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C. 42

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

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Costa

County

Subject:

Heritage Project Options for Recovery Caregivers Retreat 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 Embassy Suites Hotels Walnut Creek, including modified indemnification language, in an amount not to exceed $8,778 for the Heritage Project Options for Recovery Program, Caregivers Retreat Training event scheduled for May 7, 2015.

FISCAL IMPACT:

$8,778: 7.5% County, 17.5% State, 75% Federal.

BACKGROUND:

In response to issues related to peri-natal exposure to alcohol and drugs, a collaboration was formed with California Department of Alcohol and Drugs programs. Developmental Services, Mental Health Department services, Health Services Department and Social Services agencies. This collaboration was entitled, Options for Recovery. The mission is to promote recovery of pregnant, postpartum and parenting chemically dependent women and enhance the health of children. On May 7, 2015, the Employment and Human Services Department, Children and Family Services Bureau will provide Heritage Project foster parents and relative caregivers with intensive training. Provision of food and beverages during the training event is allowable under the Heritage Project funding and is consistent with County Administration 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:

Without the requested event, County would not meet program training requirements.

CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:

Not applicable.