SOCIAL SERVICES FACILITIES IN FLORIDA - 2016

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Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: University of Florida GeoPlan Center
Publication_Date: 20160129
Title: SOCIAL SERVICES FACILITIES IN FLORIDA - 2016
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: vector digital data
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: Gainesville, FL
Publisher: University of Florida GeoPlan Center
Other_Citation_Details: State of Florida
Online_Linkage: www.fgdl.org
Larger_Work_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Description:
Abstract:
This dataset contains 2016 Social Services Information for the State of Florida. It contains information for a variety of organizations that may provide tangible assistance or work in the advocacy realm. Address information was derived from a variety of online data sources including state and private webpages. The various categories of social services in this dataset include adoption, children's services, orphanages, job training, natural disaster, paratransit, access/benefits eligibility, food assistance, homeless services, housing assistance, legal services, handicapped and protective services. This dataset contains fields denoting the physical address as well as contact information for social services facilities located in Florida. This data is meant to be used for planning purposes only and is not intended to represent a 100% inventory of social services facilities in Florida.
Note - see "Data Lineage Summary" section for information about Social Services data that may be present in other layers. This layer is an update to the FGDL layer GC_SOCIALSERVICE_MAY08.
Purpose:
This data was created to serve as base information for use in GIS systems and for a variety of planning and analytical purposes.
Supplemental_Information:
This social services dataset was derived from a variety of online sources including websites managed by public and private organizations.
What is Geocoding? Geocoding is term used to describe the act of address matching. Geocoding is the process of finding a geographic location (x, y point) for an address (such as street number and name, city, state, and ZIP Code) on a map. Geocoding is based off the typical address scheme for the US, in which one side of the street contains even house numbers while the other side of the street contains odd house numbers.
The geocoding process uses an algorithm to find the geographic location of addresses. First, a street segment is identified using the zip code and street name. Next, the geographic location of the address is matched using the building number to determine how far down the street and on which side of the street the building is located.
Geocoding Accuracy The locational accuracy of geocoded addresses may vary from urban to rural areas due to the algorithm used to generate the geographic locations of addresses. The algorithm assumes that the size of parcels are equivalent along a road route. This assumption tends to be more consistent in urban areas, where the size of parcels vary less than in rural areas. Consequently, the results of geocoded addresses in urban areas are usually more reliable than those in rural areas.
For example, the locational accuracy of rural addresses can be slightly off because some parcels along a rural route may be 15 acres while others may be 2.5 acres, but the geocoding algorithm assumes that the addresses are distributed evenly along the route.
Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Range_of_Dates/Times:
Beginning_Date: 20150501
Ending_Date: 20160107
Currentness_Reference: publication date
Status:
Progress: Complete
Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency: As needed
Spatial_Domain:
Bounding_Coordinates:
West_Bounding_Coordinate: -87.429040
East_Bounding_Coordinate: -79.872251
North_Bounding_Coordinate: 30.983191
South_Bounding_Coordinate: 24.492815
Keywords:
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: NONE
Theme_Keyword: Social
Theme_Keyword: Services
Theme_Keyword: Access
Theme_Keyword: Adoption
Theme_Keyword: Children
Theme_Keyword: Food assistance
Theme_Keyword: Handicapped
Theme_Keyword: Homeless
Theme_Keyword: Housing assistance
Theme_Keyword: Job training
Theme_Keyword: Legal services
Theme_Keyword: Natural disaster
Theme_Keyword: Orphanages
Theme_Keyword: Paratransit
Place:
Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: NONE
Place_Keyword: Florida
Temporal:
Temporal_Keyword_Thesaurus: NONE
Temporal_Keyword: 2016
Access_Constraints: NONE
Use_Constraints: NONE
Point_of_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization: University of Florida GeoPlan Center
Contact_Person: Kate Norris
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing address
