Title
Resolution to Amend the Fiscal Year 2022 Council Approved Budget to Accept and Appropriate the 2022 Foster Grandparent Program Grant Amendment Awarded by the Corporation for National and Community Services (CNCS)
Purpose
PURPOSE/BACKGROUND:
The Hampton Department of Social Services was awarded the first Corporation for National and Community Services (CNCS) grant in 1972 and has since been received in each subsequent year. The CNCS mission is to provide government agencies federal funds to improve lives, strengthen communities and foster civic participation through services and volunteers. Programs provided through CNCS include the Senior Corps, which incorporates the long standing Foster Grandparent Volunteer Program. The Foster Grandparent Program provides a way for volunteers 55 and over to stay active serving children and youth in their communities. The Foster Grandparent Program on the Peninsula serves the cities of Hampton, Newport News, Williamsburg and the counties of York and James City.
This grant amendment is for year 2 of a multi year grant.
Discussion:
This grant award will help support the continuation of the Foster Grandparent Program on the Peninsula to ensure ninety seven (97) 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 will support the salary and fringe benefits cost of two (2) permanent full-time (PFT) employees, a manager and an assistant, as well as two (2) When Actually Employed (WAE) positions, to include the cost of supportive services for operational costs and stipends for the foster grandparents. The City has historically provided a cash match for this grant. A cash match contribution is also received from the City of Newport News. The Foster Grandparent Program staff adheres to the City's Human Resources employment policies and performance evaluation process.
Impact:
The City has be...
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