Children's Services Council of Martin County
2012 - 13 Funded Programs

2-1-1 Palm Beach/Treasure Coast, Inc.

Program:  211 Treasure Coast
Award Amount:  $15,000
Priority Area:  Partnership Grant

Summary: Provides 24 hours/7 days-a-week information, which includes referral, telephone counseling, crisis intervention, and suicide prevention services toll free to individuals, families, and children.

Grant Contact Information:
Susan Buza, Executive Director
Phone:  (561) 533-1099
Fax:  (561) 547-8639

Mindy Gonzalez, Director of Finance and Administration
Phone:  (561) 533-1096
Fax:  (561) 547-8639

Program Contact Information: 
Call 2-1-1
www.211palmbeach.org

The ARC of Martin County, Inc.

Program:  Alternative Behavioral Learning Environment (ABLE) Program
Award Amount:  $180,554
Priority Area:  After-School Care

Summary:  Provides a learning environment for children and adolescents with developmental disabilities in an after-school, out-of-school summer camp and respite setting.

Grant Contact Information:
Keith Muniz, CEO
Phone:  (772) 283-2525, Ext. 123
Fax:  (772) 286-6808

Sarah Alloway, Program Administrator
Phone:  (772) 283-2525, Ext. 124
Fax:  (772) 286-6808

Program Contact Information: 
(772) 283-2525
www.arcmc.org

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Palm Beach and Martin Counties, Inc.

Program:  Start Something
Award Amount:  $152,146
Priority Area:  After-School Care

Summary:  Provides at-risk children (ages 6-17) with a screened and trained volunteer mentor who are matched with a child to act as a positive role model.  To supplement the matches, small group curriculum-based sessions are offered to high-risk teens.

Grant Contact Information:
William Bee, President/CEO
Phone:  (772) 283-8373, Ext. 226
Fax:  (772) 283-0803

Stacey Brownlow, Martin County Executive Director
Phone:  (772) 283-8373, Ext. 230
Fax:  (772) 283-0803

Program Contact Information:
(772) 283-8373
www.mentorbig.org

Boys & Girls Clubs of Martin County, Inc.

Program:  High-Yield Learning Program
Award Amount:  $289,182
Priority Area:  After-School Care

Summary:  Provides after-school care to help youth (ages 6-18) perform better in school, while fostering a greater sense of belonging in the community and better relationships with parents.  Service delivery areas include Hobe Sound, Palm City, Indiantown, and Port Salerno.

Grant Contact Information:
Anne McCormick, Executive Director
Phone:  (772) 545-1255, Ext. 103
Fax:  (772) 545-1204

Michael Sancho, Operations Director
Phone: (772) 545-1255, Ext. 105
Fax: 772-545-1204

Program Contact Information:
(772) 545-1255
www.bgcmartin.org

City of Stuart Community Services Department

Program:  East Stuart Youth Initiative 
Award Amount:  $502,339 
Priority Area:  After-School Care

Summary:  Comprehensive after-school, community centered program for 6-17 year olds in collaboration with Boys & Girls Clubs, Tykes & Teens and Stuart Police in cooperation with the Concerned Citizens Association and the East Stuart Coalition.

Grant Contact Information:
Samuel Amerson, Public Works Director
Phone:  (772) 288-1292
Fax:  (772) 288-5381

Jeff Montpetit, Community Services Supervisor
Phone:  (772) 288-5340 
Fax:  (772) 463-5822 

Judy Browning, Accountant
Phone:  (772) 288-5321
Fax:  (772) 288-5323

Program Contact Information:
(772) 288-5340
www.cityofstuart.us

Dunbar Center, Inc.

Program:  Early Head Start Match
Award Amount:  $40,253
Priority Area:  Maternal and Child Health

Summary:  Provides affordable child care to at-risk children (birth to age 3) and offers a full curriculum component combined with health screenings, USDA nutrition program services to parents, referrals, and therapy for special-needs children.

Grant Contact Information:
Paul Kelly, Executive Director
Phone:  (772) 545-0808
Fax:  (772) 545-3173

Sharon Walker, Program Director
Phone:  (772) 545-0808
Fax:  (772) 545-3173

Program Contact Information:
(772) 545-0808
www.dunbarchildcare.org

Early Learning Coalition of Indian River, Martin and Okeechobee Counties, Inc.

Program:  Child Care Executive Partnership
Award Amount:  $566,901
Priority Area:  Critical Source Provider

Summary:  Source for childcare resource and referral needs in Martin County and subsidized child care for eligible families of children from birth to age 5.

