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Consent-Health & Human Services # 17.
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| Board of Supervisors Meeting |
Employment & Social Services |
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| Subject |
| Approve agreement between The Regents of the University of California, on behalf of the Davis campus UC Davis Extension, and Yolo County Department of Employment and Social Services for $17,940 to review Child Welfare Services practice. (General fund impact $17,940) (Planell) |
| Recommended Action |
| Approve agreement between The Regents of the University of California, on behalf of the Davis campus UC Davis Extension, and Yolo County Department of Employment and Social Services (DESS) for review of Child Welfare Services practice. |
| Strategic Plan Goal(s) |
Enhance and sustain the safety net
Provide fiscally sound, dynamic and responsive services |
| Reason for Recommended Action/Background |
Yolo County DESS has an existing contract with UC Davis Extension to provide staff development and other trainings. In response to recent events, DESS has requested that subject matter experts from UC Davis review the practices within Child Welfare Services. With the addition of these services, totaling $17,940, the total for all UC Davis/DESS contracts exceeds the $100,000 threshold and requires Board approval. The services provided within this contract include the following:
1. Five days of case file reviews and interviews with the focus on two areas of practice: a) the use and quality of Structured Decision Making tools, and b) the use of Safety Organized Practice, with specific focus on family networks and safety
2. Final written report and recommendations |
| Collaborations (including Board advisory groups and external partner agencies) |
| County Counsel approved the agreement as to form. |
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| Source of Funds for this Expenditure |
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Explanation (Expenditure and/or Revenue) |
| Further explanation as needed: |
| This contract will be funded by the County Administrator's Office utlizing existing appropriation authority and available general fund dollars. Funds are available in the professional services budget and will be used to fund this activity. |
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