DATE: September 10, 2019
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBMITTED BY: Delfino E. Neira, Director, Department of Social Services
SUBJECT: Agreement with Comprehensive Youth Services of Fresno, Inc. for
Visitation Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
TITLE
Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with Comprehensive Youth Services, Inc. for the provision of supervised visitation services, effective October 1, 2019, not to exceed five consecutive years, which includes a three-year base contract and two optional one-year extensions, total not to exceed $ 4,958,100.
REPORT
Approval of the recommended action will allow the Department to continue to provide supervised visitation services to parents and children who are involved in the Department's Child Welfare Services (CWS). These services are mandated by Juvenile Court to reduce trauma to children, and ensure the safety of abused and neglected children during visitation. Services will be provided primarily in Fresno and minimally in Selma, at the following addresses, respectively, 4545 N West Ave, Fresno, CA 93705, 1398 Indianapolis Ave. suite 102, Fresno, CA 93705, and 1940 E. Front Street, Selma 93662. The total cost of the recommended Agreements will be funded with a combination of Federal, State and County Social Services Realignment funds, with no increase to Net County Cost. This item pertains to locations in District 2 and District 4.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S):
There is no viable alternative action. If this item is not approved, the Department's capacity to meet court-ordered supervised visitation services will be significantly reduced, having an adverse effect on children and families involved in CWS who are separated by out-of-home care.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no increase in Net County Cost associated with the recommended action. The maximum amount of the Agreement ($4,958,100) will be fully offset with Promoting Safe and Stable Families (PSSF) and 2011 Realignment funds. Sufficient appro...
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