To: Board of Supervisors
From: DHHS: Behavioral Health
Agenda Section: Consent
SUBJECT:
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Application Process for Collaborative Partnership Agreements Regarding the Provision of Professional Services Intended to Reduce the Number of Adverse Childhood Experiences Occurring Within Humboldt County
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve the attached collaborative partnership agreement application package;
2. Approve the attached collaborative partnership agreement templates regarding the provision of professional services intended to reduce the number of Adverse Childhood Experiences occurring within Humboldt County;
3. Authorize the Department of Health and Human Services - Behavioral Health Director, or a designee thereof, to execute collaborative partnership agreements that are substantially similar to the attached collaborative partnership agreement templates, and any subsequent amendments thereto, after review and approval by County Counsel, Risk Management and the County Administrative Office; and
4. Direct the Clerk of the Board to return one copy of the Board Order regarding this item to the Department of Health and Human Service - Contract Unit.
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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
Behavioral Health Fund (1170), General Fund (1100)
DISCUSSION:
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are defined as traumatic or stressful events, including, without limitation, abuse, neglect, violence and dissolution of familial stability, experienced by children. These traumatic experiences can affect an individual throughout their life. Such events are strong predictors of long-lasting behavioral health problems that can impact social development, family life, education, occupation productivity and physical health. Prevention, early identification and the development of a support system for children who are subjected to ACEs could have a significant impact on the range of potential health problems experienced thereby.
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