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1 <br />2 <br />3 <br />4 <br />5 <br />6 <br />7 <br />8 <br />9 <br />10 <br />11 <br />12 <br />13 <br />14 <br />15 <br />16 <br />17 <br />18 <br />19 <br />20 <br />21 <br />22 <br />23 <br />24 <br />25 <br />26 <br />27 <br />28 <br />29 <br />30 <br />31 <br />32 <br />33 <br />34 <br />35 <br />36 <br />37 <br />38 <br />39 <br />40 <br />41 <br />42 <br />43 <br />44 <br />45 <br />46 <br />47 <br />48 <br />49 <br />50 <br />I <br />❖ 50% of Cost is Reimbursed by the State <br />o Child and Family Services — page 436 <br />• Revenue Increases - $105,400 <br />• Revenue Decreases - $84,000 <br />• Extend Two (2) Time Limited Child Welfare Social Workers <br />❖ Extended to June 30, 2019 <br />❖ Assist with Transitioning Child Welfare Programs to NC <br />FAST <br />❖ 50% Funded by Social Services Block Grant <br />• Increase Legal Services for Adult and Child Protective Services <br />and Guardianship Cases - $65,000 <br />• Increase Living Wage for In -Home Aide Contracts - $33,626 <br />• Rural Operating Assistance Program Grant (ROAP) - $25,000 <br />❖ Budgeted in Orange County Public Transportation (OCPT) <br />• Second Family Program Expansion to Mentor and Transport <br />Youth to Employment and Fitness Activities — $39,821 increase to <br />$237,221 <br />❖ Add Drivers and Program Expenses <br />❖ All costs are reimbursed by the Foundation <br />Child and Family Services — chart, page 25 of PowerPoint <br />Child and Family Services — chart, page 26 of PowerPoint <br />Chair Dorosin asked if there is total budget for legal services. <br />Travis Myren said $220,000. <br />Chair Dorosin asked if any research has been done about bringing these services in <br />house. <br />Bonnie Hammersley deferred to Nancy Coston, but there was some indication of the <br />long -term attorney with DSS. <br />Nancy Coston said this has been brought up before, and specialized attorneys would be <br />needed in order to get the very best for childcare services. She said it would take at least two <br />attorneys to do this work. <br />Chair Dorosin said the County is paying this amount of money for two attorneys, and <br />could probably hire two or more to work in house for that same amount. He said qualified <br />counsel is absolutely important, but this is a lot of money to be contracting out. <br />Commissioner Jacobs said this topic arose when the County hired John Roberts, and he <br />was appreciative of this current law firm's abilities, and the judges also supported this firm. He <br />asked if the same attorneys are still with this firm. <br />Nancy Coston said one attorney is retiring. <br />Commissioner Jacobs said this may be a good time to look at this topic again. <br />Bonnie Hammersley said staff will look into this topic. <br />o Economic Services <br />• Revenue Increases <br />❖ Health Choice Administration - $93,502 <br />❖ FNS Employment & Training - $51,158 <br />• Revenue Decreases <br />❖ Medicaid Administration - $361,483 <br />