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SOURCES OF INFORMATION

LFC Files

Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD)

No Response Received

Department of Health

SUMMARY

Synopsis of Bill

The bill appropriates $200.0 from the general fund to CYFD for the purpose of establishing a drug demand harm-reduction program for Chimayo in Rio Arriba and Santa Fe Counties.

Significant Issues

CYFD is providing similar services within the prevention and intervention (P&I) program through the Juvenile Accountability Incentive Block Grant. This bill would establish a new program specific to Chimayo which has one of the highest rates of juvenile drug use in the state.

PERFORMANCE IMPLICATIONS

Performance measures are incorporated in the P&I program.

FISCAL IMPLICATIONS

The appropriation of $200.0 contained in this bill is a recurring expense to the general fund. Any unexpended or unencumbered balance remaining at the end of fiscal year 2002 shall revert to the general fund.

ADMINISTRATIVE IMPLICATIONS

CYFD would probably contract these services.

OTHER SUBSTANTIVE ISSUES

CYFD administers programs for youth aged 18 and younger. If the intent is for a total program including adults, the program would be administered through a memorandum of understanding between CYFD and the Department of Health.

POSSIBLE QUESTIONS

Questions and answers should determine whether the program is for youth only or should include young adults older than 18.

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