SB 996/HB 395FAQ’s
This is the House Sponsor of our bill
Who is Representative Rizzo?
This is the sponsor of this bill
What is Children, Families and Elderly Affairs Committee
This is the over 18 program that this bill will affect
What is the PESS program
This is the main person you will touch base with while you are with Florida Youth SHINE other than FYS Staff (Maria/Geori/Kaya)
Who is my chapter mentor?
This is the mean allowance for teens in the US
What is $20 per week
This bill makes this program permanent
What is the Step into Success Program
This is the age range that this bill will expand to
What is youth ages 23-26
This Board Member is a member of the Miami Chapter
Who is Mel De Miami
Allowance teaches children the value of money an promotes one of these skills
What is responsibility, independence and good decision making
This is the year the Step into Success Pilot Program was created
What is 2023
This is what PESS stands for
What is Postsecondary Education Services & Support
This is the age range for Florida Youth SHINE
What is ages 13-26?
This is what SB 584 requires DCF & CBCs to do
What is
Conduct quarterly meetings w/ organizations that empower youth with lived experiences
The Step Into Success Program provides opportunities to youth of this age
What is 16 to 25
This is another section this bill amends
Psychotropic Meds and Licensure of Family Foster Homes
This is the theme of 2026 Children's Week
What is Dr. Seuss
This is the frequency of DCF's required reports on youth engagement
What is twice/year
These are supports that the Step into Success Program allows participants to focus on
What is
skill development
employment readiness
This bill is a priority for this organization
What is One Voice Impact (OVI)
This person was originally the Statewide Coordinator prior to Maria
Who is Geori Seldine?