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a. Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services to sign an agreement with Aspiranet in the amount of $472,432 for operation of the Cherish Visitation Center for the period July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022; 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% ($47,243) 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 with Aspiranet in the amount of $472,432 for operation of the Cherish Visitation Center for the period July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022; 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% ($47,243) of the original contract amount and do not significantly change the scope of work.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
This agreement funds the operation of the Visitation Center, which is a court ordered service that is an essential component of a Case Plan for Family Reunification when children have been removed from the custody of their parents as the result of child abuse and/or neglect and/or to facilitate contact with parties who have a connection with the child.
The intent of a Visitation Center is to provide a safe homelike environment in which a parent, parents, or interested parties can interact with children to develop positive parenting skills, maintain contact, and facilitate bonding while under the supervision of parent coaches, mentors, therapists and/or staff.
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 for these services is provided with a combination of Federal, State...
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