CSC Backup 09/18/1992 Children ' s Services
Council of Collier County
Backup Documents
September 18 , 1992
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OFFICERS
Chairman.
Bea Harper
Vice Chairman:
Judge Cynthia Ellis
Secretary-Treasurer
Mary Ellen zumFelde
COUNCIL MEMBERS Children's Services Council of Collier County
Alma Cambridge Meeting of September 18, 1992
Delores G.Dry
Lavern Gaynor
Dr.Thomas Richey
Melinda Riddle ACRENak
Burt Saunders
Ron Webster
1. Invocation
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Paul C.Pinson 2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Approval of the Minutes
5. Treasurer's Report
6. Executive Director's Report
7. Old Business:
a. Annual Audit/Compliance
8. New Business:
a. Big Brothers/Big Sisters. Oris Worel
b. Middle School Activity Program. Roy Terry
c. C.A.D.E.T. Update. Jim Hansen
d. Children's Services Information Center. Paul Pinson
e. Legislative Cannittee. Melinda Riddle
10. Community Response
11. Adjournment
CHILDREN'S SERVICES COUNCIL OF COLLIER COUNTY
The Children' s Services Council of Collier County
Meeting of August 7, 1992
Council Members Present Council Members Absent
Alma Cambridge Bea Harper
Delores G. Dry Burt Saunders
Judge Cynthia Ellis Mary Ellen zum Felde
Lavern Gaynor
Dr. Thomas Richey
Melinda Riddle
Burt Saunders
Ron Webster
A meeting of the Children' s Services Council was held on Friday,
August 7 , 1992 , 9 : 00 AM, Collier County School Board.
In the absence of Chairman Bea Harper, the meeting was chaired by
Vice Chairman Judge Cynthia Ellis.
The invocation was given by Paul Pinson, followed by the pledge
of allegiance.
The minutes were approved as presented. Motion made by Ron
Webster; seconded by Melinda Riddle. Passed unanimous.
The treasurer' s report for June 1992 and July 1992 was presented
by Kay Campbell, Council staff. Cash on hand May 31, 1992,
$753 . 88, June Income $18, 026 .94, June Expenses $5,425 .07, Cash on
hand June 30, $13, 355 . 75 . July Income $1,218 . 64 , July Expenses
$7 ,460 . 03 , Cash on hand July 31, 1992, $7, 114 .36 . The report was
approved and filed for audit.
Paul Pinson noted two changes to be made in the agenda: the
addition of a funds update under old business, and the addition
of the Collier/Lee cooperative effort after the Master Resource
System presentation.
Mr. Pinson reported that: 1. the convention he attended in
Seattle was sponsored by Georgetown University and funded by a
federal 9rant. Naples was selected to be one of seventeen
communities across the nation to attend the meeting. Contact
came through our initiative with the Naples Area Chamber of
Commerce. Noel Piano, Children' s Medical Society, was the lead
coordinator for the Naples Area; 2 . the golf tournament being
organized by Robert Gimari is scheduled for September, a concert
event being organized by CAT Radio and Florida Sports Park is
scheduled for October and the interest of Chick Fillet to become
involved with children' s needs lies particularly with the
C.A.D.E.T. program; 3 . Mary Ellen Hawkins, Fred Dudley and Porter
Goss indicated strong support for the Council and offered to have
staff look into available funding on their respective state and
federal levels; and, 4 . the HRS Gang Prevention Council
legislation focusing on juvenile offender problems provides the
Council with an opportunity for funds. Judge Ellis and Mr.
Pinson, representing the Council as a potential appointed Gang
Prevention Group, have met with Judge Reese, Judge Hugh Starnes
and Douglas Wilkinson, Court Administrator. Judge Ellis has yet
to hear from Judge Reese. Mr. Pinson continued to state that
research is also being conducted into available state legislated
funds that for one reason or another were left over at the end of
the fiscal year. As a grantor of funds and a gatherer of data,
it is significant that Council educate itself on both state and
federal funding levels.
Randy Crawford, C.A.D.E.T. board member, gave a brief report on
the history of C.A.D.E.T. In the early years, the board was
addressing juvenile offenders at the time the red flag would
appear and eventually it became captured with the concept of
community parenting. After three years of gathering data and
constant review it became apparent the mentoring process was the
key to achieving the appropriate results. Legal and ethical
issues and strategies to gain community support were addressed,
honing tools were fashioned, and today, the program is on the
threshold of implementation. The board has completed its formal
orientation and it is anticipated they will be accepting children
the middle of September. Mr. Crawford described the role of the
mentor which requires training, time, purpose and focus of
intention, and then explained that the mediation arbitration
training of three people, mandated by law, is through its first
session with one more session to be completed. Judge Cynthia
Ellis pointed out that when this training is finished Judge Reese
will sign off and the C.A.D.E.T. board will be officially
designated as an arbitrator.
