File #: 25-2230   
Status: Passed
File created: 4/15/2025 In control: Clark County Board of Commissioners
On agenda: 5/6/2025 Final action: 5/6/2025
Title: Approve and authorize the submission of the Education and Training Voucher grant application to the State of Nevada Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child and Family Services in the amount of $331,715 for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, to provide education and training vouchers to eligible former foster youth and adopted youth; authorize the County Manager or his designee to sign all grant documents related thereto; accept any funds awarded; and authorize the continuation of one (1) grant funded, limited-perm Part Time Hourly Family Services Specialist, or equivalent position, contingent on grant award for the period the grant funds are available. (For possible action)
Attachments: 1. Staff Report

CLARK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

AGENDA ITEM

 

Petitioner:

Abigail Frierson, Deputy County Manager

Recommendation: 

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Approve and authorize the submission of the Education and Training Voucher grant application to the State of Nevada Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child and Family Services in the amount of $331,715 for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, to provide education and training vouchers to eligible former foster youth and adopted youth; authorize the County Manager or his designee to sign all grant documents related thereto; accept any funds awarded; and authorize the continuation of one (1) grant funded, limited-perm Part Time Hourly Family Services Specialist, or equivalent position, contingent on grant award for the period the grant funds are available.  (For possible action)

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FISCAL IMPACT:

Fund #:

2031.000

Fund Name:

County Grants

Fund Center:

1270111150

Funded PGM/Grant:

1270.ETV25.2026

Amount:

$331,715 Award Amount; $82,929.00 Cash Match

Description:

Education and Training Vouchers

Additional Comments:

Cash Match is provided by Clark County

 

BACKGROUND: 

Clark County Social Service (CCSS) requests that the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) approve and authorize the submission of the Education and Training Voucher (ETV) grant application to the State of Nevada Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS). ETV is a federally funded program that provides funding for youth, ages 16-26, that have aged out of the foster care system or were adopted after age 16, to receive up to $5,000 annually for costs associated with post-secondary education or vocational training. With this funding and assistance former foster youth are able to overcome and eliminate financial hurdles and build a strong foundation for long-term personal and financial stability and support.

Social Service Step Up Program has administered ETV services and outreach to eligible youth in Southern Nevada since 2021. If awarded, the grant funds will be used to support services to include the continuation of one (1) limited perm Part Time Hourly Family Service Specialist or equivalent position to support the administration of the ETV program. In addition, funds will allow for youth to access supports and direct assistance for their educational needs locally and help improve utilization of all available services. ETV funds will also continue the partnerships with educational institutions and community partners in Southern Nevada to ensure continued access and increased support from eligible education and vocational institutions.

The ETV program requires match funds that have been budgeted. This agenda item requests permission to submit the application for the ETV project.

This item has been approved as to form by the District Attorney's office.