Consent-Law & Justice Services # 41.
Board of Supervisors
District Attorney
- Meeting Date:
- 07/25/2023
- Brief Title
- Child Advocacy Center Program Grant FY 2023-2024
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, $200,000 in grant funds 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, $200,000 in grant funds from the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services; and
- Authorize the District Attorney and/or Chief Deputy District Attorney to execute the grant award agreement including any and all amendments or extension.
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 has been receiving the Child Advocacy Center Program grant since FY2017-2018.
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, for review. All referrals are eligible for advocacy, outreach, and therapy.
This grant provides dedicated and job specific positions to focus on forensic interviews with 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.
This grant funds two positions in the MDIC, a Child Advocacy Center Manager and a Forensic Interview Specialist.
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, for review. All referrals are eligible for advocacy, outreach, and therapy.
This grant provides dedicated and job specific positions to focus on forensic interviews with 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.
This grant funds two positions in the MDIC, a Child Advocacy Center Manager and a Forensic Interview Specialist.
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.
County Counsel has reviewed and signed the board resolution.
Fiscal Impact
No Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact (Expenditure)
- Total cost of recommended action:
- $ 200,000
- Amount budgeted for expenditure:
- $ 200,000
- Additional expenditure authority needed:
- $ 0
- One-time commitment:
- Yes
Source of Funds for this Expenditure
- Federal Grant Funds
- $200,000
Further explanation as needed:
Funding was included in FY 23/24 recommended budget and approved 6/13/23 by the Board of Supervisors. The grant period for this award is 4/1/23-3/31/24.
Attachments
Form Review
| Inbox | Reviewed By | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Services | mrobertson | 07/10/2023 12:14 PM |
| County Counsel | Hope Welton | 07/10/2023 12:28 PM |
- Form Started By:
- Nikki Abaurrea
- Started On:
- 07/08/2023 10:53 AM
- Final Approval Date:
- 07/11/2023