CLARK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM
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Petitioner: |
Jill Marano, Director of Family Services |
Recommendation:
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Ratify the acceptance of the additional grant award from the State of Nevada Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child and Family Services in the amount of $1,916,873 to provide post Adoption services effective July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024; approve and authorize the continuation of two (2) grant funded limited permanent full time positions: one (1) Office Assistant II (C21) and (1) Social Work Specialist (C29) for the period for which grant funds are available, and authorize the Director 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 Grants |
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Fund Center: |
1250811000 |
Funded PGM/Grant: |
1250.ADOPTSAV.2024 |
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Amount: |
$1,916,873 |
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Description: |
Adoption Savings |
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Additional Comments: |
No Cash Match required |
BACKGROUND:
On December 6, 2022, Clark County Department of Family Services (DFS) received grant funding from the State of Nevada Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS) to fund the Child Welfare Integration process and functions in Southern Nevada.
On June 6, 2023, the Board of County Commissioners (BOARD) approved the acceptance of the anticipated grant award in the amount of $1,291,338. On December 12, 2023 DFS was notified by DCFS of additional funding and this item is to request approval of the BOARD to receive the grant funds to be used for adoption related programs required to move children toward the completion of adoption. In addition, funds will allow for the continuation of two (2) grant funded limited permanent full-time positions: one (1) Office Assistant II (C21) and (1) Social Work Specialist (C29).
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 DFS without advance notice, competitive process, or application submission.
Staff request the BOARD approve and authorize the additional grant award and accept the funds awarded.