To: Board of Supervisors
From: DHHS: Social Services
Agenda Section: Consent
SUBJECT:
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Recommended Allocation of Funding Made Available through the California Department of Social Services' Child Abuse Prevention, Intervention and Treatment Program
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve the recommended allocation of funding made available through the California Department of Social Services' Child Abuse Prevention, Intervention and Treatment Program to McKinleyville Community Collaborative; and
2. Authorize the Department of Health and Human Services - Child Welfare Services Director, or a designee thereof, to execute a professional services agreement with McKinleyville Community Collaborative regarding the provision of child abuse intervention and prevention services to at-risk populations throughout Humboldt County that is substantially similar to the attached sample professional services agreement, and any subsequent amendments thereto, after review and approval by County Counsel, Risk Management and the County Administrative Office.
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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
Social Services Fund (1160)
DISCUSSION:
The California Department of Social Services - Office of Child Abuse Prevention has provided funding through the Child Abuse Prevention, Intervention and Treatment Program (CAPIT Program) since fiscal year 2002-2003. The CAPIT Program provides early intervention and prevention services to at-risk populations throughout California. The services provided to at-risk children and families include, without limitation, parenting classes, individualized parenting training and parent support meetings.
The Department of Health and Human Services - Child Welfare Services (DHHS - Child Welfare Services) continues its commitment to work in coordination with community providers in enhancing services that improve individual and family functioning. Through the promotion of the CAPIT Program, DHHS - Child Welfare Se...
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