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a. Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services or designee to sign an agreement with Door to Hope for Parents as Teachers program for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, in the amount of $ 391,244; and
b. Authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services or designee to sign up to three amendments to this Agreement where the total amendments do not exceed 10% ($39,124) of the amended contract amount, do not significantly change the scope of work, and do not exceed the maximum aggregate amount of $ 430,368.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services or designee to sign an agreement with Door to Hope for Parents as Teachers program for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, in the amount of $ 391,244; and
b. Authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services or designee to sign up to three amendments to this Agreement where the total amendments do not exceed 10% ($39,124) of the amended contract amount, do not significantly change the scope of work, and do not exceed the maximum aggregate amount of $ 430,368.
SUMMARY:
Parents as Teachers (PAT) is a family education and therapy program for parents and their children. The program was founded on the belief that parents serve as a child’s first and most influential teachers, and that effective parenting during a child’s early years builds a lasting foundation for success. Door to Hope is distinguished as a Blue Ribbon Affiliate of PAT, a high achievement.
DISCUSSION:
This agreement provides ongoing interactive California Clearinghouse parent education services to families in need of, or at-risk for child protective services intervention. These families fall within one of the following three categories:
1. Parents involved with prevention and early intervention services, including the County’s differential response program, currently known as the Pathways to Safety program,
2. Parents who are not eligible for CalWORKs PAT services.
3. Parents who are receiving Court Mandated or Voluntary Family Maintenance Services, and
4. Parents who receive Court Mandated or Voluntary Family Reunification Services.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT/COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
The Office of County Counsel has reviewed and approved the Agreements as to form, as has the Auditor-Controller’s Office as to financial provisions.
FINANCING:
This agreement is funded by Social Services Realignment funds. Sufficient appropriations and estimated revenues for SOC005 are included in the FY 2026-27 Recommended Budget.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS:
This agreement correlates to Well-Being and Quality of Life as well as Safe and Resilient Communities adopted by the Board of Supervisors by improving family quality of life, tools of resilience and significant parent engagement and education for those initial years of life particularly targeted for families in need of, or at risk of, child protective services intervention.
Mark a check to the related Board of Supervisors Strategic Plan Goals:
__x_ Well-Being and Quality of Life
____ Sustainable Infrastructure for the Present and Future
__x_ Safe and Resilient Communities
____ Diverse and Thriving Economy
____ Dynamic Organization and Employer of Choice
____ Administrative
Prepared by: Prepared by: Ginger Pierce, CAPC Director x8784
Approved by: Roderick W. Franks, Director, x4430
Attachments: Agreement
The proposed agreement is on file with Clerk of the Board as an attachment to this Board Report.