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County staff to accept $90,000 grant to fund early‑childhood court coordinator
Summary
Staff presented a grant award of $90,000 that fully funds a community coordinator for the county’s early‑childhood therapeutic court for children under 5; legal and grants review complete and the item will be placed on the consent agenda.
County staff asked the Board of Commissioners to approve acceptance of a $90,000 grant that would fully fund a community coordinator position for the county’s early‑childhood court, which serves cases involving children under age 5.
The presenter said the program is voluntary and requires parent opt‑in; the community coordinator would connect families to existing community resources to support reunification and safe returns home. Staff said program metrics over the last three years show improved outcomes for returning children safely to parents who receive services.
Legal and grants staff have reviewed the award, which includes indirect costs within the grant budget. Staff noted that the position was not transitioned to a 40‑hour work week in order to stay within the grant amount and asked the board to accept the grant on the upcoming consent agenda.
