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a. Approve and authorize the Director or designee of the Department of Social Services to sign an agreement with Door to Hope for the provision of perinatal substance abuse prevention and intervention services to Monterey County children and their families, for the period July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, in the amount of $339,963; and
b. Authorize the Director or designee of the Department of Social Services to sign up to three future amendments to this Agreement where the total amendments do not exceed 10% ($33,996) of the contract amount, do not significantly change the scope of work, and do not exceed the maximum aggregate amount of $373,959.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Approve and authorize the Director or designee of the Department of Social Services to sign an agreement with Door to Hope for the provision of perinatal substance abuse prevention and intervention services to Monterey County children and their families, for the period July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, in the amount of $339,963; and
b. Authorize the Director or designee of the Department of Social Services to sign up to three future amendments to this Agreement where the total amendments do not exceed 10% ($33,996) of the contract amount, do not significantly change the scope of work, and do not exceed the maximum aggregate amount of $373,959.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Door to Hope's Monterey County Screening Team Assessment, Referral and Treatment (MCSTART) Program is a local collaborative providing prevention, assessment, early intervention and treatment services to Monterey County children who have been exposed to alcohol or drugs, or are at risk for perinatal alcohol or drug exposure, and their families. Funding provided to Door to Hope will allow the program to provide capacity building that adjusts to the Child Welfare population, advance training on prenatal alcohol and drug exposure, parent/caregiver education, and case management...
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