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a. Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services or designee to sign Amendment No. 1 to Agreement A-17326 with Aspiranet to provide staffing and support of the Visitation Center component of Family Reunification adding $234,686 for a new contract total of $704,058 and extend the term by six (6) months for a new agreement term of July 1, 2025 through December 31, 2026; and
b. Authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services or designee to sign up to three future amendments to this Agreement where the total amendments do not exceed 10% ($70,406) of the amended contract amount, do not significantly change the scope of work, and do not exceed the maximum aggregate amount of $774,464.
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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 Amendment No. 1 to Agreement A-17326 with Aspiranet to provide staffing and support of the Visitation Center component of Family Reunification adding $234,686 for a new contract total of $704,058 and extend the term by six (6) months for a new agreement term of July 1, 2025 through December 31, 2026; and
b. Authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services or designee to sign up to three future amendments to this Agreement where the total amendments do not exceed 10% ($70,406) of the amended contract amount, do not significantly change the scope of work, and do not exceed the maximum aggregate amount of $774,464.
SUMMARY:
This agreement funds the operation of the Visitation Center, which is a court ordered service that is an essential component of a Case Plan for Family Reunification when children have been removed from the custody of their parents as the result of child abuse and/or neglect and/or to facilitate contact with parties who have a connection with the child.
DISCUSSION:
The intent of a Visitation Center is to provide a safe home-like environment in which a parent, parents, or interested parties can interact with children to develop positive parenting skills, maintain contact, and facilitate bonding while under the supervision of parent coaches, mentors, therapists and/or staff.
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 with a combination of Federal, State and Realignment revenues. 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 the Well-Being and Quality of Life Strategic Plan Goal adopted by the Board of Supervisors by providing tools and services designed to help Children and families.
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
____ Safe and Resilient Communities
____ Diverse and Thriving Economy
____ Dynamic Organization and Employer of Choice
____ Administrative
Prepared by: Edward Juarez-Lefevre, Management Analyst III, x 3525
Approved by: Roderick W. Franks, Director, x4430
Attachments: Amendment No. 1
Original Agreement EXECUTED
Proposed agreement is on file with Clerk of the Board as an attachment to this Board Report.