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AI- 48890
Commissioners Court
Meeting Date: 08/24/2020  
HHSC GRANT Jail Discharge Planner
Submitted By: Alyse Ferguson
Department: 470th District Court  
Request Type: CONSENT Agenda Area: Miscellaneous

Information
Department Action
The Department of Health and Human Services has awarded a grant for the continuation of the jail discharge planning program.  The grant is for a 2 year period effective 9/1/2020-8/31/2022 and may be extended through 8/31/25.  The two year grant funds are $72,912 with the county match of $72,912.  One employee is covered through the grant.  The grant continues to focus on coordinating the releases of inmates from the Collin County jail and transitioning them to services in the community in efforts to close gaps and reduce incidence of re-incarceration.
The contract will require use of HHSC database system.
invoice and payment of the grant funds
Request for Commissioner's Court approval of HHSC grant.  The Department of Health and Human Services has awarded a grant for the continuation of the jail discharge planning program.  The grant is for a 2 year period effective 9/1/2020-8/31/2022 and may be extended through 8/31/25.  The two year grant funds are $72,912 with the county match of $72,912.  One employee is covered through the grant.  The grant continues to focus on coordinating the releases of inmates from the Collin County jail and transitioning them to services in the community in efforts to close gaps and reduce incidence of re-incarceration.
Purchasing Department Action
Request Commissioners Court consideration and any action regarding approval to accept grant award for Jail Discharge Planning program from the Department of Health and Human Services and authorize County Judge to execute same. sh
HR and/or IT Action
Budget Department Action
Community Mental Health Grant award in the amount of $72,912. County match of $72,912 is required. Funding to be used for salary and fringe benefits of one position performing coordinated release duties. This is a two year grant, effective September 1, 2020 through August 31, 2022. (2580) - State Grants Fund.
Auditor's Office Action
Grant award in the amount of $72,912 with a required cash match in the amount of $72,912. Grant is for the Collin County Mental Health Managed Counsel Program for a staff member for the purpose of Coordinated Release. The addition of this position of Coordinated Release Case Manager (CRCM) will provide services to inmates flagged with needs in the identified Gap areas and including those with Serious Mental illness, Substance use disorders, developmental disabilities, and Veterans. Inmates will be identified through Early Identification Notices from the Sheriff’s Office. Annual salary, fringe benefits, and expenditures for the program. Grant period is 9/1/2020 through 8/31/2022.
Commissioners Court
Acceptance of the FY 2020 Community Mental Health Grant through the Department of Health and Human Services in the amount of $72,912 with a required county match, 470th District Court. 

Budget Information
Information about available funds
Budgeted: Funds Available: Adjustment: Amount Available: $72,912
Unbudgeted: Funds NOT Available: Amendment:
Account Code(s) for Available Funds
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Fund Transfers
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Court Order
contract
Grant Review Committee
Grant summary form

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