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a. Approve and authorize the Director or designee of the Department of Social Services to sign an agreement with Aspiranet for operation of the Cherish Receiving Center for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, in the amount of $1,074,060; 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% ($107,406) of the amended contract amount, do not significantly change the scope of work, and do not exceed the maximum aggregate amount of $1,181,466.
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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 Aspiranet for operation of the Cherish Receiving Center for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, in the amount of $1,074,060; 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% ($107,406) of the amended contract amount, do not significantly change the scope of work, and do not exceed the maximum aggregate amount of $1,181,466.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Aspiranet currently operates the Cherish Receiving Center (Cherish) which provides a safe and nurturing environment for children 0-17 years of age who have been removed from their homes due to abuse, neglect, or a disruption in foster care placement. These children need a safe, comfortable place to stay until their home issues are resolved or until they can be placed with an appropriate resource (foster) family. Cherish has provided the much needed transitional care and temporary housing for youth entering protective custody as well as proving respite and placement stabilization support for youth and families already engaged with FCS.
The Receiving Center has served approximately 160 youth annually and continues to provide immed...
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