Grant Contact Information:
Jacki Jackson, Executive Director
Phone:  (772) 223-3833  
Fax:  (772) 220-1229

Loretta Toth, Executive Assistant
Phone:  (772) 223-3832 (direct) 
Fax:  (772) 220-1229

Program Contact Information:
(772) 220-1220 ext. 260
www.elcirmo.org

Early Learning Coalition of Indian River, Martin and Okeechobee Counties, Inc.

Program:  Local Match for Working Poor 
Award Amount:  $86,520
Priority Area:  Critical Source Provider

Summary:  Source for childcare resource and referral needs in Martin County and subsidized child care for eligible families of children from birth to age 8.

Grant Contact Information:
Jacki Jackson, Executive Director
Phone:  (772) 223-3833 
Fax:  (772) 220-1229

Loretta Toth, Executive Assistant
Phone:  (772) 223-3832 
Fax:  (772) 220-1229

Program Contact Information:
(772) 220-1220 ext. 260
www.elcirmo.org

Easter Seals Florida, Inc.

Program:  Treasure Coast Early Steps Program 
Award Amount:  $64,036
Priority Area:  Maternal and Child Health

Summary:  Provides early identification/intervention services to developmentally at-risk children (birth to age 3) through intensive family service coordination, support of parent-child bonding/relationship building, and developmental education.

Grant Contact Information:
Sue Ventura, CEO
Phone:  (407) 629-7881
Fax:  (407) 629-4754

Lori Sang, Director-Treasure Coast Early Steps Program
Phone:  (772) 380-9972, ext. 64422
Fax:  (772) 380-9976

Program Contact Information:
(772) 380-9972
www.cms-kids.com

CASTLE

Program:  Safe Families
Award Amount:  $178,156
Priority Area:  Child Abuse Prevention

Summary:  Provides home-based parental education and support, designed to prevent child abuse/neglect for children (ages 0-18) and help families remain intact by identifying and reducing risk factors.

Grant Contact Information:
Theresa Garbarino-May, Executive Director
Phone:  (772) 465-6011
Fax:  (772) 465-6013

Al Jacks, Program Manager
Rehema Alceus, Program Manager
Phone:  (772) 781-4510   
Fax:  (772) 219-0791

Program Contact Information:
(772) 781-4510
www.castletc.org

CASTLE

Program:  Valued Visits
Award Amount:  $30,783
Priority Area:  Child Abuse Prevention

Summary:  Provides supervised visitation that has been court ordered in a safe and nurturing place for children to visit a parent who has hurt them.

Grant Contact Information:
Theresa Garbarino-May, Executive Director
Phone:  (772) 465-6011
Fax:  (772) 465-6013

Jenene McFadden, Program Manager
Phone: (772) 781-4510
Fax: (772) 219-0791            

Program Contact Information:
(772) 781-4510
www.castletc.org

HPS, Helping People Succeed, Inc.

Program:  Building Readiness Among Infants Now (BRAIN)
Award Amount:  $294,385
Priority Area:  Maternal and Child Health 

Summary:  A primary prevention program serving Martin County families with newborns.  It provides in-home visits, brain development education, and developmental monitoring to promote optimal child growth during the critical developmental years in partnership with Martin Memorial Medical Center. 

Grant Contact Information:
Suzanne Hutcheson, President/CEO 
Phone:  (772) 320-0777
Fax:  (772) 320-0180 

Kathy Derringer, Vice President 
Phone:  (772) 320-0787
Fax:  (772) 320-0180 

Program Contact Information:
(772) 320-0770
www.hpsfl.org

HPS, Helping People Succeed, Inc.

Program:  Children's Behavioral Support Program 
Award Amount:  $136,701
Priority Area:  Maternal and Child Health 

Summary:  Early childhood mental health program serving 2-5 year olds who are enrolled in either a licensed childcare facility or Martin County School District's Head Start Programs and are demonstrating difficult behaviors. 

Grant Contact Information:
Suzanne Hutcheson, President/CEO 
Phone:  (772) 320-0777
Fax:  (772) 320-0180 

Kathy Derringer, Vice President 
Phone:  (772) 320-0787
Fax:  (772) 320-0180 

Program Contact Information:
(772) 320-0770
www.hpsfl.org

HPS, Helping People Succeed, Inc.

