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a. Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services or designee to sign an agreement with Seneca Family of Agencies to assist with the startup of a Crisis Stabilization Unit and two Enhanced Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program beds in Monterey County for the period of November 18, 2025 through June 30, 2026, in the amount of $267,406; 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% ($26,740) of the amended contract amount, do not significantly change the scope of work, and do not exceed the maximum aggregate amount of $294,406.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services or designee to sign an agreement with Seneca Family of Agencies to assist with the startup of a Crisis Stabilization Unit and two Enhanced Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program beds in Monterey County for the period of November 18, 2025 through June 30, 2026, in the amount of $267,406; 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% ($26,740) of the amended contract amount, do not significantly change the scope of work, and do not exceed the maximum aggregate amount of $294,406.
SUMMARY
The purpose of this Agreement is for the County of Monterey Department of Social Services Family and Children's Services (FCS) and Juvenile Probation Department (JPD) to utilize Complex Care Capacity Building funds awarded by the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) to support the start-up costs for the development of a highly integrated continuum of care that will serve foster youth who are in crisis.
DISCUSSION:
This Agreement w...
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