Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Iliana Rodriguez, Director, Human Services Agency
Subject: Amendment to the Agreement with StarVista for Differential Response Case Management Services
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution authorizing an amendment to the agreement with StarVista for Differential Response Case Management services in the south and central regions, extending the term by four months to October 31, 2017 and increasing the amount by $276,383 to an amount not to exceed $3,999,991.
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BACKGROUND:
On February 12, 2013, the Board of Supervisors approved an agreement with StarVista by resolution 072376 for the term of January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2015 in an amount not to exceed $2,415,000 for Differential Response Case Management services. Subsequent amendments increased the amount of the agreement by $1,308,608 and extended the term to June 30, 2017 to incorporate cost of living adjustments and additional funds to allow the Human Services Agency to reevaluate the priority populations of Differential Response.
Differential Response (DR) is a county-wide evidence-based early intervention strategy designed to improve outcomes for children and families involved with Child Welfare. DR offers multiple paths for ensuring child safety. Path 1, or Community Partner Response, is utilized when the allegations of abuse or neglect indicate a low risk of harm to a child and a Child Welfare response is not required. Path 2, or Joint Response, is selected when it is determined that there is low to moderate risk of harm to the child, but the family could benefit from engaging in community services. Path 3, Child and Family Services' Immediate Response, involves a response from Child Welfare to assess the safety of a child.
DISCUSSION:
The Human Services Agency (HSA) is requesting to enter into a third amendment with StarVista to extend the term of the agreement by fo...
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