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44 <br /> insecurity into routine intake. CMHWs offer services in conveniently located host sites in Orange <br /> County and provide care navigation and referrals to local agencies, including workforce <br /> development programs, housing support services, and community resource networks,to <br /> mitigate these structural barriers. Once connected to EI Futuro, clients are referred to one of <br /> our case managers to support them with any barriers to care. By combining culturally <br /> responsive clinical care with targeted SDOH support, EI Futuro strengthens resilience and <br /> promotes long-term recovery outcomes, ensuring that early intervention services are equitable, <br /> accessible, and effective for marginalized communities. <br /> D. Organizational Readiness (20 points, page limit: not to exceed 3 pages) <br /> EI Futuro has a proven track record of managing complex, multi-year grants and maintaining <br /> rigorous fiscal, reporting, and compliance standards. As the fiscal agent for this project, EI <br /> Futuro assumes full responsibility for financial oversight, grant reporting, and adherence to all <br /> funding requirements. The organization employs a dedicated finance and grants management <br /> team that ensures timely and accurate reporting, tracks expenditures against budgets, and <br /> oversees compliance with both federal and state grant regulations. EI Futuro undergoes an <br /> annual independent audit, reinforcing transparency and accountability, and has successfully <br /> managed grants from NC DHHS, the Governor's Crime Commission, and private foundations <br /> including the William R. Kenan, Jr. Charitable Trust and Oak Foundation, demonstrating capacity <br /> to administer high-dollar and multi-year funding. <br /> EI Futuro may engage subcontractors for specific program elements, such as community <br /> outreach or specialized behavioral health services. Any subcontractor will be selected through a <br /> competitive process prioritizing culturally competent, bilingual providers with experience <br /> serving historically underserved populations, and agreements will include clear deliverables and <br /> compliance expectations. <br /> The organization has deep experience delivering services in a humble, sensitive, and culturally <br /> responsive manner, and specializing in Latino youth, young adults, and caregivers who <br /> experience stigma related to substance use, mental health conditions, or systemic inequities. <br /> Over 75% of staff identify as Latino and are bilingual, enabling effective engagement with <br /> clients, families, and community partners. Staff are trained in SBIRT, harm reduction, and <br /> motivational interviewing, ensuring respectful and nonjudgmental interaction with people who <br /> use drugs (PWUD) and other historically marginalized populations. <br /> EI Futuro has long promoted the health and dignity of individuals impacted by drug use, <br /> integrating substance use prevention and early intervention into core behavioral health <br /> services. Through partnerships with community-based organizations, faith leaders, and schools, <br /> EI Futuro strengthens culturally competent service delivery and supports clients experiencing <br /> 7 <br />