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Health and Human Services Agency recommending the Board:
1) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) 5650 with El Dorado County Office of Education for the provision of the Foster Youth Services Coordinating Program, with a term effective upon execution for the period of September 25, 2021 through August 31, 2024. In accordance with the State guidelines, the maximum obligation of this MOU is dependent on the number of clients served so there is no amount listed in the Agreement; however, HHSA has budgeted $100,000 for Fiscal Year 2021-22 to ensure sufficient appropriations for this MOU; and
2) Authorize the Director of Health and Human Services, or designee, to execute further documents relating to MOU 5650, contingent upon approval by County Counsel and Risk Management, including amendments which do not increase the maximum dollar amount or term of the MOU.
FUNDING: Federal Funding (Title IV-E).
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND:
November 29, 2016, California Department of Social Services distributed All County Letter (ACL) No. 16-91 regarding the opportunity to partner with County Offices of Education to draw down federal Title IV-E funding to increase educational case management services for foster youth, including those covered under Welfare and Institutions Code Section 602. Additionally, California Assembly Bill 854 requires any County Office of Education with a Foster Youth Services Coordinating Program to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the County Welfare Department to leverage funding as appropriate to draw down Title IV-E dollars. The purpose of this funding and resultant MOU is to improve educational outcomes for children in foster care.
This proposed MOU 5650 is a renewal of MOU 3682 (formerly 425) approved by the Board on September 25, 2018 (File 18-1359). The proposed MOU would ensure continuation of required FYSCP services.
ALTERNATIVES:
If the Board declines approving this MOU, El Dorado County Office of Education would still be required to provide FYSCP services, without the additional funding that will allow expanded services.
PRIOR BOARD ACTION:
09/25/18 18-1359 Approved MOU 3682 (formerly #425)
OTHER DEPARTMENT / AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
Approved by County Counsel, Risk Management, and Probation
CAO RECOMMENDATION:
Approve as recommended.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
There is no Net County Cost associated with this Agenda item. All funding is Federal Title IV-E draw down that gets passed through to the El Dorado County Office of Education. Sufficient appropriations were included in the Fiscal Year 2021-22 budget, and will be included in future budgets for the term of the Agreement.
CLERK OF THE BOARD FOLLOW UP ACTIONS
1) Clerk of the Board to obtain signature of Chair on two (2) original MOUs #5650.
2) Clerk of the Board to return one (1) fully executed MOU to HHSA Contracts Unit at 3057 Briw Rd, Suite B.
STRATEGIC PLAN COMPONENT:
Good Governance
CONTACT
Don Semon, Director, Health and Human Services Agency