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Budget Ordinance Amendment No. 15BCC000041 Public Health: Recognize Funds from NC DHHS, Division of Public Health to Continue the TANF Out-Of-Wedlock Birth Prevention Program in Durham County
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DATE OF BOCC MEETING: March 9, 2015
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION:
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The Board is requested to approve Budget Ordinance Amendment No. 15BCC000041 to recognize $52,157.00 from NC DHHS, Division of Public Health for Title X and TANF Out-Of- Wedlock Birth Prevention Program in Durham County. These funds are to be used for Family Planning services according to Title X requirements and to implement strategies devised to serve the community's needs relative to the prevention of out of wedlock births among TANF-eligible clients and among those at risk of becoming eligible as a result of unintended pregnancies.
The Board of Health has approved this amendment.
Please note that this amendment requires no additional County funds.
ALIGNMENT WITH STRATEGIC PLAN: This grant aligns with Strategic Goal 2: Health and Well-being. Unintended pregnancies will be prevented by linking Public Health clinic customers to birth control as requested and engaging residents in evidence-based curriculums designed to prevent unintended pregnancies.
RESOURCE PERSONS: Gayle B. Harris, MPH, Health Director
COUNTY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION: The County Manager recommends that the Board approve Budget Ordinance Amendment No. 15BCC000041 to recognize $52,157.00 from NC DHHS, Division of Public Health for Title X and TANF Out- Of- Wedlock Birth Prevention Program.
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County Manager: ____________________________