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a. Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services or designee to sign an agreement with the Mexican American Opportunity Foundation for provision of services to foster youth placed in out of home care for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2028 in the amount of $467,196; and
b. Authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services or designee to sign up to three amendments to this Agreement where the total amendments do not exceed 10% ($46,719) of the amended contract amount, do not significantly change the scope of work, and do not exceed the maximum aggregate amount of $513,915.
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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 an agreement with the Mexican American Opportunity Foundation for provision of services to foster youth placed in out of home care for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2028 in the amount of $467,196; and
b. Authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services or designee to sign up to three amendments to this Agreement where the total amendments do not exceed 10% ($46,719) of the amended contract amount, do not significantly change the scope of work, and do not exceed the maximum aggregate amount of $513,915.
SUMMARY:
The department seeks to continue a contracted partnership with this designated resource and referral (R&R) agency, who provides assistance to families in identifying childcare providers and issuing payment vouchers to chosen providers, as well as assistance to families in navigating the process of finding suitable childcare and providing trauma informed training for potential childcare providers.
DISCUSSION:
This agreement with The Mexican American Opportunity Foundation (MAOF) provides childcare services to eligible children with an open Child Welfare case wit...
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