Title:
Grant Application - Prevention of Domestic Violence Among Youth 2018
Summary
ACTION:
1. Approve submission of a renewal grant application, not to exceed $158,644, to the North Carolina Council for Women and Youth Involvement for prevention of domestic violence and teen dating violence - The grant will continue to fund one position and we are requesting a second position.
2. If awarded, recognize, receive and appropriate the grant funds for the grant period; and
3. Authorize one additional grant-funded position in the Community Support Services Department, Prevention Intervention and Services Division: 1 Senior Social Worker (annual market rate is $56,682)
Staff Contact: Stacy M. Lowry, Community Support Services Department Director
Presentation: No
BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION:
Adolescents experience violence from a wide range of perpetrators that may include family members and dating partners. Adolescent victims experience fear and shame, and social norms that may discourage them from seeking help. If funded, Community Support Services (CSS) will maintain and enhance provision of teen dating violence prevention information to a wide variety of audiences, including youth, parents, and service providers. CSS will work with youth at Charlotte Mecklenburg middle school and high school levels, if grant is fully funded.
Match requirements will be met through already budgeted salaries.
The request for proposals was released May 22, 2018 and is due June 12, 2018.
PROCUREMENT BACKGROUND:
NA
POLICY IMPACT:
NA
FISCAL IMPACT:
Increase of up to $158,644 in non-county revenues and associated expenses in the General Fund