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a. Approve and authorize the Director or designee of the Department of Social Services to sign an agreement with Rising Worldwide for outreach and prevention services within the Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC) Program for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027, in the amount of $326,000; and
b. Authorize the Director or designee of the Department of Social Services to sign up to three amendments to this Agreement where the total amendments do not exceed 10% ($32,600) of the amended contract amount, do not significantly change the scope of work, and do not exceed the maximum aggregate amount of $358,600.
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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 Rising Worldwide for outreach and prevention services within the Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC) Program for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027, in the amount of $326,000; and
b. Authorize the Director or designee of the Department of Social Services to sign up to three amendments to this Agreement where the total amendments do not exceed 10% ($32,600) of the amended contract amount, do not significantly change the scope of work, and do not exceed the maximum aggregate amount of $358,600.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
This agreement will address prevention of commercial sexual exploitation of children (CSEC) in Monterey County through outreach, and awareness services within the community. Rising Worldwide will increase awareness of this issue in Monterey County by providing community based outreach and engagement through partnering with the Department of Social Services, and other partners, in hosting the annual Human Trafficking Symposium, and providing awareness and educational materials throughout the year by attending and community events.
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