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Broward County Children’s Services Council Monthly Meeting 6301 NW 5th Way, Suite 3000, Fort Lauderdale

October 20, 2005

9:00 a.m.

MEETING AGENDA

I. Call to Order Carole Andrews, Chair II. Roll Call Amy Ricketts, Executive Assistant III. Minutes Carole Andrews

a. Approve September 22, 2005, Meeting Minutes (Tab 1) b. Approve September 22, 2005, T.R.I.M. Minutes

IV. Chair’s Comments Carole Andrews Submit President’s Evaluation (Tab 2) V. President’s Report Cindy Arenberg Seltzer, President/CEO a. Good of the Order b. Approve FCSC Business Plan (Tab 3) c. FYI -- FCSC Conference Report d. FYI – Presentation to Legislative Committee (Tab 4) VI. Program Services Report Karen Swartzbaugh, CPO a. Approve Healthy Families Renewal (Tab 5) b. Approve New DAY Raters (Tab 6) c. Approve Cultural Competency Trainers (Tab 7) VII. Public Affairs & Organizational Development Report Sandra Bernard-Bastien, Director, PAOD a. Approve E-Learning (Tab 8) b. Select Annual Report Cover (Tab 9) c. FYI -- Hunger Project/Katrina Update (Tab 10) d. FYI -- 2006 EITC Update (Tab 11) e. FYI -- New CSC Website Report (Tab 12) VIII. COO Report Monti Larsen, COO Approve Invoices, P.O.s & Contracts (Tab 13) IX. Public Comment X. Council Members Comments XI. For Your Information (Tab 14)

a. CSB/CSC Reports b. Correspondence c. CSC in the News d. Attendance Report

NEXT MEETING DATE: NOVEMBER 17, 2005, 9:00AM

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CHILDREN’S SERVICES COUNCIL OF BROWARD COUNTY

Board Room 6301 NW 5th Way, Suite 3000 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309

Minutes

September 22, 2005, 4:00 p.m.

Members in Attendance: Governor Appointee Gregory Durden, Esq.; County Commissioner Sue Gunzburger; Governor Appointee Judge Julie Koenig; Judge Lawrence Korda; DCF District Administrator Jack Moss; Health Department Administrator David Roach; Governor Appointee Laurie Sallarulo; School Superintendent Frank Till, Ph.D.; and Governor Appointee Ana Valladares Members Absent: School Board Member Carole Andrews; Governor Appointee Marti Huizenga Counsel Present: Garry Johnson, Esq. Staff in Attendance: Cindy Arenberg Seltzer, President/CEO; Monti Larsen; Karen Swartzbaugh; Audrey Stang; Sandra Bernard-Bastien; Fred Hicks; Hal Wiggin; Amy Ricketts; Ellyn Drotzer; Shannon Rhodes; Evan Goldman; Arnold “JB” Jean-Baptiste; Michelle Carmel; Jean Thaw; Catherine Baez; David Duresky; Monica King; Vernelle Nelson; Donna Hudson; Terry Petticini; Meg Wallace; Nikki Main; Dion Smith; Gloria Putiak; Terry Brennan; Kathy McInerney Guests in Attendance: Attached Agenda: I. Call to Order: Vice Chair Julie Koenig called the meeting to order at 4:05 p.m. II. Roll Call: The roll was called and a quorum was established. III. Minutes:

ACTION: Mr. Roach made a motion to approve the Council minutes of August 18, 2005. The motion was seconded by Ms. Sallarulo and passed with no opposing votes. ACTION: Mr. Moss made a motion to approve the T.R.I.M. minutes of September 7, 2005. The motion was seconded by Mr. Roach and passed with no opposing votes.

IV. Chair’s Comments: Ms. Koenig (Acting Chair) explained the process for the upcoming evaluation of the CSC President/CEO and noted that the President’s self evaluation and the evaluation form for the Council members to complete will be included in the information for the October Council meeting. The Executive Committee will meet November 2nd, 1:00 p.m., to


review the results with Mrs. Arenberg Seltzer. All Council members are invited to attend that meeting. The Executive Committee’s recommendations will then be brought to the November Council meeting. V. President’s Report:

a) Good of the Order: Mrs. Arenberg Seltzer introduced newly-hired Program Services Specialist Dion Smith and noted that the second round of interviews had been completed for the Special Needs Manager position. Seven community members joined Ms. Sallarulo as first-round interviewers and Mrs. Arenberg Seltzer met with their top two candidates for a second round of interviews. She noted that the second-round interviewers agreed with the first-round interviewers and Human Resources is currently checking the references of the top choice. Mrs. Arenberg Seltzer noted that the New DAY RFP had been released September 19th and that the pre-bid conference would be held September 28th. Deadline for proposals is Noon, November 14, 2005. She reminded Council members that they are prohibited from discussing this RFP with outside parties until after the awards are made. Mrs. Arenberg Seltzer announced that CSC had been selected to present at the 2006 Child Welfare League of America (CWLA) National Conference in Washington, D.C. Mrs. Sandra Bernard-Bastien (Director, Public Affairs and Organizational Development), Mr. Evan Goldman (Senior Government Affairs Specialist), Mr. Ron Albert (IRS), Mary McComber (Million Meals Committee), and Linda Taylor (Urban League) will present “Brighter Futures Through Economic Security: Innovative Funding Solutions Through Cross-System Collaborative Partnerships.” This presentation was selected from the over 300 proposals which were submitted. b) CSC/CSB Service Priority Division:

Council members discussed Mrs. Arenberg Seltzer’s letter to the Children’s Services Board in response to their letter requesting a list of information and documents and a meeting with various parties to coordinate children’s services funding throughout the county. Mr. Moss attended on behalf of DCF and Mrs. Swartzbaugh attended on behalf of CSC. Mrs. Arenberg Seltzer noted she has been talking with Mr. Mike Elwell about having a joint workshop session for both the CSC and CSB members. Mr. Moss expressed a need to update the 2002 Children’s Strategic Plan and suggested that CSC take the lead on this project, setting aside matching money to hire an independent project director. Mrs. Arenberg Seltzer stated that the responsibility for updating the Children’s Strategic Plan has belonged to CSC. She further explained that she envisioned the youth summit CSC was planning as the vehicle for unveiling the updated plan. While the summit had originally been scheduled for September of this year, it had been moved to September 2006 in order to allow time for the 2005 benchmarks to be compiled. She agreed that a dedicated project director would be useful. Mr. Moss and Ms. Sallarulo suggested involving CSB and other entities to match the CSC funds, with the oversight remaining with CSC. Dr. Till arrived.


c) Summer Literacy Project Update: Mrs. Arenberg Seltzer described the summer literacy project as a huge success. Mr.

Durden inquired as to how one would measure what the kids are learning. Mrs. Arenberg Seltzer explained that one would not necessarily expect this program to teach the kids to read better, but that the goal was to get children excited about the idea of reading. She added that once the children are engaged, the ongoing CSC programs contain literacy components with outcomes that are measured.

VI. Program Planning Committee Report:

a) Team Child Project Expansion Request: Mr. Durden raised concerns about what he saw as hiring attorneys for kids. Mr. Moss

noted that while he would normally agree with Mr. Durden, he had been involved with this project on the receiving end and knows that these children who are both delinquent and dependent need representation to help with the two judicial systems which don’t talk to each other. He believes this project is doing good work for these specific kids. Representatives from Legal Aid rose to address Mr. Durden’s concerns with specific examples. Mr. Durden requested that the record show he is in opposition.

ACTION: Judge Korda made a motion to approve the Team Child Project expansion request as presented. The motion was seconded by Superintendent Till and passed with one opposing vote from Mr. Durden.

b) Funding Requests: ACTION: Superintendent Till made a motion to approve funding requests b-h (Borders/After School @ Your Libraries, Healthy Start, Communities in Schools, Six Sigma training, Barry University training conference, Positive Parenting Program training, and “I Can Problem Solve” training) as presented. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Valladares and passed with no opposing votes. c) October PPC Meeting Date: It was noted that the next Program Planning Committee (PPC) meeting fell on Rosh Hashanah. Members had not been able to establish a mutually-convenient alternative date, and since it was going to be a light agenda anyway, it was agreed upon that the October meeting would be canceled. Any items that needed to be acted upon in October would be brought straight to the Council. The next PPC meeting will be held on November 2, 2005, Noon.

VII. Program Services Report: a) Healthy Families Broward Renewal: Mrs. Arenberg Seltzer expressed her desire to withdraw this request from the agenda,

stating that she learned 15 minutes before the Council meeting that there had been significant management changes in the program and that she would feel better moving this renewal forward after she had had time to further explore these latest changes. Mr. Mike DeLuca (Deputy Director, Broward Regional Health Planning Council) rose to address the management changes. Ms. Sallarulo raised concerns about interrupting


service if it were to be deferred. Superintendent Till suggested a one-month extension of the contract so as to avoid interruption in service.

ACTION: Mr. Moss made a motion to defer the renewal recommendation until

the October Council meeting and extend the existing contract for one month. The motion was seconded by Judge Korda and passed with no opposing votes.

b) Schools of Wellness Renewal: ACTION: Mr. Roach made a motion to approve the Schools of Wellness

contract renewal as presented. The motion was seconded by Judge Korda and passed with no opposing votes.

c) OCP Renewal: Mr. Moss raised concerns about a lack of partnership between the County, through the

Children’s Services Board, and the CSC. He also noted the difficulties in securing four CSC representatives to the OCP Board and questioned the sustainability of the program. He requested that the meeting being talked about between the CSC and CSB occur before November. Mrs. Arenberg Seltzer explained that the action currently before the Council is to accept $510,000 in federal funds, $163,000 of which is earmarked for the salaries of two staff members. She noted that sustainability is a problem and there is a committee looking into that issue. Mr. Larry Rein rose to address Mr. Moss’ concerns and noted that Ms. Koenig had volunteered to chair the committee looking into the sustainability issue. Mrs. Valladares suggested that maybe the OCP bylaws be amended to permit staff to serve as representatives. Dr. Till offered to check and see if any other School Board members would be willing to serve as the School Board representative so that School Board Member Andrews could resume serving as a CSC representative.

