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Committee approves three program acceptances: foster support grant, Birth‑to‑3 reimbursement, and harm‑reduction materials
Summary
The committee voted to approve submission of a foster‑support grant application, accepted a $500 Birth‑to‑3 reimbursement, and accepted roughly $22,000 in harm‑reduction materials including naloxone and drug‑checking strips.
The committee approved three separate items related to grants and program resources.
First, members approved submission of an application to the Department of Children and Families (DCS) for a Foster Payment Relatives Licensing Support grant to support foster homes, including small items and celebrations for families that newly adopt or foster children. The motion passed without recorded opposition.
Second, the committee accepted a $500 reimbursement from the Department of Health Services (DHS) to cover a new assessment tool for the Birth‑to‑3 program. Committee members confirmed that the reimbursement covers the full cost of the assessment tool as presented.
Third, the committee accepted a drug‑checking technologies program award consisting of approximately $22,000 in harm‑reduction materials from the Division of Care and Treatment Services. Presenters described the items as naloxone (Narcan), xylazine test strips and fentanyl test strips (materials, not cash) to be used for public distribution, vending‑machine dispensing, and training with EMS, schools and community groups. Committee discussion covered shelf life and distribution plans; presenters said the materials should last beyond the coming year and will be deployed in public health vending machines and community training.
All three items were approved by voice vote during the meeting. Committee members requested no additional conditions at the time of acceptance.
