The Center for Fathers, Families and Workforce Development
$400,500 / 2000 / Health and Human Services
For second-year funding of STRIVE/Baltimore, a job readiness and placement service for men and women. The three-week program prepares participants for the workforce through a highly structured workshop which focuses on the development of attitude modification and job readiness skills for entry-level employment. Core services also include targeted job placement with long-term follow-up, one-on-one and group counseling, advocacy, and case management.
Genesis Jobs
$60,550 / 2000 / Health and Human Services
Two grants for continued funding of the Job Opportunities Task Force. The purpose of the task force is to provide leadership in the Baltimore region for developing and advocating policies and programs, forging partnerships, and leveraging investments that increase the marketable skills, income, and economic opportunities of low-skill, low-income job seekers.
Legal Aid Bureau, Inc.
$108,250 / 2000 / Health and Human Services
For staffing costs to provide legal representation for unemployed and underemployed fathers accruing child support payments they are financially unable to meet.
People’s Community Health Center
$20,000 / 2000 / Health and Human Services
For staffing, renovations, and equipment needs of facilities providing medical services to disadvantaged persons in Baltimore City.
Alternative Directions, Inc.
$30,000 / 2000 / Health and Human Services
For salary, benefits, and related expenses of a staff person to assist 100 incarcerated fathers per month in filing for modifications of child support payments while serving time in Baltimore City jails and state prisons.