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Mr. James Lentz -Page 3- May 11, 1989 <br /> <br /> The four programs described above provide that continuum of services to families <br /> in crisis that was mentioned earlier. Youth in trouble due to either undisciplined or <br /> delinquent behaviors initially come to the attention of the juvenile court counselors <br /> who must assist the family in identifying a plan of action that will best meet the <br /> needs of their child(ten). The programs described above provide new alternatives for <br /> court counselors and families. Supportive services such as psychological services and <br /> Home-Based Services enable helping agencies to keep our teenagers at home while family <br /> issues are being identified and service plans implemented, thus strengthening the <br /> family bonds. Temporary shelter care and Uwharrie Group Home provides us with <br /> placement resources that are needed when the situation at home becomes too volatile. <br /> Due to location of these placement resources, family contact can be at a maximum, thus <br /> reducing the amount of time thst the juvenile is placed out of the home. <br /> <br /> The total CBA funding necessary to support these programs is $145,004.00. Total <br /> CBA allocation is $127,765.00 as stated earlier. We are encountering a funding <br /> deficit of $17,239.00. In the past, we have not requested county funds as our <br /> program requests were within the limits of our CBA allocation. This is not the <br /> situation this year. The task force has identified four programs that are providing <br /> valuable services to Cabarrus County. Without these services, we feel that the impact <br /> on the foster care system would be financially unbearable for the county and would <br /> eliminate placement resources for the placement agency and Caharrus County families. <br /> <br /> Our requests are that the board approve the CBA Task Force applying for CBA <br /> funds totaling $127,765.00 and that the county supplement these funds with $17,239.00 <br /> to ensure the provision of quality services to our youth and their families. <br /> <br /> Your consideration of our requests is appreciated and your endorsement of these <br /> programs is desired. The CBA Task Force is on your May 15~ 1989, agenda. <br /> Representatives will be present to answer questions. <br /> <br /> Sincerely, <br /> <br /> GBA Task Force Chairperson <br /> <br />SBS/rs <br /> <br /> <br />