Address: 431 Architecture PO Box 115706
City: Gainesville
State_or_Province: FL
Postal_Code: 32611-5706
Country: USA
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: Web site: <http://www.fgdl.org>
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: Technical Support: <http://www.fgdl.org/fgdlfeed.html>
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: For FGDL Software: <http://www.fgdl.org/software.html>
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address:
FGDL Frequently Asked Questions: <http://www.fgdl.org/fgdlfaq.html>
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: FGDL Mailing Lists: <http://www.fgdl.org/fgdl-l.html>
Data_Set_Credit: University of Florida GeoPlan Center
Native_Data_Set_Environment:
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Cross_Reference:
Citation_Information:
Other_Citation_Details:
Websites Used to Compile Records: <http://www.adoptflorida.org/contactSpecialists.shtml> <http://www.adoptflorida.org/docs/Licensed-Adoption-Agencies.pdf> <http://www.heartofadoptions.com/> <http://guardianadlitem.org/get-involved/find-local-program/> https://www.zeemaps.com/map?group=603304 https://www.fbchomes.org/contact-us/ <http://www.chsfl.org/ContactUs> <http://www.fumch.org/about-fumch/locations/> <http://www.floridajobs.org/onestop/onestopdir/> <http://www.volunteerflorida.org/national-service/americorps/current-programs/> <http://www.jobcorps.gov/centers/fl.aspx> <http://www.youthbuild.org/program-directory> <http://www.cflhands.org/emergency-shelters> <http://www.dot.state.fl.us/ctd/contacts/ctcsbycounty.htm> <http://www.dcf.state.fl.us/programs/access/map.shtml> <http://www.dcf.state.fl.us/access/CPSLookup/search.aspx> <http://www.myflfamilies.com/service-programs/refugee-services> <http://www.socialsecurityofficelocations.com/state/FL.html> <http://www.feedingamerica.org/find-your-local-foodbank/> <http://www.findafoodpantry.org/?p=state&type=2®ion=FL&sort=name&order=asc&page=0&limit=20> <http://networks.whyhunger.org/?page=1&sort=o.name&direction=asc> <http://www.womeninfantschildrenoffice.com/florida-wic-clinics-wcs9> <http://fycs.ifas.ufl.edu/Extension/HNFS/FNP/FNP%20Contact%20List.pdf> <http://www.homelessshelterdirectory.org/florida.html> <http://fshc.org/wp2/area-lead-agencies/> <http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/program_offices/public_indian_housing/pha/contacts/fl> <http://www.floridabar.org/tfb/TFBConsum.nsf/840090c16eedaf0085256b61000928dc/a949d517a480a5a685256b2f006c5c77?OpenDocument#WHERE%20ARE%20LEGAL%20SERVICES%20OFFICES> <http://www.myflfamilies.com/service-programs/adult-protective-services-contacts> <http://apd.myflorida.com/ddc/> <http://www.arcflorida.org/index.php/johnarcfloridaorg.html> <http://www.fldsca.org/index.php/site/resources/category/deaf_service_centers/P8/> <http://www.rehabworks.org/office_directory.shtml> <http://dbs.myflorida.com/Service%20Providers/index.html>

Data_Quality_Information:
Attribute_Accuracy:
Attribute_Accuracy_Report:
GeoPlan relied on the integrity of the attribute information within the original data.
Logical_Consistency_Report:
This data is provided 'as is'. GeoPlan relied on the integrity of the original data layer's topology
Completeness_Report:
This data is provided 'as is' by GeoPlan and is as complete as possible to our knowledge.
Positional_Accuracy:
Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy:
Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy_Report:
This data is provided 'as is' and its horizontal positional accuracy has not been verified by GeoPlan
Vertical_Positional_Accuracy:
Vertical_Positional_Accuracy_Report:
This data is provided 'as is' and its horizontal positional accuracy has not been verified by GeoPlan
Lineage:
Source_Information:
Source_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: Gainesville, FL
Publisher: University of Florida GeoPlan Center
Source_Scale_Denominator: Varies
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Source_Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date: 20160129
Source_Currentness_Reference: publication date
Source_Citation_Abbreviation: GeoPlan
Source_Contribution: Spatial and Attribute Information
Process_Step:
Process_Description:
The GeoPlan Center performed the following steps in order to create the 2016 statewide social services data layer.
Data for social services in the state of Florida were taken from a variety of online sources. These sources were compiled using a variety of methods. Primarily, an older version of the social services layer was consulted and compared to other datasets managed by GeoPlan to see what overlap may be present and what needed to be carried over to a new dataset. In addition, any other areas that may have been left out were considered by QAQC staff and added.
