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C. 40

To:	Board of Supervisors
From:	Kathy Gallagher, Employment & Human Services Director
Date:	March 10, 2015

Contra

Costa

County

Subject:

Heritage Project, Options for Recovery, Breaking Barriers Training

APPROVE	OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR	RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE

Action of Board On: 03/10/2015

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

OTHER

Clerks Notes:

VOTE OF SUPERVISORS

AYE:

John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor
Mary N. Piepho, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor

ABSENT:

Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor

Contact:

Elaine Burres, 313-1717

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: March 10, 2015
David Twa,

BY:	, Deputy

RECOMMENDATION(S):

APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with the Embassy Suites Hotels Walnut Creek, including modified indemnification language, in an amount not to exceed $7,136 for the Heritage Project, Options for Recovery Program, Breaking Barriers Training event scheduled to be held April 9, 2015.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Not to exceed $7,136: 7.5% County, 17.5% State, 75% Federal

BACKGROUND:

County receives an allocation from the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) for the Heritage Project, Options for Recovery Program. One of the services required for the funding is a cross- training. The cross-training is for foster parents, community partners, alcohol and drug providers, mental health providers, and County staff. The goals and objectives of the cross-training are to educate, increase collaboration between alcohol & drug treatment partners and social workers, decrease barriers that prevent agencies from working collaboratively, assist families and staff in creating practical solutions for change, case conferencing, and collaboration.

BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)

On April 9, 2015, the Employment and Human Services Department, Children and Family Services Bureau will host a cross-training event entitled "breaking barriers Training" for foster parents, service providers, and County staff. Embassy Suites Hotel Walnut Creek has requested Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors' approval in advance of the event. Provision for food and beverage service during the event is allowable under the Heritage Project funding guidelines and will be consistent with the County Administrative Bulletin No. 614, paragraph IV. B. "appropriated funds are not available to provide food and/or beverages to County employees or members of County committees".

CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:

The Federal requirement for Heritage Project, Options for Recovery Program, specialized training would not be provided.

CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:

Not applicable.