RECOMMENDATION(S):
Approve and authorize the Health Services Director, or his designee, to execute, on behalf of the County, Novation Contract #24–773–17 with Milhous Children’s Services, Inc., a non-profit corporation, in an amount not to exceed $726,752, to provide a day treatment program, mental health and Therapeutic Behavioral Services (TBS), 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 $363,376.
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 by providing mental health day treatment for wards of the court to reduce the need for hospitalization.
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