Continuum of Care

The Congressionally Selected Awards Program, authorized by the Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009 (Pub. L. 111-8), helps improve the functioning of the criminal justice system, prevent or combat juvenile delinquency, and/or assist victims of crime (other than compensation). Funds should be used for the projects selected by Congress, in the amounts specified in the joint explanatory statement incorporated by reference into Pub. L. 111-8, and generally consistent with one or more of the following statutory purposes: improving the functioning of the criminal justice system, preventing or combating juvenile delinquency, or assisting victims of crime (other than compensation). Each of these purposes is framed using language drawn, respectively, from the former Byrne discretionary statute, the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act, the Victims of Crime Act, and the Violence Against Women Act. This project is authorized and funded through a line item in the FY 09 Congressional Budget and by the joint explanatory statement that is incorporated by reference into the FY09 Omnibus Appropriations Act.

The Providence Center will support the Continuum of Care Program. The program is a reentry program designed to assist 80 adults who are returning to their communities from prison to overcome barriers and rebuild their lives. The Providence Center will primarily fund the staff responsible for conducting needs assessments and coordinating reentry services. The Providence Center will provide case management services that will include the coordination of services such as family housing, employment, education services, substance abuse treatment, mental health treatment, and child care. The program staff will assess each program participant's needs and provide a referral to services that will meet each participant's needs. If a participant has young children, the staff will refer the children to either a therapeutic child care, high quality child care or a continuum of both programs depending on their needs. Providing support for children will allow the participants the time necessary to attend classes, trainings, or work.

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