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Agmt A2312006 with the MN Dept of Human Services accepting grant funding for mental health screening, assessment, treatment and supportive services for children, 01/01/24-12/31/24, $502,207 (recv)
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Resolution:
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BE IT RESOLVED, that Agreement A2312006 with Minnesota Department of Human Services to fund mental health screening, assessment, treatment and supportive services for children during the period January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024 in the receivable amount of $502,207 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 the program by Hennepin County Board of Commissioners does not imply a continued commitment by Hennepin County for this program when grant funds are no longer available.
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Background:
Children's Mental Health (CMH) Screening Grant funds are appropriated by the state each year to support mental health screening, assessment, treatment and supportive services for children in the Child Welfare and Juvenile Justice systems. The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) allocates CMH Screening Grant funds annually based on each county's performance on state-mandated mental health screening with youth involved in the Child Welfare and Juvenile Justice systems during the previous year. Grant funds are awarded based on each county's percentage of all the screens completed in the state during a given year. Hennepin County has been awarded $502,207 for 2024, based on its screening performance in 2023. Funded services cover the costs of a mental health navigator and an early childhood public health nurse dedicated to performing children's mental health screening and assessments for children in families involved in child protection. Other services include:
* Multisystemic Therapy (MST) for youth inv...
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