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Health and Human Services Agency, Mental Health Division, recommending the Board:
1) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign Agreement for Services 012-S1711 with Big Brothers Big Sisters of El Dorado County, for the provision of “as needed” mentoring services in support of the Mentoring for 3-5 Year Olds by Adults and Older Adults Prevention and Early Intervention Project, for the term July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2019, with a maximum contractual obligation of $150,000; and
2) Authorize the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute further documents relating to Agreement for Services 012-S1711, including future 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: Mental Health Services Act.
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DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION:
Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) recommending the Board approve Agreement for Services 012-S1711 with Big Brothers Big Sisters of El Dorado County (BBBS) to provide “as requested” mentoring services in support of the Mentoring for 3-5 Year Olds by Adults and Older Adults, Prevention and Early Intervention (PEI) Program, thus ensuring HHSA meets the requirements of the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) program and funding requirements of the MHSA Plan. The Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) mandates that stakeholders are to be provided with the opportunity to provide input into the MHSA Plan development on topics such as community needs and funding allocations. During the MHSA community planning process for FY 2016-17, one of the unmet needs identified by the public was mental health services for children under the age of five and their families who do not meet the specialty mental health criteria.
Additionally, HHSA has determined, in accordance with County Ordinance Section 3.13.030, it is more economical and feasible to engage an independent contractor to provide these specialized services.
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