Purpose

The bill would provide a onetime monetary appropriation to the Department of Children Youth and Families to create and implement technology portals on the department’s website. These portals are intended to connect vulnerable children and families with community support systems.

Main Provisions

• Funding source and amount: A one-time appropriation from the general fund.
• Timeframe: For fiscal years 2026 and 2027.
• Recipient: The Commissioner of Children Youth and Families.
• Project scope: Create and implement technology portals on the department’s website.
• Purpose of portals: Connect vulnerable children and families with community support systems.
• Examples of support systems: Churches, nonprofit organizations, and civic organizations.

Financial Details

• Source: General Fund.
• Duration: Fiscal years 2026 and 2027.
• Nature of funding: One-time appropriation (not ongoing).

Relationship to Existing Law

• The bill establishes a new program through a one-time appropriation and does not specify changes to other statutes beyond enabling this portal project.

Implementation Considerations (implied)

• Development and deployment of online technology portals within the department’s website.
• Linking users to various community resources and supports.

Relevant Terms

general fund appropriation one-time appropriation Department of Children Youth and Families technology portals vulnerable children and families community support systems churches nonprofit organizations civic organizations fiscal year 2026 fiscal year 2027