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On agenda:
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4/7/2026
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Final action:
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Title:
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Approve and authorize the acceptance of the grant award from the State of Nevada Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child and Family Services in the amount of $16,982,322 to fund the Extended Young Adult Support Services Program (EYASSP) for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027; approve and authorize the creation of thirty-one (31) positions: one (1) Family Services Manager (K03), two (2) Family Services Supervisors (C30), twenty-six (26) Family Services Specialists I/II (C27/C28), and two (2) Eligibility Specialists (C24) for the period for which grant funds are available, and authorize the County Manager or his designee to sign any additional grant documents related thereto and accept any funds awarded. (For possible action)
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Attachments:
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1. Staff Report
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CLARK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM
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Petitioner: |
Abigail Frierson, Deputy County Manager |
Recommendation:
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Approve and authorize the acceptance of the grant award from the State of Nevada Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child and Family Services in the amount of $16,982,322 to fund the Extended Young Adult Support Services Program (EYASSP) for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027; approve and authorize the creation of thirty-one (31) positions: one (1) Family Services Manager (K03), two (2) Family Services Supervisors (C30), twenty-six (26) Family Services Specialists I/II (C27/C28), and two (2) Eligibility Specialists (C24) for the period for which grant funds are available, and authorize the County Manager or his designee to sign any additional grant documents related thereto and accept any funds awarded. (For possible action)
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FISCAL IMPACT:
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Fund #: |
2370.000 |
Fund Name: |
Child Welfare |
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Fund Center: |
1250815000 |
Funded PGM/Grant: |
N/A |
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Amount: |
$16,982,322 |
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Description: |
To fund positions and foster care stipends for the Extended Young Adult Support Services Program (EYASSP) |
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Additional Comments: |
FY 26: $2,494,709 FRN (Fund for Resilient Nevada), $2,126,231 IV-E, $1,501,318 State GF - FY26 Total $8,131,502 FY 27: $3,239,873 FRN, $2,371,074 IV-E, $3,239,873 State GF - FY27 Total $8,850,820 |
BACKGROUND:
Nevada’s Extended Foster Care Program (EFP), authorized by NRS 432B.591, allowed youth who were in foster care on their 18th birthday to remain in care and receive support services, such as housing and case management until age 21.
On July 1, 2025, Nevada transitioned the EFP program to the Extended Young Adult Support Services Program (EYASSP) to allow for federal Title IV-E reimbursement, which aims to improve funding and resources. As such, awarded funds will allow for the creation of thirty-one (31) positions: one (1) Family Services Manager (K03), two (2) Family Services Supervisors (C30), twenty-six (26) Family Services Specialists I/II (C27/C28), and two (2) Eligibility Specialists (C24) to support the young adults participating under the EYASSP and to meet the requirement EYASSP has outlined in their Policy 0807 EYASSP to include: Eligibility and Enrollment, Case Management Services, and Court Oversight.
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, competitive process, or application submission.
Staff requests that the Board approve the creation of 31 positions and accept any funds awarded.
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