Columbus, Georgia

Agenda Item #__2___





Columbus Consolidated Government

Council Meeting







Agenda Report#___43___





TO: Mayor and Council



SUBJECT: Grant - Children, Youth and Family Coalition



INITIATED BY: City Manager's Office

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Recommendation: Approval is requested to submit and, if approved, accept a

grant for $50,000 from the Georgia Department of Human Resources.



Background: The Children, Youth and Family Coalition is established to provide

family connection activities in order to improve child health including reduced

incidences of teenage pregnancy, child abuse, neglect and other risk factors

that impact on the well being of Columbus children, youth, and families.



Analysis: Funds are available from the Georgia Department of Human Resources to

provide assistance to the Children, Youth and Family Coalition by providing

funds to establish Columbus as a Family Connection Community.



Financial Considerations: The grant amount is $50,000 with no matching funds

required. Funds will be available from July 1, 2005 through June 30 2006.



Legal Considerations: The Columbus Children, Youth and Family Coalition is

qualified to apply for funds under this program with Council approval.



Recommendation/Actions: Authorize the City Manager to submit and, if approved,

accept a grant for $50,000 from the Georgia Department of Human Resources.