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Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA), recommending the Board:
1) Make findings that the provision of “as requested” therapeutic counseling, guardianship navigation and support services, and family evaluation services provided by the Contractor are in the public's best interest and that there are specialty skills, qualifications, and equipment not expressly identified in County classifications involved in the performance of the work in accordance with El Dorado County Ordinance Code, Chapter 3.13.030(b);
2) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign Agreement for Services 7579 with Wayfinder Family Services, Inc. for the provision of “as requested” therapeutic counseling, guardianship navigation and support services, and family evaluations, for the term of final execution through July 30, 2026, in the amount of $99,000;
3) Authorize the Purchasing Agent to execute further documents relating to Agreement for Services 7579, 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; and
4) Authorize the HHSA Director, or Assistant Director of Human Services to execute programmatic, administrative, and fiscal documents relating to Agreement 7579.
FUNDING: 28% Federal, 72% Realignment.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND:
Pursuant to California Welfare and Institutions Code (WIC) Sections 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 the well-being of children by ensuring safety, achieving permanency, and strengthening families to successfully care for their children.
HHSA has contracted with Lilliput Children’s Services since 2014, specifically for the provision of therapeutic counseling services. Lilliput Children’s Services merged with Wayfinder Family Services, Inc. as of July 1, 2020, and both are currently doing business...
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