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Approve first contract amendment with IDEA Consulting for $19,800 for a total contract amount of $89,800 to provide ongoing consultation for the Proposition 47 grant, program design, and program evaluation for justice-involved populations for the period of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025; and Delegate authority to the County Administrator to execute the amendment
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The Department of Health and Social Services (H&SS) recommends the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve first contract amendment with IDEA Consulting for $19,800 for a total contract amount of $89,800 to provide ongoing consultation for the Proposition 47 grant, program design, and program evaluation for justice-involved populations for the period of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025; and
2. Delegate authority to the County Administrator to execute the amendment.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
IDEA Consulting provides evaluation, research, quality improvement, grant writing, and project support for the Behavioral Health Division. With extensive experience in Prop 47 grants dating back to Cohort 1, IDEA assisted in developing the Cohort 5 PARTNERS Program.
The PARTNERS Program serves justice-involved adults with mental health and/or substance use needs and coordinates services across County departments and community partners to reduce recidivism and improve public safety. Cohort 5 is expected to serve 100-125 individuals annually (300-375 total), with an average engagement of approximately 7 months, supported by weekly multidisciplinary team meetings. The Proposition 47 Cohort 5 grant is a competitive state funding opportunity administered by the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC), designed to reduce recidivism and improve outcomes for justice-involved individuals with behavioral health needs.
This amendment reconciles additional consultation and e...
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