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 Manager
DATE: September 23, 2025
SUBJECT: Children Services Advisory Committee: De-obligation of Funding for Tykes & Teens, Inc FY 2024-2025
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BACKGROUND
On April 9th, 2024, the Board of County Commissioners approved FY 2024/2025 funding for Children’s Services at 0.1250 mills, up to $3,149,351, with a not to exceed amount of 8% for administrative expenses.
ANALYSIS
For the fiscal year 2024-2025, Tykes & Teens was awarded $75,000 for the Trauma Informed Care program. On July 3, 2025, the agency formally notified the Children’s Services Advisory Committee (CSAC) of its decision to return funds in the amount of $33,393.70.
BUDGETARY IMPACT
Funds, in the amount of $33,393.70, will be moved from the General Fund/Children's Services/Tykes & Teens-Trauma Informed Care account, number 00112869-088438, to the General Fund/Children's Services/Reserve for Contingency account, number 00112869-099910.
PREVIOUS BOARD ACTIONS
July 2, 2024, Funding Recommendation Approved
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT
Quality of Life
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommended Action
Staff respectfully recommend that the Board de-obligate funding for Tykes & Teens for the Trauma Informed Care program in the amount of $33,393.70 and move those monies into contingency funding.