DATE: October 23, 2018
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBMITTED BY: Delfino E. Neira, Director, Department of Social Services
SUBJECT: Agreements for Neighborhood Resource Center Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
TITLE
Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute four Agreements with the following agencies for the provision of Neighborhood Resource Center Services, effective upon execution, not to exceed approximately five consecutive years, which includes a two-year and nine-month base contract and two optional one-year extensions, total not to exceed $4,180,000.
Vendor: Area: Total Amount:
1. Comprehensive Youth Services Fresno 93705 $1,045,000
2. Exceptional Parents Unlimited Fresno 93727 $1,045,000
3. Centro La Familia Advocacy Services Kerman $1,045,000
4. Comprehensive Youth Services Reedley $1,045,000
REPORT
Approval of the recommended action will provide community-based child abuse prevention services to children and families in metro and rural areas of Fresno County through the provision of Neighborhood Resource Center (NRC) services. NRCs support families in need to improve family functioning and reduce the likelihood of child abuse and neglect. The cost of these services will be financed with Child Welfare funds, with no increase in Net County Cost. This item is countywide.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S):
There are no viable alternative actions. Should the recommended action not be approved, children/families in areas of highest need will not have access to services through NRCs.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no increase in Net County Cost associated with the recommended action. Total maximum cost for the Agreements ($4,180,000) will be funded with Child Welfare trust funds. Sufficient appropriations are included in the Department's FY 2018-19 Adopted Budget Org 5610, and will be included in subsequent annual budgets.
DISCUSSION:
On September 13, 2016, the Department presented to your Board a strategic plan to address child abuse...
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