Plain English Summary
This bill appropriates $5 million in nonrecurring state funding to Crossnore Communities for Children, a nonprofit organization, to provide foster care services across North Carolina during fiscal year 2025-2026. The funds will support programs including trauma resilience training, family reunification, youth independent living services, and foster care support delivered from locations in Winston-Salem, Crossnore, and Hendersonville.
Arguments in Favor
Supporters argue that North Carolina faces a foster care crisis requiring additional resources and that Crossnore Communities for Children has demonstrated expertise in addressing trauma and supporting vulnerable children and families. The funding would expand capacity for critical services like family reunification and preservation, helping keep children safe while reducing the burden on the state's foster care system.
Arguments Against
Opponents may question whether a directed grant to a single nonprofit is the most efficient use of state funds and whether similar services could be provided through existing state agencies or competitive grant processes. Some may also express concern about the nonrecurring nature of the funding, which could create service disruptions if the grant is not renewed in future budget years.
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Sponsors
Primary Sponsor
Representative · District 75
Primary Sponsor
Representative · District 109
Primary Sponsor
Representative · District 91
Cosponsors (9)
Representative · District 68
Representative · District 22
Representative · District 106
Representative · District 61
Representative · District 81
Representative · District 40
Representative · District 115
Representative · District 66
Representative · District 78