REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION
March 14, 2023
FROM
JEANY ZEPEDA, Director, Children and Family Services
SUBJECT
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Non-Financial Memorandum of Understanding with Loma Linda University Children's Hospital for Mental Health Services at Children's Assessment Center
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
Approve non-financial Memorandum of Understanding, including non-standard terms, with Loma Linda University Children's Hospital, to provide mental health services for Children and Family Services' youth and children at the jointly operated Children's Assessment Center, for the term of March 14, 2023 through March 13, 2026.
(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
The recommended Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Loma Linda University Children's Hospital (LLUCH), at the jointly operated Children's Assessment Center (CAC), is non-financial; therefore, it does not impact Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost). No payment is required for the services provided under this MOU.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
In 1994, San Bernardino County (County) and Loma Linda University Medical Center established the CAC as a public-private endeavor. County departments and external agencies, through a joint MOU, partnered in the provision of services through the CAC. CAC partners include, but are not limited to, the Sheriff's Department, the District Attorney's Office, Children and Family Services (CFS), the Department of Behavioral Health (DBH), 13 local law enforcement agencies, two military bases, Family Court Services, and the Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino.
The CAC provides medical and forensic services to examine and di...
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