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Health and Human Services Agency, Social Services Division, recommending the Board consider the following:
1) Authorize the Chair to execute perpetual Agreement for Services 633-S1211 with Greenacre Homes, Inc. for the provision of emergency shelter care and/or foster care placement services on an "as requested" basis with a term that shall commence upon execution, with no end date, and a maximum not-to-exceed compensation of $250,000 during any fiscal year; and
2) Authorize the Chief Administrative Officer or their designee to execute further documents relating to the above noted Agreement, including amendments thereto, contingent upon approval by County Counsel and Risk Management, which do not affect the maximum compensation or term of the Agreement.
FUNDING: Funded with a blend of Federal and State funds (85%) with County share of cost or required match (15%) met primarily with realignment resources.
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Budget Summary:
Total Estimated Annual Cost $250,000
Funding
FY 13-14 Budget $250,000
Total Funding Available $250,000
Change To Net County Cost $0.00
Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost
No change. 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”) is responsible for the administration and provision of Child Welfare Services, which frequently involves the emergency removal of children from an unsafe situation or environment and is often followed by Court-ordered foster care placement to ensure the ongoing safety of the children. Under certain circumstances, voluntary placement of children may occur at the request of the parent(s) for a specified period of time. HHSA currently maintains multiple, no stated end term contracts, for the purchase of emergency shelter and foster care placement services to ensure the placement of children in the most appropriate locat...
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