| Item Title: | 65th Family Drug Court - Grant Award for 2385814 (2023-0833) | | Submitted By: | Judge Yahara Lisa Gutierrez, 65th Family District Court (915) 546-2102 | | Subject: | GRANT AWARD - 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, from September 1, 2023, through August 31, 2024, in the amount of $89,131. (Contract No. 2023-0833) | | Background: | The goal of the Family Drug Court 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, therapy workbooks, Strengthening Families Program (parenting classes), Substance Abuse Outpatient Treatment, Sun Metro bus passes, training for staff, and supplies. | | Fiscal Impact: | Award amount of $89,131.
No County match is required. | | Recommendation: | GRANT AWARD - 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, from September 1, 2023, through August 31, 2024, in the amount of $89,131. (Contract No. 2023-0833) | | Prior Action: | Grant application was approved on January 31, 2022 item#21. Commissioners court has approved grant awards for the CJD Grant in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021. | | Strategic Plan: | .. | | Strategic Plan Information: | |
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