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Human Services Department recommending Purchasing Agent be authorized to execute the following Agreements for Services to provide emergency shelter care and/or foster care placement services on an as-requested basis:
(1) Agreement for Services 1062-S0811 with Open Line Group Homes, Inc.; and
(2) Agreement for Services 131-S0911 with Colorado boys Ranch dba CBR YouthConnect.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve.
FUNDING: Federal and State Social Services Allocation with required County Share of Cost met primarily with realignment resources.
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BUDGET SUMMARY:
Total Estimated Cost $750,000
Funding
Budgeted $750,000
New Funding $
Savings $
Other $
Total Funding Available $750,000
Change To Net County Cost $0
Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost:
No change. Emergency shelter care services, which are necessary pending Court-ordered case disposition, require a 15% to 30% County share of cost. Court-ordered foster care placement services require a 40% to 60% County share of cost. The State reimburses the County for the federal and state share of cost in a varying ratio based on an array of circumstances. $5,230,329 is budgeted for provision of emergency shelter care and foster care services during FY 2008-09. Funds for these services are budgeted annually based on projected need. The per vendor maximum annual compensation of $500,000 for one vendor and $250,000 for the other vendor allows for maximum potential usage. The maximum annual compensation is based on historical or anticipated use with each vendor.
Reason for Recommendation:
The Department of Human Services (DHS) 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, followed by Court-ordered foster care placement to ensure the ongoing safety of the children. Under certain circumstances, voluntary ...
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