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District Attorney
Requested Action (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval of an award without competition - District Attorney, 2022 OJJDP FY 2022 Family-Based Alternative Sentencing Program, Award Number 13624564 with Up Therapy and Solutions named as a sub-awardee in the Grant in an amount not to exceed $120,000.00 to help build resilient families through trauma-informed therapy groups and supportive services for youth, parents or guardians, and Credible Messengers along with other service providers. Effective upon BOC approval through the term of the Grant, October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2025. 100% grant funded. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)
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Requirement for Board Action (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)
In accordance with Purchasing Code Section 102-384, after conducting a good faith review, the Purchasing Department has determined there is only one source available for the required supply, service or construction item, the request shall be forwarded to the Board of Commissioners for approval.
Strategic Priority Area related to this item (If yes, note strategic priority area below)
Justice and Safety
Commission Districts Affected
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Is this a purchasing item?
Yes
Summary & Background (First sentence includes Agency recommendation. Provide an executive summary of the action that gives an overview of the relevant details for the item.)
The District Attorney requests approval of the 2022 OJJDP FY 2022 Family-Based Alternative Sentencing Program, Award Number GRANT13624564 in the amount of $750,000 with Up Therapy and Solutions named as a sub-awardee in the Grant in an amount not to exceed $120,000. The grant provides funding to support states and communities to implement new, or enhance existing, community-based alternative sentencing programs that provide culturally competent, community-based supports to strengthen the emotional, physical, and social well-being for children and families.
Scope of Work: Up Therapy and Publications’ principal Dr. Pilgrim will provide trauma-informed therapy groups and supportive services for youth, parents or guardians, and Credible Messengers along with other service providers. Additionally, she will develop case plans for restoration and rehabilitative coping skills, crisis management to youth, create case management steps and assist with facilitating an anger management group for adults and teens. Dr. Pilgrim specifically teaches her curriculum of “parenting from fear”.
Community Impact: Parental incarceration affects children most in struggling communities and is creating a revolving door for youth who increase their risky behavior. A study published in Pediatrics found that young adults who had a parent incarcerated during their childhood are more likely to skip needed healthcare, smoke cigarettes, engage in risky sexual behaviors, and abuse alcohol, prescription, and illicit drugs. These findings have potentially broad impact, as over five million U.S. children have had a parent in jail or prison. Additional pressure on Black families is the increased likelihood that Black children, are more likely to be separated from their parents, even in cases where flagrant abuse is not an issue. Black children still tend to be taken into custody at a much higher rate and kept in the foster care system much longer.
Department Recommendation: The Department recommends approval
Project Implications: The grant will establish new and enhance existing family-based alternative sentencing programs for parents/primary caregivers in the criminal justice system to improve child, parent, and family outcomes. The goal is to assist court-exposed parents and their children by strengthening the emotional, physical, and social well-being of families
Community Issues/Concerns: The District Attorney is not aware of any community concerns regarding the sub recipient partner
Department Issues/Concerns: The District Attorney is not aware of any community concerns regarding the sub recipient partner
Contract Modification: New Procurement
Contract & Compliance Information (Provide Contractor and Subcontractor details.)
Not Applicable
Exhibits Attached (Provide copies of originals, number exhibits consecutively, and label all exhibits in the upper right corner.)
Exhibit 1: Award Letter, Award Project Description
Exhibit 2: Subrecipient Contract
Contact Information (Type Name, Title, Agency and Phone)
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Natalie Zellner, JD, Deputy District Attorney of Grants, Programs and Government Affairs, Office of the Fulton County District Attorney, (404) 612-4639
Contract Attached
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Yes
Previous Contracts
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No
Total Contract Value
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Original Approved Amount: |
$0.00 |
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Previous Adjustments: |
$0.00 |
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This Request: |
$120,000 |
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TOTAL: |
$120,000 |
Grant Information Summary
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Amount Requested: |
$120,000 |
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Match Required: |
NA |
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In-Kind |
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Start Date: |
Upon BOC Approval |
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Approval to Award |
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End Date: |
9/30/2025 |
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Fiscal Impact / Funding Source
Funding Line 1:
461-480-FBAS
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Key Contract Terms |
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Start Date: Upon BOC Approval |
End Date: 9/30/2025 |
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Cost Adjustment: NA |
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Would you select/recommend this vendor again?
Yes
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Report Period Start: |
Report Period End: |
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Upon BOC Approval |
9/30/2025 |
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