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a. Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services to sign an agreement for $219,427 with Aspiranet for operation of the CHERISH Receiving Center for the period July 1, 2016 through June 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% ($21,942) 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 of the Department of Social Services to sign an agreement for $219,427 with Aspiranet for operation of the CHERISH Receiving Center for the period July 1, 2016 through June 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% ($21,942) of the original contract amount, and do not significantly change the scope of work.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Contractor operates the CHERISH Receiving Center 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 a foster family. The Center offers this nurturing and supportive environment for children when they are first placed in protective custody. Children only stay at the CHERISH Receiving Center for a maximum of 23 hours while safety concerns are resolved or placements in foster care, or with relatives, are arranged.
The CHERISH Receiving Center provides a child-friendly, safe, home-like environment through the successful collaboration between Aspiranet and County's Family & Children's Services. In order to ensure the safety of these children transitional beds in Emergency ...
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