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Q. One of the services recommended under Adoption Promotion is respite
care. Under the list of approved expenditures it says we cannot use funds
that are not directly related to facilitate participation in support services. Could we not use funds to pay for after school programs dealing with the arts such as art classes for some children and/or summer camp? If not, am I correct in assuming the matching funds could be used for those activities? |
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A. You are not limited to the services listed. Proposals for afterschool supervision coupled with enrichment activities and/or educational support could an acceptable use for PSSF. Summer camp is also an acceptable use provided they are linked to program objectives and PSSF outcomes.
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Q. Is it possible to get a copy of the FFY 2009 RFP for our files? |
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A. Hard copies were not printed this year for distribution. You may download and print your own copy from the website.
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Q. In reviewing the RFP and through discussions with staff from other Child Advocacy Centers, it appears that we best meet the crisis intervention category. However, our services are most frequently provided in a warm, child-friendly, easily accessible location, as opposed to in-home. If we provide crisis intervention and behavior management training at our center, must we change and provide those in-home in order to be eligible under this category. This would certainly be a large financial adjustment that some may or not be able to make. Also, would there be any other category where CACs might be a better fit? |
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A. CAC's could easily fit into the Placement Prevention model, which gives you more flexibility in terms of delivery. In all cases, core services are required. However, there is no limit or requirement with respect to ancillary services that should be more specific to the target population. These could easily address the needs of CAC families.
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Q. For the past several years, we received a Family Support funding for case management, assessments and therapeutic counseling. We would like to reapply using the same model since it enhances support services provided by the shelter. Will therapeutic counseling be considered an ancillary service under Family Support for adult victims of domestic violence? |
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A. You are not limited to the ancillary services that are listed but you must demonstrate that they address the unique needs of your target population and support PSSF objectives. Please keep in mind that ALL core service components identified for a service model MUST be included in your service plan.
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Q. Can one RFP be written to provide services to clients in two counties? |
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A. There are no limitations on your proposed service area provided you have demonstrated the need and support for those services in your assessment.
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Q. Since Medicaid has a state match requirement, can a portion of Medicaid reimbursements be counted as a PSSF match since that state match is already matching federal Medicaid dollars |
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A. Medicaid $$ would not be eligible as a match.
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Q. Do the matching funds have to be program-specific (i.e. funding streams earmarked for the program for which we are applying) or can they be general organizational/operating streams of funding (interest, fee for service, licensing fees, etc.) |
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A. The source of matching funds is only limited in that it cannot be other federal funds. Although they can be from general funding streams but they must be clearly earmarked for PSSF services.
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Q. Does the program have to have operational history or are new programs eligible . |
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A. New programs are eligible provided the assessment demonstrates the need, agency meets the qualifications, there is support for the services in the community (referral commitment) and the proposal meet all prescribed criteria and requirements.
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Q. Is the cost associated with internet services an allowable expense? It is not specifically listed in the Acceptable Use document. |
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A. These costs would not be excluded, however, you would have to demonstrate that the expense was a cost associated with the PSSF services proposed and you could only allocate the portion directly related and proportional to PSSF activity.
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Q. We are a family visitation center of many years standing and we have always been very court-involved. We are called to testify in court or at panel reviews on a regular basis. We have always billed as "legal advocacy” but this is not listed in ancillary services for supervised visitation. Can we not provide this service anymore? |
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A. Do not confuse "advocacy" with case management. Please review definitions in Schedule A. This does not mean that you cannot include advocacy services in your service plan if that is what you are providing. Most service models now have required services and these must be included in the proposal. Ancillary services can be any service or activity that your assessment identifies as a needed support/service, and addresses the unique needs of your special population to help meet PSSF objectives.
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