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Marshall County approves opioid-settlement grants to Big Brothers Big Sisters and Prairie Ridge
Summary
The board approved interagency transfers using opioid-settlement funds: $34,375 for Heart of Iowa Big Brothers Big Sisters to expand mentorship for children impacted by opioid use disorder, and approximately $58,000 for Prairie Ridge to fund peer support specialists and a Narcan dispensing unit; county attorney said the county has received over $600,000 since 2022.
Marshall County supervisors on Wednesday approved two interagency transfers using opioid-settlement funds to support local prevention and treatment work.
The board authorized a $34,375 transfer and memorandum of understanding for Heart of Iowa Big Brothers Big Sisters to expand mentorship services for children whose parents or guardians have been affected by opioid use disorder. Brooklyn Shlaveen, executive director of Heart of Iowa Big Brothers Big Sisters, said eligibility is largely identified through parent…
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