REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION
July 23, 2024
FROM
JEANY ZEPEDA, Director, Children and Family Services
SUBJECT
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Non-Financial Standard Contract Template for Short Term Residential Therapeutic Program Services
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
1. Approve a nonfinancial standard contract template for Short Term Residential Therapeutic Program services to be utilized by Children and Family Services when placing children with Short Term Residential Therapeutic Program service providers for the period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027.
2. Authorize the Assistant Executive Officer of Human Services, the Deputy Executive Officer of Human Services, or the Director of Children and Family Services to execute the nonfinancial standard contract with the individual Short Term Residential Therapeutic Program service providers on behalf of the County.
(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 will not impact Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost). Placement costs will be covered using existing Aid to Families with Dependent Children Foster Care Maintenance payments. Foster Family Agency services rates are determined by the child's service requirement level. Adequate appropriation and revenue have been included in the Foster Care 2024-25 budget and will be included in future recommended budgets.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The recommended nonfinancial standard contract template will enable Children and Family Services (CFS) to contract with qualified Short Term Residential Therapeutic Program (STRTP) providers to place children and nonminor dependents (youth) that cannot be safely maintained in the home. STRTP residential f...
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