ACTION: Mr. Roach made a motion to approve the OCP renewal as presented.

The motion was seconded by Mr. Durden and passed with no opposing votes. Commissioner Gunzburger arrived. Ms. Sallarulo stated that she would not be able to serve on the Board due to time

constraints imposed by her job at Habitat for Humanity and its role in rebuilding homes in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. It was noted that Mrs. Arenberg Seltzer will replace Ms. Sallarulo as a CSC representative to the OCP Governance Board.

ACTION: Dr. Till made a motion to approve Mrs. Arenberg Seltzer as a voting

CSC representative to the Board. The motion was seconded by Mr. Roach and passed with one opposing vote from Mr. Moss.

Mr. Moss explained that while Mrs. Arenberg Seltzer was certainly competent to sit on

the Governance Board, he thought it was important for Council members to represent the Council on this body.

VIII. Agency Capacity Building Committee Report Mrs. Valladares noted that the Committee is moving forward with excellent progress and had agreed to move to a quarterly meeting schedule.


IX. Public Affairs & Organizational Development Report Community Foundation Training: ACTION: Mr. Moss made a motion to approve the Community Foundation

training as presented. The motion was seconded by Mr. Durden and passed with no opposing votes.

X. Finance Committee Report a) Vacation Payment Policy Mr. Durden emphasized that it must be strictly voluntary, and Mrs. Arenberg Seltzer assured him no pressure would be put on staff; this was an opportunity, not a requirement. ACTION: Mr. Durden made a motion to approve the vacation payment policy

as presented. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Valladares and passed with no opposing votes.

b) Wachovia Bank Renewal ACTION: Mr. Roach made a motion to approve the renewal of the Wachovia

Bank contract. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Gunzburger and passed with no opposing votes.

c) Audit Renewal ACTION: Judge Korda made a motion to approve the renewal of the audit

contract. The motion was seconded by Ms. Koenig and passed with no opposing votes.

XI. COO Report: a) Financial Statements: ACTION: Mr. Roach made a motion to approve the Financial Statements for

August 2005 as presented. The motion was seconded by Ms. Koenig and passed with no opposing votes.

b) Invoices, Purchase Orders & Contracts: ACTION: Mr. Roach made a motion to approve the invoices, P.O.s, and

contracts as presented. The motion was seconded by Ms. Koenig and passed with no opposing votes.

XII. Public Comment:

Walter Honaman, Legal Aid, thanked CSC for its support of the Team Child project.

Ms. Koenig temporarily adjourned the Council meeting at 5:01 p.m. to start the second T.R.I.M. public hearing.


Ms. Koenig re-opened the Council meeting at 5:25 p.m.

XIII. Council Members Comments Mr. Moss thanked Mr. Rein for his leadership with the One Community Project. XIV. Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 5:29 p.m. Respectfully Submitted:

_____________________ Ana Valladares, Secretary

ATTACHMENT A


MEETING ATTENDEES

*denotes speaker

Name Organization Linda Carter Community Foundation of Broward Tony Karrat Legal Aid Vera Rossitti Legal Aid

Walter Honaman* Legal Aid Mona Gil De Gibaja Ginsburg & Associates

Carrie Reppert Community Foundation of Broward Michelle Rogers Family Central

Julian Gazzano, Jr. ASP, Inc. Mike DeLuca Broward Regional Health Planning Center

Larry Rein ChildNet

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Truth In Millage (T.R.I.M.) First Public Hearing

6301 NW 5th Way, Suite 3000

Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309

Minutes September 22, 2005

Members in Attendance: Governor Appointee Gregory Durden; Commissioner Sue Gunzburger; Governor Appointee Judge Julie Koenig; Judge Lawrence Korda; DCF District Administrator Jack L. Moss; Health Department Administrator David L. Roach; Governor Appointee Laurie Sallarulo; School Superintendent Frank Till, Ph.D.; Governor Appointee Ana Valladares. Members Absent: School Board Member Carole Andrews; Governor Appointee Marti Huizenga. Counsel Present: Garry Johnson, Esq. Staff in Attendance: Cindy Arenberg Seltzer (President/CEO), Monti Larsen, Karen Swartzbaugh, Sandra Bernard-Bastien, Fred Hicks, Audrey Stang, Amy Ricketts, Ellyn Drotzer, Pam Hardie, Evan Goldman, Monica King, Meg Wallace, Gloria Putiak, Terry Brennan, Jean Thaw, Vernelle Nelson, Terry Petticini, Shawanda Spencer, Nikki Main, Catherine Baez, Kathy McInerney, Arnold (“JB”) Jean-Baptiste, Hal Wiggin, David Duresky, Michelle Carmel, Shannon Rhodes, Dianne Davis, Ellis Chapman. Guests: Michelle Rogers (Family Central), Julian Gazzano, Jr. (ASP, Inc.), Edsel “Duke” Hulse (retiree), Steve Laksa (Knowledge Points), Skip Johnston (CCB). Agenda:

I. Millage Hearing

Julie Koenig, Vice Chair, called to order the second public hearing on the proposed millage rate and tentative budget for the 2005-2006 Fiscal Year at 5:05 p.m. Ms. Koenig opened the Public Hearing for adoption of the proposed millage rate and read the announcement of the proposed millage rate of 0.4231. Attorney Garry Johnson read the Resolution, by title only. Ms. Koenig opened the public comment period on the proposed millage rate. There were no comments from the public regarding the proposed millage rate and the Vice Chair closed the public comment section. Ms. Koenig opened the floor for Council Members’ discussion, summarized as follows:


Mr. Moss raised concerns about assessing a tax while maintaining a fund balance of $6 million. He requested that the fund balance be spent down in the new fiscal year. Commissioner Gunzburger pointed out that the proposed FY 05-06 budget does exactly that. Mrs. Arenberg Seltzer confirmed that point and noted that the only delay in funding that may occur would be in the special needs project area, due to the fact that the special needs manager is currently being brought on board and will more than likely need some time to determine the funding needs. Ms. Koenig stated that we had a responsibility to reach out to those working poor families who need child care. She reiterated her commitment to eliminating the child care waiting list and her desire that the entire 0.5 mill be used in order to accommodate the full child care need in Broward County. ACTION: Commissioner Gunzburger made a motion to adopt the proposed millage rate of 0.4231 for the 2005-2006 Fiscal Year. The motion was seconded by Mr. Roach and passed with no opposing votes and one abstention from Judge Korda, who is prohibited by statute from voting on the millage rate. Ms. Koenig ordered a roll call vote:

Carole Andrews Absent Gregory Durden Yes Suzanne Gunzburger Yes Marti Huizenga Absent Julie Koenig Yes Lawrence Korda Abstained Jack Moss Yes David Roach Yes Laurie Sallarulo Yes Frank Till Yes Ana Valladares Yes

II. Budget Hearing

Ms. Koenig opened the second Public Hearing for adoption of the budget for Fiscal Year 2005-2006. Attorney Garry Johnson read the Resolution, by title only, adopting the tentative budget for Fiscal Year 2005-2006. Ms. Koenig opened the public comment period for the budget. Edsel “Duke” Hulse, a retiree and former Navy investigator who lives in Hollywood, raised questions concerning what he felt were misleading figures and an unspent surplus. Mrs. Arenberg Seltzer assured him of the accuracy of the information and invited him to sit down following the hearing with the Council’s Chief Operating Officer, Ms. Monti Larsen, who would be able to explain all of the figures he was quoting. Mr. Hulse refused and left the hearing. Skip Johnston, Coordinating Council of Broward, applauded the CSC for the work it does and for its superb fiscal management. Ms. Koenig closed the public hearing on the 2005-2006 budget. Ms. Koenig opened the floor for Council members’ discussion of the 2005-2006 budget. Mr. Moss stated the need for an update to the Children’s Strategic Plan and suggested that CSC


take the lead. It was agreed upon to refer the issue to the CSC Program Planning Committee (PPC). Ms. Sallarulo agreed with the concept of updating the Plan, but felt that the responsibility should not be the Council’s alone, favoring an outside entity instead. Mr. Moss stated the need for a project manager and said he would be in favor of involvement by other funders. ACTION: Dr. Till made a motion to adopt the Resolution and proposed budget for the 2005-2006 Fiscal Year. The motion was seconded by Mr. Roach and passed with no opposing votes. Ms. Koenig ordered a roll call vote:

Carole Andrews Absent Gregory Durden Yes Suzanne Gunzburger Yes Marti Huizenga Absent Julie Koenig Yes Lawrence Korda Yes Jack Moss Yes David Roach Yes Laurie Sallarulo Yes Frank Till Yes Ana Valladares Yes

Ms. Koenig adjourned the meeting at 5:26 p.m. Respectfully Submitted:

………………………….. Ana Valladares Secretary

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2004/05 CEO SELF EVALUATION Employee Name: Cindy Arenberg Seltzer

Job Title: President/CEO

Part 1: Personal & Organization Accomplishments of Note

• Named one of the 2005 Women of Distinction by March of Dimes

• Negotiated agreement with Hallandale Beach, Margate, Deerfield and Hollywood to use TIF dollars for children’s programs. An agreement with Fort Lauderdale is expected shortly.

• Continued to support the Agency Capacity Building Committee in an open dialogue on concerns

and issues related to funding and building capacity for emerging, niche, and community-based organizations. Worked with a subcommittee to revise the CSC fiscal viability test, which has now been well-received locally and is being copied by other CSCs around the State.

• Received grant from Robert Wood Johnson Foundation in support of a bi-county approach to childhood obesity. The Schools of Wellness project has been sited by RWJ as a promising approach and representatives have been invited to present at the National Conference and in Washington, DC. This project also engaged the Health and Quantum Foundations as partners.

• Negotiated and managed 186 contracts (55% increase) for direct services with 84 providers (20% increase) totaling $48,687,301 (44.7% increase)

• Launched the Children’s Advocacy Website to provide information to the community on legislative issues concerning children and families.

