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 American Rescue Plan Act grant award in the amount of $4,198,804 from the State of Nevada Department Division of Child and Family Services to fund a Clinical Division, effective August 18, 2022 through June 30, 2024; and authorize the Administrator to sign grant documents related thereto. (For possible action)
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FISCAL IMPACT:
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Fund #: |
2980.000 |
Fund Name: |
COVID-19 Response |
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Fund Center: |
1250812000 |
Funded PGM/Grant: |
N/A |
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Amount: |
$4,198,804 |
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Description: |
Clinical Division |
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Additional Comments: |
N/A |
BACKGROUND:
The Clark County Department of Family Services (DFS) is receiving supplemental American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant funds in order fund a Clinical Division.
On February 7, 2023 The Board of County Commissioners approved the acceptance of funds through FY2023. DFS received the Notice of Subaward on February 9, 2023 and were notified that both years of funding were issued, this ratification is to accept the additional funding.
This funding will create a full array of services for children, youth and families at risk of involvement with
social services and child welfare services. The service array will be designed to meet their behavioral, mental, health, intellectual, and developmental needs. This will include community-based assessments and treatment options to promote healthy development, preserve the family unit, continue engagement in education, and maintain the highest levels of funding.
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 as a subrecipient without application submission or competitive process. The State has made the grant award in accordance with NRS353.263.
Staff requests the Board approve and accept any funds awarded.