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Request Board approval to submit a grant application to the Florida Department of Children and Families Reinvestment Grant FY 2024 requesting up to $1,200,000 to support Re-Entry Services for frequently arrested citizens that have an underlying mental health and/or substance abuse issue; as well as the Sherriff’s Juvenile SNAP Program; and authorize the County Manager to execute the grant application and supporting documents as required, including contract and BAR, if awarded. Countywide (Lorie Bailey Brown, CFO/Resource Management Director)
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Resource Management - Grants Administration
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Authorized By:
Lorie Bailey Brown, CFO/Resource Management Director
Contact/Phone Number:
George Woodring/407-665-7168
Background:
The Department of Children and Families announced a Request for Applications under the Criminal Justice Mental Health and Substance Abuse (CJMHSA) Reinvestment Grant Program (F.S. 394.656). The award would be for 3 years for up to $1,200,000.00. If awarded, Seminole County will use the funding to support a new project to assist the re-entry and continuation of care for frequently arrested persons (frequent faces) with mental health and/or substance misuse diagnoses. The grant will also continue support for the Sherriff’s Juvenile Stop Now and Plan (SNAP) program.
This solicitation requires a 100 percent cash or in-kind match based on the total project’s cost. The match requirement would be provided by personnel support from the Sherriff Jail Staff Time and Fringe Benefits; CIT Training Cost and Supporting Community Health Staff Time and Fringe Benefits.
Requested Action:
Staff requests the Board’s approval to submit a grant application to the Florida Department of Children and Families Reinvestment Grant FY 2024 requesting up to $1,200,000 to support Re-Entry Services for frequently arrested citizens that have underlying mental health and/or substance abuse issues; as well as the Sherriff’s Juvenile SNAP Program; and authorize the County Manager to execute the grant application and supporting documents as required, including contract and BAR if awarded.