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Health and Human Services Agency and Probation Department recommending the Board:
1) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) 425 with El Dorado County Office of Education, for the provision of Foster Youth Services Coordinating Program services, with a term effective upon execution for a period of three years. In accordance with the State guidelines, the maximum obligation of this MOU is dependent on the number of clients served so there is no amount listed in the Agreement; however, HHSA has budgeted $100,000 for Fiscal Year 2018-19 to ensure sufficient appropriations for this MOU; and
2) Authorize the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute further documents relating to MOU 425, including amendments which do not increase the maximum dollar amount or term of the MOU, and contingent upon approval by County Counsel and Risk Management.
FUNDING: Federal Funding - Title IV-E.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND:
November 29, 2016, California Department of Social Services distributed All County Letter (ACL) No. 16-91 regarding the opportunity to partner with County Offices of Education to draw down federal Title IV-E funding to increase educational case management services for foster youth, including those covered under Welfare and Institutions Code Section 602. Additionally California Assembly Bill 854 requires any County Office of Education with a Foster Youth Services Coordinating Program (FYSCP) to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the County Welfare Department to leverage funding as appropriate to draw down Title IV-E dollars. The purpose of this funding and resultant MOU is to improve educational outcomes for children in foster care.
The new requirements established by both ACL 16-91 and AB 854, and the subsequent MOU #425 required multiple meetings with the stakeholders to determine how to best frame the collaborative efforts of all parties to ensure compliance with the intent of ACL 16-91 as wel...
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