To: Dale K. Weighill, Governmental Operations Committee Chairperson
From: Christopher R. Swanson, Sheriff
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RE: Approval of a grant award from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, in the amount of $71,075.00, to support crime victim sustainability efforts at Genesee County's Sheriff's Office; no match is required
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BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
Approval to accept a Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) grant to the Genesee County Sheriff's Office, to support Crime Victim Sustainability efforts for FY 2026.
BACKGROUND:
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has approved the grant application submitted by the Genesee County Sheriff's Office for Crime Victims Sustainability Fund for grant support of victims of Elder Abuse in the amount of $71,075.00 for fiscal year 2026. The term of this grant is October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. This program will continue efforts to identify, educate, and support victims of Elder Abuse.
DISCUSSION:
This initiative expands the efforts of our existing Elder Abuse Task Force, which focuses on crimes against anyone over the age of 60. This grant provides resources to the elderly community by providing direct victim services to vulnerable adults and victims of crime over 60 years old. In addition to the continued Victim of Crime Act (VOCA) grant, this will have a solid impact on our community by standing up for victims of these crimes and ensuring the victims understand the justice system and are supported through services such as personal protection orders, eviction paperwork, probate court matters, social services, and rehousing efforts. This grant supplements the Culturally Specific or Responsive Services for Underserved Victims, CSRUV-2026 grant that was approved in Reso # for the same term and partially funds the Sergeant position of the Genesee county Response to Acts of Crime against Elders, also known as the GRACE team.
IMPACT ON HUMAN RESOURCES:
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