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Health and Human Services Agency, recommending the Board:
1) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign Agreement for Services 165-S1711 with Lilliput Children’s Services, for the provision of Kinship Finding, Family Engagement, and Lifelong Connections services, for the term January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2019, with a maximum contractual obligation of $427,616; and
2) Authorize the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute further documents relating to Agreement for Services 165-S1711, including amendments which do not increase the maximum dollar amount or term of the Agreement, and contingent upon approval by County Counsel and Risk Management.
FUNDING: 2011 Protective Services Realignment Funds.
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DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION
Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) recommending the Board approve and authorize the Chair to sign Agreement for Services 165-S1711 for the period of January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2019 in the amount of $427,616. This agreement will provide Kinship Finding and Family Engagement services for those youth involved in the foster care system, with the intent on reducing their long-term placement in non-kin homes.
DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
On September 27, 2016, the Board approved the award of Request for Proposal (RFP) 16-918-062 (File ID 16-0817), to the successful proposer, Lilliput Children’s Services, to provide Kinship Finding, Family Engagement, and Life Long Connections services for youth in foster care.
Kinship Finding, Family Engagement, and Life Long Connections services are efforts aimed at building a network of committed adults to support youth in foster care. The goal of this program is to identify and engage these adults in order to create a stable living environment for foster youth within the County. The impact of this program should result in fewer youth being involved in long-term foster care services, and instead more youth living with kin relations.
ALTERNATIVES
Should the Board decline to approve the Agreement for Services, the County would not provide Kinship Finding, Family Engagement, and Life Long Connections services to foster youth within the county.
OTHER DEPARTMENT / AGENCY INVOLVEMENT
County Counsel and Risk Management.
CAO RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Board approve this item.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
There is no Net County Cost associated with this Agenda item. Sufficient appropriations were included in the fiscal year 2016/2017 budget, and will be included in future budgets for the term of the Agreement.
CLERK OF THE BOARD FOLLOW UP ACTIONS
1) Clerk of the Board to obtain signature of Chair on two (2) original Agreements for Services 165-S1711.
2) Clerk of the Board to return one (1) fully executed Agreement to the HHSA Contracts Unit at 3057 Briw Road.
STRATEGIC PLAN COMPONENT
Health and Human Services Agency Strategic Plan Project 5.1.1, Continuum of Care Reform; County Strategic Plan Objective 2. Provide effective programs to assist individuals and families in achieving self-sufficiency.
CONTACT
Patricia Charles-Heathers, Ph.D., Director