Program:  Developmental Intervention Program
Award Amount:  $127,699
Priority Area:  Maternal and Child Health 

Summary:  Provides group and in-home parental education and developmental instruction to build family strengths of positive parent-child interaction, nurture parenting skills, and promote healthy home environments that produce competent, resilient children who will be successful in school and life. 

Grant Contact Information:
Suzanne Hutcheson, President/CEO 
Phone:  (772) 320-0777
Fax:  (772) 320-0180 

Kathy Derringer, Vice President 
Phone:  (772) 320-0787
Fax:  (772) 320-0180 

Program Contact Information:
(772) 320-0770
www.hpsfl.org

HPS, Helping People Succeed, Inc.

Program:  Healthy Families Martin Match
Award Amount:  $146,421
Priority Area:  Maternal and Child Health 

Summary:  Provides in-home visits for families at risk with newborns, offering education and bonding techniques. 

Grant Contact Information:
Suzanne Hutcheson, President/CEO 
Phone:  (772) 320-0777
Fax:  (772) 320-0180 

Kathy Derringer, Vice President 
Phone:  (772) 320-0787
Fax:  (772) 320-0180 

Program Contact Information:
(772) 320-0770
www.hpsfl.org

Martin County Board of County Commissioners

Program:  After School/Out of School 
Award Amount:  $233,123
Priority Area:  After-School Care 

Summary:  Focuses on children from economically challenged families to participate in extra "life-enhancing" activities, designed to be a positive place for youth to thrive and grow, and is provided to Martin County youth (ages 5-18) at locations throughout the county.  Program sites include Port Salerno, Golden Gate (Stuart), Jensen Beach, and countywide Extreme Teen Centers. 

Grant Contact Information:
Kevin Abbate, Parks & Recreation Director
Phone:  (772) 221-1420
Fax:  (772) 288-5432 

Shannon Nazzal, Recreation and Tourism Administrator
Phone: (772) 221-2328
Fax: (772) 419-4096

David Gladding, Recreation Administrator 
Phone:  (772) 221-1430
Fax:  (772) 419-4096 

Program Contact Information:
(772) 221-1430
www.martin.fl.us

Martin County Board of County Commissioners

Program:  Banner Lake After School Time (B.L.A.S.T.)
Award Amount:  $87,482
Priority Area:  After-School Care 

Summary:  An after school/out-of-school program for the children in the Banner Lake Community that provides recreation, arts and culture, leisure, and educational programming. 

Grant Contact Information:
Kevin Abbate, Parks & Recreation Director 
Phone:  (772) 221-1420
Fax:  (772) 288-5432 

Shannon Nazzal, Recreation and Tourism Administrator
Phone: (772) 221-2328
Fax: (772) 419-4096

David Gladding, Recreation Administrator 
Phone:  (772) 221-1430
Fax:  (772) 419-4096 

Program Contact Information:
(772) 221-1430
www.martin.fl.us

Martin County Board of County Commissioners

Program:  Parks, Leisure, Arts, Culture and Education (P.L.A.C.E.)
Award Amount:  $79,396
Priority Area:  After-School Care 

Summary:  An after school/out-of-school program for the children in Indiantown, primarily between the ages of 10-14 but also serves children between the ages of 5-18. 

Grant Contact Information:
Kevin Abbate, Parks & Recreation Director 
Phone:  (772) 221-1420
Fax:  (772) 288-5432 

Shannon Nazzal, Recreation and Tourism Administrator
Phone: (772) 221-2328
Fax: (772) 419-4096

David Gladding, Recreation Administrator 
Phone:  (772) 221-1430
Fax:  (772) 419-4096 

Program Contact Information:
(772) 221-1430
www.martin.fl.us

Martin County Board of County Commissioners

Program:  Residents Empowering All Children's Hope (R.E.A.C.H.)
Award Amount:  $93,140
Priority Area:  After-School Care 

Summary:  Neighborhood based after-school/out-of-school program, serving more than 125 children (ages 5-18) primarily from the New Monrovia Community.  This program is a collaboration between the New Monrovia Community Development Corporation and the Martin County Parks and Recreation Department. 

