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Human Services Department recommending the Board authorize the Purchasing Agent to execute Agreements for Services with three (3) group home/foster family agencies (AASK America, Inc. dba Adopt A Special Kid 677-S0911, Olive Crest Treatment Centers 148-S0911 and St. Patrick’s Home for Children 155-S0911) for the provision of emergency shelter care and/or foster care placement services on an “as requested” basis, noting all three (3) agreements shall continue until terminated and specify a maximum annual compensation of $100,000.
FUNDING: Federal and State Social Services Allocation with required County Share of Cost met primarily with realignment resources.
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BUDGET SUMMARY:
Maximum Annual Cost $300,000.00
Funding
Budgeted up to $300,000.00
Per Vendor Maximum $100,000.00
Total Funding Available $300,000.00
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. A total of $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 not-to-exceed annual compensation of $100,000 allows for anticipated maximum potential usage.
Background: 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 placemen...
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