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a. Approve and authorize the Director or Assistant Director of the Department of Social Services to sign an agreement with the County of Santa Cruz Human Services Department, allowing them to use Monterey County's CHERISH Receiving Center for the temporary placement of children removed from their homes, for the term of October 1, 2022 to September 30, 2025, where the County of Santa Cruz will reimburse Monterey County for the placements in an amount not to exceed $168,510; and
b. Authorize the Director or Assistant Director of the Department of Social Services to sign up to three amendments to this agreement that do not encompass payment by Monterey County or significantly change the scope of work.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Approve and authorize the Director or Assistant Director of the Department of Social Services to sign an agreement with the County of Santa Cruz Human Services Department, allowing them to use Monterey County's CHERISH Receiving Center for the temporary placement of children removed from their homes, for the term of October 1, 2022 to September 30, 2025, where the County of Santa Cruz will reimburse Monterey County for the placements in an amount not to exceed $168,510; and
b. Authorize the Director or Assistant Director of the Department of Social Services to sign up to three amendments to this agreement that do not encompass payment by Monterey County or significantly change the scope of work.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The Monterey County Department of Social Services (MCDSS) currently operates the CHERISH Center, a Receiving Center for youth at risk of abuse and/or neglect where they can be placed for up to 72 hours. The Center provides services to reduce the trauma inflicted upon youth who have been removed from their home and provides support through the initial crisis. Currently, operation of the Center is contracted through Aspiranet, a non-profit family services agency.
The San...
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