The old layer, named GC_SocialService_May08, contained data that overlapped with other layers. This updated layer version contains data points that were not included in other layers or are services which were not included in the previous layer. If a user is looking for social services in the following categories, which may not be found in this layer, they can be found in these related layers: Correctional Facilities ----------------------- FDEM_CORRECTIONAL_AUG07, GC_CORRECTIONAL_FEB13 Health Department ----------------------------- FDEM_HEALTHDEPT_FEB10 Nursing Homes --------------------------------- FDEM_NURSINGHOME_FEB10 Assisted Living Facilities -------------------- GC_ASSISTED_HOUSING_JUL13 Daycares -------------------------------------- GC_DAYCARE_OCT10 Mobile Home Parks ----------------------------- GC_MOBILEHOMES_2009 Civic Centers --------------------------------- GC_CIVICCENTER_DEC11 Community Centers ----------------------------- GC_COMMUNITYCENTER_FEB15 Government Buildings -------------------------- GC_GOVBUILD_FEB13 Health Facilities ----------------------------- GC_HEALTH_JUL09 Veterans Facilities --------------------------- GC_VETERANS_JUL13
The various types of social services that were selected to be included in the new social services layer were then searched online to find the most complete set of locations to add.
The final types and sub-types that were selected to be included in the social services layer include: Adoption - Adoption specialists, Licensed adoption agencies, Heart of adoptions organizations Children's Services - Guardian ad litem, United way Orphanages - Florida Baptist Children's Homes, Children's Home Society, Florida United Methodist children's home Job Training - Careersource centers, Americorps, Jobcorp, Youthbuild Natural Disaster - American red cross, Salvation army, Emergency housing shelters, Relief agencies Paratransit - County paratransit services Access/Benefits Eligibility - Access service centers, Community partner agencies, Refugee assistance, Social security offices, Community action agencies Food Assistance - Food banks, Food pantries, Food providers, Women Infants and Children (WIC), IFAS extension Homeless Services - Homeless shelters Housing Assistance - Florida supportive housing coalition, Public housing Legal Services - Legal services Handicapped and Protective Services - Adult protective services, Agency for persons with disabilities, Group care facilities, The arc of Florida, Service centers for the deaf, Vocational rehab, Service centers for the blind
The data for each of the subtypes included in the social services layer was derived from an online source. The data from these websites were copied and pasted into text files and edited to enable easy exportation into an excel file. The excel file was edited further to improve formatting. The social services records in the excel file were then geocoded using an address geocoder to create a shapefile, presenting the social services locations in geographical space.
The following fields were added to the social services layer: DESCRIPT, FLAG, UPDATE_DAY, FGDLAQDATE, OPERATING, OP_CLASS
These social services locations were then checked for accuracy. Locations were checked using imagery, Google Street View, and internet queries. Good records were retained, bad records or duplicates were removed, and records were marked as Verified or Not Verified in the FLAG field. Extraneous fields were removed from the attribute information.
Source_Used_Citation_Abbreviation: GeoPlan
Process_Date: 20160129

Spatial_Data_Organization_Information:
Direct_Spatial_Reference_Method: Vector
Point_and_Vector_Object_Information:
SDTS_Terms_Description:
SDTS_Point_and_Vector_Object_Type: Entity point
Point_and_Vector_Object_Count: 1528

Spatial_Reference_Information:
Horizontal_Coordinate_System_Definition:
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Map_Projection_Name: Albers Conical Equal Area
Albers_Conical_Equal_Area:
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Standard_Parallel: 31.500000
Longitude_of_Central_Meridian: -84.000000
Latitude_of_Projection_Origin: 24.000000
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Entity_and_Attribute_Information:
Detailed_Description:
Entity_Type:
Entity_Type_Label: GC_SOCIALSERVICE_JAN16
Entity_Type_Definition: GC_SOCIALSERVICE_JAN16.DBF
Entity_Type_Definition_Source: GeoPlan
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: OBJECTID
Attribute_Definition: Internal feature number.
Attribute_Definition_Source: ESRI
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain:
Sequential unique whole numbers that are automatically generated.
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Shape
Attribute_Definition: Feature geometry.
