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Health and Human Services Agency, Social Services Division, recommending the Board consider the following:
1) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign Agreement for Services 253-S1510 with Summitview Child & Family Services, Inc., for the provision of therapeutic counseling services, Child Abuse Prevention, Intervention, and Treatment services; Promoting Safe and Stable Families services; Wraparound Support services; and Commercially Sexually Exploited Child Support services for a three-year term commencing upon execution, with a maximum contractual obligation of $250,000; and
2) Authorize the Purchasing Agent, or their designee, to execute further documents relating to Agreement for Services 253-S1510, including amendments that 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 Funds (85%), County share of cost/required match (15%) realignment funding.
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Budget Summary:
Total Estimated Cost………………………. $250,000
Budgeted……………………………………. $250,000
Total Funding Available…………………… $250,000
Change To Net County Cost……………… $0.00
Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost
There is no Net County Cost associated with this Agreement. Sufficient appropriations are included in the Fiscal Year 2014-15 budget and will be included in future budgets for the term of the Agreement.
Background
The Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) Child Protective Services (CPS) staff strives to protect children from intentional physical or mental injury, sexual abuse, and exploitation or neglect by a person responsible for a child’s health or welfare. CPS staff further endeavor to protect children from abuse and neglect by attempting to preserve the family unit. To meet the needs of the children and their families, CPS staff are responsible for evaluating the services necessary to support families. Specific and specialized services are selected by CPS staff ...
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