To: Board of Supervisors
From: DHHS: Social Services
Agenda Section: Consent
SUBJECT:
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Agreement with Open Door Community Health Centers 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, and authorize the Chair of the Board to execute, the attached agreement with Open Door Community Health Centers to assist the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) increased utilization of CalFresh benefits by eligible households in an amount not to exceed $526,097.50; and
2. Direct the Clerk of the Board to route the executed 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:
The Open Door Community Health Centers (ODCHC) operates 14 Federally Qualified Health Centers throughout Humboldt County as well as three mobile clinic sites. In 2019, ODCHC served more than 57,000 Humboldt County patients, approximately 44% of whom may have been eligible for CalFresh based on income.
ODCHC has worked collaboratively with the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and participates in a same-day interview processes with eligibility staff to help clients enroll in CalFresh and Medi-Cal. ODCHC focuses on reinforcing the connection between food security and healthy food choices and illness and disease prevention, health maintenance, improved health outcomes and better self-management. ODCHC makes every possible effort to assure patients have the infrastructure and support necessary to maintain and manage their health. There are tangible links between securities and health, and ODCHC programs work to enhance these links.
With the execution of this agreement, ODCHC will continue to assist DHHS in increasing CalFresh utilization by eligible households and thereby promoting a safe, healthy, economically vibrant community. Outreach and enrollment raises awarene...
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