Grant Proposal to

Prevent Child Abuse Georgiafor

Jenkins County Family Enrichment Commission “Promoting Safe & Stable Families”

Debra HerrmannSubmitted to

Dr. Jerry MerwinPADM 7040 Non-Profit Management

Request for Proposal

Grant Funding Source: Prevent Child Abuse Georgia The funding source sent out a Request

for Proposal (RFP) Requirements

Must be nonprofit 501 (c) (3)

JCFEC responded by sending in a grant application

Guidelines for Application

Narrative / Proposal Informs about the community Gives current statistics Explains the project and outcomes/results that

are expected How the statistics will be effected

Budget Amount of money requesting How money will be spent

Itemized list

Guidelines for Application Continued

Workplans Include table or a timeline

Support Letters Letters from partners in the community that will

work with the JCFC in implementing the program Forms

Forms that are part of the application process are completed and sent in

Cover Letter

History of Proposal First time proposal for this grant

Title of Proposal Promoting Safe & Stable Families Grant

Overview The Jenkins County Enrichment Commission (JCFEC) is

seeking funding to implement a program to help reach our Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention goal.

Who has been Contacted in your Foundation You, the review group in charge of selecting recipients,

are the first to be contacted in your foundation Kinds of Level of Support being Sought

Seeking monetary support in the amount of $58,600.00

Narrative / Proposal

Mission “All children will remain free of abuse and neglect”, JCEC, brochure (2005)

History and Organizational Structure JCFEC is a result of a collaboration of community partners that began

over ten years ago Is a 501 © (3) private non-profit governed by a Board of Directors Task is to coordinate the collaboration of all agencies, schools, childcare

providers, churches, businesses, local governments, parents/caregivers, and private citizens to improve the quality of life for all children, youth, and families in Jenkins County

Partnership network includes Family connection, Communities in Schools of GA, Prevent Child Abuse GA,

Parents as Teachers, Children’s Trust Fund, 21st Century Community Learning Centers

(Jenkins County Family Enrichment Pamphlet, 2003)

Narrative / ProposalContinued

Geographical Area to be Served Jenkins County

Poor, small, rural county located east/central Georgia One of the smallest of Georgia’s counties in area

size and population 352.4 square miles Population 8,575

58.3% White, 40% Black, 1.7% Hispanic/Other 36% (3090 residents) live within municipal areas 64% live within the rural areas of the county

(Paula Herrington, Jenkins County Chamber Director)

Narrative / ProposalContinued

Target Population Families with a pregnant family member and/or children

younger than 18 years of age No restrictions to race or income

Program Assessment Successful in addressing child abuse and neglect by

reducing rate from 50.3% in 2001 to 38.4% in 2003 per 1,000 children under 18 (2002 and 2004 Georgia County Guide) Much more work needs to be done Prevention and intervention services are needed by families

to continue to reduce the percentage of child abuse and neglect to protect our children

Narrative / ProposalContinued

County Assessments Show that the well-being of our children, youth,

and families is one of the main concerns of residents

Participants in assessment Consumers, community groups, agency staff, DFCS,

professions, etc. Parents/caregivers/consumers are utilized more

frequently for the assessment Formal community assessment completed every

three years FY 2005 last assessment

Narrative / ProposalContinued 2005 Needs Assessment Results

Development of community-based resources for at-risk families

Additional education for parents having no knowledge of child development and lack of parenting skills

Increased supervision of children and teens by parents or caregivers

In-depth training for families with continued history of abuse

In-depth training for families with substance abuse in family

Continued education and protocol for reporting and handling child abuse and neglect

Evaluation and Statistics are available upon request(Julie Chance, Executive Director of JCFEC)

Narrative / ProposalContinued

Our proposed prevention and early intervention services are needed by families because our children are still at risk

Number of Families/Individuals to be Served through services and activities 180 families—Emergency Services 300 families—Parent Support Services 5 families—Natural Helpers 80 individuals—Parent Support Classes

Make community aware of services Through collaborative partners Annual Town Meetings Flyers/poster Local newspaper Presentations to local organization Word of Mouth

(Julie Chance, JCFEC Executive Director)

Narrative / ProposalContinued Emergency Services

Key to our child prevention strategy Allows us to identify families before a crises occurs or early on during the

family’s crises Services are accessed through a network of partners and services Receive an initial assessment and Individualized Course of Action (ICA)

Parent Support Services Provide follow-up and case-management services Directly correlated to each family’s Individualized Course of Action Allows families to have the support they need

