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Legislation Details
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On agenda:
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5/19/2026
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Final action:
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Title:
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Ratify the acceptance of the Fund for a Resilient Nevada grant award from the State of Nevada Department of Human Services, Director's Office, in the amount of $1,391,000.00, awarded on February 19, 2026, and accepted on April 8, 2026, to support the Fund for a Resilient Nevada Transitional Aged Youth Support Program through June 30, 2027; approve and authorize the creation of five (5) limited permanent grant-funded positions, consisting of one (1) Social Work Supervisor (C30) and four (4) Social Worker II (C28) positions, for the period grant funds are available; and authorize the County Manager or his designee to execute any additional grant documents related thereto and accept any additional funds awarded. (For possible action)
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CLARK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM
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Petitioner: |
Jamie Sorenson, Social Services Director |
Recommendation:
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Ratify the acceptance of the Fund for a Resilient Nevada grant award from the State of Nevada Department of Human Services, Director's Office, in the amount of $1,391,000.00, awarded on February 19, 2026, and accepted on April 8, 2026, to support the Fund for a Resilient Nevada Transitional Aged Youth Support Program through June 30, 2027; approve and authorize the creation of five (5) limited permanent grant-funded positions, consisting of one (1) Social Work Supervisor (C30) and four (4) Social Worker II (C28) positions, for the period grant funds are available; and authorize the County Manager or his designee to execute any additional grant documents related thereto and accept any additional funds awarded. (For possible action)
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FISCAL IMPACT:
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Fund #: |
2031.000 |
Fund Name: |
County Grants |
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Fund Center: |
1270111000 |
Funded PGM/Grant: |
1270.LifeSet.2026 |
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Amount: |
$1,391,000 |
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Description: |
To fund positions and program costs to reduce the long-term impacts of opioid use and related risk factors for transitional age youth by providing intensive, individualized support that promotes successful transitions to adulthood. |
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Additional Comments: |
FY26: $443,149, FY27: $947,851 |
BACKGROUND:
Clark County Social Services was contacted by State of Nevada, Fund for a Resilient Nevada, notifying the intent to award funds to reduce the long-term impacts of opioid use and related risk factors for transitional age youth ages 18-22, by providing intensive, individualized support that promotes successful transitions to adulthood. These services will be implemented using Youth Village's LifeSet model (YVLifeSet).
YVLifeSet is an intensive, clinical and individualized evidence-based model for supporting young adults ages 18-22 to achieve success in developing and maintaining permanent relationships, stable employment, housing stability, mental and emotional health and wellness, economic well-being, reduced legal involvement, and completing education goals.
Each YVLifeSet participant will work with a highly trained specialist to identify and achieve personal goals. Specialists meet with participants face to face at least once per week, remain available 24/7 for crisis intervention, and deliver services in settings most familiar to the participant. Evidence-based best-practice interventions are used to address substance misuse, relapse avoidance and mitigate the effects of opioid use disorder. Additional strategies include strengthening protective factors such as opioid misuse prevention and promoting self-sufficiency skills leading to a successful transition to adulthood.
To ensure program accountability and continuous quality improvement practices, program outcome data is collected for all participants at six and twelve months post-exit.
The award process for this grant differs from the normal grant application process as funding was made available to Clark County specifically for this purpose. There was no advance notice, no requirement for a competitive process or application submittal. Fund for a Resilient Nevada, YVLifeSet program requirements are specific to young adults involved with foster care, juvenile justice or mental health systems.
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