Pam MacKie, C.A.D.E.T. board member, reported on the profile of
the board, the concept being that a person from every facet of
the child' s life and the community, which has input n the child' s
life, be represented. Mrs. MacKie ' s role is that of a
representative from the business community, through the Naples
Area Chamber of Commerce. Originally, it was a challenge to
bring the business community into the program. Other C.A.D.E.T.
members were representatives of specific professions dealing
direct with children; whereas, the business community was being
called upon to provide practical assistance such as
transportation, encouraging the child' s hobbies, etc. , as well as
to consider other features of a more serious nature; ie,
insurance so business people can responsibly allow the program to
take place within their places of business. Mrs. MacKie
expressed enthusiasm for the community parenting aspect of the
program and is encouraged by the number of responses that have
been received and the willingness to participate,
Chuck Mohlke, Fraser & Mohlke, reported on the large volume of
information gathered from the 27 experienced service providers
who responded in some manner to the inquiries sent out for the
needs assessment study. A tape of everyone interviewed is
available. The responses ranged from the very, very detailed
complete with outcome information to the sketchiest information,
which has nothing to do with the sincerity nor the willingness to
provide the data, but everything to do with the way in which the
provider is charted to do business and the burden placed upon low
budget administrators whose primary responsiblity is to develop
programs to serve children and parents. In some instances they
do not have the records, and in others they simply do not have
the means nor time to research long stored records. Mr. Mohlke
continued by commenting that even though time has elapsed since
the gathering of data, it might be appropriate to contact the
services providers again, give them the opportunity to review and
update the material.
Kay Campbell reported to the Council that during its process of
creating a central focus on the services and needs of the
children in Collier County, the Council has developed a master
resource system which is the foundation of its on-going public
awareness program and useful in the present planning of the
suggested childrn' s services information and referral program and
statistical data program. When these two programs are completed
the Master Resource System will contain much needed comprehensive
information that will be beneficial both to the consumer and
professional communities.
Mr. Pinson reported on the Collier/Lee Cooperative Agreement
which is simply the ability to develop a working relationship
with the Children' s Services Council of Lee county, the purpose
of which is to broaden our efforts to develop community support,
our intent being that with the knowledge that district wide
funding is available it makes sense for a multi-county approach
to funding opposed to a single county approach. The statute
allows cooperation among more than one children' s services
council as long as separate and distinct fiscal records are
maintained. Judge Ellis and Mr. Pinson received a voice of
support when they met with Judge Hugh Starnes and various other
core members of their Council to discuss collaboration, and were
encouraged to continue with the process of placing the potential
of such an agreement before the Council.
Judge Ellis augmented Mr. Pinson' s report by explaining that Lee
County is trying to regroup. They have access to in-kind services
such as office space, computers, secretarial and clerical help.
They do not have an executive director. We would share Mr.
Pinson. The issue before the Council is to think through on what
is being proposed. After an in-depth discussion by members of
the Council and the audience there was a general consensus that
Mr. Pinson should seek legal counsel and draw up a proposal for
further exploration.
John Masters, Masters Foundation, reported that the mission of
the Foundation is to serve children of the world, particularly on
Chinese culture and the problems of children in the United
States, focusing on prison and juvenile offenders. The challenge
is to work wherever and whenever to prevent and eradicate
juvenile crime. Mr. Masters reported on dialogue with Mr.
Pinson, Judge Ellis, and others in the implementation of their
work. The Foundation is a Massachusetts entity, founded in 1987 ,
but concentrating its efforts in southwest Florida.
Delores G. Dry, HRS Deputy Administrator, reported it appears
there will be a 17% increase in funding HRS programs; however,
the majority of the increase does not provide for new programs.
The greater part of the increase is due to an increase in
Medicaid services for both children and adults. She pointed out
that on July 1, 1992 , the former Children, Youth & Family
Division was split into two separate entities; ie. , delinquency
services and children and family services, a step in the right
direction for both clients and staff. Mrs . Dry also reported
that during the period from January 1991 through June 1992 , there
was an overall district increase in economic services of
approximately 58% and approximately 65%/67% in Collier County.
There being no further business the meeeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
8/28/92 Mary Ellen zum Felde
Secretary
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Chairman:
Bea Harper
Mice Chairman:
Judge Cynthia Ellis
Secretary-Treasurer
Mary Ellen zurnFeide
COUNCIL MEMBERS
Alma Cambridge MEMORANDUM
Delores G.Dry
Lavern Gaynor
Dr.Thomas Richey
Melinda Riddle
Burt Saunders
Ron Webster To: Members of the Children's Services Council
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR From: Paul C. Pinson
Pau;C.Pinson
Date: September 8 , 1992
Q The regular meeting scheduled for September 4, 1992 was
cancelled as a quorum was not present.
