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a. Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services or designee to sign Amendment No. 1 to Agreement A-17326 with Aspiranet to provide staffing and support of the Visitation Center component of Family Reunification adding $234,686 for a new contract total of $704,058 and extend the term by six (6) months for a new agreement term of July 1, 2025 through December 31, 2026; and
b. Authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services or designee to sign up to three future amendments to this Agreement where the total amendments do not exceed 10% ($70,406) of the amended contract amount, do not significantly change the scope of work, and do not exceed the maximum aggregate amount of $774,464.
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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 Amendment No. 1 to Agreement A-17326 with Aspiranet to provide staffing and support of the Visitation Center component of Family Reunification adding $234,686 for a new contract total of $704,058 and extend the term by six (6) months for a new agreement term of July 1, 2025 through December 31, 2026; and
b. Authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services or designee to sign up to three future amendments to this Agreement where the total amendments do not exceed 10% ($70,406) of the amended contract amount, do not significantly change the scope of work, and do not exceed the maximum aggregate amount of $774,464.
SUMMARY:
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.
DISCUSSION:
The intent of a Visitation Center is to provide a safe home-like environment in wh...
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