To: Board of Supervisors
From: DHHS: Social Services
Agenda Section: Consent
SUBJECT:
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Agreement with Changing Tides Family Services to Assist with CalFresh Outreach and Support Activities
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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 Changing Tides Family Services to assist the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) increased utilization of CalFresh benefits by eligible households in an amount not to exceed $319,661.00; and
2. Direct the Clerk of the Board to route one fully executed copy of the agreement to DHHS-Contract Unit for forwarding to DHHS-Social Services Administration.
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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
Social Services Fund 1160
DISCUSSION:
Changing Tides Family Services (CTFS) is a well-established, diversified, community-based organization that has served Humboldt County since 1975. As the sponsor of the United States Department of Agriculture Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) for licensed family child care homes, as the designated local resource and referral agency for child care, and as an integral part of the local child care framework, CTFS is in a unique position to enroll CalFresh families and to encourage healthy choices. CTFS staff has ongoing personal contact with approximately 1,100 low income families, 1,900 children and approximately 300 child care providers, including licensed homes, private centers, and license-exempt centers and providers located throughout Humboldt County.
With the execution of this agreement, CTFS will assist DHHS in increasing CalFresh utilization by eligible households thereby promoting a safe, healthy, economically vibrant community. Outreach and enrollment raises awareness of the nutrition benefits of the CalFresh program; promotes healthy food choices; reduces hunger in seniors and children; and helps to dispel program myths and mispercepti...
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