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Health and Human Services Agency recommending the Board:
1) Make findings in accordance with County Ordinance 3.13.030 (B) that it is appropriate to contract with Granite Wellness Centers (Granite) for services provided under Agreement 8955 because (B) “Specialty skills and qualifications not expressly identified in classifications are involved in the performance of the work;”
2) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign Agreement for Services 8955 with Granite, for the provision of therapeutic counseling, residential substance use treatment and related services for Child Welfare Services and CalWORKs Welfare-to-Work clients in the amount of $100,000, for the term beginning November 1, 2024, through October 31, 2027; and
3) Authorize the Purchasing Agent to execute amendments relating to Agreement 8955, which do not increase the maximum dollar amount or term of the Agreement, and contingent upon approval by County Counsel and Risk Management.
FUNDING: Funded with a blend of Federal Funds (20%) with County share of cost or required match (80%) met primarily with realignment resources.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND:
Pursuant to California Welfare and Institutions Code (WIC) Sections 16501-16508, HHSA’s Child Welfare Services (CWS) is required to provide services to promote family reunification for children and families. These services are designed to promote the well-being of children by ensuring their safety, helping them achieve permanency in their homes, and strengthening family units to aid parents in successfully caring for their children. Pursuant to WIC Section 11322.6, CWS programs are required to provide therapeutic counseling and substance abuse treatment services for clients engaged in CWS for the purpose of family reunification and CalWORKs/ Welfare-to-Work (WTW) programs to help them obtain and retain employment through CalWORKs/WTW activities.
HHSA maintains agreements with multiple vendors for the provision of substance use treatment service...
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