (System of Care) and new and expanded services (Training,

Advocacy and Access to Benefits). Ms. Raybin used a PowerPoint presentation to review programs, services/taxonomies and funding amounts recommended for the RFP.

Mr. Smith raised concerns that the recommended RFP did not fully address the strategic plan and did not include Deep-end Acting-out Youth. He raised questions about Access to Benefits. Mr. Rein and Ms. Sallarulo commented on the value of helping children and families access all benefits to which they are entitled. Ms. Raybin commented that the Benefits Assistance taxonomy is not Mental Health Case Management or Medical Social Work (that is part of the

Special Needs Medical Home program), both of which were funded under previous RFPs. The purpose of Benefits Assistance is to help clients/parents learn about available benefits and to assist them in diverse ways to navigate the system to successfully access all benefits to which they are entitled. Ultimately, the project would not only help clients access more benefits, but it will also promote better utilization of all resources in the system. Mr. Rein encouraged exploring ways to coordinate with the pilot benefits software project that is being implemented by the Coordinating Council. Ms. Raybin indicated that the pilot has been planned and will be launched soon, and she would explore ways to interface with it as it is further developed.

The CSB engaged in a discussion of the recommended training component of the Behavioral Health/Mental Health Counseling service. The program would provide training for staff in County-funded Mental Health Programs that use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) so that there would be staff to serve as fidelity mentors in their respective agencies. In response to Mr. Rein’s question about why the training was focused only on CBT, Ms. Raybin commented that CBT is the most frequently used evidence-based practice among Children’s Services Administration contracts. Other questions raised by CSB members included why the training was designed as part of the Mental Health Counseling service category, why the training would be provided through a subcontract between the successful applicant and an expert/consultant with extensive experience in CBT and training and whether there would be an opportunity to discuss the proposed training program with the Children’s Services Council, which operates the Training Collaborative. Ms. Raybin commented that training could be further considered, but that there was an issue of timing related to issuing the FY 14 RFP. Any options for allocating training funds need to adhere to the County’s procurement policies and procedures.

At the chair’s request, a motion was made by Mr. Smith and seconded by Mr. Brunson to extend the CSB meeting for fifteen (15) minutes. MOTION PASSED.

Ms. Kramer moved and seconded by Ms. Korn that the CSB approve the taxonomies and funding in the FY 14 RFP as recommended by the Needs Assessment Committee contingent on Ms. Raybin providing a graphic or overview at the next CSB meeting regarding how the RFP relates to the strategic

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plan. Ms. Raybin pointed out that that the RFP would be issued prior to the next CSB meeting. Ms. Kramer indicated that the motion was to recommend approving the RFP, but acknowledging that Ms. Raybin would provide information at the next meeting regarding how the categories and taxonomies relate to the strategic plan.

After further discussion, Ms. Korn moved and Mr. Rein seconded to amend the motion to exclude training from the RFP. Following further discussion about the training funds, Mr. Schevis called for a vote on the amendment. He clarified that the amendment was to remove the training taxonomy from the RFP, but not the funding. MOTION PASSED with seven (7) in favor and four (4) opposed.

Mr. Schevis next called for a vote on the motion as amended to approve the taxonomies and funding in the FY 14 RFP as recommended by the Needs Assessment Committee with the training taxonomy removed. MOTION PASSED with nine (9) in favor and two (2) opposed.

One Community Partnership (OCP) – Mr. Brunson, OCP Committee Chair, reported on the two major activities that the committee had undertaken: a cross- systems training program for front-line workers in children’s services and activities that are being planned related to promoting awareness of children’s mental health in May 2013. At the CSB meeting in October, the Children’s Services Board had authorized the OCP Committee to move forward in planning both of these undertakings.

Training Event – Mr. Brunson stated that a cross-systems training program planned by the OCP Committee took place on February 22, 2013, at the Broward County Education Extension Center. There were approximately 115 participants from diverse child-serving organizations in attendance. The goal was to help front-line workers learn about different programs so they could make better referrals and more effectively coordinate services needed by their clients. CSC used its online registration system to design a special page to collect registrations for this event.

