Created : March 17, 2013 at 07:01 PM
January 18, 2005
Status: Pending
Approve the continuation of the Even Start Family Literacy Program with the Florida Department of Corrections.
The Florida Department of Corrections funds the Even Start Family Literacy program operated by the Career, Technical, and Adult/Community Education (CTACE) Department. The program provides academic instruction, parenting skills, training, intergenerational activities and life management skills for inmates and their children. It affords the opportunity for incarcerated parents to be involved in their children’s education despite confinement. Parents with children under the age of eight are served at Broward Correctional Institution and Hollywood Work Release Center, located in Pembroke Pines. Since the inception of the program, over 1,300 persons have been served including children, parents and caregivers.
The Career, Technical, and Adult/Community Education Department have been administering the Even Start Family Literacy Program for the Florida Department of Corrections since 1995. The annual cost to administer the program is $109,751. The School Board is being reimbursed for the total cost from the Florida Department of Corrections.
The financial impact is $109,751. The source of funds is The Florida Department of Corrections. The district’s contribution is included in the CTACE budget.
Requested Action
Approve the continuation of the Even Start Family Literacy Program with the Florida Department of Corrections.
Summary
The Florida Department of Corrections funds the Even Start Family Literacy program operated by the Career, Technical, and Adult/Community Education (CTACE) Department. The program provides academic instruction, parenting skills, training, intergenerational activities and life management skills for inmates and their children. It affords the opportunity for incarcerated parents to be involved in their children’s education despite confinement. Parents with children under the age of eight are served at Broward Correctional Institution and Hollywood Work Release Center, located in Pembroke Pines. Since the inception of the program, over 1,300 persons have been served including children, parents and caregivers.
The Career, Technical, and Adult/Community Education Department have been administering the Even Start Family Literacy Program for the Florida Department of Corrections since 1995. The annual cost to administer the program is $109,751 . The School Board is being reimbursed for the total cost from the Florida Department of Corrections.
School Board Goals
| Goal 1 - All students will achieve at their highest potential |
Financial Impact
The financial impact is $109,751. The source of funds is The Florida Department of Corrections.
The district’s contribution is included in the CTACE budget.
Source of Additional Information
John J. Miracola 754-321-2647 Frank Vodolo 754-321-2130
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