• Received GFOA Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting for the 3rd year in a row. Broward County is the only CSC to produce a Comprehensive Annual Financial Report which provides additional, valuable information and accountability to Broward taxpayers.

• Continued to build community efforts to increase applications for the Earned Income Tax Credit

– the use of the mobile unit and the partnership have been cited nationally as “best practices” resulting in staff being invited to present at the National Community Tax Coalition’s 4th Annual Conference. Total refunds realized at VITA sites in Broward were $5,931,964. Of that amount, more than $300,000 was generated by the EITC Mobile Unit alone. According to the IRS, the Mobile Unit prepared the greatest percentage of EITC qualified returns for VITA sites within the State of Florida and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. 94.25% of all clients are EITC recipients and 77% of all refund dollars they receive come from the EITC.

• Continue to host “Future First: Focus on Broward’s Children” CSC TV show to shine a light on

issues relating to and services for Broward’s children & families.

• Since January 2005, over 1.3 million meals have been collected in food drives – with over 900,000 pounds collected for Katrina victims alone.

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Part 2: Progress report on the Goals and Objectives of the Council for FY 2004/05: Goal

CSC Service Goals Achievements to Date

1.1 Increase capacity of the service delivery system to meet the needs of diverse populations.

The OCP Cultural Competence workgroup and external consultants completed development of the cultural competency curriculum and launched a pilot training initiative. 28 community participants were trained and the project is slated to roll-out County-wide in 05/06.

Continued to lead the Agency Capacity Building committee of key community stakeholders in an open dialogue on concerns and issues related to funding and building capacity for emerging, niche, and community-based organizations. After working with this Committee to revise the CSC fiscal viability test, the Committee this year has developed into a focused group with a stated mission “to collaboratively build the capacity of emerging, niche, and community-based agencies to efficiently and effectively serve Broward County’s children.” The Committee identified six priority issues to be examined throughout the year: building stable revenue streams, training and technical assistance, staffing (recruitment/ retention), board development, administration cost, and non-uniform/excessive reporting.

Began contracting with BEACON to provide onsite technical assistance to emerging organizations.

The OCP Wraparound project has flourished with 816 case managers, child advocates, parents, clinicians, probation officers and school social workers fully trained. Broward currently has 6 certified fidelity training managers and 4 nationally certified trainers. 68 training sessions with a total of 1,093 participants have been provided The training website continues to be popular throughout the county with over 4,300 hits and average monthly traffic of over 360 inquiries.

1. 2 Provide mini-grants to various organizations in partnership with the Sun-Sentinel Children’s Fund.

The CSC’s contribution of $100,000, which is matched 1:2 by the McCormick Foundation, attracted Palm Beach’s CSC to join the partnership for the first time. A record-setting $3.9 million was awarded to 148 South Florida agencies. The Back to School campaign distributed over $527,000 to more than 100,000 low income children.

2.1 Provide support and training for parents regarding developmentally appropriate supervision and nurturing of children.

Outcome performance for the CSC’s 14 Family Strengthening programs indicates that these intensive interventions are effective with over 2,200 high risk families. 88% of parents demonstrate less abusive behaviors and increased knowledge of appropriate child development; 87% demonstrate improved communication between parents and their children.

The community impact of these programs can be seen through the DCF Dashboard data which indicates that Broward County has the second lowest per capita child abuse rate at 21.6. and the second lowest % of abuse victims who were subjects of subsequent abuse at 8.4%

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2.2 Provide advocacy, service

coordination and support for families providing Kinship Care and Non-Relative Care to child victims of dysfunctional home environments.

Two very successful town meetings helped energize this invisible caregiver community and the advocates who support them. Caregivers were able to network with each other and obtain important information on resources currently available in the community. CSC funding opportunities are slated for 05/06 in response to needs identified in these roundtables.

3.1 Reduce the recidivism rate of low risk juvenile offenders.

“New DAY” Diversion programs have been highly successful – with very low recidivism rates. 97% of all offenders had no subsequent law violations for nine months following program completion. While these programs have worked well, they have reached their expiration thus the new “New DAY” RFP is currently advertised. Existing programs were extended through March 31st to ensure uninterrupted service delivery.

Team Child project for girls involved in the Juvenile Justice system has exceeded all outcomes; only 3% incurred a subsequent law violation 9 months following program completion; 50% continued post high school education. An expansion to increase #s of girls served and include services to boys will occur in 05/06.

JAC is fully staffed and operational 24/7 with multi-stakeholder support. Consistent protocols are in place and a Council-funded on-site State Attorney ensures expedited case processing.

3.2 Provide early intervention to families with children exhibiting fire setting and related risk behaviors.

Interventions for young children demonstrating risky fire-setting behavior are highly effective; 98% have not committed a subsequent fire-setting act.

3.3 Facilitate systemic changes in service provision to youth and their families to prevent delinquency involvement.

6 programs are fully operational. Five are excelling and children are demonstrating increased self-esteem (90%), maintaining/improving passing grades in school (92%) and improving interactions between parents and teen (90%). One program has not yet been renewed and remains under corrective action.

4.1 Implement on-going parent education, mentoring, and support programs for families with identified problems that are obstacles to family preservation.

Reported under Goal 2.1., Family Strengthening programs.

4.2 Increase and enhance the continuum of services available to promote independent living for dependent youth ages 15-18 years.

Significant advocacy at the state and national level resulted in critical improvements to Florida’s Road to Independence Act. Specifically, the CSC led the effort to restore an extended foster care option for post-18 year olds, allow juvenile court to extend jurisdiction through age 19 and provide KIDCARE insurance through age 19.

The two CSC funded providers serving this population exceeded 4 out of 5 outcomes. Most significantly, of the 176 youth served, 97% stayed in school and either graduated or obtained their GED.

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4.3 Expand opportunities for

Family court-involved families at Visitation Centers throughout the County.

Council funding has expanded visitation services county-wide, serving 133 families and 238 children to date.

4.4 Expand resources available to address allegations of physical and sexual abuse and neglect.

CSC expanded Child Protection Team services to ensure risk assessments, forensic interviews and related investigatory activities are performed in a timely manner. Over 340 additional children have been served with CSC funds and the program has addressed all prior corrective action elements. Current outcomes now exceed all performance goals.

Henderson Mental Health Center’s pilot program, Family Resource Team, provides intensive intervention to stabilize families at risk of removal due to allegation of abuse and neglect. 83% of families served have not had subsequent allegations of abuse 6 months after program completion.

5.1 Work with Early Learning Coalition to improve children’s readiness to enter school

Over 1,700 “working poor” children, historically an underserved population, are in subsidized child care placements funded by CSC. CCEP Match made available by the Council’s funding provides care for an additional 450 children each month. Broward’s measures for readiness to enter school (the ESI-K test) demonstrate the impact of quality child care on school readiness; Broward’s 87% performance is the highest score among the state’s large urban counties.

The Council also provided highly successful, well attended training and distribution of best practice curricula for direct child care staff to enhance caregiver skills that directly impact quality of care.

5.2 Work with the community to increase literacy skills in children and youth.

The “Born to Read” program partnership in Hollywood has been well received. Dialog to expand the model to other locations, e.g., food stamp offices, One Stop Centers, and additional pediatric clinic sites are planned for 05/06.

The Border’s/KISS FM Summer bookmobile project was successful in bringing fun, engaging literacy events to children throughout the County. Based on that success, Council approved replication at the After School @ Your Library program’s 10 sites in the 05/06 school year.

6.1 Provide emergency match funding for one year to maintain the Model Dependency Project in the 17th Judicial Circuit

Emergency funding was provided to cover court mediation, translation and transcription costs until they could be incorporated into the Court’s base budget in July 2005. The project’s goal of successfully closing 300 cases was exceeded – in fact 537 cases were successfully closed.

Legal Aid’s Bridge project was funded as a non-recurring emergency to continue legal advocacy needed to overcome barriers in 96 dual dependency / delinquency cases. Prior to the contract sunseting in September 2005, 54 cases were resolved and 42 cases were in process.

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6.2 Support implementation and maintenance of a county-wide adoptive and foster parent recruitment campaign

The Forever Families segments on NBC 6 continue to be an effective, well-received vehicle for foster parent recruitment. This media approach has been expanded to include spots on Majic 102.7. Donations exceeding $50,000 are directly attributed to this successful publicity campaign. It is important to note that during this 04/05 period, 196 adoptions were finalized; exceeding Broward’s target of 178 established by the State. An initiative to recruit foster parents for dependent teens proved less effective than anticipated. A program redesign was approved by the Council to implement a professional foster parent model for 05/06.

6.3 Help ensure quality of service delivery for privatized dependency services through external annual review and evaluation.

The 2nd year of the independent review of ChildNet indicates that progress has been made, but opportunities for improvements remain a community priority. The lead agency is on track for ongoing system reform.

6.4 Enhance the effectiveness of the child welfare service delivery system through improved staff training and coaching.

The Council funded a pilot project in 04/05 to provide training and support for a new Family Team Conferencing approach to dependency services. Although 15 staff were trained in this family engagement model, turnover of more than 50% and a lack of ChildNet management support has led to intense community discussions with the provider regarding the future of this initiative.

7.1 Increase availability of out-of-school programs for children in the general population and children with special needs.

24 agencies served over 12,000 children and youth in after school programs. All programs include daily homework and academic remediation, daily fitness activities and social skills and nutrition education components. For the first time, added a new Cultural Arts component. These programs are extremely popular, have good utilization and strong outcome performance.

Provided match funds for 4 Inclusive Playgrounds (David, Ft. Lauderdale, Lauderdale Lakes and Miramar) to provide barrier-free, developmentally advantageous, fully integrated and socially inviting recreational areas for children of all abilities, including children with special needs.

7.2 Increase the availability of Summer programs for children in the general population and children with special needs.

46 agencies served over 11,700 children and youth in summer 2005 programs. All programs included daily literacy/reading, “Moving with Math”, fitness and nutrition education and physical education activities. The majority of programs met or exceeded performance goals.

