This resolution allows the Department of Human Services to use a $500,000 federal grant to support Ukrainian refugees in San Francisco from October 1, 2022, to September 30, 2025. It was passed retroactively to authorize the funding for the program.
Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Human Services to accept and expend a grant from the Federal Office of Refugee Resettlement through the California Department of Social Services for a total amount of $500,000 for participation in a program, entitled “Ukrainian Refugee Support Services Supplemental Funding - San Francisco,” for the period of October 1, 2022, through September 30, 2025.
How it got here
This legislation originated from a federal grant awarded to California to support Ukrainian refugees, prompting the San Francisco Human Services Agency to seek local approval for its use.
The Federal Office of Refugee Resettlement issued Policy Letter 22-13, outlining eligibility for Ukrainian refugees and other displaced individuals for benefits under the Additional Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act.
The Federal Office of Refugee Resettlement announced the allocation of funds under the Additional Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act to support Ukrainian refugees.
The California Department of Social Services notified San Francisco of a grant award of $500,000 for Ukrainian Refugee Support Services, covering the period from October 1, 2022, to September 30, 2025.
The Human Services Agency prepared a resolution to retroactively accept and expend the grant funds, detailing the intended use for case management services for Ukrainian refugees.
The Budget and Finance Committee recommended the resolution for approval to the Board of Supervisors.
The Board of Supervisors adopted the resolution authorizing the Human Services Agency to accept and expend the grant for Ukrainian Refugee Support Services.
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