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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: |
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Total Estimated Annual Cost |
$250,000 |
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Funding |
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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 location and environment.
Reason for Recommendation
The Health and Human Services Agency believes it is prudent to continue to expand their list of contracted vendors to ensure their continued ability to meet various mandated requirements in a timely manner, including the most appropriate placement of at-risk children. Agreement for Services 633-S1211 for emergency shelter care and/or foster care placement services is with Greenacre Homes, Inc. The County's Probation Department is a party to this Agreement and is authorized to place children at this facility.
Action(s) to be taken following Board approval
1) Chair to sign two (2) originals of Agreement for Services 644-S1211.
2) Board Clerk's Office to return one (1) original Agreement to HHSA at Briw Road.
3) HHSA to distribute as appropriate.
Contact
Don Ashton, M.P.A., Interim Director
Concurrences
County Counsel, Risk Management, Human Resources, and Probation have approved Agreement for Services 644-S1211.