To: Board of Supervisors
From: DHHS: Social Services
Agenda Section: Consent
SUBJECT:
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Agreement with United Indian Health Services to Assist with CalFresh Outreach and Support Activities
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
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That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve the agreement with United Indian Health Services to assist the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) increase utilization of CalFresh benefits by eligible households in an amount not to exceed $281,698.49; and
2. Authorize the Chair to execute three (3) originals of the agreement (Attachment 1); and
3. Direct the Clerk of the Board to route two (2) fully executed originals of the agreement to the (DHHS)-Contract Unit for forwarding to DHHS-Social Services Administration.
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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
Social Services Fund 1160
DISCUSSION:
United Indian Health Services (UIHS) currently serves approximately 4,000 American Indian residents of Humboldt County with a broad range of health-related services in pursuit of its mission "To work together with our clients and community to achieve wellness through health services that reflect the traditional values of our American Indian community." Many of UIHS' services are provided in a health clinic setting, but services also include home visiting, events, and a community garden. Over the past four years, UIHS has increased its CalFresh outreach efforts and set the framework for integrating CalFresh outreach and enrollment assistance into all aspects of client care. Under this agreement, UIHS will continue to work on their CalFresh efforts organization-wide in order to increase rates of enrollment. Client Intake personnel, Community Health Representatives, medical providers, WIC staff, Enrollment Counselors, and Community Health Programs staff will promote CalFresh and assist with CalFresh applications daily.
With the execution of this agreement, United Indian Health Services will continue to assist DHHS in incr...
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