To: Board of Supervisors
From: DHHS: Social Services
Agenda Section: Consent
SUBJECT:
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Professional Services Agreement with the Humboldt County Office of Education Regarding the Provision of Support Services to Youth and Families Who Have Been Referred to a Regional School Attendance Review Board
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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 the Humboldt County Office of Education regarding the provision of support services to youth and families who have been referred to a regional School Attendance Review Board for the period of July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021;
2. Authorize the Department of Health and Human Services - Social Services Director, or a designee thereof, to execute any and all subsequent amendments to the attached professional services agreement with the Humboldt County Office of Education 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 the Humboldt County Office of Education to the Department of Health and Human Services - Contract Unit for further processing.
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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
Social Services Fund
DISCUSSION:
Children residing in Humboldt County are served in great numbers by both the Humboldt County Office of Education (HCOE) and the Humboldt County Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). DHHS and HCOE have increased collaboration to address the needs of children in Humboldt County and are working to collectively address the increased demand for services. HCOE and DHHS have a shared focus on prevention and early intervention as key to student and family success.
HCOE staffs the position of Program Manager for the Court/Community Schools Program. The Program Manager has provided, and continu...
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