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Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute Amendment No. 3 to Non-Standard Agreement A-16758 with Infinite Diversity, LLC, to provide training and consultation services and extend the term for one additional Fiscal Year, for a revised new term of March 22, 2024 through June 30, 2027 with no change to the total Agreement not to exceed amount of $120,000.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the County of Monterey Board of Supervisors:
Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute Amendment No. 3 to Non-Standard Agreement A-16758 with Infinite Diversity, LLC, to provide training and consultation services and extend the term for one additional Fiscal Year, for a revised new term of March 22, 2024 through June 30, 2027 with no change to the total Agreement not to exceed amount of $120,000.
SUMMARY:
This Amendment No. 3 allows for an additional year of training and consultation services to staff, providers, and others to better understand and support the needs of LGBTQ+ individuals and their support systems living in Monterey County.
DISCUSSION:
Infinite Diversity, LLC provides training and consultation in LGBTQ+ issues. Kelsey Pacha, founder of Infinite Diversity, LLC, has a unique perspective and skill set valuable in training professionals to support LGBTQ+ youth, and is an experienced presenter who speaks nationally on a range of LGBTQ+ topics. Kelsey Pacha’s trainings have provided excellent tools and support to Monterey County staff to work more effectively with families in supporting their LGBTQ youth who are experiencing suicidal ideation and suicide attempts due to feelings of rejection and lack of acceptance by family/parental religious beliefs.
This work supports the County of Monterey Health Department 2025-2028 Strategic Plan Goal(s): 2. Provide Exceptional Person-Centered Care through Accessible, Community-Focused Health Services. It also supports one of the ten essential public health services, specifically 7. Enable equitable access
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
The Office of the County Counsel and Auditor-Controller have reviewed and approved this Amendment No. 3 as to legal form and fiscal provisions, respectively.
FINANCING:
The funds for this Agreement are included in the Health Department Behavioral Health Bureau (Fund 1310, Department 400005) Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-2027 Adopted Budget.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC INITIATIVES:
This Agreement will continue the development of and access to gender affirming training and resources to county staff, providers and others that work with LGBTQ+ youth and their families.
Mark a check next to the related Board of Supervisors Strategic Plan Goals:
X Well-Being and Quality of Life
____ Sustainable Infrastructure for the Present and Future
____ Safe and Resilient Communities
____ Diverse and Thriving Economy
Prepared by: Jan Wolf, Management Analyst II, 755-4735
Approved by: Elsa Mendoza Jimenez, Director of Health Services, 755-4526
Attachments:
Board Report
Amendment No. 3
Board Order Amendment No. 2
Amendment No. 2
Amendment No. 1
Board Order Original Agreement
Original Agreement