County of El Dorado - File #: 18-0867

• File #: 18-0867
• Version: 1
• Type: Agenda Item
• Status: Approved
• File created: 5/16/2018
• In control: Board of Supervisors
• On agenda: 8/14/2018
• Final action: 8/14/2018
• Title: Health and Human Services Agency recommending the Board: 1) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign Agreement for Services 3000 with Pathways Recovery, for the provision of “as requested” therapeutic counseling and substance abuse treatment services, for a three-year term that commences upon execution, with a maximum contractual obligation of $100,000; and 2) Authorize the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute further documents relating to Agreement for Services 3000, 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: Federal and State.

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
8/14/2018	1	Board of Supervisors	Approved	Pass

Title
Health and Human Services Agency recommending the Board:
1) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign Agreement for Services 3000 with Pathways Recovery, for the provision of “as requested” therapeutic counseling and substance abuse treatment services, for a three-year term that commences upon execution, with a maximum contractual obligation of $100,000; and
2) Authorize the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute further documents relating to Agreement for Services 3000, 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: Federal and State.
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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 3000 with Pathways Recovery, to provide “as requested” therapeutic counseling and substance abuse treatment services, thus ensuring HHSA is able to provide mandated services to eligible clients in the Child Welfare Services (CWS) and Employment Services/Welfare-to-Work programs.

Additionally, HHSA has determined, in accordance with County Ordinance Section 3.13.030, it is more economical and feasible to engage an independent contractor for substance abuse treatment services due to the specialized skills and qualifications involved in the performance of the work. Additionally, the County does not possess the facilities to provide substance abuse treatment services 24 hours per day, seven days per week in a residential living setting.

DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND:
Pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code Section (WIC) 16501-16508, HHSA’s Child Welfare Services Program (CWS) is required to provide counseling and substance abuse treatment services that promote reunification of children and families in the CWS program.

WIC Section 11322.6 and 11325.8 outline CalWORKs/Welfare-to-Work activities, including counseling services necessary to ob...