To: Board of Supervisors
From: DHHS: Social Services
SUBJECT:
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Authorization for the Social Services Deputy Branch Director to Sign Agreements with Community Based Organizations for Participation with CalFresh Outreach and Support Activities
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
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That the Board of Supervisors approve the attached form Agreement for Community Based Organizations participating with the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) for CalFresh Outreach and support activities each to not exceed $48,000 for fiscal year 2018-19; authorize the Deputy Branch Director of DHHS- Social Services to sign individual agreements for CalFresh Outreach and Support activities on behalf of the Board of Supervisors substantially in the form of the attached sample Agreement upon proof of insurance; and direct the Clerk of the Board to return a certified copy of the board order to the DHHS-Contract Unit.
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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
Social Services Fund 1160
DISCUSSION:
Beginning in early 2012, the Board approved the execution of agreements related to California's Food Stamp program, now called CalFresh. On February 14, 2012 (item C-13), July 9, 2013 (item C-6), June 24, 2014 (C-31), June 23, 2015 (C-22) and on April 5, 2016 (C-14) the Board approved CalFresh Outreach Agreements with Community Based Organizations (CBOs) for amounts of $48,000 or less. All agreements focused on CalFresh outreach activities and enrollment assistance. They also could incorporate nutrition education, food security or activities related to wellness and obesity prevention. Approximately 30 to 40 contracts have been signed each fiscal year under this program. With approval of this form Agreement, DHHS will continue to partner with CBOs to expand and improve CalFresh Outreach, to increase application assistance in community settings, and to expand enrollment and retention support at the community level.
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) administers all U...
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