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Approve a contract with A Better Way, Inc., for $500,000 to provide Early Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment (EPSDT) mental health services for children between the ages of 0-5, for the period beginning October 1, 2016 through 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 with A Better Way, Inc. for $500,000 to provide Early Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment (EPSDT) mental health services for children between the ages of 0-5, for the period beginning October 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017; and Authorize the County Administrator to execute the agreement.
SUMMARY:
EPSDT is designed to assess and identify problems early and at periodic age-appropriate intervals as well as screening and diagnostic testing for potential concerns and follow up when risks are identified. H&SS administers a comprehensive Children's Mental Health System of Care that extends services to individuals and families including, but not limited to, early childhood mental health services for children ages 0-5, outpatient treatment for individuals and families, intensive in-home support, and therapeutic behavioral health services. Approval of the proposed contract provides the necessary capacity of EPSDT services to targeted underserved populations including the foster care population and the Latino and Filipino communities, which are historically underserved populations in the County.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Short Doyle EPSDT Medi-Cal, 2011 Realignment, and First Five monies will fund the contract with A Better Way. Appropriation is available in the FY2016/17 Recommended Budget. If funding is reduced, the agreement includes language that the contract can be terminated with notice. There is no additional fi...
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