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July 13, 2021 “ORDINANCE ACCEPTING CHAFEE COVID FUNDING FROM THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $11,884 AND APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT IN THE FY 2022 SOCIAL SERVICES FUND FOR THE SUPPORT OF YOUTH IN FOSTER CARE.” Ayes: Battle, Lucas-Burke, Moody, Whitaker, Woodard, Glover Nays: None 21 - 213 - Adoption of an ordinance accepting COVID ETV funding from the Virginia Department of Social Services in the amount of $3,000 and appropriating said amount in the FY 2022 Social Services Fund for the Education and Training Voucher Program. Background:  VDSS has provided local departments of social services (LDSS) with additional funding, authorized by Division X of the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2021, Public Law (P.L.) 116-260 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and public health emergency.  Additional Education and Training Voucher (ETV) COVID funds are available to address the critical needs of youth and young adults who are, or were, in foster care. Discussion:  These funds may be used to provide services and financial assistance to eligible youth or young adults who experienced foster care at age 14 or older and have not yet attained age 27.  Portsmouth’s total allocation is $3,000. Financial Impact:  No local match is required as a condition of the funding. Recommended Action:  Adoption of the ordinance. Next Steps Following Council Action:  The Finance Department will make the appropriate budget adjustments. Motion by Ms. Lucas-Burke, and seconded by Mr. Battle, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: “ORDINANCE ACCEPTING COVID ETV FUNDING FROM THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,000 AND APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT IN THE FY 2022 SOCIAL SERVICES FUND FOR THE EDUCATION AND TRAINING VOUCHER PROGRAM.” Ayes: Battle, Lucas-Burke, Moody, Whitaker, Woodard, Glover Nays: None 21 - 214 - Adoption of an ordinance accepting COVID APS funding from the Virginia Department of Social Services in the amount of $13,928 and appropriating said amount in the FY 2022 Social Services Fund for the Adult Protective Services Program. Background:  The Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 will provide first time, federal funding to state Adult Protective Services (APS) programs. Virginia will receive just over $2.2 million of $93 million in available funds to enhance and improve APS provided by States and local units of government in response to the COVID- 19 pandemic.