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ROWAN COUNTY
A COUNTY COMMITTED TO EXCELLENCE

130 West Innes Street - Salisbury, NC 28144
TELEPHONE: 704-216-8180 * FAX: 704-216-8195

 

MEMO TO COMMISSIONERS:

FROM:
Ann Kitalong-Will, Director, Grants Admin/Gov't Relations, Sheriff Travis Allen
DATE:
5/4/2023
SUBJECT:
GRANT APPLICATION: Sheriff's Office to Apply to FY23 Second Chance Act Grant (DOJ)

The US Department of Justice Offices of Justice Programs and Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention have announced FY23 funds to implement O-OJJDP-2023-171713 Second Chance Act Addressing the Needs of Incarcerated Parents and Their Minor Children.

 

The Sheriff's Office proposes to work with the Families First organization in Salisbury, NC to offer the Nurturing Fathers' Program, an evidence-based 13-week training course designed to teach parenting and nurturing skills to men. This program would be offered to fathers who are incarcerated at the detention center to help fathers develop effective skills for healthy family relationships and child development.

 

 



Recommendation:

Authorize the County Manager to sign and have submitted the "FY23 Second Chance Act Addressing the Needs of Incarcerated Parents and Their Minor Children" grant program.



ATTACHMENTS:
DescriptionUpload DateType
Memo from Sheriff Allen5/4/2023Cover Memo
Grant NOFO Summary5/4/2023Exhibit
Families First Programs & Services5/4/2023Exhibit
Nurturing Fathers Program Information5/4/2023Exhibit