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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PASSAIC COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, DIVISION OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION SERVICES TO APPLY FOR AND ACCEPT BLOCK GRANT FUNDING FROM THE NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION SERVICES.
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WHEREAS, the County of Passaic (hereafter “County”) is a government body incorporated pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:18-1, et seq. and vested with all rights contained therein; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:20-1 the Board of County Commissioners for the County of Passaic (hereafter “Board”) are vested with decision making powers on behalf of the County; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Human Services (hereafter “Department”) is an umbrella social service agency concerned with planning and funding services for disadvantaged and homeless citizens; and
WHEREAS, the Director of the Department requests a resolution authorizing the Department to apply for and accept block grant funding from the New Jersey Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services; and
WHEREAS, this Grant, in the amount of ten thousand and 00/00 ($10,000.00) dollars, will support training and technical assistance activities for Community Mental Health Services, specifically targeting adults with Serious Mental Illness and children with Serious Emotional Disturbances; and
WHEREAS, the award period for this funding extends from February 20, 2025, through September 29, 2025; and
WHEREAS, this matter was discussed for the March 4, 2025 meeting of Health and Human Services Committee, and is being recommended to the Board for approval;
NOW, THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED, that, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:20-1, et seq. the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Passaic hereby authorizes the Passaic County Department of Human Services, Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services to apply for and accept block grant funding from the New Jersey Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services; and
LET IT BE FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk to the Board, County Counsel, and Director of the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Passaic are authorized to take any other steps necessary to carry out the purpose of this resolution.
JDP March 11, 2025