TITLE
Title
BUDGET AMENDMENT: FY 2023-24 NCDPS YOUTH FOCUS GRANT - $198,300
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SPONSOR
Sponsor
J.J. Greeson
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BACKGROUND
Background
NC Department of Public Safety (NCDPS) would like to assist in funding the Youth Focus “HEARTH Transitional Living Program” in the Guilford County area during FY 2023-24. NCDPS awarded Youth Focus in ‘start-up’ funds during FY 22 and FY 23. HEARTH program has been serving clients since July 1, 2022. The HEARTH program was established to serve a youth population of 18-21 year olds who are homeless, and because of specialized needs, require additional assistance to achieve independence. Transitional housing along with living expenses and programming relating to independent living skills are all provided to participants. The program will accept referrals statewide and expects to serve approximately eight (8) youth this fiscal year with an average stay of 275 days.
NCDPS has requested that they use Guilford County as a funding facilitator to the Youth Focus “HEARTH Transitional Living Program” with monthly reimbursements during FY 24. NCDPS will take on all responsibilities for vetting the program’s services and expenditures and will disburse funds to Guilford County monthly to reimburse Youth Focus “HEARTH Transitional Living Program”. Guilford County will not be required to complete any monitoring, financial reviewing, etc., only schedule monthly reimbursements based on NCDPS disbursements.
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BUDGET IMPACT
Budget Impact
Grant Projects Fund
FY2024 NCDPS Youth Focus Grant
$198,300 appropriation to Grant Project
$198,300 in Federal/State Funds
NO ADDITIONAL COUNTY FUNDS REQUIRED
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REQUESTED ACTION
Requested Action
Approve receipt of NCDPS Youth Focus Grant in the amount of $198,300 and adopt grant project ordinance for NCDPS Youth Focus Grant in the amount of $198,300, with $198,300 in federal state/funds.
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