The Council funded a new Summer Youth Employment initiative through Workforce One - the first since federal funded ended in 1999. With minimal start-up time, WF1 provided over 550 teens with an opportunity to gain knowledge of the working environment. 90% of the employers surveyed and 94% of the participating youth surveyed were satisfied with the program.

7.3 Fund initiatives to increase

access to technology for low income children and families to help reduce the digital divide..

When it was determined that the digital divide service approaches were structured as after school and literacy initiatives, these programs were realigned to other more appropriate goals.

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7.4 Reduce risk factors associated

with delinquency, school failure, teen pregnancy, and substance abuse by strengthening protective factors and increasing positive decision making skills.

Council programs that keep youth safe, engaged and productive are designed to reduce risky behaviors. According to recently released 2004 Health data, Broward’s teen birth rate of .06% is the lowest among the state’s large urban counties.

8.1 Work with other major funders to ensure that the full continuum of physical health services is available and accessible to children and their families

The CSC is a partner in several different initiatives addressing children’s health including school nursing, pediatric pathology, obesity prevention, water safety, KIDCARE outreach, combating hunger and provision of adaptive medical equipment for children with special needs. The 2005 food drive has already surpassed the 1million meal mark - with 1.3 million pounds of food collected year to date, exceeding last year’s achievement by 330,000 pounds of food.

8.2 Work with other major funders to ensure the full continuum of behavioral and developmental services is available and accessible to children and their families including children with special needs.

The BRIDGES programs sunset and the new EPIC RFP was issued. Considerable effort was put forward to ensure that the CSC RFP worked in concert with the County’s Behavioral Health RFP. The EPIC RFP also sought and was able to fund programs addressing maternal depression that had been identified as a service need by the Infant Mental Health Task Force.

9.1 Work with other funders to create a seamless Infant Mental Health System for at-risk families with infants and toddlers.

Several of the programs in this goal fall under the umbrella of the EPIC RFP mentioned above specifically targeting maternal depression. In addition, Healthy Families Broward was expanded and served over 4600 families through 3 primary areas: screening, assessment and home visiting of at-risk families within the County.

Goal CSC System Goals

Achievements to Date

1.1 Increase the technology and service connections necessary to assure continuity of care for at-risk children from prenatal through middle school in all CSC funded service providers.

The SAMIS Fiscal module was successfully rolled out to all providers and has increased accountability with regards to billing. We continue to work with the other CSCs to enhance its functionality. The Broward Information Network (BIN) agreement was signed by all parties and the BIN Committee is re-engaged to ensure all CSC funded agencies are partners on the BIN.

1.2 Support single point of entry into social services system. (211 Information & Referral).

CSC continues to support and promote the use of 211 as a single point of entry for services to simplify access for families. This past year, 92% of agencies responded that their services were “very good” and 98% said that they would use 211 again. Further, approximately 56% of the total calls to 211 involved children and an additional 10,000 calls were made to the teen hotline.

2.1 Continue collaborative initiative between funders to share programmatic and administrative monitoring.

We continue to participate in meetings with DCF, County, United Way and other funding entities to share monitoring findings. CSC’s programmatic and administrative findings are shared with the group.

3.1 Promote local neighborhood projects/conferences which empower children or families through sponsorships.

Eleven sponsorships were awarded for a variety of educational programs including behavioral health, infant mental health and abuse and neglect prevention.

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3.2 Create a public awareness campaign targeted at developing public/private partnerships and grassroots support for children’s services.

CSC is very involved in all facets of community activities related to children from the grass root level to State and National forums. We have taken a leadership role on several Broward Days committees. This year CSC sponsored an art contest which resulted in every Broward Legislator and every Broward Days recipient receiving a tie or scarf designed by a youth in an Independent Living Program.

The monthly television show tackles many important issues and has been well received by the community.

Staff presents at and / or attends numerous National, State and local community conferences, meetings and fairs distributing information on children’s programs and the CSC. The Child-Care Directory and Summer Guide were both expanded and are very well received within the community. The EITC program has received national accolades and is a model throughout the country.

3.3 Build an infrastructure to

support recruitment of volunteer mentors, Guardian Ad Litem, EITC volunteers, and volunteers to underpin the children’s services sector

CSC has forged a successful partnership with Volunteer Broward which resulted in over 1600 new volunteers for this fiscal year. 140 additional volunteers were recruited and placed with agencies involved in hunger relief. We look forward to an even better year next year as recruiting for the EITC campaign is already under way.

4.1 Increase the resources available for providing services to children.

We have provided the match which enabled agencies to draw down over $4 million in matching funds from various sources.

Part 3: CEO Community Involvement

Broward Days – Steering Committee, Co – Chair Children’s Issues Committee Broward League of Cities Broward Roundtable Broward Wealth Building Coalition Broward Women’s Alliance Broward Workshop, Criminal Justice Committee Children & Families Leadership Association – Executive Committee Children’s Strategic Plan Committee – Chair Coordinating Council of Broward – Vice Chair Donors Forum – Board of Directors Early Learning Coalition – Executive Committee, Chair – Nominating Committee, Finance, By-

laws and Legal Committees Florida Children’s Services Councils Association – Vice Chair Juvenile Justice Board Non Profit Resource Center Advisory Council Women’s Way Committee of the United Way Women of Tomorrow Mentor

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Part 4: CEO Public Affairs / Media Opportunities

Established Quarterly Newsletter Comcast Newsmaker Segment Comcast Interview re Broward Days NBC 6 Phone Bank Segment on Children’s Home Society’s “Fostering Hope” Campaign Family Central Nurturing Parenting Center Ribbon Cutting Future First: Focus on Broward’s Children's Services Council

ChildNet: The need for foster homes and adoption Summer Programs: Providers discussed summer programs funded by CSC and their

impact on children Guardian Ad Litem: Panelists shared experiences and insight MOST: Providers talked about the benefits and outcomes of MOST programs Teen Town Hall Meeting: Eight Broward County youth discussed their concerns about

education and the FCAT with two state senators UPK: Discussion of activities to bring Universal Pre Kindergarten to Broward Hunger: Discussion of activities to eliminate hunger in Broward Kinship Care: Discussion of challenges faced by relatives who care for more than

33,000 Broward County Children's Services Council Healthy Start: Discussion of the importance of maternal health, reducing infant mortality

and low birth weight, and Healthy Start Day EITC: Conveyance of information related to the Earned Income Tax Credit ARC Broward-Youth Links: Discussion of services for special needs individuals 14-22

years of age 2005 Summer Programs: Discussion of the addition of cultural arts component OCP Part 1 – Systems: Discussion of OCP and a system of care, wrap around, OCP

programs and partners OCP Part 2 – Families: Discussion of families acculturation, wrap around benefits and

cultural differences Childhood Obesity: This program highlighted steps being taken in Broward County to

combat childhood obesity. It included commercials created and produced by children enrolled in the Schools of Wellness program

MOST 2005: Focus on the addition of school enrichment programs for students enrolled in middle and high school

Taped Video Interview with Minority Development and Empowerment, Inc. re partnership and CSC’s role and mission

Sun-Sentinel Editorial Board Meeting Summer Program Guide Speeches/Presentations

Presentation to 200 Coconut Creek Guidance Counselors (Cindy) CWLA Annual Conference Presentation – “Better Outcomes for At-Promise Youth:

Innovative Funding Solutions Through Collaborative Partnerships” with Kim Gorsuch (BSO), Rosie White (DJJ), Myriam Campo (Harmony Development Center & Walter Honaman (Legal Aid)

Presentation to BEACON Members Palm Beach County Office of the Clerk’s Sterling Conference Presentation to the Deerfield Rotary Legal Aid “For the Public Good Awards” (presenter) Remarks at Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Westgate Neighborhood Park (CSC-

funded Inclusive Playground to be built) Part 5: Event Organizing Committees

Broward Days Candidate Connection

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Part 6: Professional Development Activities

Children’s Board of Hillsborough Seminar, “Evaluating Community-Wide Impact,” featuring representative from Annie E. Casey Foundation

Darden Leadership Seminars Donors Forum Capacity Building Symposium (2) Principal for a Day (Norcrest Elementary) Management Sexual Harassment Training Richard Florida Seminar Shadow for ChildNet 3rd Party Evaluation Women of Tomorrow Mentor Training

Part 7: Additional Goals for FY 04/ 05 as Determined by FY 03 / 04 Eval. – Status Report Actualize revenue maximization – 1st bill for $30,300 for IVE funds submitted in June, 2nd bill for

approximate $30,000 to be submitted shortly. TCM reimbursement process almost completed. Budget for less carry-forward of funds – Budgeted carryforward decreased from $9.8 million to $6.7

million Do a community-wide evaluation of CSC performance and effectiveness – Not completed Facilitate more information exchange via BIN. – Became a signatory to the BIN. Find ways to manage conflict as a one to one in a less personal way. – I’m trying. You all will be

the judges. Focus more on community outcomes to measure effectiveness of dollars spent – Work has been

done to analyze DJJ, DCF and School Board data to determine community impact. Further efforts are being made to develop additional measures.

Go to millage maximum – Not within my control. Improve people skills, be less defensive. – I’m trying. Improvement in relationship with minority/diverse community/capacity building efforts. – I

believe these relationships have improved considerably. We received excellent feedback regarding the revisions to the fiscal test and have been sited on several occasions as models for community outreach and capacity building.

Keep up the good work. – I’m trying. Less admin costs – While administrative costs increased slightly from 8.23% to 8.47%, it remains well

below the 10% target set by the Council. Less than 5% unallocated dollars. Implement specific procedures for allocating dollars. –

Policies and Procedures have been adopted. Unallocated dollars decreased from $3.1 million (or 7% of budget) to $1.3 million (or 2.3%)

Look at quality of life changes in community and develop a mechanism to measure. – See Community measures answer above.

More volunteerism (starts by encouragement from the top) - Women of Tomorrow Mentor at Coral Springs High School, CSC United Way Campaign (raised approximately $2,600 org-wide), CSC March of Dimes Walk (raised over $500 personally, over $2,000 org -wide), CSC Adopted a Family for the Holidays through NBC Neighbors 4 Neighbors, Established Excess Vacation policy where staff can donate vacation time to one of three charities (over $5,000 contributed), during the time of a natural catastrophe, NSU’s Fore the Kids: Saving Lives, ARC Community Drivers Invitational Golf Tournament.

