Baltimore City Public School System/Universal Classroom Breakfast Program
$30,000 / 2001 / Health and Human Services
Two grants to provide gap funding for non-reimbursable breakfasts for the Universal Breakfast Program in classrooms in seven schools during the 2001-2002 school year. The program is part of an ongoing study to determine the long-term effects of students’ participation in breakfast in the classroom (as opposed to the cafeteria) on attendance, tardiness, incidence of disciplinary action, academic achievement and the Maryland State Performance and Assessment Program.
Enoch Pratt Free Library
$34,000 / 2001 / Health and Human Services
For an evaluation of the Technology Center to determine the effectiveness of current programming designed to help clients seek better paying jobs and increased personal growth. The study also addresses staffing and physical plant needs.
Maryland Association of Nonprofit Organizations
$5,000 / 2001 / Health and Human Services
Toward the development of a policy paper on child support enforcement reform.
Sinai Hospital of Baltimore
$150,000 / 2001 / Health and Human Services
For the capital expansion of the Sinai Hospital Addictions Recovery Program. By consolidating all administrative and clinical services into one self-contained facility, the enhancement will improve the efficiency and quality of care and ensure patients’ privacy and confidentiality.
Baltimore Efficiency & Economy Foundation, Inc.
$42,000 / 2001 / Health and Human Services
For an evaluation of the effectiveness of the Baltimore City Early Disposition Court. The court was established in 2000 to reduce the backlog of cases in the criminal courts. It was established to handle criminal defendants charged with misdemeanors who are eligible for release on their own recognizance.