DEPARTMENT
Behavioral Health and Development Disabilities
REQUESTED ACTION (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between Fulton County, the Fulton County Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (BHDD) and the Atlanta/Fulton County Prearrest Diversion Initiative, Inc. ("PAD") to continue providing financial support for delivery of pre-arrest diversion services in the amount of $400,000.00 for the period January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024. (APPROVED)
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REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)
Pursuant to O.C.G.A. ? 36-10-1, all official contracts entered into by the County governing authority and with other persons on behalf of the County shall be in writing and entered in its minutes.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY AREA RELATED TO THIS ITEM (If yes, note strategic priority area below)
Health and Human Services
COMMISSION DISTRICTS AFFECTED
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IS THIS A PURCHASING ITEM?
No
SUMMARY & BACKGROUND Fulton County through the Department of BHDD would like to continue providing resources for support and coordination of pre-arrest diversion services for adult participants. The Atlanta/Fulton County Policing Alternatives and Diversion Initiative (PAD) was developed in partnership with the City of Atlanta and Fulton County as a strategy to provide timely intervention and redirection for individuals experiencing substance addiction, mental health concerns, or extreme poverty. As a pre-arrest program, PAD accepts diversion referrals from law enforcement at the time of the alleged crime, instead of post-booking and court involvement. This unique initiative allows...
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