A r c h i v e d  I n f o r m a t i o n

1. Program Title: Cooperative Demonstration Program

(Correctional Education)

(CFDA 84.199D)

2. Project Title: Portland West Neighborhood Planning Council

3. Award Number: Vl99D20039

4. Project Director: Tom Pearson

Awardee: Portland West Neighborhood Planning Council

Building Alternatives

Address: 14 Sherman Street

Telephone: Portland, Maine 04101

Telephone: (207) 828-0992

FAX: (207) 780-1701

5. Funds By Federal: FY 1992 $ 187,505

Fiscal Year: Other Federal: $

Non-Federal: FY 1992 $ 135,414

Total Funds: $ 322,919

Federal Funds: 58 percent of total funds

6. Award Period: October 1, 1992 - September 30, 1993

7. Federal Project Carolyn Fuqua, Office of Correctional Ed

Officer: (202) 205-562l

8.Objectives: To provide community-based vocational training and supportive services in a neighborhood environment for youth offenders who are confined to the State youth correctional facility. To increase participant self-esteem, work habits, communication skills, and career awareness.

9. Procedures: This program provides a daytime comprehensive vocational/life skills program in the community to youth offenders prior to their release for five days each week, for 16 weeks.

10.Outcomes/Results/Products: To provide comprehensive and holistic vocational training and alternative educational services. To evaluate, document, and disseminate the impact of the program model and its components.

11.Educational Level: Youth (K - 12)

12. Target Population(s): Incarcerated youth

13. Estimated Number of Trainees: 225 over 3 years

14. Partner(s): A total of forty-seven organizations and agencies have supplied assurances and letters of agreement to participate in this project. Due to the number of partners, they will not be listed individually.