RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute on behalf of the County, Novation Contract #74-381-9 with The Latina Center, a non-profit corporation, in an amount not to exceed $111,545 to provide prevention and early intervention services (PEI) for the period July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019, which includes a six-month automatic extension through December 31, 2019 in an amount not to exceed $55,773.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This contract is funded 100% by Mental Health Service Act (MHSA) funds. (3% Cost of Living Adjustment)
BACKGROUND:
This contract meets the social needs of County’s population by providing culturally and linguistically specific parenting education and support to at least 300 Latino parents and caregivers in West Contra Costa County supporting the strong emotional, social and educational development of children and youth ages 0-15, and reduces verbal, physical and emotional abuse.
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