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Approve a contract with Solano Coalition for Better Health for $100,000, funded with 1991 Realignment, to provide case management services for homeless clients discharged from hospitals through the Transitional Care Program (TCP) for the period beginning July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018; and Authorize the County Administrator to execute the contract and, with concurrence from County Counsel, any subsequent amendments that are within budgeted appropriations up to 20% of the total contract amount, not to exceed $50,000
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The Department of Health & Social Services (H&SS) recommends that the Board approve a contract with Solano Coalition for Better Health (SCBH) for $100,000, funded with 1991 Realignment, to provide case management services for homeless clients discharged from hospitals through the Transitional Care Program (TCP) for the period July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018; and Authorize the County Administrator to execute the contract and, with concurrence from County Counsel, any subsequent amendments that are within budgeted appropriations up to 20% of the total contract amount, not to exceed $50,000
SUMMARY:
Solano Coalition for Better Health (SCBH), formed in 1988 to facilitate discussions between public and non-profit providers of health care services is focused on the development of community programs to address health issues among the medically underserved, uninsured, and vulnerable individuals in Solano County. SCBH's Transitional Care Program (TCP) provides respite housing and case management services to clients who are referred from hospitals and emergency rooms throughout Solano County. This item recommends approval of a contract with SCBH to provide case management services to clients referred who meet the criteria of being homeless or near homeless, have a chronic or acute medical condition and a frequent...
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