Attribute_Definition_Source: Esri
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain: Coordinates defining the features.
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: PARCELID
Attribute_Definition:
Parcel Identification Number, derived from the 2014 statewide parcel layer.
Attribute_Definition_Source: GeoPlan
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: NAME
Attribute_Definition: The name of the facility.
Attribute_Definition_Source: GeoPlan
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: ADDRESS
Attribute_Definition:
A description of a facility's physical location providing direction for delivery and provision of emergency services.
Attribute_Definition_Source: GeoPlan
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: CITY
Attribute_Definition: City of facility's physical location.
Attribute_Definition_Source: GeoPlan
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: ZIPCODE
Attribute_Definition: US postal delivery designation of facility's physical location.
Attribute_Definition_Source: GeoPlan
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: COUNTY
Attribute_Definition: County of facility's physical location.
Attribute_Definition_Source: GeoPlan
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: PHONE
Attribute_Definition: The phone number of the facility.
Attribute_Definition_Source: GeoPlan
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: TYPE
Attribute_Definition: Type of facility
Attribute_Definition_Source: GeoPlan
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: SUBTYPE
Attribute_Definition: Sub-type of facility
Attribute_Definition_Source: GeoPlan
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: CNTY_SERV
Attribute_Definition: County or counties served by the facility.
Attribute_Definition_Source: GeoPlan
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: OWNER
Attribute_Definition: Owner of the parcel where the facility is located.
Attribute_Definition_Source: GeoPlan
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: OPERATING
Attribute_Definition:
The responsible organization for management and operation of a facility (county, federal, municipal, private)
Attribute_Definition_Source: GeoPlan
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: OP_CLASS
Attribute_Definition: Classification of the operating entity
Attribute_Definition_Source: GeoPlan
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: FSOURCE
Attribute_Definition: Feature Spatial Source
Attribute_Definition_Source: GeoPlan
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: DATASOURCE
Attribute_Definition: Feature Data/Tabular Source
Attribute_Definition_Source: GeoPlan
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: LAT_DD
Attribute_Definition: Latitude in decimal degrees
Attribute_Definition_Source: GeoPlan
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: LONG_DD
Attribute_Definition: Longitude in decimal degrees
Attribute_Definition_Source: GeoPlan
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: MGRS
Attribute_Definition:
Military Grid Reference System (MGRS) Coordinate of the Facility. The MGRS is the geocoordinate standard used by NATO militaries for locating points on the earth. The MGRS provides a means to represent any location on the surface of the Earth using an alphanumeric string. Hierarchical references are based on the Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM) coordinate system. The MGRS is used for the entire earth. <http://mgrs-data.org/>
Attribute_Definition_Source: GeoPlan
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: GCID
Attribute_Definition:
The GeoPlan Center identification number that links this point feature layer with its corresponding polygon feature layer.
Attribute_Definition_Source: GeoPlan
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: ACRES
Attribute_Definition: Location acreage.
Attribute_Definition_Source: GeoPlan
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: DESCRIPT
Attribute_Definition: Field added by FGDL based on NAME.
Attribute_Definition_Source: GeoPlan
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: FLAG
Attribute_Definition: Describes if the facility was visually verified or not.
Attribute_Definition_Source: GeoPlan
Attribute_Domain_Values:
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Enumerated_Domain_Value: NV
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Not Verified
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: GeoPlan
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: V
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Verified, in most cases this NAME field verification was based on ESRI/Google Imagery and Google Street View. The exact facility boundaries are not always verified and may only be based on parcel boundaries.
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: GeoPlan
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: UPDATE_DAY
Attribute_Definition: The date the data was last updated by the Source.
Attribute_Definition_Source: GeoPlan
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: FGDLAQDATE
Attribute_Definition: The date FGDL acquired the data from the Source.
