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, Division of Child and Family Services for the Young Adult Program in the amount of $700,000, effective July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022; approve and authorize the continuation of and fully funding five (5) grant funded limited permanent positions: two (2) Social Worker II (C28), two (2) Eligibility Specialist (C24), and one (1) Office Assistant II (C21) for the period the grant funds are available; approve and authorize the continuation of and 50% funding of one (1) grant funded limited permanent position: one (1) Sr. Family Services Specialist (C29) for the period the grant funds are available; authorize the Administrator or his designee to sign any additional grant documents related thereto; and accept any funds awards. (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.FAFFY.2022 |
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Amount: |
$700,000 |
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Description: |
Assistance for Former Foster Youth |
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Additional Comments: |
The Sr. Family Services Specialist position is shared and funded 50/50 between the Departments of Family Services (DFS) and Social Services (CCSS). 50% of the funding is setup under DFS grant through FAFFY and the other 50% setup under CCSS' Ending the HIV Epidemic (EHE) grant. |
BACKGROUND:
On May 21, 2021 the Department of Family Services (DFS) received notification for Grant Request for Application from the State of Nevada Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS) for the Fund to Assist Former Foster Youth (FAFFY).
DFS has submitted a grant application requesting funds for the purpose of providing aid to youth formerly in foster care who have attained the age of 18 years while in foster care but who have not yet reached the age of 21 years.
If approved, grant funds will allow for the continuation of six (6) full time limited permanent positions. The Sr. Family Services Specialist position will be 50% funded by this grant and 50% funded through a grant received by the Department of Social Services. Services under this program includes assisting young adults to attain economic self-sufficiency by providing them with resources and services including but not limited to comprehensive case management, housing assistance, employment assistance, educational assistance, transportation assistance,, and other services such as referrals and one-on-one guidance to navigate the transition from foster care into adulthood.
Due to the short timeframe between the grant announcement and submission due date of June 18, 2021, the grant application was submitted to DCFS prior to Board approval.