Consent-Law & Justice Services # 12.
Board of Supervisors
District Attorney
- Meeting Date:
- 07/13/2021
- Brief Title
- Child Advocacy Center Program Grant FY 2020-2021
From:
Jeff Reisig, District Attorney, District Attorney's Office
Staff Contact:
Nikki Abaurrea, Chief Fiscal Admin Officer, District Attorney's Office, x4505
Supervisorial District Impact:
Subject
Adopt resolution granting the District Attorney and/or Chief Deputy District Attorney authority to accept, on behalf of Yolo County, $206,000 from the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services to fund the Child Advocacy Center Program. (No general fund impact) (Reisig)
Recommended Action
- Adopt resolution granting the District Attorney and/or Chief Deputy District Attorney authority to accept, on behalf of Yolo County, $206,000 from the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services to fund the Child Advocacy Center Program; and
- Authorize the District Attorney and/or Chief Deputy District Attorney to execute the grant award agreement including any and all amendments or extensions.
Strategic Plan Goal(s)
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Thriving Residents |
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Safe Communities |
Reason for Recommended Action/Background
The Yolo County District Attorney's office has been receiving the Child Advocacy Center Program grant from the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services since fiscal year 2017-2018.
Per countywide protocol, all child sexual abuse cases are sent to Yolo County's Multi-Disciplinary Interview Center (MDIC), which is Yolo County's Children's Advocacy Center (CAC), for review. All referrals are eligible for advocacy, outreach, and therapy.
This grant allows MDIC to provide dedicated and specific job positions to focus on forensic interviews on child victims and program development which includes improved communication with partner agencies, protocol updates, regular review of cases, and changes necessary to remain in compliance with the national standards.
Per countywide protocol, all child sexual abuse cases are sent to Yolo County's Multi-Disciplinary Interview Center (MDIC), which is Yolo County's Children's Advocacy Center (CAC), for review. All referrals are eligible for advocacy, outreach, and therapy.
This grant allows MDIC to provide dedicated and specific job positions to focus on forensic interviews on child victims and program development which includes improved communication with partner agencies, protocol updates, regular review of cases, and changes necessary to remain in compliance with the national standards.
Collaborations (including Board advisory groups and external partner agencies)
MDIC collaborates with many agencies and their Multi-Disciplinary team consists of Health and Human Services Child Welfare Services and Mental Health, Yolo County Probation Department, Yolo County Sheriff's Office, Woodland PD, Davis PD, West Sacramento PD, Winters PD, UC Davis PD, County Counsel, Empower Yolo, and Sutter Medical Foundation. County Counsel has reviewed and signed the board resolution.
Competitive Bid Process
No competitive bid
Fiscal Impact
No Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact (Expenditure)
- Total cost of recommended action:
- $ 206,000
- Amount budgeted for expenditure:
- $ 206,000
- Additional expenditure authority needed:
- $ 0
- On-going commitment (annual cost):
- $ 200,000
Source of Funds for this Expenditure
- Federal Grant Funds
- $206,000
Further explanation as needed:
Grant funds awarded from 4/1/21-3/31/22. Grant funding was included in the District Attorney's FY20/21 adopted budget and the District Attorney's FY21/22 recommended budget, approved June 15, 2021.
Attachments
Form Review
| Inbox | Reviewed By | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Services | mpatterson | 07/01/2021 02:49 PM |
| County Counsel | Phil Pogledich | 07/01/2021 04:11 PM |
- Form Started By:
- Nikki Abaurrea
- Started On:
- 06/28/2021 11:13 AM
- Final Approval Date:
- 07/02/2021