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a. Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services to sign an agreement with Aspiranet in the amount of $472,432 for operation of the Cherish Visitation Center 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 (3) amendments to this Agreement where the total amendments do not exceed 10% ($47,243) 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 to sign an agreement with Aspiranet in the amount of $472,432 for operation of the Cherish Visitation Center 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 (3) amendments to this Agreement where the total amendments do not exceed 10% ($47,243) of the original contract amount and do not significantly change the scope of work.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
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.
The intent of a Visitation Center is to provide a safe homelike 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:
The Auditor-Controller and Purchasing have reviewed and approved this Agreement. County Counsel has approved the Agreement as to form.
FINANCING:
Funding for these services is provided with a combination of Federal, State and Realignment revenues. Sufficient appropriations and estimated revenues in SOC005 are included in the FY 2021-22 Recommended Budget.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC INITIATIVES:
This Agreement correlates to the Health & Human Services Strategic Initiative adopted by the Board of Supervisors by allowing the Department to improve the quality of life for children at risk of abuse and neglect by expanding the Department’s ability to work in collaboration with the community.
Mark a check to the related Board of Supervisors Strategic Initiatives
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Prepared by: Edward Juárez-Lefèvre, MA III, Ext. 3525
Approved by: Lori A. Medina, Director, Ext.,4430
Attachment: Agreement
Proposed agreement is on file with the Clerk of the Board as an attachment to this Board Report