RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute on behalf of the County, Novation Contract #74–362–7 with STAND! For Families Free of Violence, a non-profit corporation, in an amount not to exceed $126,415 to provide Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Prevention and Early Intervention (PEI) services for the period from July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. This Contract includes a six-month automatic extension through December 31, 2017 in an amount not to exceed $63,207.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This Contract is funded 100% Proposition 63/MHSA. (3% Cost of Living Adjustment [COLA]) (Rate increase)
BACKGROUND:
This Contract meets the social needs of County’s population by providing two evidence-based, best-practice programs; “Expect Respect” and “You Never Win with Violence" at school sites in the County to directly affect the behaviors of youth (preventing future violence) and enhance mental health outcomes for students already experiencing teen dating violence.
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