There were eleven (11) presentations from various agencies, including: ChildNet, Department of Juvenile Justice, Department of Children and Families for the Access Program, Broward Sheriff’s Office for Child Abuse and Neglect Investigations, Mental Health Association, Broward County Family Success Administration Division, Broward County Public Schools, Florida KidCare, Legal Aid and the Broward County Nancy J. Cotterman Center. There were also 14 informational tables with resource materials. A participant survey was conducted and the training received highly positive ratings. Mr. Brunson reported that this was a very successful event.

May Children’s Mental Health Awareness Events – Mr. Brunson provided a brief overview of the series of events that the OCP Committee is planning in May to promote children’s mental health awareness. ArtServe is having an exhibition called Inside Out: Art as Healing Therapy from May 6-31, 2013. The exhibit will include the artwork of youth with emotional issues. Youth will have an opportunity to display their artwork with local professional artists. There will be a free opening reception on Thursday, May 9, 2013, from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. for the artists, family members, friends and community participants. During the

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reception, there will be a symbolic Walk in My Shoes. CSB members are invited and encouraged to attend. Staff will send an announcement when the arrangements are finalized.

Mr. Brunson also commented that the OCP Committee is also in the process of organizing workshops for behavioral health professionals and informational tables on the morning of Friday, May 10, 2013. In addition, there will be a proclamation recognizing May as Broward County Children’s Mental Health Awareness Month that will be presented by Commissioner Holness at the Commission meeting on May 14, 2013. On behalf of the OCP Committee, Mr. Brunson expressed appreciation to Commissioner Holness for his support and willingness to again present a proclamation this year. He encouraged CSB members to attend.

Mr. Brunson reported that the next OCP Committee meeting is scheduled for Friday, April 5, 2013, from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Youth Anti-Violence - Due to time constraints, no report was given.

Transitional Independent Living (TIL) - Due to time constraints, no report was given.

SNAC - Due to time constraints, no report was given.

6. FY 14 Due to time constraints, the FY 14 County budget process was not addressed. County Budget Process 7. Children’s Due to time constraints, no report was given. Services Administrator’s Report 8. Public No public comments were made. Comment 9. Good of the No comments were made. Order 10. Adjourn- Meeting was adjourned at 11:35 a.m. ment Next meeting of the Children’s Services Board is scheduled for April 19, 2013, at 9:00 a.m.

These minutes were approved at the Children’s Services Board meeting dated ______as certified by

______Jarvis Brunson Children’s Services Board Secretary

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Council Members Attendance

October 2012- September 2013 A = Absent; X = Present 2012 2013 Council Member Oct. Nov. Dec. Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May Jun. Jul. Aug. Sep.(T.R.I.M. I) Sep. Sep.(T.R.I.M. II) Robin Bartleman A X N/A X X X X Emilio Benitez A X N/A A XXA Charlene M. Désir X X N/A A X A X Martin R. Dishowitz XXN/AXXXX Kim Gorsuch XXN/AXXXX Sue Gunzburger XXN/AXXXX Tara R. Philipp X X N/A A X A X Robert W. Runcie A X N/A X X X X Maria M. Schneider X A N/A X X A X Paula Thaqi, M.D. A X N/A A XXA Ana Valladares XXN/AXXXX