Natural Helpers In-home support services providing additional assistance to families who

have special circumstances requiring more support Parent Support Classes

Services help caregivers learn budgeting, computer skills, job readiness, and substance abuse prevention skills

(Julie Chance, JCFEC Executive Director)

Budget for the ProjectBudget

CategoryExpense Description Total Cost

Contracted

Services

Emergency Services – 180 families $200 per family x 15 families per month x 12 months = $36,000

$36,000.00

Contracted

Services

Consumer Support Services – 300 families$25.00 per family x 30 families per month x 12 months = $9,000

$9,000.00

Contracted

Services

Natural Helper – 5 families$30.00 per visit x 4 visits per month x 12 months x 5 Natural Helpers= $7,200

$7,200

Contracted

Services

Parent Support Classes – 80 individuals$22 per session per month x 8 months x 4 types of classes = $6,400

$6,400

TOTAL PROGRAM COST $58,600.00

75% Federal Contribution Not Applicable

25% Match Contribution Not Applicable

Workplans

Collaborative Goal “All Children will be free of abuse and neglect”, JCEC, brochure (2005)

Collaborative Strategy Ensure all families have support services and resources needed to be

stable, self-sufficient, healthy, and able to nurture other family and community members (Julie Chance, JCFEC Executive Director)

Proposed services will be provided by JCFEC, staff, volunteers, and contracted staff Responsible for implementing programs, services, and activities

Providing direct services to families and individuals Emergency Services, Parent Support Services, Natural Helpers Program, Parent

Support Classes(Julie Chance, JCFEC Executive Director)

Provide demographic information and program data for evaluative purposes

Workplans Continued

Subcontracted Services Natural Helpers Program will be subcontracted

to community residents Parent Support Classes will be subcontracted to

qualified instructors Subcontractors will be regularly monitored Contract service providers will be evaluated

annually

Workplans Continued

Facilities JCFEC will donate office space, utilities,

furniture, and equipment Services will be conducted at JCFEC

community resource center and at homes of families who are receiving services

Other facilities will be schools and the local agriculture center will be used for monthly parenting classes and community-wide special events

Workplans Continued

Immediate outcomes—Safety Reduction in number and rate of substantiated and repeated child maltreatment

case Increase the number of services for children at-risk or confirmed mistreated cases Increase the number of resources to prevent out of home placement Increase number of children residing in violence-free and drug-free

households Permanent outcomes

Reduce number children entering foster homes Increase percentage of caregivers receiving support services Increase the percentage of families knowledge and utilization of community

resources needed Other outcomes—Child and family well-being

Increase family involvement Increase percentage of families with parenting knowledge and skills

(Julie Chance, JCFEC Executive Director)

Source of Referrals

Referrals are received from collaborative partners School system, law enforcement, mental

health, public health, area churches Majority are referred by DFCS Many are self-referred

Personnel

Administration and supervision of proposed services JCFEC Board of Directors will supervise executive Director

Members include representatives from the county government, school system, business community, faith community, law enforcement, human services organizations, community residents

Julie Chance, Executive Director of JCFEC will provide overall administration, supervision, and evaluation of the proposed services Director since 1997 20 years of related work experience

Pam Brown , Community Partnership for Protecting Children (CPPC) Coordinator & DFCS employee DFCS employee for 15 years

Experience include Child Protective Services, Foster Care, and Resource Development(Carroll Gay, JCFEC Board of Directors Chairman)

Resumes are available upon request

Personnel Continued

Who in charge of coordinating services CPPC Coordinator Child and Youth Council

Consist of community residents, consumers, and agency personnel

Who provides direct services JCFEC staff, volunteers, and contracted staff

JCFEC Executive Director and CPPC Coordinator will supervise

References and criminal background checks will be completed on all staff and volunteers

Support Letters and Resumes

Personnel working on the Project JCFEC Board of Directors, who are

leaders of the community JCFEC Executive Director, Julie Chance Staff and Local Partners of the

Community Volunteer staff

Forms

Forms that are specified by the source to be completed and returned with proposal Proposed Budget/Schedule of Expense Workplans and Service Plan

Table A Workplan/Service Plan

Table B Workplan/Service Plan Implementation

Table C Participant Outcomes

References

Chance, Julie, Jenkins County Family Enrichment Commission Director.

Gay, Carroll, Jenkins County Family Enrichment Commission Board of Directors Chairman

Georgia County Guide (2002).

Georgia County Guide (2004). Herrington, Paula, Jenkins County Chamber of Commerce Director.

Jenkins County Family Enrichment Commission, brochure (2005).