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Health and Human Services Agency recommending the Board:
1) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign Amendment 2 to Agreement for Services 93 (045-S1810) with Susan Stoeffler, MFT, for the provision of therapeutic counseling and related services which extends the term by fourteen months for a new term of June 13, 2017 through February 28, 2021, effective upon execution, with no change to the maximum obligation of $140,000;
2) Make findings in accordance with County Ordinance 3.13.030 that it is more economical and feasible to contract for services provided under this Agreement because the County has neither the licensed staff nor facilities to perform said services; and
3) Authorize the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute further documents relating to Agreement for Services 93 (045-S1810), 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: 37% Federal, 20% State, 38% Realignment, and 5% General Fund.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND:
Pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code Section 16501-16508, HHSA’s Child Welfare Services Program (CWS) is required to provide services to promote family reunification for children and families. Such services are designed to promote the well-being of children by ensuring safety, achieving permanency, and strengthening families to successfully care for their children.
HHSA maintains agreements with multiple vendors for the provision of therapeutic counseling and related services to ensure that clients can be referred by their caseworker on an “as needed” basis to receive necessary, and in some cases, court-mandated services from the most appropriate and conveniently located vendor. Choice of vendor is based upon the specific needs of each individual HHSA client.
In accordance with Board of Supervisors Procurement Policy C-17, Section 7.11, the contractor selection process for service contracts ...
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