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North Carolina Department of Human R Division of Social Services 325 North Salisbury Street m Raleigh, North Carolina 27603 Courier # 56-20-25 Jam~ G. Martin. Governor Mary K. Devamperr Director ~4~- Flahcn~r~ary (919) 733-3D55 September 23, 1991 SUBJECT: Family~reservation Services Program Initiative Dear County Director of Social Services: County departments of social services and the Division of Social Services have long embraced the philosophy and practice of keeping families together whenever possible. .There has been further recognition of the need to prevent out-of-home placement of children through Family Centered Services. Family Centered Services are provided within the context of the "family system" and are designed to strengthen and maintain families and prevent disruption and inappropriate, out-of-home placement. Family preservatinn services are one component of Family Centered Sci-vices. A recent appropriation from the General Assembly has made funds available that wil~ enable county departments of social services to develop the capacity to provide famil~ preser~ation services. Grants for up to $95,000 ~ill be awarded to two prqJect sites for the development of Family Preservation Services Programs. The grant period will be from ~ovember 1, 1991 through June 30, 1993. The rate of reimbursement will be IOOZ for the period of November 1, 1991 through June 30, 1992 and 75I for July 1, 1992 through June 30, 1993. Training will be made available ~o county departments of social services that are participating in the project and county depart- ments that are not participating in the project but 'are implementing Family Preservation Services Programs~ ~e encourage you to submit a proposal. This is an excellent oppor- tunity to develop a program that strengthens families and enables them to remain intact. Proposals must be received by 5:00 p.m. - October 15, 1991. The review of proposals and selection of counties will be completed by October 31, 1991. A written agreement will be negotiated with the selected counties and in place by November 15, 1991. If you have any questions regarding this request for proposals, please contact Wanda Reives at (919) 733-7907. If you want to participate in training that will be available'to the project coun- · ties, ~omplete A~tachment C and ~eturn ~o ~he Division.