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a. Approve and authorize the Director or Assistant Director of the Department of Social Services to sign an agreement with Seneca Family of Agencies in the amount of $611,395 for the provision of services and supports to relatives and near-kin caregivers for the period of July 2022 to June 30, 2023; and
b. Authorize the Director or Assistant Director of the Department of Social Services to sign up to three (3) amendments to this agreement where the total amendments do not exceed 10% ($61,139) of the original contract amount, and do not 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 Seneca Family of Agencies in the amount of $611,395 for the provision of services and supports to relatives and near-kin caregivers for the period of July 2022 to June 30, 2023; and
b. Authorize the Director or Assistant Director of the Department of Social Services to sign up to three (3) amendments to this agreement where the total amendments do not exceed 10% ($61,139) of the original contract amount, and do not significantly change the scope of work.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
This Agreement funds the provision of comprehensive, professional, and peer-to-peer supportive services to relatives and near-kin caregivers who play a significant role in the life of Monterey County children, with an emphasis on those caring, or considering caring for, children associated with the dependency or juvenile justice system. The Seneca Family Ties Program has offered services for close to 20 years, to relative and near-kin caregivers. Services include adult support groups; advocacy; childcare for meetings/trainings; recreation activities; case management; legal assistance; transportation; and emergency fund assistance. During FY 2020-21, a total of 210 families with 376 children were served. Permanency speci...
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