CLARK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM
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Petitioner: |
Frank Prado, Director, Clark County Family Services |
Recommendation:
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Approve and ratify the acceptance of the subaward grant in the amount of $186,015 from the State of Nevada Department of Health and Human Services to promote the safety, permanence, and well-being of children in foster care and adoptive families effective October 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, and authorize the Director to sign grant documents related thereto. (For possible action)
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FISCAL IMPACT:
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Fund #: |
2371.000 |
Fund Name: |
Child Welfare Grants |
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Fund Center: |
1250821000 |
Funded PGM/Grant: |
IVB1-2025 1250.IVB1.2025 |
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Amount: |
$186,015 |
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Description: |
Title IV-B 1 |
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Additional Comments: |
$62,005 In-kind match required |
BACKGROUND:
Clark County Family Services (CCFS) has received Title IV-B funding from the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) since 2006. These funds had been awarded to CCFS as part of the State block grant for child welfare. IV-B subpart 1 has historically been used for comprehensive mental health services. CCFS has recently been notified by DHHS of additional year-end funds for Child Welfare to promote the safety, permanence, and well-being of children in foster care and adoptive families, specifically targeting the well-being portion to improve the lives of children served.
Approval of this item will allow CCFS to continue funding therapeutic mental health services. Services include clinical behavioral health services, mental health evaluation, individual therapy, supportive education and training, family counseling and medication management by board certified psychiatrists.
The award process for this grant differs from the normal grant application process as funding is made available to the State and passed through to CCFS without advance notice, application submission or competitive process. In addition, funding availability is not known until an award notice is received from the State.