Enclosed is a copy of the August 1992 Treasurer's report.
Please note a special meeting is being called for Friday,
September 18, 1992, 9:00 AM. , School Board Room.
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CHILDREN'S SERVICES COUNCIL Of COLLIER COUNTY
Children's Services Council of tbllier Cbunty
Financial Statement
AUGUST 1992
Cash On Hand: July 31,1992 $ 7,114.36
Income:
Pledges $
Operating: Interest $ 8.99
Donations $ 15,080.00
Miscellaneous
Operating Revenue $ 15,058.99
Edi to es:
Salaries $ 4,8'75.00
FICA 372.90
Office Rental
Office Supplies 131.55
Postage 29.00
Electricity
Telephone 240.69
Public Relations
Furn. & Fix.
Insurance
Equipment Repair
Travel Conferences
Miscellaneous 112.50
Fla. State Unemployment
Operating Expenditures $ 5,761.64
Cash an Hand: August 31, 1992 $ 16,411.71
Clii ldren's Services (b mci 1 of Cb11 ier (Minty
Financial Statement
AUGUST 1992
(ash Oa Band: July 31 ,1992 $ 7 ,114.36
Income:
Pledges
Operating: Interest $ 8.99
Donations $ 15,050.00
Miscellaneous
Operating Revenue $ 15,058.99
E pendi tures:
Salaries $ 4,875.00
FICA 372.90
Office Rental
Office Supplies 131.55
Postage 29.00
Electricity
Telephone 240.69
Public Relations
Furn. & Fix.
Insurance
Equipment Repair
Travel Conferences
Miscellaneous 112.50
Fla. State Unemployment
Operating Expenditures $ 5,761.64
Cash on Hand: August 31, 1992 $ 16,411.71
PROPOSAL
Children' s Services Information and Referral Program
Information and Referral Profile Page 1
Information and Referral Proposal Page 2
Implementation of Program Page 4
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WHAT IS INFORMATION & REFERRAL?
Description of an I & R
* I & R is a human service agency that links people in need
with the best source of help.
* I & R is an advocate in the face of complex problems.
* I & R provides information about agencies, recreation,
education, health and much much more.
* I & R is a centralized data and resource center used by
individuals, agencies and community planners.
* I & R documents the unmet needs of the community.
* I & R often produces a community service directory.
The field of information and referral has experienced rapid
growth over the past decade. The ever-increasing complexity of
societal problems and the human/social service programs
addressing them have crystallized the need for concerned and
professional development of I & R services.
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PROPOSED
CHILDREN'S SERVICES INFORMATION AND REFERRAL PROGRAM
Public and Private
Children/Youth/Family Social & Related Services & Support Groups
The purpose of the Children' s Services Information and Referral
Program is to provide a convenient, county-wide, easy-access
service resource useful to the community of Collier County and
neighboring counties; particularly, to the children, youth,
parents, grandparents and legal guardians and the professional
service providers.
Basically, the I & R is programmed to be a telephone resource.
It is not programmed to be a counseling resource. The program
recognizes and cooperates with existing information and referral
resources; ie. the Briggs Health Resource Center Pediatrics,
Project Help and Child Care Connection. The Collier County' s
Information and Referral Blue Ribbon Task Force Advisory
Committee is in the process of being reactivated; at the moment,
no time-lines have been established.
The I & R Program will provide:
1. a centralized telephone information and referral service as
pertains to children, youth and family services and needs.
2 . a central access point in finding the appropriate public or
private agency or community resource to provide services.
3 . a comprehensive resource to answer questions ranging from
"Where can I find counseling" to "where can I deliver some
food, " and all the questions in between.
The I & R Program will:
1 . offer telephone information from 8:30 AM to 4 :30 PM, Monday
through Friday utilizing private and public services and
programs listed in is computer data base. Telephone lines will
be manned by staff and volunteers trained in active listening.
2. make referrals for service assistance. Staff/volunteers
will remain non-judgmental totally focused on the caller.
All calls will be confidential and anonymity assured for both
the caller and staff/volunteer.
3. be accessible from any part of Collier County; service is
offered at no charge.
The information will include resources for service areas such as
health, recreation, education, social services, counseling, legal
child care, support groups, substance abuse, juvenile crime and
delinquency, tutoring, food, housing, employment, transportation
and cultural activities, etc.
