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 StarVista for Child Abuse Prevention Services
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution authorizing an amendment to the agreement with StarVista, extending the term by 3 months for a new term of July 1, 2021 through September 30, 2023, and increasing funding by $95,000 for a new total obligation amount not to exceed $855,000 to provide child abuse prevention services.
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BACKGROUND:
After receiving approval on June 29, 2021, by Resolution No. 078281, the County entered into an agreement with StarVista to provide child abuse prevention services for a term of July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2023, for a total obligation amount not to exceed $760,000. StarVista provides parent education and short-term clinical services to families with children ages 0-18 within the Daly City, San Bruno, San Mateo, South San Francisco, Half Moon Bay, El Granada, Montara, and the Moss Beach areas of the County. These services are intended to be preventative and are provided to those families who are not already engaged with community services through school-based family resource centers.
DISCUSSION:
The agreement with StarVista expires on June 30, 2023. The Human Services Agency (HSA) issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) in March 2023 to identify providers of child abuse prevention services. HSA is requesting to extend the term of the agreement by three months for a new term of July 2, 2021 to September 30, 2023 and increase funding by $95,000 for a new total obligation amount not to exceed $855,000 to cover the cost to continue services without any gaps.
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 |
FY 2023-24 Anticipated |
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Percentage of engaged families, who have completed a pre- and post-family assessment, that will demonstrate improvement in overall parenting skills (based on a joint provider-family assessment). |
80% (250 families) |
80% |
85% |
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Percentage of participants that will demonstrate an improvement in two areas of concern as shown by an attainment of treatment plan goals (based on provider’s reassessment). |
80% (250 families) |
80% |
85% |
FISCAL IMPACT:
The term of the agreement is July 1, 2021 through September 30, 2023. The amendment adds $95,000 in funding for total obligation amount of $855,000 and is anticipated to be 100% funded by Child Welfare Services revenue through Promoting Safe and Stable Families (PSSF). These funds are included in the FY 2023-24 Recommended Budgets. There is no Net County Cost.