To: Board of Supervisors
From: DHHS: Social Services
Agenda Section: Consent
Vote Requirement: Majority
SUBJECT:
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Professional Services Agreement with Wild Souls Ranch Regarding the Provision of Equine Services to Eligible Youth and Families Residing in Humboldt County
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve, and authorize the Chair of the Board to execute, the attached professional services agreement with Wild Souls Ranch regarding the provision of equine services to eligible youth and families residing in Humboldt County in an amount not to exceed $100,000 for the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024;
2. Authorize the Department of Health and Human Services - Child Welfare Services Director, or a designee thereof, to execute any and all subsequent amendments to the attached professional services agreement with Wild Souls Ranch, after review and approval by County Counsel, Risk Management and the County Administrative Office; and
3. Direct the Clerk of the Board to return one fully executed original copy of the attached professional services agreement with Wild Souls Ranch to the Department of Health and Human Services - Contract Unit for further processing.
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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
Social Services Fund (1160-508); California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids Program and local realignment revenues
DISCUSSION:
The Humboldt County Department of Health and Human Services - Child Welfare Services (DHHS - Child Welfare Services) utilizes the System of Care approach to provide counseling and support services to youth and families residing in Humboldt County. Such an approach is essential in providing effective strategies for foster youth, adopted youth and youth experiencing challenges to achieve safety, relationship building and well-being.
The attached professional services agreement with Wild Souls Ranch will allow for the provision of equine services, including, without limitation, individual and group counseling sessions and behavioral and support services, to eligible youth and families residing in Humboldt County for the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024.
Accordingly, DHHS - Child Welfare Services recommends that Board approve, and authorize the Chair of the Board to execute, the attached professional services agreement with Wild Souls Ranch regarding the provision of equine services to eligible youth and families residing in Humboldt County for the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024. Staff also recommends that the Board authorize the DHHS - Child Welfare Services Director, or a designee thereof, to execute any and all subsequent amendments to the attached professional services agreement with Wild Souls Ranch, after review and approval by County Counsel, Risk Management and the County Administrative Office, in order to avoid any unnecessary delays in the provision of needed equine services.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
|
Expenditures (Fund, Budget Unit) |
FY23-24 Proposed |
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Budgeted Expenses |
$100,000.00 |
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Total Expenditures |
$100,000.00 |
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Funding Sources (Fund, Budget Unit) |
FY23-24 Proposed |
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Realignment |
$100,000.00 |
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Total Funding Sources |
$100,000.00 |
The attached professional services agreement with Wild Souls Ranch has a maximum amount payable of $100,000 for the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024. However, in the event local, state or federal funding is reduced or eliminated, the County of Humboldt may reduce the above-referenced maximum amount payable or terminate the attached professional services agreement with Wild Souls Ranch in its entirety.
Expenditure appropriations related to the attached professional services agreement with Wild Souls Ranch have been included in the proposed fiscal year 2023-2024 budget for DHHS - Social Services budget unit 1160-508. Funding for the attached professional services agreement with Wild Souls Ranch is available through California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids Program and local realignment revenues received by DHHS - Child Welfare Services.
STAFFING IMPACT:
Approval of the attached professional services agreement with Wild Souls Ranch will not impact current staffing levels.
STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK:
The recommended actions support the Board of Supervisors’ Strategic Framework by protecting vulnerable populations, creating opportunities for improved safety and health and providing community-appropriate levels of services.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
None
ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
The Board may choose not to approve the attached professional services agreement with Wild Souls Ranch regarding the provision of equine services to eligible youth and families residing in Humboldt County. However, this alternative is not recommended since it will severely limit DHHS - Child Welfare Services’ ability to provide appropriate levels of services to its clients.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Professional Services Agreement with Wild Souls Ranch Regarding the Provision of Equine Services to Eligible Youth and Families Residing in Humboldt County
PREVIOUS ACTION/REFERRAL:
Board Order No.: D-14
Meeting of: 8/24/21
File No.: 21-1231