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Health and Human Services Agency recommending the Board:
1) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign Agreement for Services 2088 with Infant Parent Center, for the provision of clinical services, outreach, linkage to other services, and stigma and discrimination reduction in support of Children 0-5 and their families on an “as requested” basis, for the term March 1, 2018 through June 30, 2020, with a maximum contractual obligation of $575,000; and
2) Authorize the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute further documents relating to Agreement for Services 2088, 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: Mental Health Services Act and Medi-Cal funding.
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DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION:
Health and Human Services Agency recommending the Board approve Agreement for Services #2088 with Infant Parent Center, for the provision of clinical services, outreach, linkage to other services and stigma and discrimination reduction in support of Children 0-5 and their families on an “as requested” basis, for the term March 1, 2018 through June 30, 2020, with a maximum contractual obligation of $575,000.
This Agreement #2088 provides clinical services, outreach, and linkage to other services, in accordance with HHSA’s Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Three-Year Program and Expenditure Plan, “Prevention and Early Intervention (PEI)” component. This project was incorporated into the MHSA plan under the PEI component, and included in the MHSA Plan for 2017-18, as approved by the Board on June 20, 2017 (File ID 17-0551; Item 33).
Additionally, HHSA has determined, in accordance with County Ordinance Section 3.13.030, it is more economical and feasible to engage an independent contractor to provide specialized mental health services for children.
DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND:
On May 3, 2016, the Board of Supervisors approved Agreement for Servi...
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