Smaller grants - more grass roots-type grants. – Grants to grassroots agencies increased to $1.5 million to 11 agencies.

Staff Evaluation: Focus on staff satisfaction, interdepartmental collaboration, and improved communication. (staff survey, focus groups on improving performance evaluation forms, focus groups on results of staff survey, weekly President’s E-Reports, regular “open-door” hours for staff every Wed, first annual staff retreat, organized “Take Your Sons & Daughters to Work Day,” Lunchtime Learning Series)

Website should include more info regarding goals, outcomes, utilization, projects, etc. – All of those items are now posted on the web as well as all agendas with back-up. In addition, considerable research was done to develop further enhancements which will be implemented in early FY ’05-06.

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2004/05 CEO PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL To be completed by Each Council Member

Employee Name: Cindy Arenberg Seltzer

Job Title: President/CEO

Reviewer Name: ___________________________________ I. ANNUAL PERFORMANCE GOALS/OBJECTIVES Use the following Goals and Objectives as a reference for completing Section II of the evaluation

instrument. This reference section I is not rated. Service Goals

1. Increase capacity of the service delivery system to meet the needs of diverse populations.

2. Provide mini-grants to various organizations in partnership with the Sun-Sentinel Children’s Fund

3. Provide support and training for parents regarding developmentally appropriate supervision and nurturing of children.

4. Provide advocacy, service coordination and support for families providing Kinship Care and Non-Relative Care to child victims of dysfunctional home environments.

5. Reduce the recidivism rate of low risk juvenile offenders.

6. Provide early intervention to families with children exhibiting fire setting and related risk behaviors.

7. Facilitate systemic changes in service provision to youth and their families to prevent delinquency involvement.

8. Implement on-going parent education, mentoring, and support programs for families with identified problems that are obstacles to family preservation.

9. Increase and enhance the continuum of services available to promote independent living for dependent youth ages 15-18 years.

10. Expand opportunities for Family court-involved families at Visitation Centers throughout the County.

11. Expand resources available to address allegations of physical and sexual abuse and neglect.

12. Work with Early Learning Coalition to improve children’s readiness to enter school

13. Work with the community to increase literacy skills in children and youth.

14. Provide emergency match funding for one year to maintain the Model Dependency Project in the 17th Judicial Circuit.

15. Support implementation and maintenance of a county-wide adoptive and foster parent recruitment campaign.

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16. Help ensure quality of service delivery for privatized dependency services through external annual review and evaluation.

17. Enhance the effectiveness of the child welfare service delivery system through improved staff training and coaching.

18. Increase availability of out-of-school programs for children in the general population and children with special needs.

19. Increase the availability of Summer programs for children in the general population and children with special needs.

20. Fund initiatives to increase access to technology for low income children and families to help reduce the digital divide.

21. Reduce risk factors associated with delinquency, school failure, teen pregnancy, and substance abuse by strengthening protective factors and increasing positive decision making skills.

22. Work with other major funders to ensure the full continuum of physical health services is available and accessible to children and their families including children with special needs.

23. Work with other major funders to ensure the full continuum of behavioral and developmental services is available and accessible to children and their families.

24. Work with other funders to create a seamless Infant Mental Health System for at-risk families with infants and toddlers.

System Goals

1. Increase the technology and service connections necessary to assure continuity of care for at-

risk children from prenatal through middle school in all CSC funded service providers.

2. Support single point of entry into social services system. (211 Information & Referral).

3. Continue collaborative initiative between funders to share programmatic and administrative monitoring.

4. Promote local neighborhood projects/conferences which empower children or families through sponsorships.

5. Create a public awareness campaign targeted at developing public/private partnerships and grassroots support for children’s services.

6. Build an infrastructure to support recruitment of volunteer mentors, Guardian Ad Litem, EITC volunteers, and volunteers to underpin the children’s services sector.

7. Increase the resources available for providing services to children.

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Career Development Goals/Strategies

Attend Senior Executive Institute Program

RATING SCALE: Use the following 5-point scale to rate performance during the evaluation period. 1 2 3 4 5 < ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > Needs Improvement Proficient High Achievement Exceeds Expectations

II. PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES Rate performance as it relates to each of the areas described below. Consider each of the listed factors in deriving a final rating. Include the total number rating for the competency on the line to the right of the competency title. COMMUNICATIONS _________ Effectively expresses ideas and thoughts verbally and in writing Exhibits good listening and comprehension Keeps others adequately informed Selects and uses appropriate communication methods Deals effectively with conflict Comments: _________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY _________ Works within approved budget Conserves organizational resources Brings fiscal recommendations to the Board Comments: _________________________________________ ___________________________________________________

CONSENSUS AND TEAM BUILDING _________ Brings together diverse elements, allowing for input from all Effective in having all parties feel their value in participating Garners agreement and develops a common belief or position with varied components Comments: ________________________________________ __________________________________________________

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DIVERSITY COMMITMENT _________ Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences Promotes a harassment-free environment Makes quality hiring decisions; Builds a diverse workforce Shows a commitment to equal opportunity toward vendors Comments: ________________________________________ __________________________________________________ JOB KNOWLEDGE _________ Demonstrates knowledge of the CSC and the children’s service system Competent in required job skills and knowledge Keeps abreast of current developments Uses resources effectively Comments: ________________________________________ __________________________________________________ LEADERSHIP _________ Guides and provides direction through influence and partnerships Provides appropriate administration and governance Inspires respect and trust and motivates others to perform well Shows courage to take action Exhibits confidence in self and others Comments: ________________________________________ __________________________________________________

JUDGMENT _________ Displays willingness to make decisions Exhibits sound and accurate judgment Supports and explains reasoning for decisions Includes appropriate people in decision making process Makes timely decisions Comments: ________________________________________ __________________________________________________

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PLANNING & ORGANIZATION _________ Systematically plans, organizes and schedules time Prioritizes and plans work activities Plans for additional resources Integrates changes smoothly Sets goals and objectives Reviews and evaluates past work as basis for planning future Activities Comments: ________________________________________ __________________________________________________ BUSINESS ETHICS _________ Treats people with respect Keeps commitments Inspires the trust of others Works ethically and with integrity Upholds organizational values Comments: ________________________________________ __________________________________________________ COMMUNITY RELATIONS _________ Effectively represents the CSC agency in the community Communicates CSC goals, operations and accomplishments to the public Is involved in and aware of outside community affairs Comments: ________________________________________ __________________________________________________ BOARD INTERACTION ________ Works effectively with individual board members Works effectively with the board as a whole Keeps appropriate parties informed regarding internal operations and systems changes Comments: ________________________________________ __________________________________________________

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SUBTOTAL (Section II maximum score is 55) _________ The following competency will be rated on a pass (P) or fail (F) basis. The rating will not be factored into the total number of competencies for scoring purposes. MANAGING PEOPLE _________ Provides direction and gains compliance (Pass/Fail) Includes staff in planning Makes self available to staff Provides regular performance feedback Develops staff’s skills and encourages growth Delegates work assignments and gives authority to work independently Sets expectations and monitors delegated activities Provides recognition for results Fairly and effectively administers discipline and termination process Comments: ________________________________________ __________________________________________________

Sections III through VII are included for additional comments on the CEO’s performance. III. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S STRENGTHS/SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENTS

Specify the areas where the Chief Executive Officer has exhibited particular strength and special accomplishment during the evaluation period. _______________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________

IV. ANNUAL PERFORMANCE GOALS/OBJECTIVES (Future Period): Include goals and objectives for the Chief Executive Officer to achieve during the next evaluation period. ______________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________

V. CAREER DEVELOPMENT GOALS/STRATEGY: Outline areas you feel the Chief Executive Officer may additionally increase or improve knowledge and/or skills and include goal strategies, where possible. _____________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

VI. STRATEGY FOR PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT (If applicable): Include recommendations for areas the Chief Executive Officer can show improvement. _____________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

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VII. OTHER GENERAL COMMENTS: Detail comments about the Chief Executive Officer’s performance during the evaluation period. _____________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________ Reviewer Signature/Date

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System Goal 3.2: Create a public awareness campaign targeted at developing public / private

partnerships and grassroots support for children’s services Objective 2: Child advocacy through an on-line CSC Advocacy Corner, community and

legislative Outreach Issue: Florida Children’s Services Council (FCSC) Business Plan Action: Approve Broward CSC’s contribution to the plan. Budget Impact: $73,000 of the $227,713 in general unallocated _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Background: The Florida CSC (FCSC) Executive Directors and Board Chairs have been meeting over the last few months to discuss strategies for enhancing the CSC’s collective stature as the major force for prevention and early education in Florida. To that end, the FCSC has drafted a Business Plan that provides for closer collaboration and the ability to leverage resources to achieve solutions that are difficult to achieve alone. Working together, the CSCs can have a significant influence on state and federal policies that determine funding and eligibility for services in local communities. The plan calls for hiring a full-time, Tallahassee based Executive Director who would not only perform administrative duties such as coordinating meetings, conferences and events and facilitating the sharing of best practices and community outcome data, but would also provide a strong presence in the Capitol. The Executive Director would attend interim meetings and provide a “rapid response” to Legislative or Executive Branch activities that could impact issues of concern to the FCSCs. This person would not only promote the work of the existing network, but would also develop and implement a plan to expand CSCs to other parts of the state. The FCSC ED would be supported by a full-time operations manager, part-time budget analyst and an intern (during the legislative session). Another component of the plan involves retaining contract lobbyists with extensive contacts in the Legislative and Executive branches to enhance the FCSC’s advocacy efforts. Currently, Government Affairs representatives from the CSC of Broward, Miami-Dade Children’s Trust and the Juvenile Welfare Board of Pinellas (the FIRM) provide a voice for children and families in Tallahassee during the Florida legislative session. They are supported by other CSCs who lobby their local delegations on issues relating to VPK, KidCare, Independent Living, Juvenile Justice, etc. Working collaboratively, they have enjoyed many successes. They believe, however, that assistance from established Tallahassee lobbyists would provide greater entrée to legislative leadership and key policymakers. The lobbyists would not serve as a substitute for these efforts. Instead, the lobby team would augment their ongoing efforts by providing guidance, consultation and access. The joint investments of FCSC members will secure the highest levels of professional services at lower costs. By leveraging investments in order to influence state policy, the FCSC is more likely to succeed. The cost for each CSC will be proportional based on the CSC’s tax levy. The business plan is currently being presented to each CSC for approval. To date, Miami ($98,000), Palm Beach ($114,000) and St. Lucie ($8,000) Counties have approved their participation. Recommended Action: Approve Broward CSC’s contribution to the plan. Budget Impact: $73,000 of the $227,713 in general unallocated

