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Health and Human Services Agency, recommending the Board:
1) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign Agreement for Services 057-S1811 with Lilliput Children’s Services, for the provision of “as requested” therapeutic counseling, guardianship navigation and support services, and psychosocial assessments, for the term July 9, 2017 through July 30, 2020, with a maximum contractual obligation of $200,000; and
2) Authorize the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute further documents relating to Agreement for Services 057-S1811, including amendments which do not increase the maximum dollar amount or term of the Agreement, and contingent upon approval by County Counsel and Risk Management.
FUNDING: Federal and State Funding.
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DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION
Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) recommending the Board approve and authorize the Chair to sign Agreement for Services 057-S1811 to provide “as requested” therapeutic counseling services, guardianship navigation and support services, and psychosocial assessments. Pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code (WIC) 16501 et seq., the services provided by Lilliput Children’s Services promote family preservation and family reunification, and facilitate achieving permanency for children engaged in the Child Welfare system. Continuing to contract with Lilliput Children’s Services will ensure continuity of care for clients currently referred to this vendor.
Additionally, HHSA has determined, in accordance with County Ordinance Section 3.13.030, it is more economical and feasible to engage an independent contractor for these services due to the specialized skills and qualifications involved in the performance of the work.
DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
Pursuant to WIC 16501-16508, HHSA’s Child Welfare Services program is required to provide services to promote family reunification for children and families. Such services are designed to promote well-being of children by ensuring safety, achieving permanency, ...
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