Purpose

• Create a one-time funding pilot to help families affected by substance use disorder. The funds are aimed at supporting family-focused services through Thrive Family Recovery Resources.

Main Provisions

• Funding amount and source:
  • Provides $350,000 in fiscal year 2027 from the general fund.
  • The money goes to the commissioner of human services to grant to Thrive Family Recovery Resources.
• Pilot program services:
  • The grant supports a pilot program that offers family peer services, education, resource navigation, and general support for families impacted by substance use disorder.
• Reporting requirement:
  • By January 20, 2027, the commissioner must submit a report to the chairs and ranking minority members of the legislative committees that oversee human services.
  • The report should evaluate the pilot’s results and make recommendations for developing an ongoing grant program to provide supportive services and education for families affected by substance use disorder.
• Nature of funding:
  • This is a one-time appropriation; it is not a permanent or ongoing funding.

What the Bill Aims to Accomplish

• Test whether a family-centered support model (including peer support and education) helps families dealing with substance use disorder.
• Provide evidence and recommendations to establish an ongoing grant program if the pilot is successful.

Changes to Existing Law

• The bill does not specify changes to existing law. It creates a temporary grant program through a one-time appropriation to fund the Thrive Family Recovery Resources pilot and requires a reporting process to guide future funding.

Implementation Details

• Eligible recipient: Thrive Family Recovery Resources.
• Oversight: Funded through the general fund; administered by the commissioner of human services.

Timeline Highlights

• Fiscal year 2027: Funding is provided.
• January 20, 2027: Required report due to legislative leadership.

Outcome Expectations

• If the pilot shows positive results, the report will suggest developing an ongoing grant program to continue and expand supportive services and education for families affected by substance use disorder.

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