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a. Approve and authorize the Director or Assistant Director of the Department of Social Services to sign an agreement with Aspiranet for staffing and support of the Visitation Center component of Family Reunification for the period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 in the amount of $472,432; and
b. Authorize the Director or Assistant Director of the Department of Social Services to sign up to (3) amendments to this agreement where the total amendments do not exceed 10% ($47,243) 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 Aspiranet for staffing and support of the Visitation Center component of Family Reunification for the period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 in the amount of $472,432; and
b. Authorize the Director or Assistant Director of the Department of Social Services to sign up to (3) amendments to this agreement where the total amendments do not exceed 10% ($47,243) of the original contract amount and do not significantly change the scope of work.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
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.
The intent of a Visitation Center is to provide a safe homelike environment in which a parent, parents, or interested parties can interact with children to develop positive parenting skills, maintain contact, and facilitate bonding while under the supervision of parent coaches, mentors, therapists and/or staff.
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