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Staff Recommendations Council Prioritization Suggested TAB Page Mission Targeted Program Name Provider Name Priority 1 Priority 2 Priority 3 # Critical Growth/ Reductions Children's Harbor 5 ($42,640) Community Based Connections 6 $25,000 Gerena & Associates 9 $35,000 Gulf Coast 7 $62,000 1 Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies- ABUSE/NEGLECT Family 8 $45,000 PREVENTION Strengthening Father Mentoring Program Henderson MH-MST 8 $80,000 Jewish Adoption / Foster Care 9 $80,000 Options, Inc. Memorial Healthcare System - SFBT 10 $81,200 Training 11 $25,000 TOTALS ($17,640) $408,200 $0 $0 $0 Prosperity - Toolkit $10,000 Prosperity Campaigns 18 $20,000 2 EITC - Public Awareness $10,000 PROSPERITY HandsOn Broward- Community Hunger 19 $15,000 Gardens TOTALS $0 $35,000 $0 $0 $0 Memorial Healthcare System 26 $66,880 Youth Force Minority Development and 27 $72,640 Empowerment Hispanic Unity - FDOE 31 $42,129 3 YMCA -FDOE 31 $80,967 DELINQUENCY 21st CCL PREVENTION YMCA - SBBC 32 $35,739 CSC Admin Support 32 $19,137 LEAP High YMCA 33 ($58,000) Continuum of Care Sunserve 34 $40,000 TOTALS $159,972 $139,520 $0 $0 $0 4 DELINQUENCY New Day Pace Center for Girls 41 $41,500 DIVERSION TOTALS $0 $41,500 $0 $0 $0 Afterschool at Your Library 53 $45,000 6 Literacy Skills EARLY CARE & WKIS; Get the Scoop on Reading 53 ($25,000) EDUCATION Early Care & AD Henderson Grant 53 ($160,000) Education TOTALS ($185,000) $45,000 $0 $0 $0 After School Programs, Inc. 58 $40,240 Community After School 58 $7,560 $37,512 First Baptist Church of Piney Grove w/ 59 $3,080 $49,325 Urban League as Fiscal Agent City of Hollywood w/ Hollywood Art & 59 $9,020 Cultural Center as Fiscal Agent $2,530 Kids in Distress 59 ($50,420) Miramar, City of 60 $4,060 Samuel M. & Helene Soref Jewish 7 60 $3,020 MOST GP Community Center OUT OF SCHOOL TIME- South Cluster Children's Services 60 $7,720 $127,930 ( SO = Summer Only) GENERAL Sunshine After School Child Care 61 $20,440 YMCA 61 $51,380 Back to School Campaign 62 $10,000 Training 62 $14,000 Lights on Afterschool 62 $5,000 Boys and Girls Club (SO) $17,660 Memorial (SO) $4,210 64 $26,330 New Hope (SO) $2,180 Urban League (SO) $2,280 TOTALS $138,960 $229,767 $0 $0 $0

OVER Staff Recommendations Council Prioritization Suggested TAB Page Mission Targeted Program Name Provider Name Priority 1 Priority 2 Priority 3 # Critical Growth/ Reductions Americorp - Women Women In Distress 73 ($85,000) In Distress 9 Broward League of Cities 74 ($10,000) HEALTH & SAFETY Child Safety Choose Peace 74 $25,000 Look Before You Lock -Van Alarm 1 75 ($55,000) ABUSE/NEGLECT Family Campaign TOTALSPREVENTION Strengthening ($125,000) $0 $0 $0 $0 11 MATERNAL / Maternal Depression Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies 85 $3,000 CHILD HEALTH TOTALS $0 $3,000 $0 $0 $0 $2,660 After School Programs, Inc. 90 ($82,314) Ann Storck Center 90 $1,255 ARC 91 $2,580 $68,885 Broward Children's Center 91 $1,970 12 MOST SN SPECIAL NEEDS Center for Hearing & Communication MOST (SO = Summer Only) with Dan Marino Foundation as Fiscal 91 $2,110 Agent City of Pembroke Pines (SO) 92 $850 Smith Community Mental Health 92 $4,860 United Cerebal Palsy 92 $3,415 YMCA 93 $12,900 TOTALS ($49,714) $68,885 $0 $0 $0 14 SIMPLIFIED Information Referral 211 First Call for Help of Broward, Inc. 105 $75,000 POINT OF Network (FCFH) ENTRY TOTALS $0 $75,000 $0 $0 $0 Community Foundation / Emerging 113 $10,000 Leaders TBD-Capacity Bldg. 113 $40,000 Black Tie 113 $10,000 16 Training CSC Online Learning Center (OLC) CAPACITY 114 ($10,051) TRAINING ELearning Community Leadership Consulting 114 ($25,000) Impact Broward 115 ($25,000) Capacity Sun Sentinel - Children's Fund 115 $25,000 TOTALS ($60,051) $85,000 $0 $0 $0 Becon - Future First 120 $3,200 Educate Taxpayers Videographer 120 $10,000 Community Awareness / Public 120 $75,001 Education - Multiple Vendors 17 PUBLIC Sponsorship Event Sponsorships 122 $10,000 AWARENESS/ Educate Taxpayers Rose Research Survey 122 ($60,000) ADVOCACY FCSC FCSC 122 $7,268 Youth Advocacy $10,000 Advocacy 122 $8,000 Hands on Broward ($2,000)

TOTALS $42,269 $11,200 $0 $0 $0 UNALLOCATED $500,000 TOTALS $0 $500,000 $0 $0 $0 FY 13/14 ADJUSTED TOTAL ($96,204) $1,642,072 $0 $0 $0