To: Board of County Commissioners
Through: Cheryl Ternes, Director, Human Services Department
Prepared By:
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Bob Prevost, Deputy Director, Human Services Department
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Presenter: Bob Prevost, Deputy Director, Human Services Department
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Subject:
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9:00 AM *Follow-up on Update on the Colorado Child Care Assistance Program and Temporary Assistance to Needy Families administered by the Department of Human Services
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Purpose and Request:
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The Department of Human Services (DHS) is providing information to the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) on the current state of the Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP) And Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) programs relative to funding and caseload volume. The Board discussed this item at their meeting on November 19, 2024, and requested a follow-up discussion.
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Background and Discussion: Due to changes resulting from HB22-1295, Department of Early Childhood and Universal Preschool Program, as well as recent state/federal rule changes made to the Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP), and due to changes resulting from HB22-1259, Modifications to the Colorado Works Program, DHS would like to provide information concerning the current state of both programs. DHS would also like to show the efforts that have been made to address the needs of Arapahoe residents.
Fiscal Impact: There will be fiscal implications resulting from these changes that will likely require reductions to TANF supportive services contracts beginning in State Fiscal Year 2025/26 in the amount of approximately $2 million per year. In addition, a CCCAP freeze on new applications will be implemented in January 2025.
Alternatives: This study session is to share information with the BOCC.
Alignment with Strategic Plan:
?Be fiscally sustainable
?Provide essential and mandated service
?Be community focused
Staff Recommendation: None.
Concurrence: Not applic...
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