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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 - The District Attorney requests approval of the 2022 OJJDP FY 2022 Family-Based Alternative Sentencing Program, Award Number 13624564 in the amount of $750,000.00 with Families First named as a sub-awardee in the Grant in an amount not to exceed $118,836.00. Effective upon BOC approval through the term of the Grant. 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 Families First named as a sub-awardee in the Grant in an amount not to exceed $118,836. 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: Families First, Inc provide trauma-informed therapy and supportive services for children and trauma-informed therapy and supportive services to parents. As a result of the partnership with Families First, therapy will be provided for youth, who lack self-regulation skills, and are struggling to express their feelings. Additionally, Families First will help parents learn how to be the best parent possible. Families First utilizes evidence-based tools to help people set goals for thriving, celebrate their progress in their journey of recovery and set emotional safeguards for the long term . Families First has expanded its Behavioral Health Department with clinicians available seven days a week, via secure video or telephone, to offer individuals support when they need it most. Options for therapy removes a barrier of transportation required for in-person sessions.
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 and Grant Narrative
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
Original Approved Amount: |
$0.00 |
Previous Adjustments: |
$0.00 |
This Request: |
$118,836 |
TOTAL: |
$118,836 |
Grant Information Summary
Amount Requested: |
$118,836 |
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Match Required: |
NA |
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In-Kind |
Start Date: |
Upon BOC Approval |
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Approval to Award |
End Date: |
9/30/2025 |
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Apply & Accept |
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Fiscal Impact / Funding Source
Funding Line 1:
461-480-FBAS
Key Contract Terms |
Start Date: Upon BOC Approval |
End Date: 9/30/2025 |
Cost Adjustment: NA |
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Overall Contractor Performance Rating:
Would you select/recommend this vendor again?
Yes
Report Period Start: |
Report Period End: |
Upon BOC Approval |
9/30/2025 |
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