Community Solutions, Inc. (Department of Corrections)

Emily Corwin filed this request with the Department of Corrections of Connecticut.
Multi Request Community Solutions, Inc.
Submitted June 28, 2021
Status
Completed

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From: Emily Corwin

Subject: Connecticut Freedom of Information Act Request: Community Solutions, Inc. (Department of Corrections)

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To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Connecticut Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:

All records created between 2018 and present regarding Community Solutions, Inc. (CSI) which document:

1. Funds distributed to CSI
2. Specific programs or services for which the funds are designated
3. CSI programs' reach, outcomes or effectiveness
4. Complaints or investigations regarding CSI

If you determine that any of the above 4 records is exempt, please indicate which numbers are exempt in your denial, and proceed with fulfilling those which are not exempt. If any of the above require redaction and fees, please fulfill those which do not require redaction immediately, and proceed with fee estimates and redactions subsequently.

If you have questions regarding this request for public records, please reach out by phone at 802 233 4992 or by email at emily_corwin@harvard.edu.

I also request that, if possible and pursuant to Conn. Gen. Stat. ยง 1-212(d), fees be waived as I believe this request is in the public interest and not made for commercial gain. The requested documents will be processed by a representative of the news media/press and made available to the public at MuckRock.com.

In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 4 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Emily Corwin

From: Department of Corrections

Subject: FOI Request - Community Solutions, Inc (MuckRock)

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Good Morning,

Please see the attached and below responsive chart. Have a good day.

Provider:
Community Solutions, Inc.
Contract #
Description
Total Contract Amount
Total Expended To Date
Start Date
End Date
Outcome Measures reported as of 6/30/2021
Complaints
21DOC0117
Residential Work Release Programs (WR): Programs designed to provide assistance to residents in obtaining meaningful employment. These programs provide 24/7 on-site supervision of residents. The goal upon completion of the program is for each resident to have stable, legal employment, an acceptable place to live, and sufficient savings to live independently.
$24,399,924
$2,146,978
7/1/2021
7/31/2024
New Program - no data available to date.
New Program started 7/1/2021
17DOC0123
Project Manager: To provide project management and assistance developing and implementing DOC's Second Chance Act Statewide Recidivism Reeducation Strategic Plan.
$413,687
$380,782
2/1/2017
10/15/2021
Not applicable
Routine contract monitoring found no cause for investigation or enhanced monitoring during the contract term.
18DOC80579
Consultant Services: To provide Quality Assurance Services to support the growth of staff skills in administering the Statewide Collaborative Offender Risk Evaluation System (SCORES) and to ensure that all interventions are being conducted with fidelity and integrity; to audit and track accuracy and efficacy of staff; to help staff identify deficits and set goals to achieve growth; to ensure long term skill acquisition and professional development of staff; to support implementation efforts and to ensure accurate replication and implementation of evidence based practices.
$384,954
$132,717
4/2/2018
10/15/2021
Not applicable
Routine contract monitoring found no cause for investigation or enhanced monitoring during the contract term.
15DOC0112
Residential Work Release Programs (WR): Programs designed to provide assistance to residents in obtaining meaningful employment. These programs provide 24/7 on-site supervision of residents. The goal upon completion of the program is for each resident to have stable, legal employment, an acceptable place to live, and sufficient savings to live independently.
$56,208,780
$56,208,780
7/1/2014
7/31/2021
See Separate Reports by program
Routine contract monitoring found no cause for investigation or enhanced monitoring during the contract term.

Anthony Campanelli
Counselor Supervisor / FOI Administrator
CT Department of Correction
24 Wolcott Hill Road,
Wethersfield, CT 06109
860-692-6290 office
860-692-7873 fax

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