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a. Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services or designee to sign an agreement with Aspiranet for operation of the Cherish Receiving Center for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, in the amount of $1,111,713; 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% ($111,171) of the amended contract amount, do not significantly change the scope of work, and do not exceed the maximum aggregate amount of $1,222,884.
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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 Aspiranet for operation of the Cherish Receiving Center for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, in the amount of $1,111,713; 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% ($111,171) of the amended contract amount, do not significantly change the scope of work, and do not exceed the maximum aggregate amount of $1,222,884.
SUMMARY:
Aspiranet currently operates the Cherish Receiving Center (Cherish) which provides a safe and nurturing environment for children 0-17 years of age who have been removed from their homes due to abuse, neglect, or a disruption in foster care placement.
DISCUSSION:
The Receiving Center has served approximately 160 youth annually and continues to provide immediate services for youth taken into protective care. As of 2021, Aspiranet has successfully become the only agency in the region to obtain the newly required 72-hour Transitional Care Facility license obligated by the California Department of Social Services.
The receiving center provides Social Work staff with a safe and state-approved facility to temporarily place youth whi...
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