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C. 68

To:	Board of Supervisors
From:	Marla Stuart, Employment and Human Services Director
Date:	February 28, 2023

Contra

Costa

County

Subject:

Amend Contract with Community Violence Solutions for Victims of Sexual Exploitation

APPROVE	OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR	RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE

Action of Board On: 02/28/2023

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

OTHER

Clerks Notes:

VOTE OF SUPERVISORS

AYE:

John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Ken Carlson, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor

Contact:

V. Kaplan, (925) 608-5052

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: February 28, 2023
Monica Nino, County Administrator

BY:	, Deputy

RECOMMENDATION(S):

APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with Community Violence Solutions (CVS) with term from July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024 to increase rates for additional services relating to the prevention of assault and human trafficking.

FISCAL IMPACT:

None. This contract amendment will not change department expenditures. The contract payment limit will not be affected. (100% County General Funds)

BACKGROUND:

This contract ensures delivery of case management, crisis support and advocacy services to families and individuals affected by sexual assault and/or human trafficking. Community Violence Solutions (CVS) was founded in 1974 and is one of the oldest rape crisis centers in California. CVS works in partnership with the community to end sexual assault, family violence and human trafficking by providing comprehensive crisis intervention and advocacy services. CVS is a trauma informed, client centered agency that continues to lead Contra Costa County in addressing the needs of survivors of human trafficking and advocating on their behalf. CVS is the sole rape crisis agency and responder for Contra Costa County.

On July 27, 2021 (C.55) the Board of Supervisors approved and authorized the Employment and Human Services Director to execute a contract for an amount not to exceed $231,000 with a term July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2024, however, the term should have been July 1, 2021 through September 30, 2024, which is the term of the current executed contract.

This Board Order is requesting approval to amend the contract with CVS to increase rates for additional services relating to the prevention of assault and human trafficking without change to the payment limit or term of July 1, 2021 through September 30, 2024. The monthly rate will be adjusted to reflect actual monthly program costs with new aligned services, including a video presentation to the Board, beginning January 17, 2023, through June 30, 2024.

CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:

The Employment and Human Services Department (EHSD) will be unable to continue to provide case management, crisis support and advocacy services to families and individuals affected by sexual assault and/or human trafficking which would result in fewer victims and families of commercial sexual exploitation and at-risk youth being identified and served.

CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:

This contract supports four (4) of the five (5) of Contra Costa County’s community outcomes: (2) "Children and Youth Healthy and Preparing for Productive Adulthood"; (3)"Families that are Economically Self-Sufficient"; (4) "Families that are Safe, Stable and Nurturing"; and (5)"Communities that are Safe and Provide a High Quality of Life for Children and Families" by providing a safe environment where children of families with domestic violence issues can receive appropriate support and follow-up services.