The State of Nevada Administrative Office of the Courts Division was awarded a $801,894 Formula Grant under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families' State Court Improvement Program (CFDA 93.586). The grant, titled "SCIP-2025", will be used from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2026 to enhance the quality of court processes and legal representation in child welfare cases across Nevada. Key objectives include improving decision-making procedures, conducting system assessments, expanding treatment courts, integrating data systems, and increasing legal services for children and families involved in the child welfare system. This federal grant award builds upon the State Court Improvement Program's prior investments of over $5 million in Nevada since 2019, supporting comprehensive assessments, tailored strategies, and state court improvement efforts benefiting vulnerable children and families navigating the state's judicial system.
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