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Health and Human Services Agency recommending the Board:
1) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign Agreement for Services 4359 with Psychological Assessment Systems Inc., doing business as (dba) New Horizons Child and Family Services for the provision of intensive in-home family treatment services, in the amount of $90,000, for the term upon execution through January 31, 2023;
2) Make findings in accordance with County Ordinance 3.13.030 (C) “Due to the limited timeframes, temporary or occasional nature, or schedule for the project or scope of work, the ongoing aggregate of work to be performed is not sufficient to warrant addition of permanent staff;” to provide services as defined in the contract with New Horizons Child and Family Services agreement 4359; and
3) Authorize the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute further documents relating to Agreement for Services 4359, 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: Federal and State Funding: 50% Medi-Cal; 50% Mental Health Services Act.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND:
This Agreement with Psychological Assessment Systems Inc., dba New Horizons Child and Family Services (NHCF) provides services to eligible children and youth and their families through MHSA’s Community Services and Supports component of the MHSA FY 2017-20 Plan and subsequent Annual Updates. NHCF’s model utilizes video cameras in the home allowing for real-time parental and client coaching. These unique Intensive In-Home Family Treatment (IIFT) services are designed to support severely emotionally disturbed (SED) children and youth with the goal of avoiding stressful and costly out of home placements.
NHCF was founded in 2012, has been providing IIFT services since 2017, and its founder has been part of the County of El Dorado (County) mental health community for over 30 years. This is NHCF’s first...
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