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Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) recommending the Board:
1) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign Agreement for Services 095-S1811 with El Dorado County Office of Education for the provision of Child Abuse Prevention Council Activities for a three-year term commencing upon execution, with a maximum contractual obligation of $405,000;
2) Authorize the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute further documents relating to Agreement for Services 095-S1811, 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; and
3) Approve and authorize the HHSA Director to sign a termination letter, pursuant to Article XXVI, “Default, Termination, and Cancellation,” Section D, “Termination or Cancellation without Cause” in Agreement for Services 027-S1511 with El Dorado County Office of Education, to be effective upon execution of this Agreement for Services 095-S1811 with El Dorado County Office of Education.
FUNDING: Federal and State Funding.
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DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION
Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) recommending the Board approve Agreement for Services 095-S1811 with El Dorado County Office of Education to provide Child Abuse Prevention Council (CAPC) activities. Welfare and Institutions Code (WIC) 18983 mandates that Counties fund a child abuse prevention coordinating council. County of El Dorado began contracting with El Dorado County Office of Education in 2009 for the provision CAPC activities. The CAPC educational and training activities support child abuse prevention efforts throughout the County.
Additionally, HHSA has determined, in accordance with County Ordinance Section 3.13.030 and WIC 18983.5, legislative authority mandates that the service be performed by independent contractors.
DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
Child Abuse Prevention Councils are required under WIC 18983, which mandates that counties establish a CAPC in orde...
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