The recipient entity's physical address:
           220 Hospital Blvd.
Pineville, La 71360

The recipient entity's mailing address (if different):
           220 Hospital Blvd.
Pineville, La 71360

Type of Entity (for instance, a nonprofit corporation):  Non-Profit Corporation

If the entity is a corporation, list the names of the incorporators:
          N/A

The last four digits of the entity's taxpayer ID number:  0521

What is the dollar amount of the request?  $1,000,000

What type of request is this?  General Appropriation

Is this entity in good standing with the Secretary of State?  Yes

Provide the name of each member of the recipient entity's governing board and officers:
           Board of Directors:
Kay Michiels, Chair, City of Alexandria,(Alexandria, La)
Ann Masden, Vice Chair, Retired, (Alexandria La)
Kristi Ferguson, Secretary/Treasurer, Cleco (Pineville, La)
Megan Guillot, CFO, Tunica Biloxi Tribe (Alexandria, La)
Charles Riddle, 12th JDC (Avoyelles, La)
Martha Crenshaw, Attorney, Roy O Martin (Alexandria, La)
Lisa Harris, City of Alexandria (Alexandria, La)
Burt O'Neal, CLTCC (Alexandria, La)
Steven McCain, Sherriff (Grant, La)

Executive Director: Wendi Powell, 220 Hospital Blvd. Pineville, La 71360
Assistant Director : Emma Givens, 220 Hospital Blvd. Pineville, La 71360
Emily Bertholl, Part-Time Attorney, Rapides, Avoyelles, LaSalle,
Gay Coleman, Part-Time Attorney, Grant, Vernon
Elizabeth Williams, Part-Time Attorney, Catahoula, Concordia, Winn
Alexis Riva, Paralegal/Legal Administrator, all Parishes
Sarah Flue, Legal Administrator, all Parishes
Rashawn King, Case Manager, all Parishes
Kourtney Busby, Victim Support Specialist, Rapides
Madison Firmin, Licensed Social Worker/Counselor, Avoyelles
Suzy Smart, Service Coordinator, Rapides

Provide a summary of the project or program:
           The Family Justice Center of Central Louisiana (FJC) is an innovative organization working together to provide services to victims and survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, all under one roof. The FJC's purpose is to provide one safe location for victims to: speak with an advocate, develop a safety plan, interview with a detective, meet with a prosecutor, receive civil/legal services, and enroll in trauma counseling. Our mission is to stop family violence, help victims feels safe, hold perpetrators accountable, and provide support for victims and their children through advocacy and support.

Our proposed project/program aims to:
-Provide Civil/Legal Counsel, Support Counselling and Case Management services to survivors of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault. This will be accomplished by continuing to staff three part-time attorney's, two legal administrators, two mental health professionals, a victim support specialist, a case manager, a service coordinator, and an additional office location providing easier access to under served populations.
-Provide emergency shelter/housing assistance, financial assistance, and victim supplies to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. This will be accomplished by assisting with court filing fees regarding divorce and custody, clothing, transportation needs, food and hygiene items, as well as emergency hotel or shelter stays for victims.
-Provide resources, training and access to to law enforcement providers through 24 hour on call program within all parishes served. This will be accomplished by conducting training and dispersing domestic violence awareness materials at tabling events. We will also coordinate with community partner agency's on and off site that can offer additional resources to the victims and their children.

What is the budget relative to the project for which funding is requested?:
          Salaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . $378,279
          Professional Services. . . $50,000
          Contracts . . . . . . . . . . . $58,000
          Acquisitions . . . . . . . . . $0
          Major Repairs . . . . . . . $90,251
          Operating Services. . . . $243,470
          Other Charges. . . . . . . $180,000

Does your organization have any outstanding audit issues or findings?  Yes

If 'Yes' is your organization working with the appropriate governmental agencies to resolve those issues or findings?
          Yes

What is the entity's public purpose, sought to be achieved through the use of state monies?
          The primary activities in which funds will be used are to continue funding the staff that help victims receive the services that need to thrive after a domestic violent incident or sexual assault. These funds will allow the agency to operate in a safe space where service provides can assist the victim in a centralized location. The funds will also allow the agency the opportunity to provide education and bring awareness to an ongoing problem in our community

What are the goals and objectives for achieving such purpose?
          Goals:
1. To provide resources and services to Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault survivors within rural areas.
2. To increase safety and security by providing a safe location for victims and survivors of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault to access all resources necessary under one roof.
3. To develop and maintain partnerships through outreach, trainings, and support with Law Enforcement in Rapides, Avoyelles, Grant, Catahoula, Concordia, LaSalle, Vernon, Allen, and Winn Parishes

What is the proposed length of time estimated by the entity to accomplish the purpose?
           3-5 Years

If any elected or appointed state official or an immediate family member of such an official is an officer, director, trustee, or employee of the recipient entity who receives compensation or holds any ownership interest therein:
     (a) If an elected or appointed state official, the name and address of the official and the office held by such person:
                 N/A
    
     (b) If an immediate family member of an elected or appointed state official, the name and address of such person; the name, address, and office of the official to whom the person is related; and the nature of the relationship:
                 N/A

     (c) The percentage of the official's or immediate family member's ownership interest in the recipient entity, if any:
                 0

     (d) The position, if any, held by the official or immediate family member in the recipient entity:
                  0

If the recipient entity has a contract with any elected or appointed state official or an immediate family member of such an official or with the state or any political subdivision of the state:
(a) If the contract is with an elected or appointed state official, provide the name and address of the official and the office held by such person: 
               N/A

(b) If the contract is with an immediate family member of an elected or appointed state official:
          Provide the name and address of such person:
               N/A

          Provide the name, address, and office of the official to whom the person is related:
                N/A

          What is the nature of the relationship?  N/A

(c) If the contract is with the state or a political subdivision of the state, provide the name and address of the state entity or political subdivision of the state:
                 N/A

(d) The nature of the contract, including a description of the goods or services provided or to be provided pursuant to the contract:
               N/A


Contact Information
name:  Wendi M. Powell 
                                       address:  220 Hospital Blvd.
Pineville, La 71360
                                       phone:  (318) 448-0884
                                       fax:  (318) 704-6644
                                       e-mail:  Wendi@fjccenla.org
                                       relationship to entity:  Executive Director