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a. Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services, or his designee, to sign an agreement with Community Human Services (CHS) for $215,000 to support the Family-to-Family Initiative throughout Monterey County for the period July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016; and
b. Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services, or his designee, to sign up to (3) amendments to this agreement where the total amendments do not exceed 10% of the original contract amount, and do not significantly change the scope of work.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services, or his designee, to sign an agreement with Community Human Services (CHS) for $215,000 to support the Family-to-Family Initiative throughout Monterey County for the period July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016; and
b. Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services, or his designee, to sign up to (3) amendments to this agreement where the total amendments do not exceed 10% of the original contract amount, and do not significantly change the scope of work.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Family-to-Family is a community effort to establish a network of family-focused foster care that is neighbor-based, culturally sensitive, and located primarily in the communities in which the children live. Community Human Services works to support the caregivers and to provide services focused on retention efforts to ensure children stay in Monterey County.
This agreement with Community Human Services provides the Department of Social Services, Family and Children’s services, with assistance in supporting ongoing efforts to Family-to-Family throughout Monterey County.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
The Auditor-Controller and Purchasing have reviewed and approved this agreement. County Counsel has approved the agreement as to form.
FINANCING:
This agreement is funded by Realignment revenues. Sufficient appropriations and estimated revenues for SOC005 are included in the FY 2015-16 Adopted Budget. Approval of this action has no impact on the County General Fund.
Prepared by: Karen Clampitt, MA II, x8596
Approved by: Elliott Robinson, Director, x4434]
Attachments: Community Human Services Agreement 2015/16
Proposed agreement is on file with Clerk of the Board as an attachment to this Board Report