REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION
August 22, 2023
FROM
JEANY ZEPEDA, Director, Children and Family Services
SUBJECT
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Amendment to Contract with Family Assistance Program for County Use Only Temporary Shelter Services
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
Approve Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. 22-88 with Family Assistance Program for County Use Only Temporary Shelter Services, increasing the total contract by an amount not to exceed $2,345,808, from $2,074,440 to $4,420,248, adding six additional beds and extending the contract term for six months, for the total contract period of February 9, 2022 through August 31, 2024.
(Presenter: Jeany Zepeda, Director, 387-2792)
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COUNTY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Provide for the Safety, Health and Social Service Needs of County Residents.
Pursue County Goals and Objectives by Working with Other Agencies and Stakeholders.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
This item does not impact Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost). The contract, in an amount not to exceed $4,420,248 for temporary shelter services, will be funded by a combination of 50% Realignment and 50% Wraparound Reinvestment. Adequate appropriation and revenue have been included in the Human Services Administrative Claim 2023-24 budget and will be included in the 2024-25 recommended budget.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Children and Family Services (CFS) has many high-risk youth awaiting placement. These youth may have high behavioral needs such as verbal and physical aggression, history of running away, substance abuse, violent behaviors toward other children and caregivers, special health care needs, autism, destruction of property, and harm to self. There are a limited number of shelter beds for these high-risk youth.
On February 8, 2022 (Item No. 25), the Board of Supervisors approved non-competitive Contract No. 22-88 between CFS and Family Assistance ...
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