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Health and Human Services Agency recommending the Board:
1) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign Agreement for Services 2938 with Community Recovery Resources, for the provision of therapeutic counseling and substance abuse treatment services, in the amount of $200,000, for the term of 3 years from November 17, 2018 through October 31, 2021;
2) Make findings in accordance with County Ordinance 3.13.030 that it is more economical and feasible to contract with Community Recovery Resources for services provided under this Agreement 2938 because the County has neither the staff nor facilities to perform said services; and
3) Authorize the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute further documents relating to Agreement for Services 2938, 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: Funded with a blend of Federal Funds (28%) with County share of cost or required match (72%) met primarily with realignment resources.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND:
Pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code Section 16501-16508, the Health and Human Services Agency’s (HHSA) Child Welfare Services Program (CWS) 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.
Welfare and Institutions Code Section 11322.6 outlines CalWORKs/Welfare-to-Work (WTW) activities, including counseling services necessary to obtain and retain employment. Therefore, HHSA is required to provide therapeutic counseling and substance abuse treatment services for clients engaged in CWS and CalWORKs/Welfare-to-Work programs.
HHSA maintains agreements with multiple vendors for the provision of substance abuse treatment services to ensure that clients can be referred ...
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