Center for Promotion of Child Development Through Primary Care
$341,630 / 2001 / Health and Human Services
For the development and implementation of the Child Health and Development Interactive System (CHADIS), a computer interactive system with the capacity to identify and monitor psychological and developmental problems. The program provides a diagnostic and referral tool in order to improve the assessment of, and access to, treatment for mental health needs of children.
The Center for Fathers, Families and Workforce Development
$394,868 / 2001 / Health and Human Services
For third-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 that focuses on attitude modification and the development of job readiness skills for entry-level employment. Core services also include targeted job placements with long-term follow-up, one-to-one and group counseling and case management.
Center for Poverty Solutions
$5,000 / 2001 / Health and Human Services
Toward the establishment and implementation of a Child Hunger Hotline for parents in Baltimore City during the summer months.
BUILD Fellowship, Inc.
$201,000 / 2001 / Health and Human Services
Capital funding for the renovation of three houses in high-risk communities for persons recovering from substance abuse.
Boys Hope Girls Hope
$170,000 / 2001 / Health and Human Services
For the purchase of a house in Baltimore City to use as a residential group home for eight at-risk boys. The residential program includes an educational component.