| Item Title: | 65th Family District Court CJD Y2019-2020 Grant Award | | Submitted By: | Judge Yahara Lisa Gutierrez, 65th District Family Court (915) 546-2102 | | Subject: | Approve and authorize the County Judge to accept the grant award from the Office of the Governor Criminal Justice Division (CJD) for the 65th Family Drug Court, in the amount of $89,131 from September 1, 2019 through August 31, 2020. No County match is required. (Contract No. 2019-0666) | | Background: | The goal of the Family Drug Courts is to provide participants with substance abuse treatment, structure, accountability, and the necessary parenting skills to become a drug free nurturing parent.
The funds will purchase drug testing supplies, Moral Reconation Therapy workbooks, Strengthening Families Program (parenting classes), substance abuse outpatient treatment, Sun Metro bus passes, training for staff, and supplies. | | Fiscal Impact: | The Family Drug Court is requesting $89,131 with no match required.
An account will be set up at the time the grant is awarded and approved by Commissioners Court. | | Recommendation: | Approve and authorize the County Judge to accept the grant award from the Office of the Governor Criminal Justice Division (CJD) for the 65th Family Drug Court, in the amount of $89,131 from September 1, 2019 through August 31, 2020. No County match is required. (Contract No. 2019-0666) | | Prior Action: | Grant application was approved on January 28, 2019 item #21. Commissioners Court has approved grant awards for the CJD Grant in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018. | | Strategic Plan: | .. | | Strategic Plan Information: | |
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