CLARK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM
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Petitioner: |
Tim Burch, Administrator of Human Services |
Recommendation:
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Ratify the submission of the grant application to the State of Nevada Department of Health and Human Services for the Caseworker Visitation Program in the amount $132,552 effective October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021; approve and authorize the continuation of two (2) part-time grant funded Family Service Specialist positions for the period during which the grant funds are available; and authorize the Administrator or his designee to sign the Notice of Subaward and any additional grant documents; and accept the 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: |
1250812000 |
Funded PGM/Grant: |
1250.VISIT.2021 |
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Amount: |
$132,552 |
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Description: |
Caseworker Visitation Program |
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Additional Comments: |
Cash Match of $46,572 is required |
BACKGROUND:
On October 13, 2020, the Clark County Department of Family Services (DFS) received notice of a grant funding opportunity from the State of Nevada Department of Health and Human Services to fund Caseworker Visits to family homes and children in Out-of-Home Placement. The State made the grant award contingent upon the submission of the attached application, scope of work, and budget narratives which was submitted on April 20, 2021. In response, the State provided the attached Notice of Subaward authorizing the grant award.
The grant funds will be used for the continuation of two (2) part-time Family Service Specialist positions to complete Social Summaries to move youth forward in Permanency. In addition, funds will be used to fund overtime hours for caseworkers to complete required visits outside of their normal shifts.
Staff request the Board of County Commissioners ratify the submission of the grant application, authorize the execution of the Notice of Subaward, and accept the funds awarded.