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C. 66

To:	Board of Supervisors
From:	Kathy Gallagher, Employment & Human Services Director
Date:	May 24, 2016

Contra

Costa

County

Subject:

Contract with Uplift Family Services

APPROVE	OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR	RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE

Action of Board On: 05/24/2016

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
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor

Contact:

Gina Chenoweth 3-1648

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: May 24, 2016
David Twa,

BY:	, Deputy

RECOMMENDATION(S):

APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Uplift Family Services in the amount not to exceed $225,000 to provide Child Welfare Redesign Differential Response Program services in East and Central Contra Costa County for the period of July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. (100% State)

FISCAL IMPACT:

$225,000: 100% State - Child Welfare Services Outcomes Improvement Project (Realignment Funds)

BACKGROUND:

The Employment and Human Services Department, Children and Family Services Bureau is continuing development and implementation of Child Welfare Redesign to enhance current services delivery and improve outcomes for children and families. The redesign plan includes providing early intervention services, developing community partnerships, and increasing the number of resource families. This contract will allow for the provision of case management services to families at risk of becoming involved in the Child Welfare System. (19-904-2)

CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:

Employment and Human Services Department will be unable to offer valuable services to children and families at risk of becoming involved in the Child Welfare System..

CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:

This contract supports all five of Contra Costa County’s community outcomes: (1) "Children Ready for and Succeeding in School"; (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 intervention services for families at risk of becoming involved in the Child Welfare System..