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Approve supplemental appropriations to 2025 HSPH budget for grant Agmt A2412594 to expand lead agency capacity to improve competitive, integrated employment outcomes for people with disabilities, 10/11/24-6/30/26, $2,067,452 (recv)
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Resolution:
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BE IT RESOLVED, that Human Services and Public Health receive a supplemental appropriation of $1,378,300 and the addition of 2 Limited duration FTEs to expand lead agency capacity to improve competitive, integrated employment outcomes for people with disabilities.
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Background:
On November 19, 2024 Board Resolution 24-0450 was passed to approve agreement A2412594 with the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) to expand lead agency capacity to improve competitive, integrated employment outcomes for people with disabilities. This was approved after the budget was submitted, so this Board Action seeks to adjust the 2025 budget to account for planned expenditures.
DHS is committed to increasing competitive, integrated employment outcomes for people who use home and community-based service (HCBS) waivers and intermediate care facility for person with developmental disabilities (ICF/DD) services. This grant is specifically for lead agencies to develop a plan to support people with disabilities in contemplating, exploring, and maintaining competitive, integrated employment. Grantees receive funding and technical assistance from the University of Minnesota Transformation Initiative (MTI) to develop and execute a strategic plan to build their capacity to help people with disabilities explore, plan, find and maintain meaningful employment. The initial grant is for two years, ending June 20, 2026, and may be extended for up to a total of five years.
Impact/Outcome: This grant will support our ability in LTSS to enhance our current efforts to increase competitive, integrated employment outcomes for people who use home and community-based services (HCBS) waivers and intermediate care f...
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