The information will be kept current by the joint cooperative
effort of the I & R Program, service providers and community
resources, all of whom will be encouraged to associate themselves
with the program. It is in the interest of everyone involved
with children, youth and families to do so. Criteria for the
selection of information will be based on the recommendation of a
special information and referral group comprised of professional
and community volunteers. The information offered will not be an
endorsement of the service.
The name of the program is of vital importance. The following
name is recommended for its simplicity: Children' s Services
Information Center. The name effectively associates the Council
with the program. Sub-title names/phrases will also be utilized.
Other suggested names: Children's Services Information Line
Children' s Information Network
Family Services Information Center
Family Services Information Line
Family Information Network
IMPLEMENTATION OF PROGRAM
1. Marketing will play a significant role in the success of the
program; ie. ,
creating an effective promotional piece that will be
instantly recognizeable and placed on every refrigerator and
in every agency resource throughout the county. (See cost of
printing on attached sheet. )
distributing the promotional piece through the school system;
medical, dental and psyciatric offices; libraries, banks, the
hospital, fire stations, etc; and possibly through food
stores, children's retail outlets, etc. (No cost;
distribution through volunteers) .
listing through the telephone yellow pages. (No cost) .
running public station ads. (No cost) .
making media announcements. (No cost) .
2. Gathering of data and consideration for software has begun.
(See cost of postage and software on attached sheet. )
3. Present staff with the aid of volunteers will answer the
incoming inquiries and the maintenance of the program. (No
additional staff costs. It is believed that present staff
and volunteers can handle the program in its informative
stage with evaluation as the program evolves) .
4 . The program will require two telephone numbers: a Naples
number and a remote call forwarding number for Immokalee.
(See cost on attached sheet. )
5. Time line: The anticipated target date is four to six weeks
after receiving Council approval.
6. Funding Sources: Efforts are now underway to seek funding.
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COSTS
CHILDREN'S SERVICES I & R PROGRAM
Plan #1* Plan #2*
INITIAL COSTS
Telephone: $ $
(Naples: $25 .00 Service Order) 25 25
$35.00 Activate Line) 35 35
(Immok. : Remote Call Fwdg. )
$60 . 00 Service Order) 60 60
$35 . 00 Activate Line) 35 35
Telephone Answering Machine $ 150 $ 150
Computer Soft Ware $ 200 $ 200
Marketing (Printing) $7, 000 --
Postage $ 200 $ 200
$7, 705 705
MONTHLY OPERATIONAL COSTS
Telephone $ 50 50
Miscell. 25 25
75 75
*Dependent Upon Funding
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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Jim Smith
Secretary of State
DIVISION OF ELECTIONS
Room 1801, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0250
(904) 488-7690
September 8 , 1992
The Honorable Melinda Paniagua Riddle
4501 Tamiami Trail N.
Naples , Florida 33940
Dear Ms . Riddle :
Congratulations on your appointment as a member of the
Children' s Services Council , Collier County. Enclosed is
your commission, and for your convenience , a card which
identifies you as the holder of this position.
With best wishes ,
Sincerely,
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Secretary of State
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Enclosures
MELINDA PANIAGUA RIDDLE
3841 31st Avenue S.W.
Naples, Florida 33964
(813) 455-0242
September 18, 1992
Kay Campbell
Children's Services Council of Collier County
Post Office Box 1056
Naples, Florida 33939
RE: Council Appointment - Melinda P. Riddle
Dear Ms. Campbell:
Enclosed herewith please find a copies of correspondence and
certificate appointing me to the Children's Services Council of
Collier County for your records.
Please contact my office if you need any further information.
Sincerely,
QUARLES & BRADY
Mel nda P. Riddle
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looking
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committeemen
side in the taxing district.The
Daily News staff term will expire Dec.31.
The Board of Collier County ■The Children's Services
Commissioners is seeking ap- Council of Collier County is
plications for positions on sev- seeking applications from
eral advisory committees. child advocates who wish to
serve on the council. A term
Committee has a vacancy
II The Homeless Advisorybe- is for four years,and mem- I
cause of a resignation.The bers must have lived In the
nine-member committee county for two years.
coordinates county activities ested people
shoulld'
with private agencies aid 77Ilation.
homespeopeiCollier The Immokalee Beauti
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County.The term expires cation
ttee has three terms °m-
May 15,hOchCon- Sept.23 and one■The Ochodvisor Com- cancy to fulill the remainder
va-
trol District Advisory resent term.The mittee has a vacancy of a p
five-
representing the Chokoloskee member committee advises
area.The five-member corn- the county commission on the
mittee advises the board on budget and related matters
the budget and e Fire Cont of Dis- pertainingeration of on taxing to district. Members
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the Ochop g
trict.Terms are for two See COLLIER, Page 2B
years,and members must re-