RECOMMENDATION(S):
Approve and authorize the Health Services Director, or his designee, to execute, on behalf of the County, Novation Contract #74–128–14 with Charis Youth Center, a non-profit corporation, in an amount not to exceed $315,056, to provide day treatment programs and Therapeutic Behavioral Services (TBS) for Seriously Emotionally Disturbed (SED) adolescents, for the period from July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. This Contract includes a six-month automatic extension through December 31, 2013, in an amount not to exceed $157,528.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This Contract is funded 50% by Federal Financial Participation and 50% Mental Health Realignment. (No rate increase)
BACKGROUND:
This Contract meets the social needs of County’s population in that it provides intensive and rehabilitative day treatment programs, including medication support and mental health services for wards of the Court to reduce the need for hospitalization.
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