Interoffice Memorandum
DATE: September 13, 2024
TO: Mayor Jerry L. Demings and County Commissioners
THROUGH: Daniel P. Banks, Deputy County Administrator
FROM: Louis A. Quiñones, Jr., Chief Corrections Department
CONTACT: Amy Hunziker, Manager, Inmate Programs
PHONE: 407-836-3101
DIVISION: Inmate Programs Division
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Approval and execution of Memorandum of Understanding between Orange County, Florida and the Orlando VA Healthcare System regarding Veterans Outreach Services for a period of one year with up to four automatic renewals, unless otherwise terminated by either party. (Inmate Programs Division)
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PROJECT: N/A
PURPOSE: The existing Agreement between Orlando Veteran Administration (VA) Healthcare System and Orange County, Florida for providing program services to veterans who are incarcerated at the Orange County Corrections Department (OCCD) expired June 17, 2024. Under the Agreement, Orange County Corrections Inmate Programs Division staff identify and refer veterans to a Veterans Justice Outreach (VJO) specialist. Once the referral is received, a VJO specialist determines program eligibility and arranges outreach services and/or continuity of care services for the veteran. The VA also works with OCCD Health Services Department to provide assistance and information regarding the veteran’s health and psychological needs if the veteran gives permission to share information.
BUDGET: N/A