DYS sets public hearings on grant program

Posted on Jul 31 2015

Tag: Sinapalo Youth Center, SSBG, Tinian Youth Center, Youth Services

The Division of Youth Services under the Department of Community and Cultural Affairs will be conducting public hearings on the Social Services Block Grant state plan on the following dates/time:

-Saipan: Aug. 10, 6pm to 7pm, Multi-Purpose Center

-Tinian: Aug. 11, 5pm to 6pm, Tinian Youth Center

-Rota: Aug. 13, 6pm to 7pm, Sinapalo Youth Center

The basic programs that would be implemented under the Social Services Block Grant Consolidation for the CNMI are based on achieving the following goals: self-support, self-sufficiency, protective services, preventing or reducing inappropriate institutional care and securing other forms of care.

An electronic copy of the draft 2016 SSBG state plan may be viewed at these links: http://www.gov.mp/ or http://www.dcca.com/.

A copy of the state plan may also be picked up at the DYS Office of the Administrator on Capital Hill (right across the Legislature). For more information or to submit written comments, contact DYS grant writer Rita M. Castro or DYS Administrator Vivian T. Sablan at 664-2550/2551. (PR)

Press Release

News under Press Release are official statements issued to Saipan Tribune giving information on a particular matter.

Tourist sites vandalized

Power outage Saturday morning

Disclaimer: Comments are moderated. They will not appear immediately or even on the same day. Comments should be related to the topic. Off-topic comments would be deleted. Profanities are not allowed. Comments that are potentially libelous, inflammatory, or slanderous would be deleted.