Section 26B-5-115 - Safety Net Initiative(1) As used in this section, "individuals in underserved communities" means individuals living in culturally isolated communities in the state who may lack access to public assistance and other government services.(2) There is created within the division the Safety Net Initiative to:(a) implement strategies to increase awareness and reduce risk factors in order to improve the safety and well-being of individuals in underserved communities;(b) coordinate with government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and interested individuals to provide open communication with individuals in underserved communities; and(c) coordinate efforts to give individuals in underserved communities needed access to public assistance and other government services.(3) The division may employ or contract with individuals, entities, and support staff as necessary to administer the duties required by this section.Renumbered from § 62A-15-119 and amended by Chapter 308, 2023 General Session ,§ 15, eff. 5/3/2023.Renumbered from § 35A-3-802 and amended by Chapter 29, 2020 General Session ,§ 3, eff. 5/12/2020.