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Amd 2 to Agmt A2211386 with Substance and Mental Health Services Administration continuing community mental health services for youth and families, ext end date to 09/29/25, incr recv by $941,170
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Resolution:
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BE IT RESOLVED, that Amendment 2 to Agreement A2211386 with the Substance and Mental Health Services Administration advancing the System Of Care model for youth and families; extending the end date to September 29, 2025 and increasing the receivable amount by $941,170 for a new total receivable amount of $2,533,410 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. Resolution 22-0366 accepted a grant in the amount of $676,370 with Year Two funding made available in the amount of $915,870 and Year three funding made available in the amount of $941,170. 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 enfor...
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