At the Nov. 19 meeting multiple local nonprofits gave brief presentations on programs funded through the Children’s Trust grant that the City of Homestead accepted for services to families exposed to violence.

Start Off Smart (SOS) described victim‑advocacy services (VOCA and STOP VAWA grants), outreach (400+ survivors supported via VOCA), and the importance of renewing grants that ended in September. Susan Rubio Rivera of Mujer summarized nearly three decades of domestic‑violence work and said the organization had used CDBG funds for utility relief and attracted additional match funding. Amanda Altman of Christie House, the county children’s‑advocacy center, detailed trauma‑informed therapy, a Department of Justice award and a $76,533 grant amount tied to the agenda. Carlos Salgado of Enfamilia reported outcomes and stated a current grant amount (transcript: '146,500') and hours/outcomes served through September. Nilsa Rivera Lopez of Legal Aid summarized civil legal services provided under the Safe Families Partnership Network and said Legal Aid represented 27 referred families under the program this year.

Staff introduced Tab 17, a resolution approving subcontractor agreements to implement the Children's Trust grant the city accepted. Staff said the only modification from last year's subrecipient agreements is a clarified schedule C establishing invoice‑submission and review criteria to streamline payments and ensure timely reimbursements to subrecipients; staff also noted that subrecipients report directly to the Trust and the Trust validates reimbursements before the city processes them.

Council members praised the presenters and said they would support the allocations. Councilman Fletcher asked who is ultimately responsible for ensuring funds are spent according to grant requirements; staff replied that the City of Homestead is the contracting entity with the Children's Trust and that the Trust validates subrecipient reporting and approvals before reimbursements are processed. Council members emphasized the value of the services and the importance of oversight and reporting.

Ending: The transcript records robust presentations by subrecipients and staff statements about invoice policies and oversight. The record does not include the final signed subcontractor agreements or the vote on Tab 17 in the excerpt provided, though council members signaled support and staff described the procedural controls in the subrecipient contracts.