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In the 1992 reauthorization of the JJDP Act of 1974, Congress established Title V--Incentive Grants for Local Delinquency Prevention Programs (Community Prevention Grants). Congress found that: (1) it is more effective in human and fiscal terms to prevent delinquency than to attempt to control or change it; (2) half or more of all states were unable to spend any juvenile justice formula grant funds on delinquency prevention because of other priorities; and (3) federal incentives were needed to assist states and local communities in mobilizing delinquency prevention policies and programs. The scope of the programs being implemented by each community varies greatly because each community develops a three year delinquency prevention plan targeting risk factors determined by their own community. They include:
Donna Downs
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention
Department of Justice
Washington, DC 20531
(202) 307-5924
The purpose of the Community Schools Program is to offer, through public-private partnerships, an opportunity to empower communities to develop resources and abilities to meet the needs of their children, to forge innovative solutions to the challenges confronting their children and to create environments where children grow up learning a healthy respect for themselves, for neighbors, and for their communities. Funds may be used to accomplish any of the stated program objectives by providing academic and recreational services to children after school, during the evenings, on weekends and holidays, and during the summer.
Local, private, non-profit community based organizations in areas of significant poverty and juvenile delinquency may apply for funds. Beneficiaries include children and youth, not younger than 5 years or older than 18, who reside in the neighborhood in which the services are being provided.
Terry R. Lewis
Family and Youth Services Bureau
Administration for Children and Families
P.O. Box 1182
Washington, DC 20013
(202) 205-8102
Comprehensive Regional Assistance Centers provide comprehensive training and technical assistance related to the administration and implementation of projects. States and local education agencies, schools, tribes, community organizations, public or non-profit entities, or consortia of these entities may apply to become a comprehensive regional assistance center. A listing of current centers is contained in Appendix III.
Annie R. Mack
Office of School Improvement Programs
U.S. Department of Education
600 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20202
(202) 260-2494
The purpose of this program is to fund community-based family support services that promote the well-being of children and families by enhancing family functioning and child development; and to fund family preservation services that serve families at risk or in crisis, including the following services: reunification and adoption services, preplacement/preventive services, follow-up services after return of a child from foster care, respite care, and services designed to improve parenting skills. States, territories, and certain Indian Tribes are eligible applicants.
Beneficiaries include families and children who need services to assist them to stabilize their lives, strengthen family functioning, prevent out-of-home placement of children, and enhance child development and increase competence in parenting abilities.
For more information, consult Regional Administrators, Administration for Families and Children (see Appendix VIII). Headquarters Contact:
Commissioner
Administration on Children, Youth and Families
P.O. Box 1182
Washington, DC 20013
(202) 205-8618
The Parental Assistance Program provides grants to non-profit organizations and non-profit organizations in consortia with local education agencies to assist them in establishing parental information and resource centers. These centers would:
Each grantee receiving funds under this program must use at least 50 percent of the funds provided to serve areas with high concentrations of low-income families in order to serve parents that are severely educationally or economically disadvantaged. Other requirements include the establishment of a special advisory committee and design requirements. For funding in subsequent years, grantees must demonstrate that a portion of the services provided under this project is supported through non-federal contributions. Non-profit organizations and non-profit organizations in consortia with LEAs may apply for funds under this program.
Patricia Gore
Goals 2000
Office of Elementary and Secondary Education
Department of Education
1250 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20202
(202) 401-0039
The purpose of this program is to develop and operate a minimum of eleven family-based education centers throughout the Hawaiian Islands. Native Hawaiian organizations including Native Hawaiian education organizations may apply. Infants up to three years old and their parents, and preschoolers four and five years old, and their parents will benefit.
Beth Baggett
Equity and Educational Excellence Division
Office of Elementary and Secondary Education
School Improvement Programs
600 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20202
(202) 260-2502
The Public Charter Schools Program provides funds to increase national understanding of the Charter Schools Model by: (1) Providing financial assistance for the design and initial implementation of charter schools; and (2) evaluating the effects of such schools, including the effects on students, student achievement, staff, and parents. Each state education agency (SEA) receiving a grant should award subgrants to one or more eligible applicants in their state, enabling them to plan and implement a charter school. Each eligible applicant, other than a SEA, receiving funds from the Secretary or a SEA shall use the funds to plan and implement a charter school.
SEAs are eligible as authorized public chartering agencies. If a SEA elects not to participate in this program or does not have an approved application, local education agencies (LEAs) or other public entities that have the authority pursuant to state law and are approved by the Secretary of Education are eligible as authorized public chartering agencies.
John Fiegel
Public Charter Schools Program
Office of School Improvement Programs
Office of Elementary and Secondary Education
U.S. Department of Education
600 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20202-6140
(202) 260-2671
e-mail: John_Fiegel@ED.GOV
The 21st Century Community Learning Centers are authorized to support rural and inner city public elementary and secondary schools or consortia of such schools to plan, implement, or expand projects that benefit education, health, social service, cultural, and recreational needs of their community. Projects funded under this program must be for the purpose of meeting the needs of, and expanding the opportunities available to, the residents of the communities served by public schools in rural and inner city communities.
Rural and inner city public elementary and secondary schools or consortia of such schools may apply for funds under this program. Beneficiaries of the program include public and non-profit agencies and organizations, local businesses, education entities (such as vocational and adult education programs, school-to-work programs, community colleges, and universities), recreational, cultural, and other community and human service entities.
National Institute on Early Childhood Development and Education
Office of Educational Research and Improvement
U.S. Department of Education
555 New Jersey Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20208-5524
(202) 219-1496
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