Title
Resolution to Amend the Fiscal Year 2020 Council Approved Budget and Accept and Appropriate the 2020 Foster Grandparent Program Grant Awarded through the Corporation for National and Community Services
Purpose
PURPOSE/BACKGROUND:
The purpose of this resolution is to accept and appropriate federal grant funds and contributions to permit continuation of the Foster Grandparent Program through the Corporation for National and Community Services.
The Department of Human Services - Social Services was first awarded the Corporation for National and Community Services ("the CNCS") grant in 1972 and has since received the grant in each subsequent year.
Discussion:
The CNCS is an independent, federal grant-making government agency whose mission is to improve lives, strengthen communities, and foster civic participation through services and volunteers. For nearly 20 years, the CNCS through its programs (Senior Corps, America Corp, Volunteer Generational Fund ("VGF") and Social Innovation Fund ("SIF")) has helped to engage millions of citizens in meeting community and national challenges through services and volunteer action. The CNCS provides grants to national and local non-profits, schools, government agencies, faith-based and other community organizations, and other groups committed to strengthening their community through volunteering.
The Senior Corps incorporates the long standing Foster Grandparents Volunteer Program. The foster grandparents are role models, mentors and friends to children with exceptional needs. The program provides a way for volunteers, 55 and over, to stay active serving children and youth in their communities where personal attention helps young people mature, gain confidence, and become full and productive members of society. The Foster Grandparent Program on the Peninsula has served the cities of Hampton, Newport News, Williamsburg and the counties of York and James City since 1972.
Continuation of the Peninsula Foster Grandpar...
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