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Department of Human Services recommending the Board authorize the Chair to sign Amendment I to Agreement for Services 365-S1011 with Lilliput Children's Services to extend the term to June 30, 2012 and increase the maximum compensation by $142,560 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $285,120 for the continued provision of Kinship Support Services Program (KSSP) services.
FUNDING: 100% State Kinship Support Services Program Allocation.
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Budget Summary: |
Total Estimated Cost |
$285,120.00 |
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Original Agmt (1 yr term) |
$142,560.00 |
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Amendment I (1 add'l yr) |
$142,560.00 |
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New Contract Total |
$285,120.00 |
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Funding for Amendment I to Agreement for Services 365-S1011: |
100% State Allocation |
$285,120.00 |
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County Match |
$0.00 |
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Change to Net County Cost |
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$0.00 |
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Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost: No change. The Agreement is 100% funded by the Kinship Supportive Services Program allocation that the County receives from the California Department of Social Services (CDSS), with no required County match. $142,560 was budgeted for FY 2010-11 and $142,560 is included in the FY 2011-12 Department Budget Request.
Compensation for Services: Payments to Lilliput are made in arrears within 45 days following the County's receipt and approval of itemized invoices. Lilliput's required staffing costs as defined in Exhibit D of the Agreement are evenly divided by the number of months covered by the period of July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2012. Other allowable expenses are invoiced as they are incurred. An indirect cost of 10% against Lilliput's monthly operating costs may be charged on a monthly basis to the County. Total billings by Lilliput must be equal to and shall not exceed the total amount of funding available for FY 2010-12. DHS retains 10% of the total KSSP allocation to cover administrative costs.
Termination: Agreement includes the County's standard Fiscal Considerations termination language, as well as a provision for the County to terminate Agreement without cause in seven (7) calendar days upon written notice.
Background: The Kinship Support Services Program (KSSP) was authorized by California Assembly Bill 1193 (Chapter 794, Statutes of 1997) and set forth in Welfare and Institutions Code §16605. DHS submitted a successful proposal to the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) for a start-up KSSP on August 27, 2007, which has resulted in an annual KSSP allocation to the County. On November 27, 2007, the Board awarded Request for Proposal 08-918-020 to Lilliput, the sole responder for provision of KSSP services, The Board executed Agreement 365-S1011 with Lilliput on June 15, 2010.
Reason For Recommendation: The primary purpose of the Kinship Support Services Program is to help kinship caregivers understand and access services available to children living with relatives other than their own parents, thereby reducing the number of children entering the traditional foster care system with the ultimate goal of strengthening families while providing a safe, stable and nurturing environment for the children in their care.
The County of El Dorado is one of eleven State-approved KSSP provider counties that receive annual grants from CDSS for the continuation of existing KSSP services. DHS anticipates that CDSS will award funding in the amount of $142,560 for FY 2011-12 KSSP services to the County of El Dorado, as an approved current provider of KSSP services, immediately upon formal approval of the State's FY 2011-12 budget. Amendment I to Agreement for Services #365-S1011 allows for the continued provision of KSSP services by Lilliput during the term July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2012.
Purchasing Agent Recommendations: In accordance with Board of Supervisors Policy C-17, Section 7.4.2, the Purchasing Agent concurs with the department's request to amend this Agreement. Additionally, the County Purchasing Agent concurs that the Agreement is in compliance with Board of Supervisors Policy C-17, Sections 7.5 and 7.10.
Action To Be Taken Following Board Approval:
1) Chair to sign two (2) originals of Amendment I to Agreement 365-S1011.
2) Board Clerk's Office to return one (1) original Agreement to DHS at Briw Road
3) Department to distribute as appropriate.
Contact: Daniel Nielson, Director X7275
Concurrences: County Counsel, Risk Management and Human Resources have approved Amendment I to Agreement for Services #365-S1011.