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Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) recommending the Board:
1) Make findings in accordance with County Ordinance 3.13.030 that it is appropriate to contract with Granite Wellness Centers for the provision of therapeutic counseling, residential substance use treatment and related services for Child Welfare Services and CalWORKs/Welfare-to-Work clients provided under Agreement 5668 because (B) “Specialty skills and qualifications not expressly identified in classifications are involved in the performance of the work;”
2) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign Agreement for Services 5668 with Granite Wellness Centers, in the amount of $200,000, for the term beginning upon execution through October 31, 2024; and
3) Authorize the HHSA Director, or designee, to execute further documents relating to Agreement for Services 5668, contingent upon County Counsel and Risk Management approval, including amendments which do not increase the maximum dollar amount or term of the Agreement.
FUNDING Funded with a blend of Federal Funds (60%) with County share of cost or required match (40%) met primarily with realignment.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND:
Pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code Section 16501-16508, the Health and Human Services Agency’s (HHSA) 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. Additionally, Welfare and Institutions Code Section 11322.6 outlines CalWORKs/Welfare-to-Work (WTW) activities, including counseling services necessary to obtain and retain employment. Therefore, HHSA is required to provide therapeutic counseling and substance abuse treatment services for clients engaged in CWS and CalWORKs/WTW programs. HHSA maintains agreements with multiple vendors for the provision of substance ...
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