Title
Resolution to Amend the Fiscal Year 2021 Council Approved Budget to Accept and Appropriate the 2021 Foster Grandparent Program Grant through the Corporation for National and Community Services
Purpose
PURPOSE/BACKGROUND:
The Corporation for National and Community Services ("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 has awarded the Foster Grandparent Program Grant to the City of Hampton (the "City") Department of Human Services - Social Services. The CNCS through it's program, 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 Senior Corps incorporates the Foster Grandparent 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 our 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 and Williamsburg as well as the counties of York and James City. The Hampton Department of Human Services - Social Services was awarded the first Corporation for National and Community Services Grant in 1972 and has been a recipient in each subsequent year.
Discussion:
This grant award will help support the continuation of the Foster Grandparent Program on the Peninsula to ensure one hundred five (105) foster grandparents will be available to provide services in child development centers, Head Start, pre-K Centers, Kindergartens and Title 1 Elementary Schools. The grant supports the salary and fringe benefits cost of two (2) p...
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