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 grant application submitted to the State of Nevada Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child and Family Services for Title IV-B, of the Social Security Act, Subpart II: Promoting Safe and Stable Families Program in the amount of $1,600,000 effective July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023; approve and authorize the continuation of three (3) grant funded limited permanent full time positions: one (1) Family Services Specialist II (C28) and two (2) Family Services Technicians (C25) for the period during which the grant funds are available; authorize the Administrator or his designee to sign any additional grant documents and accept any 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.Various |
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Amount: |
$1,600,000 |
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Description: |
Title IVB, Subpart II |
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Additional Comments: |
Cash match of $533,332 is required and budgeted |
BACKGROUND:
The Department of Family Services (DFS) submitted a grant application to the State of Nevada Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS) for Title IV-B, Subpart II: Promoting Safe and Stable Families Program to continue funding the Safety Decision Making (STDM) program, Medical Wrap Around Services, Family Support and Adoption Promotion and Support.
If awarded, funding will allow for the continuation of the following: (1) STDM programs addressing Time Limited Family reunification for families who are at risk of separation due to pending removal and families with newly removed children; (2) medical case management and respite services for caregivers so that they can meet the needs of medically fragile children who are in-home or in a stable alterative placement; (3) Family Support providing essential services and intense case management services to meet terms of reunification and Adoption Recruitment to include Adoption Promotion and Support Services to provide pre and post-adoption services and activities as well as professional development to make lasting adoptive placements for youth in the child welfare system; and (4) three full time positions: one (1) Family Services Specialist II (C28), and two (2) Family Services Technicians (C25).
Due to the timeframe between the grant announcement and submission due date, the grant application was submitted to DCFS on April 15, 2022 prior to Board approval. Staff requests the Board ratify the submission of the attached grant application and accept any funds awarded.