Grant Contact Information:
Kevin Abbate, Parks & Recreation Director
Phone:  (772) 221-1420
Fax:  (772) 288-5432

Shannon Nazzal, Recreation and Tourism Administrator
Phone: (772) 221-2328
Fax: (772) 419-4096

David Gladding, Recreation Administrator
Phone:  (772) 221-1430
Fax:  (772) 419-4096 

Program Contact Information:

Gloria McHardy, President of New Monrovia Community Development Corporation
Phone:  (772) 287-6327 

Martin County Parks & Recreation
(772) 221-1430
www.martin.fl.us

Martin County Health Department

Program:  School Health Program
Award Amount:  $117,437
Priority Area:  Critical Source Provider 

Summary:  Assesses, protects, and promotes the health of students in the community by carrying out state school health mandates and by working with community partners to ensure the best possible outcomes for Martin County students. 

Grant Contact Information:
Karlette Peck, Administrator
Phone:  (772) 221-4000, ext. 2123
Fax:  (772) 221-4966 

Maureen Ryan
Director of Community Health Program 
Phone:  (772) 221-4000, ext. 2124
Fax:  (772) 221-4966 

Carolann Wegener, 
Director of Nursing
Phone: (772) 221-4000, ext. 2129

Program Contact Information:
(772) 221-4000
www.martincountyhealth.com

Martin County Healthy Start Coalition, Inc.

Program:  The Bellybutton Project
Award Amount:  $80,263
Priority Area:  Maternal and Child Health 

Summary:  Focuses on increasing early entry into prenatal care and improving screening rates for clients of private physicians, as well as increasing access to related health services in order to improve birth outcomes for mothers and their infants. 

Grant Contact Information:
Scott Berry, Executive Director 
Phone:  (772) 463-2888
Fax:  (772) 463-2896 

Program Contact Information:
(772) 463-2888
www.mchealthystart.org

Martin County Healthy Start Coalition, Inc.

Program: Father & Child Resource Center
Award: $10,000
Priority Area: Partnership Grant

Summary: Provides education and support for fathers to enable them to become more actively involved parents and positive role models to help their children achieve healthy growth and development.  The Your Daddy's Home component of this program provides skills and education to fathers who are currently not fulfilling or are at risk of not fulfilling the physical, financial, emotional, moral, and legal responsibilities to their children. 

Grant Contact Information:
Scott Berry, Executive Director
Phone:  (772) 463-2888
Fax:  (772) 463-2896 

Martin County Healthy Start Coalition, Inc.

Program:  Healthy Mothers/Healthy Babies Matching Funds
Award Amount:  $37,796
Priority Area:  Maternal and Child Health 

Summary:  Advocates, assesses, and educates on maternal and child health needs, as well as funds and monitors specific service providers. 

Grant Contact Information:
Scott Berry, Executive Director 
Phone:  (772) 463-2888
Fax:  (772) 463-2896 

Program Contact Information:
(772) 463-2888
www.mchealthystart.org

Martin County Healthy Start Coalition, Inc.

Program:  Community Health Education
Award Amount:  $97,310
Priority Area:  Maternal and Child Health 

Summary:  Targets women at-risk for poor birth outcomes and provides two educational programs: Inter-Conception Care and Baby Basics.

Grant Contact Information:
Scott Berry, Executive Director 
Phone:  (772) 463-2888
Fax:  (772) 463-2896 

Program Contact Information:
(772) 463-2888
www.mchealthystart.org

Martin County Healthy Start Coalition, Inc.

Program:  Prenatal Care Program for the Uninsured
Award Amount:  $83,539
Priority Area:  Maternal and Child Health 

Summary:  Provides prenatal care, along with labor and delivery management services to uninsured pregnant women and their newborns in collaboration with Martin County Health Department, Children's Services Council of Martin County, United Way of Martin County, Martin Memorial Medical Center, and Martin County Board of County Commissioners. 

Contact Information:
Scott Berry, Executive Director
Phone:  (772) 463-2888
Fax:  (772) 463-2896 

Program Contact Information:
(772) 463-2888
www.mchealthystart.org

Project L.I.F.T.

Program: Project L.I.F.T. (Life Initiative For Teens)
Award Amount: $15,000
Priority Area: Partnership Grant

Summary: Provides occupational skill development and positive adult mentoring while addressing substance abuse and mental health issues in teens through mental health counseling

Grant Contact Information:
Bob Zaccheo, Director
Phone: (772) 359-8403

Program Contact Information:
(772) 359-2554
www.projectliftmc.com

Shared Services Network of Martin County

Program:  Shared Services Network of Martin County Executive Roundtable
Award Amount:  $5,800
Priority Area:  Partnership Grant 

Summary:  Committed group of chief executive officers and executive staff who work collaboratively on priority issues that affect children in Martin County.  These leaders of our county have prioritized the issues of improving school attendance and reducing youth substance use in Martin County. 

