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What
is Children’s Services Council?
Children’s Services Council is a 19 year-old agency
that uses dedicated property tax revenue to improve
the lives of children and families in St. Lucie
County.
What
is the Mission of the Children’s Services Council?
The
mission of the Children’s Services Council of St.
Lucie County is to improve the quality of life for
all children in St. Lucie County.
What
is millage rate?
Millage
rate is the amount of tax collected per $1,000 of
assessed property value. The Children’s Services
Council of St. Lucie County, as approved by voters
in 1990, is allowed to assess up to .5 mil, or 50
cents per $1,000 assessed value in property taxes.
The Children’s Services Council's proposed millage
rate for 2009/2010 is 0.4872.
What
does the Children’s Services Council do with the
funds they collect?
The
majority of the Children’s Services Council funds
are used to support prevention-based programs for
children and families. Children’s Services Council
supports programs that promote Healthy Babies and
Families; ensure School Readiness & School
Success; increase Family Building and
Strengthening; provide Recreational & Youth
Development activities; and promote Healthy
Lifestyles and Teen Pregnancy Prevention.
How
does the Children’s Services Council monitor the
programs it funds?
Funded
program are evaluated on an on-going basis to assess
their accomplishments towards achieving program
goals. Additionally, programs are funded on a
reimbursement basis allowing for monthly fiscal
review.
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