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Human Services Department recommending the Board approve and authorize the Purchasing Agent to execute Amendment 1 to Agreement for Services 915-S0811 with The Delora Corporation, dba Foster Family Services, a foster family agency increasing the maximum annual compensation from $1,000,000 to $1,400,000 for Fiscal Year 2008/2009 and subsequent fiscal years, said Agreement has no stated end date and shall continue until terminated for the provision of emergency shelter care and/or foster care placement services on an “as requested” basis.
FUNDING: Federal and State Social Services Allocation with required County Share of Cost met primarily with realignment resources.
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BUDGET SUMMARY:
Total Cost of this Action $ 400,000.00 maximum
compensation
Contract History
Original Contract $1,000,000
Amendment 1 $400,000 Increase to maximum annual compensation
Total Funding Available $1,400,000
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. The Department's FY 2008-09 budget includes $5,230,329 for provision of emergency shelter care and foster care services. Funds for these services are budgeted annually based on projected need. The not-to-exceed annual compensation of $1,400,000 allows for anticipated maximum potential usage under this contract.
Reason for Recommendation:
Human Services (DHS) administers the County’s mandated Child Protective Services (CPS) Program and is responsible for ensuring the shelter, safety and well-being of children who are at risk and are removed from their homes. In order to facilitate services...
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