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Amd 1 to Agmt A2211386 with Substance and Mental Health Services Administration accepting grant funding for community mental health services for youth and families, ext end date to 09/29/24, incr recv by $915,870
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Resolution:
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BE IT RESOLVED, that Amendment 1 to Agreement A2211386 with the Substance and Mental Health Services Administration advances the System of Care model for youth and families, extending the end date to September 29, 2024 and increasing the receivable amount by $915,870 for a new total receivable amount of $1,592,240, be approved; that the Chair of the Board be authorized to sign the agreement on behalf of the county; and that the Controller be authorized to accept and disburse funds as directed; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that sponsorship and acceptance of grant funding for this program by the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners does not imply a continued funding commitment by Hennepin County for this program when grant funds are no longer available.
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Background:
This Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration grant is a four-year funding opportunity to expand the System of Care model. Board Resolution 22-0366 accepted a grant in the amount of $676,370 with Year Two funding made available in the amount of $915,870. Grant allocations for subsequent years are awarded on an annual basis.
Through this grant, Hennepin County will: (1) Expand the Family Response and Stabilization Services (FRSS) program; (2) Expand capacity for parent and youth engagement efforts; and (3) Establish a System of Care Governance Board.
Family Response and Stabilization Services (FRSS) respond to parent and caregiver stress and sense of urgency related to their child’s mental health and/or behavioral challenges. The goal of FRSS services is to prevent escalating tension and unwanted behaviors in the family that leads to out-of-home placement, ER visits, and law enforcement involvement while strengthening the parent/caregiver’s ability to support their child in the home and community. FRSS was first piloted in August of 2021 and served 322 families through July 2023. Through this funding, FRSS will expand its footprint by providing 72-hour mobile crisis Family Response services, in addition to providing 8-week Stabilization Services to support youth and families to navigate systems, put clinical and non-clinical support systems in place, and keep youth at home and in school. To reach these goals, the program will expand services to new community partnerships including hospitals, schools, and 911 Embedded SW.
The FRSS expansion will use grant funding to enhance the involvement of parents and young people in discussions and decisions regarding systems and policies. A Family Coordinator was employed to design and implement strategies that will engage a diverse range of parents and young people in efforts towards transformative change.
Additionally, the System of Care Governance Board will be established to supervise and guide the transformation of the children's mental health system, using the System Of Care framework. This Board will include parents and young people, community providers, leaders, and other stakeholders who will review and advise on Hennepin County's implementation of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's System of Care framework for youth and family mental health care.
This request supports the county’s identified priorities and goals for the disparity reduction Health domain by focusing on achieving health equity where every person feels they can attain their highest health potential, and no one is disadvantaged from achieving this potential because of social position or other socially determined circumstances.
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Recommendation from County Administrator: Recommend Approval