REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION
January 13, 2026
FROM
GEORGINA YOSHIOKA, Director, Department of Behavioral Health
SUBJECT
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Revised Standard Agreement Template for Children's Residential Intensive Services
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
1. Approve the revised standard agreement template for ongoing Children's Residential Intensive Services, retroactively effective July 1, 2024, or date of youth placement, whichever occurs later, updating standard contract language, increasing the total aggregate in an amount not to exceed $19,200,000, from $53,000,000 to $72,200,000, and extending the contract term by six months for a total contract period of July 1, 2024, or date of youth placement, whichever occurs later, through December 31, 2026.
2. Authorize the Assistant Executive Officer, Deputy Executive Officer, or Director of the Department of Behavioral Health to execute the individual standard agreement template with qualified agencies that have completed the standardized application process to become a Children's Residential Intensive Services provider, including any non-substantive changes, on behalf of the County, subject to review by County Counsel.
(Presenter: Marina Espinosa, Assistant Director, 252-5142)
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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 recommended aggregate increase in an amount not to exceed $19,200,000 for Children's Residential Intensive Services (ChRIS) is funded by Federal Financial Participation Medi-Cal, 2011 Realignment, a Memorandum of Understanding with the Department of Children and Family Services (CFS), and Mental Health Services Act funds. Adequate appropriation and re...
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