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Human Services Department recommending the Board authorize the Purchasing Agent to execute Agreement for Services 129-S0911 with Central Valley Foster Care, Inc. and retroactive Agreement for Services 578-S0911 with New Millennium Contemporary Management dba New Millennium Foster Family Agency retroactive to October 1, 2008 each in the amount of $100,000 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:
Maximum Annual Cost (for both contracts) $200,000.00
Funding
Budgeted up to $200,000.00
Per Vendor Annual Maximum $100,000.00
Savings $
Other $
Total Funding Available $200,000.00
Change To Net County Cost $0
Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost:
No change to Net County Cost. 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 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, ...
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