TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Behavioral Health
MEETING DATE: July 11, 2023
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Jenine Miller, Psy. D.
PHONE:
707-472-2341
ITEM TYPE: Consent Agenda
TIME ALLOCATED FOR ITEM: N/A
AGENDA TITLE:
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Ratification of Submission of Grant Application to the California Friday Night Live Partnership for Tulare County Office of Education Funding; and Authorization for the Director of Behavioral Health and Recovery Services to Execute the Forthcoming Retroactive Grant Agreement, Up to $100,000, for the Anticipated Project Period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024
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RECOMMENDED ACTION/MOTION:
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Ratify submission of grant application to the California Friday Night Live Partnership for Tulare County Office of Education funding; authorize the Director of Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (BHRS) to execute the forthcoming retroactive grant Agreement, up to $100,000, for the anticipated project period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024; and authorize the Director of BHRS or designee to sign any amendments that do not increase the maximum amount.
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PREVIOUS BOARD/BOARD COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
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SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
California Friday Night Live Partnership (FNL) has demonstrated its success through its ability to support a variety of issues of concern to young people. When youth are actively engaged in positive activities with a purposeful role, research shows they are better protected and more prepared to handle the difficult situations life poses. Involving young people in every level of the process, valuing and supporting youth, promoting the voice of youth, and engaging youth as partners with adults all have a positive impact on young people.
The proposed California Friday Night Live Partnership grant utilizes funds from Tulare County Office of Education (TCOE) with the intent to elevate and normalize Social Emotional Learning (SEL) best practices within a youth demographic, and to provide opp...
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