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Department of Human Services recommending the Board approve and authorize the Purchasing Agent to execute Agreements for Services with two (2) foster family agency or group home vendors (Fresno Unity Group Homes 157-S1111 and Success in Recovery 434-S1011) for the provision of emergency shelter care and/or foster care placement services on an “as requested” basis. The Agreements are effective upon execution, shall continue until terminated and each specifies a maximum annual compensation of $100,000.
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 $200,000.00
Funding
Budgeted up to $200,000.00
Per Vendor Maximum $100,000.00
Savings $
Other $
Total Funding Available $200,000.00
Change To Net County Cost $N/A
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. A total of $5,976,979 is included in the Department's budget for provision of emergency shelter care and foster care services during FY 2010-11. 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.
Compensation: Payments to service providers are made monthly in arrears and within fifteen (15) days following notification that a child has been placed at the facility. Compensation is based upon the State-assigned Rate Classification Level of the group home/foster family agency providing services to the child placed at the faci...
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