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History and Composition
The Volusia County Council created the CFAB in January 2000. It is comprised of 9 citizen members who are appointed for two-year terms by the County Council. This board was designated as the Children's Service Council (CSC)

Purpose
The CFAB's purpose is to assess and evaluate needs; develop strategies to meet needs; establish program's outcomes; monitor program compliance; advertise funding availability; receive applications and make funding recommendations.

Grant process
Each grant applicant must address one of the funding categories priority conditions. An annual competitive grant process is conducted to determine the programs which will be recommended for funding. Recommendations for funding are presented to the County Council for approval. Once approved, the programs enter into a contractual agreement with Volusia County for a specific grant award and a specific service delivery.

CFAB funded programs
The CFAB provides funding for a variety of programs throughout Volusia County. Program types include, but are not limited to counseling, crisis intervention, elderly care, housing, special needs, child development, crime, pregnancy and afterschool programs. In fiscal year 2000, CFAB funded 46 agencies.

For more information on the Children and Families Advisory Board, please call the CFAB Office at (386) 943-7039 ext. 5694.

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