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C. 57

To:	Board of Supervisors
From:	Melinda Self, Child Support Services Director
Date:	December 11, 2018

Contra

Costa

County

Subject:

Approve and Authorize Contract with Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings

APPROVE	OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR	RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE

Action of Board On: 12/11/2018

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

OTHER

Clerks Notes:

VOTE OF SUPERVISORS

AYE:

Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor

ABSENT:

John Gioia, District I Supervisor

Contact:

Jessica Shepard, 925-313-4454

I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: December 11, 2018
David Twa,

BY:	, Deputy

RECOMMENDATION(S):

APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Director of Child Support Services, or designee, to execute a contract containing modified indemnification with Laboratory Corporation of America Holding, in an amount of $50,000, for genetic parentage testing services for the period January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019.

FISCAL IMPACT:

These services will be funded by allocations from the Federal Government at 66% and State of California at 34%. No County match is required.

BACKGROUND:

The Department of Child Support Services provides on-site genetic testing to clients twice per month through Laboratory Corporation of America Holding. Genetic testing is used to determine biological parentage by comparing the DNA markers of the mother, alleged father, and child. By establishing paternity, the Department of Child Support Services can establish a court order and assist in collecting financial and medical support of children.

CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:

If this action were not approved, it would limit the ability for DCSS to determine paternity and the county would be out of compliance with a state mandate.

CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:

This recommended service supports one or more of Contra Costa County's community outcomes, including: 3) Families that are Economically Self Sufficient; and 4) Families that are Safe, Stable and Nurturing.