Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Nicole Pollack, Director, Human Services Agency
Subject: Agreement with Child Care Coordinating Council
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution waiving the Request for Proposals process and authorizing the execution of two agreements with Child Care Coordinating Council to administer child care service programs for the term of July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2022, for the following programs and amounts (1) Title IV-E foster care, $750,000 and (2) California Alternative Placement Program, $3,000,000.
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BACKGROUND:
On June 28, 2016, your Board approved an agreement with Child Care Coordinating Council (4Cs) to administer the state and federally funded California Alternative Placement Program (CAPP) and federally funded Title IV-E foster care on behalf of the Human Services Agency (HSA) for any child who has an open child welfare case plan with Children and Family Services (CFS). The administration of the CAPP and Title IV-E programs by 4Cs has streamlined child care services in San Mateo County for families who are eligible to enroll and receive payment for child care.
DISCUSSION:
HSA would like to enter into two, three (3) year agreements with 4Cs to continue assessing children's developmental needs with their expertise. This contractual relationship has proven instrumental in providing families with timely placements into appropriate child care facilities in accordance with CAPP and Title IV-E regulations and funding terms. Their administration of the different programs has helped families find the appropriate funding source that best match their childcare needs.
HSA is requesting that the Board of Supervisors waive the Request for Proposals (RFP) process as 4Cs is a sole provider in San Mateo County per the State Department of Education.
Under the previous agreement for the administration of both CAPP and Title IV-E by 4Cs, appro...
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