Children's Services Council of Broward County

To provide the leadership, advocacy and resources necessary to enhance children's lives and empower them to become responsible, productive adults through collaborative planning and funding of a continuum of quality care.

Our Mission: To provide the leadership, advocacy and resources necessary to enhance View full mission statement

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July 25, 2008

About Our First Year

First year budget: $23,969,838 (includes approx. $20 million for Direct Services)

First year millage rate: 0.3055

First RFP: Family Strengthening Programs - $3 million awarded
Thirteen (13) contracts awarded: 29th November, 2001
Services operational - 03/01/02

Second RFP: School-Based Nursing Services - $300,000 annually
In conjunction with County's Children's Services Board
Became available: November 23, 2001

Third RFP: $3 million allocated for the Summer Program Challenge 2002 to provide innovative summer programs.
Closing date for RFP: Noon on April 5, 2002
Became available on April 18, 2002.

An interagency agreement with the Broward County Court Administration was reached, whereby the Council would provide $1.3 to facilitate permanency planning for children in foster care.

Council approved $100,000 to promote access to available KIDCARE insurance for children.

We are in partnership with DCF through the Council's Adoption Committee to expand the number of potential adoptive parents.

Council staff is working with other funders and providers of behavioral health services for children to identify gaps and unmet needs in the existing service continuum. Plans call for development of an RFP to address those unmet needs.

In addition, considerable progress is being made in improving the system of care through collaboration on a common grant application form, the Broward Information Network, and the Community Resource Inventory. The Council is dedicated to improving present systems, finding as much efficiency as possible to stretch the tax payer's dollar.

Our Vision: To ensure that all children of Broward County have the opportunity to realize their full potential, their hopes and their dreams, supported by a nurturing family and community.