TO: The Honorable Board of County Commissioners
THROUGH: John A. Titkanich, Jr., County Administrator
Michael C. Zito, Deputy County Administrator
Cynthia Emerson, Community Services Director
FROM: Megan Kendrick, Human Services Administrator
DATE: October 21, 2025
SUBJECT: Children's Services Advisory Committee's Recommendation of Request for Proposal, Grant Application and Agency Grant Contract for FY 2026-2027
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BACKGROUND
Each year, in accordance with Section 103.24(2)(a) of the Indian River County Code, the Children’s Services Advisory Committee (CSAC) initiates the children’s services grant process for the upcoming fiscal year by identifying and assessing the needs of children in Indian River County. The 2024-2027 Children’s Services Needs Assessment Plan was approved by the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) on December 26, 2023.
On October 14, 2025, the CSAC Main Committee reviewed the 2026-2027 CSAC Needs Assessment Executive Summary, and approved the 2026-2027 Request for Proposal (RFP), the Grant Application, and the Agency Grant Contract for fiscal year 2026-2027.
ANALYSIS
Over the past year, the CSAC Needs Assessment Subcommittee conducted a comprehensive review of new data, creating an Executive Summary of their findings and reaffirming the current funding priorities:
1. Health & Well-Being
2. Nurturing Families & Communities
3. Success in School & Life
Focus areas and data indicators remain aligned with each funding priority, reflecting the needs identified through previous assessments and ongoing analysis.
The CSAC Grants...
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