Title
a. Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services to sign an agreement with First 5 Monterey County for $528,403 to implement the CalWORKs Home Visiting Program for the period July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023; 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 First 5 Monterey County for $528,403 to implement the CalWORKs Home Visiting Program for the period July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023; 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 for the Home Visiting Program, working in collaboration with GoKids Inc., North Monterey County Unified School District, and Door to Hope. The program will 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. At the current time, interaction with families may be conducted virtually until it is safe and allowable to provide in-person home visits.
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 in SOC005 are included in the FY2022-23 Recommended Budget.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC INITIATIVES:
This agreement correlates to the Health & Human Services Strategic Initiatives adopted by the Board of Supervisors by providing parenting skills and support to 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
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Prepared by: Amber Minana, MA II x3372
Approved by: Lori A. Medina, Director, x4430
Attachment: Agreement
Proposed agreement is on file with Clerk to the Board as an attachment to this Board Report.