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Better Outcomes for At-Promise Youth: Innovative Funding Solutions through Collaborative Partnership

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The Children’s Services Council of Broward County (CSC)

An independent taxing authority established by referendum in 2000, authorized to levy up to 0.5 mills of property taxes. Created to provide leadership, advocacy and resources.CSC funding targets children with multiple risk factors, e.g. economically disadvantaged, children with special health and/or physical needs.Provides evidence-based prevention programming including:

Maternal and Child HealthFamily PreservationAfter School & Summer Programs with Academic RemediationSummer Youth EmploymentDelinquency Prevention ProgramsDelinquency Diversion Programs

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Urban Community 1.7 Million118,549 youth under 5 years114,930 youth 5 to 9 years125,754 youth 10 to 14 years111,828 youth 15 to 19 years30,668 children with “special needs”

Poverty Demographics% of Children Living Below the Poverty Level

State of Florida 17.7%Broward County 13.5%Miami Dade County 23.8%Palm Beach County 15.3%Pinellas County17%

% of People Living Below the Poverty LevelState of Florida 12.2%Broward County 10.3%Miami Dade County 17%’Palm Beach County 10.3%Pinellas County10.3%

Diversity: Broward has a diverse multicultural/multi-ethnic population attending school with youth from 168 countries, speaking 55 languages

White 88,353 (32.61%)Black 100,072 (36.94%) Hispanic 66,836 (24.67%)Asian 8,661 (3.2%)Multi-racial 6,499 (2.5%)Native American 514 (0.2%)

Comprehensive and Complex Service Provider Network

Broward Environmental Scan

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A Look at Delinquency in Broward County

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A Discussion of Delinquency in Broward County

History of Juvenile Justice in Broward CountyEarly 1990s, DJJ was created in response to escalating high profile juvenile crime.

Provided single focus and substantial funding to develop a continuum of services.

Mid to late 1990s, policy shifts and funding reductions decimated state prevention and diversion programs.

Probation cases escalated.

Heightened local focus on strategies to address Broward’s juvenile crime.

The “Broward Workshop”, a consortium of business/industry leaders, became a catalyst for state and local change at a levelnot seen previously.

Subcommittee specifically for juvenile crime created.

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The Costs of Doing NothingStatewide: A 1% reduction in juvenile crime effects 1,071 juveniles, and saves $15.6 million annually:

$14,589 per youth overall$9,652 per youth referral $4,936 per victim

Statewide: A 1% Reduction in Juvenile Crime Prevents:179 Burglaries52 Auto Thefts31 Robberies9 Rapes1 Murder

60% of all youth referrals are 1st Time Offenders

The Fiscal Impact of Reducing Juvenile Crime. (2000). Florida Department of Juvenile Justice, Bureau of Data and Research, Management Report Number 2000-13.

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CSC Broward Prevention FundingCSC Summer Programs

CSC investment exceeds $6.5 million for all youthOver 6,600 economically disadvantaged and special needs youth served annuallyPotential delinquency cost savings of “Doing Something”

Cost savings for youth ages 10-17 totals $1,863,0151

Outcome Performance:5.2% of summer youth had prior delinquency offenses.8.2% of summer youth re-offended within 3 months of program participation. 46% is the average re-offense rate for Broward County.

CSC Maximizing Out-of-School Time (MOST) ProgramsCSC program costs over $6.8 million for all youthOver 9,400 economically disadvantaged and special needs youth served annuallyPotential cost savings of “Doing Something”

Cost savings for youth ages 10-17, $1,691,5951

Outcome Performance:9.75% of youth had prior delinquency offense. 13.4% of youth re-offended within 3 months of program participation.46% is the average re-offense rate for Broward County.

1Calculation based on Department of Juvenile Justice 2005 data.

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CSC Broward Prevention FundingCSC Delinquency Prevention Programs

An annual CSC investment of over $980,000Over 500 youth served annuallyPotential cost savings of “Doing Something” $364,7251

Outcome Performance:90% of youth improved self-esteem and interactions with peers and adults.92% of youth maintained or improved passing grades.90% of youth improved family communication and increased positive family87% of youth participated in a minimum of three (3) community service activities.

CSC Delinquency Diversion ProgramsCSC investment exceeds $1.2 million annuallyOver 1,000 youth served annuallyPotential cost savings of “Doing Something” $729,4501

Outcome Performance:95% of youth had no subsequent law violations during program participation94% of youth had no re-offenses 3 months after program completion

1Calculation based on Department of Juvenile Justice 2005 data.

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The Benefits of Doing Something:

-20.1%-2.4%10.2%0.1%-2.4%2.0%2003-04

15.7%-4.3%8.1%5.7%0.4%0.3%2002-03

9.3%-2.4%-14.7%0.1%1.0%-2.4%2001-02

BrowardFloridaBrowardFloridaBrowardFloridaFiscal Year

Youth Placed on DJJ Probation*Youth Diverted from Court*Youths Referred for

Delinquency*

Note: % Changes from Prior YearSource: A Profile of Florida Delinquency. (2003/04). Department of Juvenile Justice.

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Elements Necessary for ChangeCommunity WorkgroupsNeeds Assessments, Information/AnalysisData/Statistics

Delinquency Strategic Planning

2003-2006

Broward CountyChildren’s

Strategic Plan2002-2005

CommunityImpact Data

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BrowardCounty

Government

WorkforceDevelopment

Board

SchoolBoard

DCF&

ChildNet

Children’s Services Council

BrowardWorkshop

Private Funders

Critical Stakeholders for Juvenile Justice Reform

Department of Juvenile Justice

Judiciary,State Attorney

&Public Defender

LawEnforcement

Agencies

Mental Health &

Substance AbuseSystem

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Broward’s Prevention & Diversion Network

Broward Sheriff’s Office – 24/7 JACBroward Sheriff's Office – Delinquency DiversionCity of Deerfield Beach – Delinquency PreventionCity of Fort Lauderdale – Delinquency Prevention

Department of Children & Families –Dependency Court Improvement Project

Legal Aid – Youth AdvocacyHarmony Development – Civil Citation

Memorial Healthcare – Delinquency DiversionMinority Development Empowerment – Delinquency Diversion

Planned Parenthood – Delinquency Prevention17th Judicial Circuit – Unified Family Court

17th Judicial Circuit – Teen CourtUrban League – Delinquency Diversion

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What Can a Local Funders Partnership Do?

Use the Communities That Care (CTC) model to develop a local comprehensive strategy to reduce juvenile crime.Develop integral funding streams to ensure 24/7 operations at Broward’s Juvenile Assessment Center (JAC).Increase vocational training opportunities for delinquent youth Increase services for youth diverted from juvenile justice system.Validate a commitment to reduce minority over-representation in the juvenile justice system.

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What Should the State Do?Increase the number of Juvenile Probation Officers in the 17th Judicial Circuit.Increase the number of home detention services in the 17th Judicial Circuit to provide supervision to youth awaiting judicial sanction. Restore/Increase availability of respite and non-secure detention shelter beds for youth who are in need of short-term placement.Create a non-secure detention shelter for female offenders, a critical unmet need.Increase resources for substance abuse treatment services for offenders participating in the 17th Judicial Circuit Drug Court.Develop a comprehensive strategy to reduce serious, violent, and chronic juvenile offenses.Promote flexible collaborative partnerships with local entities.

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Strategies For Successful CollaborationKeep the Focus on Children & YouthStay Dedicated to an Iterative ProcessBe Open to Creative & Innovative IdeasDevelop and Strengthen Relationships between State and Local StakeholdersWork within Each Funder’s Area of ExpertiseBe open to Alternative Revenue Streams Be Willing to Give Credit, Money & EffortDevelop a Vision that includes Small & Big PicturesRemember that Success is a Process

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Presented by Cindy Arenberg SeltzerPresident/CEO Children’s Services Council of Broward

For further information, contact Amy Ricketts at 954-377-1675.

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For Council Meeting

October 20, 2005

Service Goal 9.1: Work with other funders to create a seamless Infant Mental Health system for

at-risk families with infants and toddlers. Objective 1: Develop a Coordinated system of maternal and child health and wellness, from

screening and assessment to early intervention and treatment. Action: Approve Funding for Broward Regional Health Planning Healthy Families

Broward for FY 05/06 Budget Impact: Not to Exceed $1,807,814 Available and Committed to Goal 9.1 for 11 months

remaining FY 05/06

Background: Healthy Families Florida is the State’s largest prevention program. Under contract with the Department of Children and Families (DCF) and the Ounce of Prevention Fund, Healthy Families Florida (HFF) is the state’s designated Healthy Families America provider, operating in 49 of Florida’s 67 counties. Healthy Families Broward is the local, designated provider of the HFF service model for pre/post natal screening, assessment and in-home intervention services for at-risk pregnant and parenting women.

