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Approve a contract amendment with Uplift Family Services for $130,000 for a new contract total of $679,000 to provide Early Childhood Mental Health (ECMH) services for children 0 to 5 years of age effective October 4, 2016 through the current contract period of June 30, 2017; and Authorize the County Administrator to execute the agreement
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The Department of Health and Social Services (H&SS) recommends that the Board approve a contract amendment with Uplift Family Services for $130,000 for a new contract total of $679,000 to provide Early Childhood Mental Health (ECMH) services for children 0 to 5 years of age effective October 4, 2016 through the current contract period of June 30, 2017; and Authorize the County Administrator to execute the agreement.
SUMMARY:
Uplift Family Services provides a range of early childhood mental health services for Solano County through the Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment (EPSDT) Medi-Cal Program. Services are provided for children ages 0 - 5 years of age in collaboration with First 5 Solano. This contract amendment will enable the County and Uplift Family Services to provide ECMH services to clients that are eligible for these services. These services are provided in-home and at the Uplift Family Services offices in Fairfield.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
This amendment of $130,000 increases the total Uplift Family Services contract amount to $679,000. Short Doyle EPSDT Medi-Cal, 2011 Realignment, and First Five monies will fund the amended contract and the appropriation is available in the FY2016/17 Approved Budget. If funding is reduced, the agreement includes language that the contract can be terminated with notice. There is no additional financial impact to the County General Fund.
DISCUSSION:
Solano County administers a comprehensive Children's Mental Health System...
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