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Commissioner Brown - 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 $38,500 (No County Funds Required)
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STAFF CONTACT
Tiyania Shands - Administrator- Family and Children Services - 704-862-7980
BUDGET IMPACT
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Appropriate Federal revenues. No additional County funds.
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BUDGET ORDINANCE IMPACT
Increase Federal revenues by $38,500 and appropriate $38,500 into Special Programs account.
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 2022-2023, North Carolina Department of Social Services (NCDSS) has a one-time use of additional Chafee funds available to support the purchase of school uniforms and clothing. Each county using these funds must expense $500.00 per youth and the additional time-limited funds provided must be expended by September 30, 2022.
POLICY IMPACT
N/A
ATTACHMENTS
Budget Change Request (BCR) and DCD Letter