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a. Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services, or his designee, to sign an agreement with California State University (CSU) Fresno Foundation for $213,664 to provide direct Child Welfare Title IV-E training for Family and Children’s Services (FCS) staff, and others as specified by Monterey County, for the period July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2017; and
b. Authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services, or his designee, to sign up to three (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.
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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 his designee, to sign an agreement with California State University (CSU) Fresno Foundation for $213,664 to provide direct Child Welfare Title IV-E training for Family and Children’s Services (FCS) staff, and others as specified by Monterey County, for the period July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2017; and
b. Authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services, or his designee, to sign up to three (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:
The agreement with CSU Fresno Foundation provides training to FCS staff for purposes of professional development, and to improve outcomes for children and families as outlined in the Performance Improvement Plan (PIP), California Department of Social Services (CDSS), and recommended by the 2014/15 Grand Jury.
As specified and authorized by County, Contractor will work collaboratively with the FCS Staff Services Trainer and FCS staff to assess training needs, and to develop and deliver an enhanced training program for Monterey County FCS. This includes on-going training for existing staff and other specific audiences as designated by FCS.
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 Title IV-E. Sufficient appropriations and estimated revenues in SOC005 are included in the FY 2015-16 Adopted Budget and anticipated available for the life of the Agreement. Approval of this action has no impact on County General Fund contributions.
Prepared by: Marcie Castro, MA III, x3480
Approved by: Elliott Robinson, Director, x4434
Attachment: CSU Fresno Foundation Agreement 2015/17
Proposed agreement is on file with Clerk of the Board as an attachment to this Board Report