CFS's Richard Briscoe Recognized for Many Contributions to East Tampa Community
Congratulations to CFS's Richard Briscoe, who was recently recognized for his work with the East Tampa Community Revitalization Partnership (ETCRP). Evangeline Best, ETCRP Chairperson awarded Dr. Briscoe a certificate of appreciation for the “dedication of his generous time, limitless talents and invaluable resources admirably given.” The ETCRP is a coalition of East Tampa community organizations, other stakeholders and citizens that have joined together to provide leadership and oversight of the Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) and Tax Increment Fund (TIF) in transforming East Tampa into a neighborhood of vibrant residential, commercial, social and cultural life through the implementation of the East Tampa Community Redevelopment Plan.
Since 1992, Dr. Briscoe has conducted research, training and technical assistance in East Tampa to improve outcomes for ethnic minority children and families. He has played a large role in supporting the university’s effort to foster collaborative research partnerships with schools and community agencies in order to transfer research into practice. Previous news stories regarding those efforts include:
- New Resource Directory Serves African American Community
- Faith-Based Initiative Brings Churches Together to Strengthen Family Supports
- USF Project Helps Bring After-School Support to Children in Their Community Churches
- CFS's Richard Briscoe Receives Community Leadership Award
- CFS's Richard Briscoe Receives Honor for Contributions to the African-American Community
- CFS Helps Communities Help Themselves
The Department of Child and Family Studies (CFS) is a department of the Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute, University of South Florida. The faculty and staff of CFS are committed to improving the well-being of individuals, children, and families within communities across the country through research, training and education initiatives that promote respect, inclusion and optimum quality of life.