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Commissioner Keigher - DHHS - Social Services Division - To Accept and Appropriate Federal Funds from the John H. Chafee Foster Care Independence Program for One-Time Supplemental Funds in the Amount of $42,300.00 (No County Funds Required)
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STAFF CONTACT
Shannon Myers - Social Services Director - 704-862-6721
BUDGET IMPACT
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General Fund: Increase Federal revenues by $42,300.00 and appropriate $42,300.00 into Special Programs account. No additional County funds.
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BACKGROUND
The John H. Chafee Foster Care Independence Program, LINKS in North Carolina, assists current and former eligible foster care youth and young adults ages 14-21 in achieving self-sufficiency through support services, resources, and LINKS Special Funds.
For SFY 2026-2027, North Carolina Department of Social Services (NCDSS) has been granted additional Chafee funds available to support eligible LINKS youth and young adults.
POLICY IMPACT
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ATTACHMENTS
Budget Change Request (BCR) and DCD Letter