To: Board of County Commissioners
Through: ?Katherine Smith, Director, Community Resources Department?
Prepared By:
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??Courtney Stryker, Senior Resources and Veteran Services Division Manager, Community Resources Department?
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presenter
Presenter: ??Courtney Stryker, Senior Resources and Veteran Services Division Manager, Community Resources Department??
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Subject:
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??2:30 PM* 2026 Community Services Block Grant Community Needs Assessment?
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Purpose and Request:
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???The purpose of this study session is to provide the results of the 2026 Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Community Needs Assessment to the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC). As required by the CSBG process, we are requesting that the BOCC formally accept the Community Needs Assessment and approve the plan and application to continue providing the Homemaker Program for the 2027-2029 grant cycle.? ?
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Alignment with Strategic Plan: ?Good Governance - Operate in transparent, inclusive, and communicative manner.?
Background and Discussion: ???Arapahoe County Community Resources receives Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) funds on behalf of Arapahoe County Government annually. CSBG funds are federal funds that originate from the Office of Community Services, part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services then DOLA at the State oversees the allocations. Allocations are determined by the percent of poverty in each County in Colorado.
Our anticipated allocation for 2027 is $547,000. We currently utilize these funds for our Homemaker Program, Veteran Service Officer Trainings and program administration.
The Community Services Block Grant requires grantees to undertake a needs assessment every three years.
The needs assessment must:
Determine the causes and conditions of poverty in the community
Determine the unmet needs of low income community members
Examine current data specific to po...
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