DEPARTMENT: Human Services
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Melody Woosley
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: Citywide
SUBJECT:
Bexar CARES Grant Refunding Application
SUMMARY:
The Department of Human Services requests authorization of the following actions related to a renewal grant application and award for the purpose of expanding the Bexar CARES Program, a continuum of care for Bexar County children with serious emotional disturbance and their families:
a) submission of a grant application to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and upon award, acceptance of grant funds in the amount of $995,828.00 for the budget period of September 30, 2016 through September 29, 2017;
b) a budget and in-kind match of $331,943.00 for FY 17, to be provided by the Department of Human Services, Center for Health Care Services (CHCS) and collaborating agencies; and associated personnel complement of one grant-funded City position; and
c) execution of documents related to acceptance of the grant, to include acceptance of additional grant funds.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
In March 2014, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, released a grant opportunity related to Comprehensive Community Mental Health Services for Children with Serious Emotional Disturbances. On March 21, 2014, the Department of Human Services (DHS), in collaboration with the Center for Health Care Services, submitted a grant application seeking to expand the existing system of care, Bexar CARES, to further improve behavioral health and education outcomes for children and youth with serious emotional disturbances.
On November 30, 2014, DHS was notified of a grant award in the amount of $998,061.00 for the first year of a four-year grant project, which City Council approved on April 16, 2015 through Ordinance 2015-4-16-0312.
The CHCS, as subcontractor...
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