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Commissioner Brown - Financial and Management Services - Grants - To Accept and Appropriate Additional Federal Governor’s Crime Commission Grant Funds for The Lighthouse Children’s Advocacy Center ($98,724.17 Year 3 Funds - No Match)
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STAFF CONTACT
Ashley Rhom - Financial and Management Services - Grants - 704-866-3099
BUDGET IMPACT
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General Fund: Increase federal grant revenue by $98,724.17. Increase grant expenditures by $98,724.17. No County funds.
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BACKGROUND
The Lighthouse Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) was awarded $98,724.17 to fund a Forensic Interviewer partial salary and benefits, Victim Advocate partial salary and benefits, and Program Manager partial salary and benefits.
The Forensic Interviewer facilitates and coordinates forensic interviews for potential victims of child abuse, ensuring interviews are legally sound and culturally sensitive. The Victim Advocate provides comprehensive victim and family advocacy services, including crisis intervention, trauma education, and systematic guidance, often on an on-call basis. The Program Manager oversees staff, programming, accreditation, and the growth of the CAC, ensuring quality assurance and Multi-Disciplinary Team partner development. The Program Manager also assists with data management, reporting, staff evaluations, and other needed tasks.
The North Carolina Governor’s Crime Commission administers the state’s federal grants through Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) grants. This grant does not require a match.
Year 3 grant period of performance: 10/1/24-9/30/25.
POLICY IMPACT
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ATTACHMENTS
Budget Change Request (BCR), Amended Award Agreement