Section 93-21-311 - Criteria for making grant or loanIn making grants or loans from the trust fund, the Department of Child Protection Services shall consider the degree to which the applicant's proposal meets the following criteria:
(a) Has as its primary purpose the development and facilitation of a community-based prevention program in a specific geographical area, which program shall utilize trained volunteers and existing community resources where practicable;(b) Is administered by an organization or group which is composed of or has participation by the county department of human services, the county health department, the youth court or chancery court, the office of the district attorney, county or municipal law enforcement personnel, county or municipal school officials, local public or private organizations or agencies which provide programs or services for the prevention of child abuse and neglect and educational programs for the prevention of problems of families and children; and(c) Demonstrates a willingness and ability and has a plan to provide prevention program models and consultations to appropriate organizations within the community regarding prevention program development and maintenance.Laws, 1989, ch. 509, § 6, eff. 7/1/1989.Amended by Laws, 2023, ch. 516, HB 1149,§ 99, eff. 7/1/2023.