The U.S. Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) awarded Gaston County, North Carolina a $1,219,877 Project Grant under the Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and other Substance Use Program (CFDA 16.838). The grant, with a performance period of October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2027, will fund activities to provide comprehensive services to children in foster care and their families impacted by substance abuse. Key services include supervised visitations, therapeutic services, substance abuse counseling, and family navigation support. The grant aims to strengthen resilience for children and families, improve substance abuse recovery rates, and enhance community support in Gaston County to mitigate the opioid crisis.
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