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Health and Human Services Agency, Social Services Division, recommending the Board consider the following:
1) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign retroactive Agreement for Services 396-S1411 with Donelle Anderson for the provision of therapeutic counseling and related services on an “as requested” basis for the term of January 26, 2014 through January 25, 2017 with a maximum contractual obligation of $200,000; and
2) Authorize the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute further documents relating to Agreement for Services 396-S1411, including amendments thereto and contingent upon approval by County Counsel and Risk Management, which do not affect the maximum dollar amount or term of the Agreement.
FUNDING: Funded with a blend Federal and State funds (85%) with County share of cost or required match (15%) met with realignment funds.
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Budget Summary:
Total Estimated Cost………………………. $200,000
Budget - Current FY………………………. $66,666
Budget - Future FY………………………… $133,334
Change To Net County Cost.......................... $0
Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost
There is no impact to the Net County Cost associated with Agreement for Services 396-S1411. Sufficient appropriations are included in the Fiscal Year 2013-14 budget and will be included in future County Budget Requests.
Background
Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) has contracted with Donelle Anderson since 2011 for the provision of therapeutic counseling, which includes individual, family, and group therapy. Ms. Anderson also provides therapeutic visitation services, and when necessary, she participates in multidisciplinary team meetings and Court meetings. HHSA maintains agreements with multiple local vendors for the provision of therapeutic counseling and related services to ensure that clients can be referred by their caseworker on an “as requested” basis to receive necessary, and in some cases, Court-mandated services from the most appropriate and conveniently l...
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