The supervisors approved a $400,000 forgivable loan to FOCUSS to start a 24/7 youth crisis observation center, contingent on state matching funds, by a 4–0 vote.
Approved the forgivable loan agreement with FOCUSS Youth Crisis Center & Mobile Crisis Team. Adopted.
How each member voted
| Official | Seat | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Matt McCoy | Dist. 1 | Yes |
| Jill Altringer | Dist. 2 | Yes |
| Mark Holm | Dist. 3 | Yes |
| Tom Hockensmith | Dist. 4 | Absent |
| Angela Connolly | Dist. 5 | Yes |
More from the record
FOCUSS asked for $400,000 as part of a $1 million startup package. The county’s money serves as the local match needed to unlock funding from Iowa Health and Human Services (HHS), and is contingent on HHS matching funds. The center would offer a 24/7 point of access for youth in crisis, with assessment, crisis intervention and care coordination for up to 23 hours. Two FOCUSS representatives spoke during public comment, and four letters in support were received and filed.
The alternative
No other options were presented in the record.
Health and safety
- Who
- Youth in crisis and their families, police, schools and behavioral health providers
- How
- A 24/7 youth crisis observation center, up to 23-hour stays
- When
- Opening date: Not in the record
- Source
- Agenda packet · Minutes (saved copy)
Money
- Who
- Polk County
- How
- $400,000 forgivable loan; forgiveness terms are in the agreement in the packet
- When
- FY 26/27, if HHS match is received
- Source
- Agenda packet · Minutes (saved copy)
Source Minutes (saved copy) · Agenda packet