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a. Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services to sign an agreement for $115,750 with VNA Community Services, Inc. for the provision of a Public Health Nurse at the CHERISH Receiving Center for the period July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018; 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% ($11,575) 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 $115,750 with VNA Community Services, Inc. for the provision of a Public Health Nurse at the CHERISH Receiving Center for the period July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018; 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% ($11,575) of the original contract amount, and do not significantly change the scope of work.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Through this Agreement, the Department of Social Services continues its support of children subjected to abuse, neglect, and the trauma experienced through removal from their homes, by providing a Public Health Nurse at the CHERISH Receiving Center.
Nursing support consists of completing medical assessments of youth who have been removed and temporarily placed at the 23-hour CHERISH Receiving Center. Activities include screening and assessment of the health needs of children who are taken into protective custody and awaiting placement in a foster home.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
The Auditor-Controller and Purchasing have reviewed and approved this Agreement. County Counsel has approved the Agreement as to form.
FINANCING:
Funding is provided by Social Services Federal, State revenues and realignment revenues. Sufficient appropriations an...
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