The Escambia Children’s Trust meets at 9 a.m. today in the Escambia County Commission chambers. This will be the first meeting for the new executive director, Lindsey Cannon, who reported to work on Monday.
Trust Finances
The Trust has $24.5 million in the bank and $851,890 in total liabilities, according to the financial reports in the agenda packet.
- Through Dec. 31, 2023, the administrative expenses ($321,224) are 28.4% of the total expenditures ($1,131,845).
Presentations
The board will have presentations from Legal Services of North Florida and Youth Left Behind. The Trust staff provided no information on the reimbursements made to these companies, or any status reports received.
In December 2022, the board approved paying Legal Services of North Florida up to $617,034 to provide expanded representation for children in court hearings and administrative hearings.
- Its proposal stated it would use the funds to represent an additional 70 children annually to improve their stability and likelihood of reaching permanency. LSNF agreed to provide legal assistance in education issues to 90 children.
In September 2023, Youth Left Behind Corp was awarded $93,982 for its After-School Peer Empowerment Program, which will serve children in grades 6-12 living in the Silurian Pond Apartments in the 32505 ZIP code.
- The 8-week program would be offered one day a week to any youth residing in the apartment complex and neighborhoods nearby. The goal was 123 underserved minority children.
Outcomes:
*100% of children graduate high school or complete a GED
*100% of children do not enter the juvenile justice system
Contract Renewal
They will also vote on renewing the Children’s Home Society’s contract.
- The contract reimburses CHS for $77,658 of its expenses for the Community Partnership School at Pine Forest High School.
Other
The agenda listed reports from Interim Executive Director Tammy Abrams and the board’s attorney, Meredith Bush. However, no information about their reports was provided.
