File #: 19-162   
Type: Resolution (Consent) Status: Passed
File created: 4/3/2019 In control: DHHS - Social Services Division
On agenda: 4/23/2019 Final action: 4/23/2019
Enactment date: 4/23/2019 Enactment #: 2019-106
Title: Commissioner Chad Brown - DHHS (Social Services Division) - To Accept and Appropriate the Human Trafficking Grant in the Amount of $103,552 to Enhance the Awareness and Services for Child At-Risk of Human Trafficking (100% State Grant Funds)
Sponsors: Chad Brown
Attachments: 1. Adopted 2019-106, 2. BCR

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Commissioner Chad Brown - DHHS (Social Services Division) - To Accept and Appropriate the Human Trafficking Grant in the Amount of $103,552 to Enhance the Awareness and Services for Child At-Risk of Human Trafficking (100% State Grant Funds)

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STAFF CONTACT

Melanie Lowrance - DHHS Social Services -704-862-7641

BUDGET IMPACT
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Appropriate State revenues.  No additional County funds.

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BUDGET ORDINANCE IMPACT

Increase State revenues by $103,522 and appropriate $103,522 into appropriate accounts.

BACKGROUND

Gaston County Social Services Division has been awarded $103,552 in grant funds.  This program will strengthen foster care resources by providing a Case Manager dedicated to oversight and service referral for the child welfare runaway population and to youth ages 18-21. The program will also include a training component that enables social workers and related professionals to assess more accurately any indications of sex trafficking during the in-take process. This program is designed to enhance the quality and quantity of services available to improve outcomes for children and youth who are victims of human sex and/or labor trafficking or who are at-risk of becoming victims. No matching funds required.

POLICY IMPACT

N/A

ATTACHMENTS

Budget Change Request