Last year, the Council approved a significant expansion of the program to serve a total of nine (9) high-risk communities. This expansion proved most challenging with start-up delays and staff recruitment and retention difficulties is projected to leave $300,000 in under-utilized funds when FY 04/05 closes out next month. Current Status: Immediately prior to the Council’s September 2005 meeting, it became known that the Health Families Program Director had been terminated without notice. To provide time to assess potential program impact of that action, the FY 05/06 contract renewal recommendation was deferred for one month and a contract extension through October 31st was executed. A programmatic monitoring was conducted on October 5th which included entrance and exit interviews with members of the program’s management team, interviews with direct care staff and sub-contracted providers and a case records review. Based on a CSC administrative review conducted in June with no substantive findings, an analysis of the agency’s annual audit and DCF administrative monitoring information, no additional fiscal reviews were deemed necessary. Programmatically, Healthy Families Broward is providing well-documented, comprehensive services in accordance with the home visiting model. However, high staff turnover has plagued the program throughout this past year. Although both direct care and subcontracted staff are dedicated and hard-working, aspects of the work environment have led to low morale and frustration. Some of those factors include a low salary cap for paraprofessional staff, low mileage reimbursement rates and high quotas for weekly billable service hours. A meeting will be scheduled with BRHPC leadership and Carol McNally of Healthy Families Florida to develop strategies to improve staff recruitment and retention which, in turn, is expected to improve funding utilization and outcome performance.

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Summary of Findings 3rd Quarter Outcome

Performance

FY 04/05 Financial Utilization

Ideal %

FY 04/05 Financial Utilization

Actual %

Comments

The program’s strengths include high quality supervision, positive monthly assessment rates and intensive home visitation service provision. Challenges include improving staff recruitment and retention and ensuring that the children receive well-baby check ups and immunizations in a timely manner.

Meets or Exceeded 6 of 12 Performance Measures

92% 77% The outcome measures not achieved pertain to timely well baby check ups and immunizations; Goals were 85% while actual performance was 75%. A plan to improve outcome attainment using monitoring recommendations from Healthy Families Florida has been implemented.

Utilization is below ideal due to challenges related to major program expansion, start up delays and the rigorous pre-service training required for the service model.

Recommended Action: Approve Contract Renewal for FY 05/06 Not to Exceed $1,807,814

Available and Committed to Goal 9.1 for FY 05/06, subject to contract negotiation and realistic performance and utilization projections.

Budget Impact: $1,807,814 Currently Allocated for Goal 9.1 for 11 months remaining in

FY 05/06. Note: Budget impact amount shown above was derived from

$1,965,253 currently allocated for FY 05/06; less $157,439 for the October extension, prorated using the FY04/05 contract amount of $1,889,263.

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Service Goal 3.1: Reduce the recidivism rate of low risk juvenile offenders. Issue: Source Experts for Consideration Action: Approval Source Experts for “New Diversion Alternatives for Youth

(New D.A.Y.)” Evaluation Committee Budget Impact: None Background: An RFP for “New Diversion Alternatives for Youth” (New D.A.Y.)” programs was advertised on September 19, 2005. Proposals for this RFP are due November 14, 2005 with applicant interviews slated for December 1, 2005. Based on previous submissions, it is anticipated that one rating committee will be needed. 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 awards to the full Council. Those funding recommendations will be presented at the December Council meeting, with programs operational April 1, 2006. As always, the Council has full and final authority on all programs recommended for funding. Nominees for Evaluation Committee: In addition to any Council members who may serve on the Evaluation Committee, it is recommended that the following individuals be approved as Evaluation Committee source experts in the area of delinquency interventions and behavioral healthcare for children and adolescents: Action: Approve source experts to participate in the review and evaluation of

proposals for the “New Diversion Alternatives for Youth (New D.A.Y.)”. Budget Impact: None.

Source Experts As Proposed Raters Pat Kramer, Department of Children & Families Rosie White, Department Of Juvenile Justice Fred Murray, Broward County Administration Maria Schneider, 17th Judicial Circuit State Attorney’s Office Mindy Soloman, Broward County Public Defender’s Office Gordon Bazemore, Florida Atlantic University David Duresky, One Community Partnership

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Service Goal 1.1: Build a stronger, more sustainable service delivery system to

better serve the diverse population that represents Broward County.

Objective 1: Implement the community wide cultural competency standards. Issue: Trainers for Cultural Competency Curriculum. Action: Approve trainers for 05/06 Cultural Competency Curriculum. Budget Impact: $20,800 of the remaining $25,100 budgeted for Goal 1.1 Background: The Council provided funding during the FY 04/05 for the development and piloting of a cultural competency training curriculum, excerpts are attached for reference. The One Community Partnership (OCP) Cultural Competency Workgroup, working with the consultant team of Concha and Diaz, has approved a curriculum and a process for certifying trainers. The workgroup distributed notices to the community to recruit qualified individuals interested in training on this curriculum. The goal of this workgroup is to provide16 training sessions to train 240 individuals during FY 05/06. Interviews were held on August 11th 2005 and five individuals were recommended by the committee to be certified as trainers. The rating committee was comprised of the following source experts: Paulet Green – One Community Partnership Governance Board Veronica James – Our Children Our Future Nancy Weintraub – Broward County Schools Mary Macomber – Coordinating Council of Broward Maritza Conch – Concha/ Diaz Consultants David Duresky – Children’s Services Council Current Status: The following individuals have been recommended to be certified to train on the cultural competency curriculum: Christine Bernard, Elizabeth Wynter, Delores M. Smiley, Lynda Williams and Elisa Bland. Trainers will be paid $650 for a full day (seven and one half hours) of training, inclusive of all preparation and material costs, upon completion of their certification. All trainings will have two certified trainers facilitating the teaching of the curriculum. Recommended Action: Approve budget expenditure and recommended trainers. Budget Impact: $20,800 of the remaining $25,000 budgeted for Service Goal 1.1.


Facilitator Certification session agenda and criteria

PHASE I Preliminaries introductions expectations of the training discussion of how program fits into organization’s overall objectives and goals

The Program You will go through the program as a participant, with Concha-Diaz facilitating. The trainer will follow the program facilitator guide, including all exercises and skill practices. This is called the “modeling” phase, because it allows an opportunity for facilitator candidates to watch an experienced trainer “in action.” You also will receive information about training techniques and program concepts so you will be prepared to discuss them later. PHASE II Certification Readiness This is the “heart” of the certification process. Your trainer will follow a flexible agenda to meet your specific needs as you prepare to practice facilitating portions of the program. This phase covers a variety of professional development topics, including adult learning theory and concepts, tips and techniques, and specific instructions for using the facilitator guide. In addition, you will: learn more about how the program fits into your organization’s overall improvement efforts and how to tailor the program for

each individual needs. review the Information and Administrative sections of the guide, and learn how to follow module outlines and tie concepts

together learn helpful hints for using adult learning tools and facilitator techniques, such as handling resistance and using energizers facilitate a discussion on key learning points and their applicability to the work environment review with your trainer the competencies checklist he or she will use during the practice sessions to indicate your readiness to

be certified in the program PHASE III Practice Sessions During this phase, you will be asked to present one or two modules of the program to the rest of the group. The following general criteria help the facilitator determine your readiness for certification: effective modeling of program skills and techniques acceptance of and response to participants’ viewpoints, questions, opinions and resistance use of personal examples to demonstrate program concepts and skills positively guides and encourages participants through the program effective use of the program facilitator guide

More specifically, we look for the following: 1. Maintains energy during presentation: maintains eye contact with all participants projects voice; speaks clearly varies voice tone, volume and tempo smiles uses open, inviting hand gestures sits while facilitating varies movement

2. Maintains rapport with group: refers to each participant by name models appropriate caring responses/defusing skills models words to use responds to nonverbal cues from group uses appropriate energizers to stimulate interest and learning

3. Facilitates program content: facilitates information from the productive sides of behavior rather than the nonproductive sides


Readings/Exercises introduces text and exercises gives clear instructions asks open-ended questions to help participants discover information or key points clarifies learning points wraps up and leads to next activity

Discussions uses stories, anecdotes and metaphors to stimulate recall of information demonstrates ability to introduce, clarify and link course concepts uses words and terminology understandable to audience models acceptance of different view points accommodates and leads off-track conversations back to focus provides positive feedback to individuals links participants’ comments to course concepts handles interruptions/disruptions

4. Helps participants see relevance of training to their jobs: uses examples and workplace illustrations references participants’ experiences and comments references program’s value to the organization (when appropriate)

5. Uses materials effectively: prepares and organizes materials

Facilitator Guide follows facilitator guide in a way that provides clarity and insight to key points, concepts and skills looks up when reading from guide appears familiar with flow of course content

Flip Charts writes clearly and legibly uses color effectively to stimulate interest reinforces learning by listing, posting and referring to key concepts lists participants’ comments verbatim and asks permission to paraphrase

Coaching After your practice sessions, you will have an opportunity to tell the group what you think went well, what you liked, and what you would do differently next time. Members of the group then offer affirming and constructive feedback. The trainer gives his or her comments in private, using the competencies checklist to provide detailed written feedback describing behaviors and communicating suggestions or comments. You will receive a signed copy of the checklist and comments. Certification Time After successfully completing the practice sessions, you will be certified as one of the following: An independent certified facilitator, possessing the skills and understanding necessary to facilitate the program in a

professional and highly competent manner within your organization. A co-certified facilitator, needing some level of further skill development and coaching in either facilitation skills, understanding

of course concepts or both before being certified to present the program independently. You may facilitate the program only when a certified independent facilitator is present. Co-certified facilitators work with certified independent facilitators until the necessary criteria for full certification are met.

We, reserve the right in rare instances not to certify a candidate who is extremely lacking in either facilitation skills or understanding of the course concepts or who in any way might not represent the high quality of the program. Closure and Celebration After all practice sessions are completed, the trainer will lead a debrief and discussion to answer questions and address any other outstanding issues. You also will be asked to fill out an evaluation about your experience during the process and the effectiveness of the trainer. Then the entire group will celebrate!


Next Steps: After Certification New facilitators are more comfortable—and more effective—when they have time to prepare before facilitating their first program. Experience tells us you will need one to two hours of preparation for each hour of actual facilitation. For optimal performance and your own comfort level, we strongly recommend preparing with other facilitators in your organization, when possible. It also is a good idea to schedule your first facilitation of the program within a reasonable amount of time, while your new skills are still fresh. ONGOING SUPPORT Follow-up consultation We will hold periodic “what’s working” sessions with other facilitators to debrief experiences and best practices. It’s also useful to observe and/or coach each other to enrich your skills and knowledge. Participants will have the opportunity to discuss training delivery issues, share successful implementation stories and refresh their facilitator skills.

