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Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) recommending the Board:
1) Make findings pursuant to Section 3.13.030 (B) of the El Dorado County Ordinance Chapter 3.13, Contracting Out, that the therapeutic counseling services provided by Rose Marie Y. Nieto doing business as Cameron Park Counseling Center requires specialty skills and qualifications not expressly identified in County classifications are involved in the performance of the work;
2) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign Amendment I to Agreement for Services 7778 with Cameron Park Counseling Center, increasing the contract value by $19,198, for an amended amount of $95,000, with no change to the term expiring September 30, 2026;
3) Authorize the Purchasing Agent to execute amendments relating to Agreement 7778, contingent upon approval by County Counsel and Risk Management, which do not increase the maximum dollar amount or term of the Agreement; and
4) Authorize the HHSA Director, or the Chief Assistant Director, to execute programmatic, administrative, and fiscal documents relating to Agreement 7778.
FUNDING: 28% Federal Funding including Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, Stephanie Tubbs Jones Child Welfare Services Program (Title IV-B), Foster Care (Title IV-E), and 72% County Realignment Funding.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND:
Pursuant to California Welfare and Institutions Code (WIC) Sections 16501-16508, HHSA Child Welfare Services (CWS) is required to provide services to promote family reunification for children and families. These services aim to promote the safety and well-being of children, achieve permanency, and strengthen families to effectively care for their children. To fulfill this obligation, HHSA contracts with vendors to deliver therapeutic counseling and related services. Such services are provided on an “as needed” basis, ensuring CWS clients can access court-mandated or otherwise necessary services from the most suitable and conveniently located provider, based on ...
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