Consent-Law & Justice Services # 44.
Board of Supervisors
District Attorney
- Meeting Date:
- 07/25/2023
- Brief Title
- Elder Abuse Program Grant
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:
Countywide
Subject
Adopt resolution granting the District Attorney and/or Chief Deputy District Attorney authority to accept, on behalf of Yolo County, $217,444 from the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services for the DA's Elder Abuse Grant 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, $217,444 from the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services for the DA's Elder Abuse Grant Program; and
- Authorize the District Attorney and/or Chief Deputy District Attorney to execute the grant award agreement including any and all amendments and extensions.
Strategic Plan Goal(s)
 |
Thriving Residents |
 |
Safe Communities |
Reason for Recommended Action/Background
The District Attorney's Office has been receiving the Elder Abuse Program grant since fiscal year 2018-19.
This grant provides advocacy to seniors and dependent adults who are vulnerable to fraudulent schemes and abuse while holding the perpetrators accountable.
This grant funds 2 limited term Victim Services Program Assistants (VSPA). The VSPA's work closely with Health and Human Service's Adult Protective Services (APS), ensuring more effective advocacy and support for victims as APS is the first responders to elder/dependent adult abuse. This partnership allows our VSPAs to make early contact with victims while maintaining contact throughout the criminal justice process.
This grant provides advocacy to seniors and dependent adults who are vulnerable to fraudulent schemes and abuse while holding the perpetrators accountable.
This grant funds 2 limited term Victim Services Program Assistants (VSPA). The VSPA's work closely with Health and Human Service's Adult Protective Services (APS), ensuring more effective advocacy and support for victims as APS is the first responders to elder/dependent adult abuse. This partnership allows our VSPAs to make early contact with victims while maintaining contact throughout the criminal justice process.
Collaborations (including Board advisory groups and external partner agencies)
The District Attorney's Elder Abuse Grant Program collaborates with Health and Human Service's Adult Protective Services, Legal Services of Northern California, Yolo Healthy Aging Alliance, Local Law Enforcement Agencies, and Community-Based Organizations who work with the elderly and dependent adult population.
County Counsel has reviewed and signed the board resolution.
County Counsel has reviewed and signed the board resolution.
Fiscal Impact
No Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact (Expenditure)
- Total cost of recommended action:
- $ 217,444
- Amount budgeted for expenditure:
- $ 212,702
- Additional expenditure authority needed:
- $ 0
- One-time commitment:
- Yes
Source of Funds for this Expenditure
- Federal Grant Funds
- $217,444
Further explanation as needed:
Grant funds were approved by the Board of Supervisors on 6/13/23 with the recommended budget. We budgeted $4,742 less than awarded and this is due to personnel changes. We will be able to expend these fund through the use of an extra help Victim Services Program Assistant.
Grant period is 1/1-12/31/23.
Grant period is 1/1-12/31/23.
Attachments
Form Review
| Inbox | Reviewed By | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Services | mrobertson | 07/10/2023 01:15 PM |
| County Counsel | Hope Welton | 07/10/2023 01:17 PM |
- Form Started By:
- Nikki Abaurrea
- Started On:
- 07/08/2023 01:07 PM
- Final Approval Date:
- 07/11/2023