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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).