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Children and Families Advisory Board
| Members David Kerr - Vice Chair Carrie Baird Susan Perry Dr. Suzanne Dewees Dr. Willie Kimmons John Shepherd |
County Staff Dona DeMarsh Interim Community Assistance Director Diana Phillips Housing and Grants Administration Manager Peggy Johnson Children and Community Programs Coordinator |
CFAB Meeting info
| CFAB Minutes | |
| September 15, 2009 June 2, 2009 March 31, 2009 |
March 9, 2009 January 16, 2009 |
RFP Pilot Program Sub-Committee Meeting minutes
September 15, 2009
September 9, 2009
September 1, 2009
August 25, 2009Request for Proposal for Homeless Children and Youth
Children and Families Advisory Board seeking board members
Volunteer Advisory Board printable application [PDF]
Resolution
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-73 [PDF]
The mission of the Children and Families Advisory Board (CFAB) is to promote healthy children and develop strong families, which contribute to their communities.
The Board meets a minimum of quarterly, consists of nine members, and is responsible for:
- Assessing and evaluating children and community needs
- Developing strategies to meet these needs
- Establishing program outcomes
- Monitoring program compliance
- Advertising funding availability
- Recommending appropriations for various programs servicing children and families
- Provide advice and recommendations to the County
Children and Families Advisory Board funding categories:
- Children: Child Abuse, Child Development, Juvenile Crime, Substance Abuse, Health/Safety, Pregnancy, Special Needs
- Community: Counseling Services, Crisis Intervention, Elderly Care, Emergency Assistance, Housing/Shelter, Health/Safety, Special Needs
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.
For information, please contact:
Peggy Johnson
110 W. Rich Ave., DeLand FL 32720-4213
(386) 736-5955, ext. 5694
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