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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 to support the Resource Family Approval Program, effective July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2025 in the amount of $403,674; and
b. Authorize the Director or Assistant Director of the Department of Social Services to sign up to three future amendments where the total amendments do not exceed 10% ($40,367) of the original contract amount and do not significantly change the scope of work not to exceed maximum of $444,041.
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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 to support the Resource Family Approval Program, effective July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2025 in the amount of $403,674; and
b. Authorize the Director or Assistant Director of the Department of Social Services to sign up to three future amendments where the total amendments do not exceed 10% ($40,367) of the original contract amount and do not significantly change the scope of work not to exceed maximum of $444,041.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The Resource Family Approval (RFA) program was authorized through Senate Bill 1013 (Chapter 35, Statutes of 2012) and requires the State Department of Social Services, in consultation with the county welfare agencies, foster parent associations, and other interested community parties, to implement a unified, family friendly and child-centered resource family approval process. Prior to RFA, there were different application, assessment, and approval processes for relatives, near-kin and licensed foster family, guardianship and adoptive homes.
This agreement will fund Seneca Family of Agencies to support the RFA Program to ensure families are assessed for RFA approval in a timely manner. This includes ensuring open communication with the Departmen...
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