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a. Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services to sign an agreement with American Public Human Services Association for $137,690 to provide consultation and technical assistance to the Department of Social Services and its Family and Children's Services Branch, retroactive from April 15, 2016 through April 30, 2017; and
b. Authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services to sign up to (3) amendments to this agreement where the total amendments do not exceed 10% of the original contract amount ($13,769), and does 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 of the Department of Social Services to sign an agreement with American Public Human Services Association for $137,690 to provide consultation and technical assistance to the Department of Social Services and its Family and Children's Services Branch, for the period April 15, 2016 through April 30, 2017; and
b. Authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services to sign up to (3) amendments to this agreement where the total amendments do not exceed 10% of the original contract amount ($13,769), and does not significantly change the scope of work.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
This agreement shall provide consultation and technical assistance regarding development and implementation of a "Road Map to Strengthening Children's Well-being" using an integrated "System of Care" approach to address violence impacting children in the community. The goal of this engagement is to support the Department and the new Family and Children's Services Branch Deputy Director in developing and implementing a strategic action plan for child well-being in light of the tragic December fatalities and to provide support for implementing the system changes required under AB 403. AB 403, Foster Youth: Continuum of Care Reform is a comprehensive reform effort to address da...
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