Grant Contact Information:
Jill Sheppell, Shared Services Network Administrator
Phone: (772) 219-1200, ext. 30476
Fax: (772) 219-1228 

Program Contact Information:
(772) 219-1200, ext. 30476
www.betheinfluence.info

Tykes & Teens, Inc.

Program:  Youth Enrichment Services (YES)
Award Amount:  $73,547
Priority Area:  Mental Health/Substance Abuse Prevention

Summary:  Provides services to at-risk or substance using youth in a two-phase program that offers an aftercare component. 

Grant Contact Information:
Jeffrey Shearer, Executive Director 
Phone: (772) 220-3439
Fax: (772) 220-3484 

Jennifer Howell, Program Director
Phone: (772) 220-3439
Fax: (772) 220-3484 

Program Contact Information:
(772) 220-3439
www.tykesandteens.org

Tykes & Teens, Inc.

Program:  General Mental Health Program
Award Amount:  $350,989
Priority Area:  Mental Health/Substance Abuse Prevention

Summary:  Provides family mental heath services, including individual, group, and family therapy, as well as psychiatric evaluation and medication management.  A comprehensive therapy program for everyone in an abusive family is available to enable the establishment of a healthy family unit, while ensuring the child's safety. In addition, mental health services are provided to meet the needs of Martin County's Severely Emotionally Disabled youth population and their families. 

Grant Contact Information:
Jeffrey Shearer, Executive Director 
Phone: (772) 220-3439
Fax: (772) 220-3484 

Program Contact Information:
(772) 220-3439
www.tykesandteens.org

Tykes & Teens, Inc.

Program:  Project Northland
Award Amount:  $148,643
Priority Area:  Mental Health/Substance Abuse Prevention

Summary:  Supports a research-proven, science-based strategy to reduce youth alcohol use, focusing on the out-of-school and community-based components of the program for middle school age children and their families.  The program also aims to reduce risk factors and increase protective factors that impact the youth of Martin County by changing the social norms surrounding underage drinking and other risky behaviors through public service announcements and supporting family events that encourage healthy activities for youth and their family. 

Grant Contact Information:
Jeffrey Shearer, Executive Director
Phone: (772) 220-3439
Fax: (772) 220-3484 

Darcy Flierl, Director of Prevention Services 
Phone: (772) 220-3439
Fax: (772) 220-3484

Program Contact Information:
(772) 220-3439
www.tykesandteens.org

The Whole Child Connection, Inc.

Program: Whole Child Connection
Award Amount: $322,868
Priority Area: Critical Source Provider

Summary:  Designed to improve access and promote utilization of services for Martin County children and their families through a seamless internet-based delivery system of care. 

Grant Contact Information:
Nicole King, Executive Director
Phone: (772) 781-6320
Fax:  (772) 463-2896 

Alicia Hohsfield, Senior Advisor
Phone:  (772) 781-6320
Fax:  (772) 463-2896 

Program Contact Information:
(772) 463-2168
www.wholechildmartin.com

YMCA of the Treasure Coast, Florida, Inc.

Program:  Strong Families Program
Award Amount:  $47,730
Priority Area:  After-School Care 

Summary:  Serves children daily by offering a safe, nurturing atmosphere where they can learn and thrive.  The program includes activities such as arts and crafts, music, education, sports, and recreation. 

Grant Contact Information:
John Lass, President/CEO
Phone:  (772) 286-4444, ext. 226
Fax:  (772) 286-4643 

Audra Mariz, Executive Director
Phone:  (772) 223-1606 
Fax:  (772) 286-4643 

Program Contact Information:
(772) 286-4444
www.ymcatreasurecoast.org

YMCA of the Treasure Coast, Florida, Inc.

Program:  YREADS!
Award Amount:  $25,290
Priority Area:  After-School Care 

Summary:  Utilizes volunteers to work with schools and parents to close the gap in students' reading performance and the State of Florida's expectations.  The program builds on the current READS! program and offers additional literacy and recreational activities to children of working parents. 

Grant Contact Information:
John Lass, President/CEO 
Phone:  (772) 286-4444, ext. 226
Fax:  (772) 286-4643

Audra Mariz, Executive Director 
Phone:  (772) 223-1606 
Fax:  (772) 286-4643

Program Contact Information:
(772) 286-4444
www.ymcatreasurecoast.org