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a. Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services to sign an agreement with Monterey County Children and Families Commission dba First 5 Monterey County for $528,403 to implement the CalWORKs Home Visiting Program and ensure home visiting services are provided to CalWORKs customers for the period July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022; and
b. Authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services to sign up to three (3) amendments to this agreement where the total amendments do not exceed 10% ($52,840) 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 to sign an agreement with Monterey County Children and Families Commission dba First 5 Monterey County for $528,403 to implement the CalWORKs Home Visiting Program and ensure home visiting services are provided to CalWORKs customers for the period July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022; and
b. Authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services to sign up to three (3) amendments to this agreement where the total amendments do not exceed 10% ($52,840) of the original contract amount and do not significantly change the scope of work.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Through this Agreement, First 5 Monterey County shall act as the lead agency working in collaboration with GoKids Inc., North Monterey County Unified School District, and Door to Hope to connect parents with necessary resources, improve their parenting skills through early educational learning and playing, and ensure that their children have a safe and nurturing environment that allows them to thrive and grow. The goal of the CalWORKs Home Visiting Program is to support families to learn and expand parenting and child development skills and knowledge, as well as engage in positive behaviors that support children’s school readiness.
First 5 Monterey County will provide child developmental screenings, case management, and facilitate early educational learning to approximately 107 CalWORKs families. Home visits will be offered throughout Monterey County at mutually agreed upon times between the CalWORKs customers and home visiting staff.
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 the CalWORKs Home Visiting Initiative allocation. Sufficient appropriations and estimated revenues are included in the FY 2021-22 Recommended Budget.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC INITIATIVES:
This agreement correlates to the Economic Development and Health & Human Services Strategic Initiatives adopted by the Board of Supervisors by providing parenting skills and support to 107 CalWORKs customers. The skills and experience gained will help reduce child abuse, neglect, and trauma and nurture healthy child development.
Mark a check to the related Board of Supervisors Strategic Initiatives
X Economic Development
__ Administration
X Health & Human Services
__ Infrastructure
__ Public Safety
Prepared by: Amber Minana, MA II, x3372
Approved by: Lori A. Medina, Director, x4430
Attachment: First 5 Monterey County Agreement
Proposed agreement is on file with Clerk to the Board as an attachment to this Board Report