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“$45,000 for Catholic Social Services, for abstinence education and related services”

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Recipient Web Site:  Recipient Address:  (Flag)
33 East Northampton Street
Wilkes-Barre, Pa
18701
Recipient address as provided by Sponsor(s): (courtesy of Taxpayers for Common Sense)
Wilkes-Barre,
Short Description of Recipient Organization: 
OUR MISSION

The purpose and focus of The Bridge Youth Services since its inception has been to serve as an advocate for youth with special emphasis on meeting the changing needs of youth, families, and the community.

Our professional staff is dedicated to helping youth and families from the community. The Bridge Youth Services employs over 45 staff, and utilizes over 500 volunteers.

Services at The Bridge Youth Services are confidential, except for situations (ie. abuse and neglect) when staff are mandated by law to report this information to the authorities.
Are Top Personnel Listed on the Site? 
No
Is the Project Mentioned on the Site? 
No
Does the Recipient have Federal Contracts? 
No
Does the Recipient have Federal Grants? 
No
Have employees of the recipient collectively contributed more than $20,000 to candidates for federal office during the current and last election cycle?: 
No
Does a sponsoring member take credit? 
No
Did the recipient hire federal lobbyists? 
No
URL of Lobbying Data from OpenSecrets 
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DETAILS OF THE EARMORK:
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services
Bureau: Administration for Children and Families
Account: Children and Families Services Programs (75-1536)
Certifying Official: Director, Budget Division, OLAB
Contact Information: http://WWW.HHS.GOV 202-720-3210
Catholic Social Services

1 recipient will receive $46,000. This is a first-time earmark.

Year Enacted: 2005
Description: Catholic Social Services, The Bridge, Wilkes Barre, PA for abstinence education and related services

Beneficiary/Recipient Amount ($K) Program Type Address
Catholic Social Services, The Bridge, Wilkes Barre, PA
Recipient ID (DUNS# or OTHER) (04-814-8931)
$46 Social Services and Income Maintenance Research Non-Profit
33 East Northampton Street
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Citation
Source: Appropriations Report Language - Conference
Reference: H. RPT. 108-792
Citation Excerpt: Catholic Social Services, The Bridge, Wilkes Barre, PA for abstinence education and related services

posted December 13, 2007 at 10:51 p.m.

Ogbob wrote:

Does this meet Church/State seperation issues

posted June 4, 2008 at 3:05 p.m.

Yes. It violates the separation of Church and State.

Furthermore, abstinence only programs have been shown not to work.

posted July 7, 2008 at 12:23 a.m.



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