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a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute a three-year Facility Use Agreement for the term upon execution to September 30, 2026, with The Parenting Connection of Monterey County to use designated facility space at the Women, Infants & Children (WIC) offices located in the cities of Salinas and Soledad, to provide family health and wellness workshops at no cost to WIC participants; and
b. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to sign up to three (3) future amendments to this Agreement where the amendments do not significantly change the scope of work and there is no exchange of funds.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the County of Monterey Board of Supervisors:
a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute a three-year Facility Use Agreement for the term upon execution to September 30, 2026, with The Parenting Connection of Monterey County to use designated facility space at the Women, Infants & Children (WIC) offices located in the cities of Salinas and Soledad, to provide family health and wellness workshops at no cost to WIC participants; and
b. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to sign up to three (3) future amendments to this Agreement where the amendments do not significantly change the scope of work and there is no exchange of funds.
SUMMARY DISCUSSION:
The purpose of this agreement is to provide family wellness workshops for Monterey County residents. The Parenting Connection of Monterey County (PC) workshops help support, connect, and engage families in learning about infant and child developmental milestones, maternal mental health, and postpartum wellness and resources available in the community. The California Department of Public Health, Maternal Mental Health website states that 1 in 3 pregnant mothers experiences significant anxiety or depression symptoms during or after pregnancy. These family w...
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