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Human Services Department recommending the Chairman be authorized to sign Agreement for Services 805-S0811 with the National Council on Crime and Delinquency in the amount of $20,000 for the term July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2010 for web-based management reports to facilitate program and fiscal management of the Child Protective Services Program and ensure compliance with the Welfare System Improvement and Accountability Act of 2001 on an “as requested” basis.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve.
FUNDING: Funding sources are 85% Federal/State Social Services Allocation with a 15% County match.
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BUDGET SUMMARY:
Total Estimated Cost $20,000.00
Funding
Budgeted $20,000.00
New Funding $
Savings $
Other $
Total Funding Available $20,000.00
Change To Net County Cost $0.00
Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost: No Change. The Agreement is funded by the Social Services allocation with required County match met primarily with realignment resources. Funds are budgeted for FY 2008-09 and will also be included in the Department's FY 2009-10 requested budget.
Reason for Recommendation: Non-Standard Agreement #805-S0811 is necessary to enable the Department of Human Services (DHS) Child Protective Services (CPS) Program to continue to access the web-based interactive child welfare management reporting system developed by the National Council on Crime and Delinquency and titled “SafeMeasures®.” SafeMeasures® provides client service delivery activity, specifically face-to-face contact information, to CPS via Management Information Systems data that is provided by the California Department of Social Services (CDSS).
Immediate access to these timely reports from SafeMeasures® ensures compliance with court orders, timely CPS referrals and appropriate management and maximization of the CDSS funding allocation while helping ensure that DHS meets State and Federal Outcome Measures as required...
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