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Provider recruits, screens, trains and manages volunteers whose primary role is to advocate for the best interests of children who are involved in the Juvenile Court System due to abuse and neglect. Services provided under the DCFS contract are designed to improve and increase advocacy for abused and neglected children in the Juvenile Court System. Provider provides education, training, and support to volunteers to enable them to better understand and communicate the needs of minors who have been abused or neglected to the court that has appointed them. Services include: • Recruitment and training of volunteers • Matching CASA volunteers to assigned children • Case management • Court advocacy • Education advocacy • Immediate Needs Assistance

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P. A. 101-0007, eff. 6-5-2019

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To enhance volunteer-based services for best-interest advocacy for abused and neglected children. Highly qualified and trained volunteers work with legal professionals, child welfare professionals, educators and service providers to ensure that judges have the critical information needed to make well-informed decisions.

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Review Grant Agreement for Terms and Conditions.

Other;

Awardee is required to: • Be registered in SAM before submitting its application. To establish a SAM registration, go to www.SAM.gov and/or utilize the instructional link from the https://www2.illinois.gov/sites/GATA/Pages/default.aspx Resource Links tab; • Provide a valid DUNS number in its application; and • Always maintain an active SAM registration with current information during which it has an active Federal, Federal pass-through or State award or an application or plan under consideration by a Federal or State awarding agency.

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Non-competitive

Human Services

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No prior coordination or approval is required with governmental or non-governmental units prior to the submission of a formal application to DCFS.

Submissions via the State of Illinois Grant Management System / AmpliFund. FY24 Application Link: TBD.

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All applications must be submitted by the posted deadline. IDCFS staff conducts an initial review of all applications received for eligibility and GATA compliance. Reviewers may consist of DCFS GATA staff, division leadership, and other internal DCFS staff. Proposals will be approved based on funding available. Final award decisions will be made by the Director (or their designee). The Department reserves the right to negotiate with successful applicants to adjust award amounts, locations, etc. Funds are disbursed based on the schedule agreed upon and included within the Uniform Grant Agreement.

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Grant awards are made annually with a maximum of two one-year renewals. A new application (either an initial or renewal) is required each year.

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Administrative Costs: Reimbursement of administrative costs may not exceed 20% of the costs of other services (20 ILCS 505/5a). Funding allocated under this grant is intended to provide direct services to clients. It is expected that administrative costs, both direct and indirect, will represent a small portion of the overall program budget and should NOT exceed 20%. Administrative means those activities performed by staff and costs which are supportive of and required for project implementation for which there is no direct client contact such as fiscal staff; audit; clerical support; office rent, utilities, insurance; general office equipment etc. Program budgets and narratives will detail how all proposed expenditures are directly necessary for program implementation and will distinguish between Indirect/Direct Administrative and Direct Program expenses. Any budget deemed to include inappropriate or excessive administrative costs will not be approved.

Reports: The Provider will submit expenditure documentation forms in the format prescribed in the Program Plan. Performance Data: The Provider may be required to submit performance data as prescribed in the Program Plan or as directed by the Department. Audits: The Provider will be subjected to the audit requirements contained in the Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996 (31 USC 7501-7507) and subject F of 2 CFR Part 200, and the audit rules set forth by the Governor's Office of Management and Budget (30 ILCS 708/65).

All grantees must follow Title 44 Illinois Administrative Code 7000.90 (Auditing Standards).

The Provider must follow record retention requirements found in CFR 200.333 and record retention rules as prescribed by the Department.

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PY - $1,000,000; CY - $2,000,000; BY - $2,000,000

In FY 2023, the range of grant award amounts was from $2,000,000 to $2,000,000 with an average of $2,000,000.

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406 East Monroe St., Springfield, IL 62701

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7/1/2023

FY 2022 : $1,000,000
FY 2023 : $2,054,476
FY 2024 : $1,400,000