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Public Health Department recommending the Board approve the Agreement for Funding for Fiscal Year 2007/2008 with California Department of Health Services (CDHS), Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health/Office of Family Planning in the amount of $359,954 for the period July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008; and accept the associated funding from same.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve.
FUNDING:Title V and State General Fund.
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BUDGET SUMMARY:
Total Estimated Cost $359,954
Funding
Budgeted $359,954
New Funding $
Savings $
Other $
Total Funding Available $359,954
Change To Net County Cost $0
Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost: The MCAH allocation will reimburse expenditures up to $359,954 during the period of July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008.
Background: California receives federal funds called the Title V Maternal & Child Health (MCH) Services Block Grant. These funds must be used to assure: 1) access to quality health care services for pregnant women and children; 2) preventive and primary care services for children and youth; and 3) family-centered, community-based comprehensive health services to children with special health care needs. In California, the State MCAH Branch distributes a portion of these Title V funds to local health departments to carry out these responsibilities. El Dorado County is a provider of these services and a recipient of these funds.
Reason for Recommendation: The Public Health Department, using MCAH funds, shall perform the following scope of work:
1) Assess and monitor the health status, health needs, and the health care services available to mothers, children, and adolescents, with a special focus on low-income populations
2) Provide qualified professional expertise in public health, medicine, and public administration for program direction and coordination
3) Work with community organizations and medical providers to coordinate outreach pro...
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