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a. Approve and authorize the Director or Assistant Director of the Department of Social Services to sign an agreement for $1,032,000 with Aspiranet for operation of the Cherish Receiving Center for the period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023; and
b. Authorize the Director or Assistant Director of the Department of Social Services to sign up to three (3) amendments to this agreement where the total amendments do not exceed 10% ($103,200) 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 for $1,032,000 with Aspiranet for operation of the Cherish Receiving Center for the period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023; and
b) Authorize the Director or Assistant Director of the Department of Social Services to sign up to three (3) amendments to this agreement where the total amendments do not exceed 10% ($103,200) of the original contract amount and do not significantly change the scope of work.
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 65 youth annually, and continues to provide immediate services for youth taken into protective care. As of 2021, Aspiranet has successfully becom...
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