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Services Goal 1.1: Increase capacity of the service delivery system to meet the needs of diverse

populations. Objective 1.1.3: Provide training and technical assistance on process and service delivery to provider agencies. Issue: Implementation of a collaborative E Learning training option for staff of child

serving agencies Action: Approve a nine (9) month “E Learning” Pilot Project. Budget Impact: $4,050 of $67,400 available and allocated to Service Goal 1.1, Objective 3 for

FY 05/06.

Background: The CSC has successfully provided classroom style training for Broward service providers for over three years. Discussions with community agencies, the Broward Training Collaborative, and other CSCs have confirmed that not all staff can easily access classroom training because they must leave their agencies at times that are inconvenient for direct services operations. The Juvenile Welfare Board (JWB) began researching E Learning needs and options about two years ago and approved a cooperative, shared cost business model, similar to SAMIS, in February 2005. Using software and courses from Continued Learning, LLC, this collaborative venture involves the CSCs from Duval, Martin, St. Lucie and Hillsborough Counties. E Learning benefits include:

24 hour, 7 day a week access from any computer with an internet connection; Over 300 vendor supplied high quality online human services courses (see attached excerpts); CEU credits from a variety of Florida Certification Boards; Automated tracking of staff development training; Lower cost of training due to economies of scale; Less time away from the job, especially during service provision hours; Reduced time for classroom training when it is paired with E Learning; Options and tools for agencies to develop their own customized online courses; and,

Current Status: Council and local agency personnel have attended demonstrations of the ContinuedLearning, LLC, product. An online survey of funded providers was conducted to determine level of interest and projected number of participants. Thirty-five (35) of 92 agencies or 38% responded and 94.3% of those expressed interest. This pilot project would be available for 600 staff members, including Council staff, at a cost of $.75 per user per month for 9 months. Usage, satisfaction, and learning outcomes will be monitored to evaluate the pilot project with results forming the basis for program continuation, modifications, and/or expansion, etc. This E Learning option is meant to supplement the CSC’s current classroom training, not replace it. Recommended Action: Approve a nine (9) month “E Learning” Pilot Project. Budget Impact: $4,050 of $67,400 available and allocated to Service Goal 1.1, Objective

3 for FY 05/06.

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Service Goal 8.1: Work with other major funders to ensure that the full continuum of

physical health services are available and accessible to children & their families. Objective: 6 Provide coordination for countywide initiative to combat hunger. Issue: Million Meals Committee Hunger Project Update. Action: FYI. Budget Impact: None.

Current Status: During September, 2005, the Million Meals Committee in collaboration with other Broward agencies helped victims of Hurricane Katrina both here and the Gulf States. They were able to collect a total of 928,927 lbs. of food in September alone. This number continues to grow as additional food drives are conducted and additional reports come in. Staff assigned to the Committee has worked closely with the Red Cross and other disaster support agencies to ensure that services are being provided to more than 1,500 families/5,000 people that evacuated to Broward County. These families have received services including food, clothing, school supplies and housing.

One of the Million Meals Committee participants that stood out during the Katrina effort was Broward Helps. Their contributions were directly responsible for 48 different food drives. They also received and distributed 265 Teddy Bears from Pinecrest School, established contact with Gulfport Parks & Recreation Dept. and Biloxi Rotary Club for delivery of surplus food and personal hygiene kits, provided volunteers who assisted with tree removal and clean up efforts at Bonnet House. In addition, they loaned a secure warehouse for over flow of food and hygiene supplies, provided large pick-up trucks, gasoline and volunteer drivers for logistical efforts here and in the Gulf region.

The 2005 food drive has already passed the million lb. mark for the year with a total of 1,329,097 lbs. of food to date. Between now and December, 2005 this amount will most likely be higher. There are many pending food drives such as Broward County Government, The Federal Executive Board and other agencies. From January 2004 to September 2004, The Million Meals Committee collected 840,183 lbs. Up to September 2005; this year’s collection shows an increase of 488,914 lbs over the same time frame. Staff member worked with the Florida Panthers and the Broward Girl Scouts and conducted two food drives and a collection of school back packs for children that are Katrina victims. These items were divided among local evacuees and the Gulf area. The Million Meals committee chair is currently working on Broward’s hunger survey with United Way of Palm Beach, the University of Miami, and Nova State University. All pertinent information is being gathered at this time to meet the procurement and contracting requirements of the CSC. Once accomplished, the actual survey will begin. Recommended Action: FYI Budget Impact: None

MILLION MEALS COMMITTEE 2005 COUNTY WIDE FOOD DRIVE COLLOBORATION

MONTH SPONSOR 2004 AMT 2005 AMOUNT JANUARY

NBHD, MHS & HOLY CROSS HOSPITAL

11,000 Lbs

13,485 Lbs/6.74 Tons

FEBRUARY

BROWARD COUNTY Moved to October

Moved to October

MARCH

BROWARD GIRL SCOUTS 8,128 Lbs 18, 689 Lbs/9.34 Tons

MARCH

WORKFORCE ONE 8,828 Lbs 10,879 Lbs/5.43 Tons

APRIL

BROWARD SHERIFF’S OFFICE

No participation for 05

MAY

LETTER CARRIERS 794,570 Lbs 174,000 Lbs/87 Tons

JUNE

OPERATION BLESSING 150,000 Lbs/75 Tons

JULY/ AUGUST

UNITY CHURCH 950 Lbs 534 Lbs/.26 Tons

SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER FEDERAL EXECUTIVE BOARD

16,307 Lbs

OCTOBER BROWARD COUNTY 400 Lbs OCTOBER/NOVEMBER CSC/CCB/BSRC 600 Lbs NOVEMBER BELL SOUTH 31,500 Lbs NOVEMBER DCF/CHILDNET/DJJ 10,564 Lbs NOVEMBER SUDDATH RELOCATION 65,000 Lbs NOVEMBER FAMILY CENTRAL 51,300 Lbs NOVEMBER/DECEMBER SEMINOLES 0 NOVEMBER/DECEMBER LATIN CHAMBER 0 DECEMBER NOVA/FAU/BCC/PHOENIX

UNIVERSITIES 0

PRIVATE DONORS COUNTY WIDE 20,125 Lbs 33,117 Lbs KATRINA COUNTY WIDE 928,927 Lbs NET TOTAL TO DATE

ALL SPONSORS 1,021,772 Lbs

1,329,631 Lbs/ 664,548.5 Tons or 1,329,097 meals

*Average of 1meal per pound Goal: 1 Million Lbs OVERAGE: 329,631 Lbs

EITC PLANNING COMMITTEE Thursday, October 6, 2005

10 :00 AM

Children's Services Council of Broward 6301 NW 5th Way – Suite 3000

Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309

AGENDA

Welcome Cindy Arenberg Seltzer, President/CEO, CSC Overview Sandra Bernard-Bastien, Director, PAOD, CSC Specifics of 2005 Tax Season Julius Fanning, IRS, SPEC Plantation Volunteer Needs Dale Hirsch, Exec. Director Volunteer Broward Individual Development Accounts Fred Murray, Broward County Gov’t Linda Taylor, Urban League of Broward County Community Resources Beverly Curtin, SunTrust Bank Beatriz Hartman, Consolidated Credit Counseling Services Pamela Heard, School Board of Broward County EITC Advocacy Evan Goldman, PAOD, Senior Government Affairs Specialist Collateral Materials Sandra Bernard-Bastien Vernelle Nelson, Community Affairs Specialist, CSC

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Issue: Preview of new CSC Website Functionality Action: For Informational Purposes Budget Impact: $80,000 previously approved 3/17/2005; Un-used Budget will carry forward Background: CSC initially launched its primary website February 2002 and has had three minor enhancements since that time. The first revision added download capability, the second added an interactive calendar and the third provided additional data “buckets” thereby increasing available information. Further, CSC added two new websites for child advocacy and training that are very successful and have heavy traffic volume. It is now time to enhance the look and feel of the primary site and also add a strong database backend to enhance functionality. IT worked very closely with each department to create a data rich new CSC web presence. Current Status: The current page is utilized by several thousand users to retrieve a plethora of information about CSC and its many activities including: funding opportunities, meeting location and time information, policies and procedures, children’s issues, hunger related activities, program location information, etc. Internal data systems will be used to feed data repositories on the public website to provide rich, reliable, and ready data for information seeking visitors. The site will be in interactive draft mode by the end of 2005 with the following list of functions: Ability to download complete copies of Council agendas and minutes

Ability to download a copy of the complete RFP and Bidders Conference Questions and Answers

Ability to locate service delivery locations New ability to download and lookup up to the minute executed contracts

Ability to lookup currently funded programs and providers

Ability to lookup and download the Children’s Strategic Plan and CAFR

Ability to register to receive CSC Notices Ability to download CSC goals and objectives Ability to lookup sponsorship and scholarship policy and procedures

Ability to utilize the interactive Calendar Module

Ability to utilize the interactive Hunger Corner Registration system

Ability to use the interactive Training Corner

Ability to utilize the interactive Advocacy Corner Ability to contact contracted providers through the Link system

Ability to SEARCH with the new database driven search engine

Ability of staff to update the site through the comprehensive administration tool

Ability to quickly read featured news and events Ability to download an electronic copy of the CSC Newsletter

Ability to get information about career opportunities, contact CSC, and the ability to use several web surfing tips

Ability to download annual reports, access archives, contact staff, and the ability to lookup general information about Council Members

Recommended Action: For informational purposes only. Budget Impact: $80,000 previously approved 3/17/2005; Un-used Budget will carry

forward

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CSB REPORT

No CSB Report due to bi-monthly meeting schedule.

Documents

Oct 20 2005 Agenda - cscbroward.org · October 20, 2005 9:00 a.m. MEETING AGENDA I. Call to Order Carole Andrews, Chair II. Roll Call Amy Ricketts, Executive Assistant III. Minutes