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Health and Human Services Agency, Mental Health Division, recommending the Board:
1) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign Agreement for Services 007-S1711 with Infant Parent Center, for the provision of clinical services, outreach, and linkage to other services on an “as requested” basis, for the term July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2019, with a maximum contractual obligation of $525,000; and
2) Authorize the Purchasing Agent, or their designee to execute further documents relating to Agreement for Services 007-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: Mental Health Services Act and Medi-Cal funding
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DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION:
Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) recommending the Board approve Agreement for Services 007-S1711 with Infant Parent Center, to provide mental health services for eligible individuals, thus ensuring HHSA meets the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) program and funding requirements of the MHSA Plan’s “Youth and Children’s Services” project. Infant Parent Center was recognized by the MHSA stakeholders as the sole source provider for these specialized services.
Additionally, HHSA has determined, in accordance with County Ordinance Section 3.13.030, it is more economical and feasible to engage an independent contractor to provide specialized mental health services for children.
DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND:
In 2004, California voters passed Proposition 63, the MHSA. The MHSA imposes a one percent tax on personal income in excess of $1,000,000. The funds from the tax are distributed to California counties and are intended to transform the Mental Health System into one that is consumer and family driven, is recovery oriented, accessible and culturally competent, and offers services appropriate for the population that is served.
On August 25, 2015, the Board of Supervisors adopted and aut...
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