Attribute_Definition_Source: GeoPlan
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: AUTOID
Attribute_Definition: Unique ID added by GeoPlan
Attribute_Definition_Source: GeoPlan
Overview_Description:
Entity_and_Attribute_Overview:
The TYPEs and SUBTYPEs that were selected to be included in the social services layer include: Adoption - Adoption specialists, Licensed adoption agencies, Heart of adoptions organizations Children's Services - Guardian ad litem, United way Orphanages - Florida Baptist Children's Homes, Children's Home Society, Florida United Methodist children's home Job Training - Careersource centers, Americorps, Jobcorp, Youthbuild Natural Disaster - American red cross, Salvation army, Emergency housing shelters, Relief agencies Paratransit - County paratransit services Access/Benefits Eligibility - Access service centers, Community partner agencies, Refugee assistance, Social security offices, Community action agencies Food Assistance - Food banks, Food pantries, Food providers, Women Infants and Children (WIC), IFAS extension Homeless Services - Homeless shelters Housing Assistance - Florida supportive housing coalition, Public housing Legal Services - Legal services Handicapped and Protective Services - Adult protective services, Agency for persons with disabilities, Group care facilities, The ARC of Florida, Service centers for the deaf, Vocational rehab, Service centers for the blind

Distribution_Information:
Distributor:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization: Florida Geographic Data Library (FGDL)
Contact_Person:
Contact_Position:
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing address
Address: 431 Architecture PO Box 115706
City: Gainesville
State_or_Province: Florida
Postal_Code: 32611-5706
Country: United States
Contact_Voice_Telephone:
Contact_TDD/TTY_Telephone:
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone:
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: Web site: <http://www.fgdl.org>
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: Technical Support: <http://www.fgdl.org/fgdlfeed.html>
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: For FGDL Software: <http://www.fgdl.org/software.html>
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address:
FGDL Frequently Asked Questions: <http://www.fgdl.org/fgdlfaq.html>
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: Mailing list for FGDL: <http://www.fgdl.org/fgdl-l.html>
Hours_of_Service:
Contact_Instructions:
Resource_Description: DOWNLOADABLE DATA
Distribution_Liability:
The Florida Geographic Data Library is a collection of Geospatial Data compiled by the University of Florida GeoPlan Center with support from the Florida Department of Transportation. GIS data available in FGDL is collected from various state, federal, and other agencies (data sources) who are data stewards, producers, or publishers. The data available in FGDL may not be the most current version of the data offered by the data source. University of Florida GeoPlan Center makes no guarantees about the currentness of the data and suggests that data users check with the data source to see if more recent versions of the data exist.
Furthermore, the GIS data available in the FGDL are provided 'as is'. The University of Florida GeoPlan Center makes no warranties, guaranties or representations as to the truth, accuracy or completeness of the data provided by the data sources. The University of Florida GeoPlan Center makes no representations or warranties about the quality or suitability of the materials, either expressly or implied, including but not limited to any implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. The University of Florida GeoPlan Center shall not be liable for any damages suffered as a result of using, modifying, contributing or distributing the materials.
A note about data scale:
Scale is an important factor in data usage. Certain scale datasets are not suitable for some project, analysis, or modeling purposes. Please be sure you are using the best available data.
1:24000 scale datasets are recommended for projects that are at the county level. 1:24000 data should NOT be used for high accuracy base mapping such as property parcel boundaries. 1:100000 scale datasets are recommended for projects that are at the multi-county or regional level. 1:125000 scale datasets are recommended for projects that are at the regional or state level or larger.
Vector datasets with no defined scale or accuracy should be considered suspect. Make sure you are familiar with your data before using it for projects or analysis. Every effort has been made to supply the user with data documentation. For additional information, see the References section and the Data Source Contact section of this documentation. For more information regarding scale and accuracy, see our webpage at: <http://geoplan.ufl.edu/education.html>
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Technical_Prerequisites:
This data is intended for use with a Geographic Information Systems or Remote Sensing software package.

Metadata_Reference_Information:
Metadata_Date: 20160617
Metadata_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization: University of Florida GeoPlan Center
Contact_Person: Kate Norris
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing and physical address
Address: 131 ARCH BLDG, PO Box 115706
City: Gainesville
State_or_Province: FL
Postal_Code: 32611
Country: USA
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: data@fgdl.org
Contact_Instructions:
www.fgdl.org www.geoplan.ufl.edu
Metadata_Standard_Name: FGDC Content Standards for Digital Geospatial Metadata
Metadata_Standard_Version: FGDC-STD-001-1998
Metadata_Time_Convention: local time
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