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a. Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services or designee to sign an agreement with Door to Hope for Parents as Teachers program for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, in the amount of $ 391,244; 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% ($39,124) of the amended contract amount, do not significantly change the scope of work, and do not exceed the maximum aggregate amount of $ 430,368.
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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 Door to Hope for Parents as Teachers program for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, in the amount of $ 391,244; 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% ($39,124) of the amended contract amount, do not significantly change the scope of work, and do not exceed the maximum aggregate amount of $ 430,368.
SUMMARY:
Parents as Teachers (PAT) is a family education and therapy program for parents and their children. The program was founded on the belief that parents serve as a child’s first and most influential teachers, and that effective parenting during a child’s early years builds a lasting foundation for success. Door to Hope is distinguished as a Blue Ribbon Affiliate of PAT, a high achievement.
DISCUSSION:
This agreement provides ongoing interactive California Clearinghouse parent education services to families in need of, or at-risk for child protective services intervention. These families fall within one of the following three categories:
1. Parents invo...
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