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File #: 25-626   
Type: Resolution (Consent) Status: Passed
File created: 12/29/2025 In control: DHHS - Public Health Division
On agenda: 1/27/2026 Final action: 1/27/2026
Enactment date: 1/27/2026 Enactment #: 2026-010
Title: Commissioner Keigher - DHHS - Health Division - To Accept and Appropriate Local Grant Funds Received from AmeriHealth Caritas North Carolina, Inc. (100% Grant Funds - $500,389)
Sponsors: Tom Keigher
Attachments: 1. Adopted 2026-010, 2. BCR, 3. Grant Agreement, 4. ACNC Grant Agreement - Budget Explanation

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Commissioner Keigher - DHHS - Health Division - To Accept and Appropriate Local Grant Funds Received from AmeriHealth Caritas North Carolina, Inc. (100% Grant Funds - $500,389)

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STAFF CONTACT

Tiffany Thomas - Maternal Child Health Administrator - DHHS (Public Health Division) - 704-853-5113

BUDGET IMPACT

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General Fund: Increase Local Grant Revenue by $500,389 and Increase Program Project Accounts by $500,389

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BACKGROUND

Gaston County Public Health has been awarded funding from AmeriHealth Caritas North Carolina, Inc., (ACNC) for the expansion of the existing Nurse Family Partnership nursing services. These funds will be used to support patient care which includes hiring additional Nurse Home Visiting nurses, training and onboarding new staff, procurement of technology and equipment, mileage and travel reimbursement, and supplies for patients. These funds were received up front, and the Service Period of Award is 6/1/2025-5/31/2028. These are non-County funds.


POLICY IMPACT

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ATTACHMENTS

Budget Change Request (BCR); Grant Agreement