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PROPOSED GRANT AWARD
Department: Cook County State’s Attorney
Grantee: Cook County State’s Attorney
Grantor: Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority
Request: Authorization to accept grant
Purpose: The grant will provide Victim of Crime Assistance (VOCA) funding to maintain five full-time victim specialists, one outreach specialist, and one case manager.
Grant Amount: $500,000.00
Grant Period: 1/1/2024 - 12/31/2024
Fiscal Impact: $172,813.00
Accounts: 11100.1250.14245.580033.
Concurrences:
The Budget Department has received all requisite documents and determined the fiscal impact on Cook County, if any.
Summary: The program staff will be 100% dedicated to the program and will be responsible for providing services to victims of underserved groups (including people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, immigrants, those with transportation barriers, and those with limited English proficiency). The grant-funded specialists will conduct intakes, assess needs, provide crisis intervention, provide information and referrals, and access internal and external allied professionals to ensure smooth and seamless client service.
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