The Florida Network Office, through a contract with the Department of Juvenile Justice, provides a wide range of services to the Department and the member agencies, which include:
 

Training & Technical Assistance

The Florida Network develops, coordinates, and delivers training for member agencies specific to the delivery of CINS/FINS services through community based non-profit agencies. Technical Assistance is also provided on an on-going basis to member agencies.

 

Statewide Data Collection

The Florida Network is the only entity that collects, collates, and analyzes data on CINS/FINS statewide. The Florida Network provides research to the State and member agencies regarding CINS/FINS and other prevention issues.

 

Advocacy for Prevention
The Florida Network speaks with one voice representing the concerns of the Network to any and all governmental, judicial, or private agencies concerned with the care and treatment of homeless, runaway and troubled youth aged 10 years and older and their families.

OTHER ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES

The Florida Network Office has also undertaken other innovative initiatives including:

Key Club Partnerships
In 1996, the Florida District of Key Club International adopted the Florida Network as the Governor’s Project and this relationship has continued through 2000. This youth-helping-youth initiative raises money for the 1-800- RUNAWAY Hotline, but more importantly provides volunteers to our shelters.

 

Youth and Family Foundation
Funds raised by the Foundation allows the Network to: create innovative programs targeted at issues leading youths to delinquency and family disintegration; introduce citizens to resources in their communities to provide services for teenagers and families in trouble; and to train professional staff in state-of-the-art treatment modalities.

 

Outcome Measures

Four key outcome measures are used to evaluate the effectiveness of Network services to young people. Based on data collected each fiscal year from the member agencies, these results show the effectiveness of the prevention and intervention programs.

Outcome One:

Youth served will not enter the DJJ system six (6) months after services end.

91% of youth served in Residential services were not adjudicated delinquent in the 6 months following service. 95% of youth served in Non-residential services were not adjudicated delinquent in the 6 months following service.

Outcome Two:

Youth will return to an appropriate placement after completing services.

In 1999-2000, 85% of youth were returned to an appropriate placement after receiving services at Florida Network member agencies.

Outcome Three:

Youth will remain at home or in appropriate placement 6 months after completing services and will be kept out of the juvenile justice or child welfare system.

In 1999-2000, 89% of youths surveyed remained in their homes or in appropriate placements six months after receiving services.

Outcome Four:
Youth and families will report satisfaction for the services they receive from Florida Network member agencies.

In 1999-2000, 92% of youth and families completing the client satisfaction survey report overall satisfaction with the services they received.

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