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A resolution accepting a Child and Family Intervention Services grant from the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Davidson County Juvenile Court, to provide community-based case management and probation services to children at high risk of state custody.
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WHEREAS, the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services, has awarded a grant in an amount not to exceed $434,333.00 with no cash match required to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Davidson County Juvenile Court, to provide community-based case management and probation services to children at high risk of state custody; and,
WHEREAS, it is to the benefit of the citizens of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County that this grant be accepted.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. That the grant by and between the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services, in an amount not to exceed $434,333.00 to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Davidson County Juvenile Court, to provide community-based case management and probation services to children at high risk of state custody, a copy of which grant is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved.
Section 2. That the amount of this grant be appropriated to the Juvenile Court, based on the revenues estimated to be received and any match to be applied.
Section 3. That this resolution shall take effect from and after its adoption, the welfare of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.
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This resolution accepts a Child and Family Intervention Services grant from the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services to the Davidson County Juvenile Court in an amount not to exceed $434,333 with no cash match required. This grant will provide for funding six probation officers operating in various divisions of the court who will provide services to at-risk youth in order to maintain or reduce the number of youths committed to state custody. The term of the grant begins July 1, 2023 and ends June 30, 2024.