Title:
Grant Application - Safely Home Technical Assistance Program
Summary
ACTION:
(1) Affirm the submitted formal grant application for funding in the amount up to $400,000 from the Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. and the Center for Juvenile Justice Reform; and
(2) If awarded, recognize, receive and appropriate funds for the amount awarded for the duration of the grant period
Staff Contact: Sonya Harper, Director, Criminal Justice Services
Presentation: No
BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION:
The overall goal of the Safely Home Fund is to reduce the nation's reliance on incarceration and other forms of out-of-home placement to meet the needs of youth and families, especially youth of color, through effective, evidence-informed community programming.
The requested funding will increase the Criminal Justice Services Recovery Courts capacity to work with youth in the community. It will strengthen resources for family engagement and reduce out-of-home placements, including a reduction in the number of juveniles placed in YFS custody or juvenile detention centers through effective, evidence-informed community programming.
Grant funds are for a 14-month period with up to $150,000 beginning September 2019. A formal grant application was due to the Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. and the Center for Juvenile Justice Reform on August 2, 2019 to be eligible for funding. A match is not required.
PROCUREMENT BACKGROUND:
N/A
POLICY IMPACT:
N/A
FISCAL IMPACT:
Increase other revenue and associated expenses for the amount awarded in the General Fund (G001)