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Ref to the Com on Appropriations, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House2025-03-05

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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.