Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Ken Cole, Director, Human Services Agency
Subject: Amendment to the agreement with Family Connections for Child Abuse Prevention Services
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution authorizing an amendment to the agreement with Family Connections for child abuse prevention services to extend the term by 3 months for a new term of July 1, 2021 through September 30, 2023 and increase funding by $55,000 for a new total obligation amount not to exceed $495,000.
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BACKGROUND:
After receiving authorization from the Board on June 29, 2021, by Resolution No. 078282, the County entered in an agreement with Family Connections for a term of July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2023 and a total obligation amount not to exceed $440,000 to provide child abuse prevention services to help parents learn positive parenting skills and for their children to learn to develop the skills necessary to succeed in kindergarten and beyond. Under this agreement, Family Connections provides child abuse prevention services through the delivery of parent-education, using evidenced based modalities and short-term clinical services. These services are provided on-site at Family Connection’s pre-schools located in East Palo Alto, Menlo Park (Belle Haven), and Redwood City (North Fair Oaks), in community-based locations and through home-visits. Parents and children may receive additional support based on their identified needs as determined through initial intake, screening, and assessments.
DISCUSSION:
The current agreement expires June 30, 2023. In March 2023, the Human Services Agency (HSA) issued a Request for Proposals to identify child abuse prevention services providers and needs time to complete the RFP process. HSA is requesting to amend the agreement to extend the term by 3 months and add funding to cover the cost to provide services to prevent a gap in services.
The resolution contains the County’s standard provisions allowing amendments of the County’s fiscal obligations by a maximum of $25,000 (in aggregate).
County Attorney has reviewed and approved the resolution and the amendment as to form.
PERFORMANCE MEASURE:
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Measure |
FY 2021-22 Actuals |
FY 2022-23 Target |
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Percentage of engaged families, who have completed a pre- and post-family assessment, will demonstrate improvement in overall parenting skills (based on a joint provider-family assessment). |
80% (150 families) |
85% |
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Percentage of participants who will demonstrate an improvement in two areas of concern as shown by an attainment of treatment plan goals (based on provider’s reassessment). |
80% (150 families) |
85% |
FISCAL IMPACT:
The term of this agreement is July 1, 2021 through September 30, 2023. The amendment adds $55,000 in funding for total obligation amount of $495,000 and is anticipated to be 100% funded by Child Welfare Services revenue through Child Abuse Prevention Intervention Treatment (CAPIT) AB1733 funding. Funding and appropriation for this agreement are included in the FY 2023-24 Recommended Budget. There is no Net County Cost.