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COUNTY OF SAN MATEOInter-Departmental Correspondence |
Human Services Agency |
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DATE: |
February 6, 2002 |
BOARD MEETING DATE: |
February 26, 2002 |
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TO: |
Honorable Board of Supervisors |
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FROM: |
Maureen Borland, Director, Human Services Agency |
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Stuart Oppenheim, Northern Regional Director |
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SUBJECT: |
Authorize the Director of the Human Services Agency or her Designee to Submit a Plan to the State of California Department of Social Services (CDSS) for the use of Child Abuse Prevention Intervention and Treatment (CAPIT), and the Community Based Family Resource and Support (CBFRS) funds. |
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Recommendation |
Adopt a resolution authorizing the Director of the Human Services Agency or her designee to submit a plan to the State of California Department of Social Services for the use of Child Abuse Prevention Intervention and Treatment (CAPIT) and the Community Based Family Resource and Support (CBFRS) Funds. |
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Background |
In the 1980's, the California Legislature created Welfare and Institutions Code (WIC) Section 18960 that authorizes child abuse prevention services and activities. The legislation found and declared that child abuse is one of the most tragic social and criminal justice issues of our time. Victims of child abuse and their families face complex intervention systems involving many professionals and agencies. Coordination by child protection agencies improves the response to victims and their families, and the prevention of child abuse requires the involvement of the entire community. |
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The CAPIT Program was established under Chapter 1398, Statutes of 1982, AB 1733 (WIC Section 18960, et seq.). In 1998, the Legislature augmented CAPIT funding as authorized by Chapter 329, Statutes of 1998, AB 2779. Under this legislation, CAPIT Program funding was augmented by $5 million General Fund for a current total of $14.8 million General Fund. |
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The Office of the Child Abuse Prevention (OCAP) was vested with responsibility for ensuring that funding allocations to counties are distributed through the use of an accountable process that utilizes a multidisciplinary process, including strengthening Child Abuse Prevention Councils (CAPCs). The same legislation also vested OCAP with responsibility for ensuring program compliance and the county plan's conformance with legislative intent. |
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The California legislature also authorized the expenditure of funds to demonstrate the existence of and/or expansion of effective networks of community based family resource and support programs. The legislature funds these programs through the Community Based Family Resource and Support (CBFRS) grants that are allocated to the counties. The CBFRS Program is entirely federally funded and these funds are subject to the Annual Federal Budget process. |
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The CAPIT/CBFRS grants require the establishment of a contractual agreement between the County Board of Supervisors and CDSS Office of Child Abuse Prevention and must be administered by a public agency designated by the Board. The CAPIT Program is funded entirely by State General Funds and these funds are subject to approval through the Annual State Budget process. The CBFRS Program is entirely federally funded and these funds are subject to the Annual Federal Budget process. The public agency designated by the Board of Supervisors is expected to take an active role in the integration of all of the County's child abuse prevention efforts. |
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Discussion |
CAPIT and CBFRS Programs are not entitlement programs. Counties must voluntarily apply for available funding through the development, submission and approval of a three-year plan. |
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The first requirement for receiving CAPIT funds is for the Board of Supervisors to submit a county Notice of Intent form for the 2003-2005 CAPIT grant cycle. The Board of Supervisors must also designate the public agency that will administer the CAPIT and CBFRS programs. In most counties the public agency providing social services is able to ensure that prevention activities are part of the continuum of services available to families and children. |
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On November15, 2001, the President of the Board of Supervisors submitted the required Notice of Intent and designated the San Mateo County Human Services as the agency to administer CAPIT/CBFRS Programs through contracts for services with public and private non-profit agencies. |
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On December 17, 2001, Children's Collaborative Action Team (CCAT), the designated Child Abuse Council of San Mateo County, under the direction of the Human Services Agency, met and developed a three year plan. The plan is being submitted for Board review. |
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Vision Alignment |
The plan to be submitted to the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) keeps the commitment of ensuring basic health and safety for all, and goal number 6: Children grow up healthy in safe and supportive homes and neighborhoods. This plan contributes to this commitment and goal by providing Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment services. |
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Fiscal Impact |
The CAPIT Program is funded entirely by State General Funds and the CBFRS Program is entirely funded by Federal Funds. |
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There is no Net County Cost associated with the approval of the use of CAPIT and CBFRS funds. |