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Health and Human Services Agency, Social Services Division, recommending the Board:
1) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign Agreement for Services 243-S1711 with A Balanced Life: Individual, Family and Child Therapy, Inc., for the provision of therapeutic counseling and related services, for the term November 1, 2016 through October 31, 2019, with a maximum contractual obligation of $381,000 on a "as needed" basis; and
2) Authorize the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute further documents relating to Agreement for Services 243-S1711, including future 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 Agreement for Services 243-S1711 with A Balanced Life: Individual, Family and Child Therapy, Inc., to provide therapeutic counseling and related services for eligible individuals. Approval of said Amendment will ensure HHSA meets the community service demands and will ensure that HHSA provides mandated services, pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code Section 16501-16508, relative to family reunification for children and families being served by the HHSA Child Welfare Services (CWS) program.
Additionally, HHSA has determined that services provided pursuant to this Agreement 243-S1711 satisfy the criteria defined in Chapter 3.13, Section 3.13.030 of the County Ordinance in that the work performed under this Agreement is on an "as needed" basis; therefore, it is more economical and feasible to engage an independent contractor for as requested therapeutic counseling and related services.
DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND:
Pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code Section 16501-16508, HHSA’s CWS program is required to provide services to promote family reunification for children and families. ...
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