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Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary documents, and any subsequent amendments with Stars Behavioral Health Group, Inc., to receive and expend grant funding in an amount up to $397,000, for the Safe Children and Strong Families Program, for the period of November 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018. (Citywide)
DISCUSSION
Stars Behavioral Health Group is interested in subcontracting with the Health and Human Services Department (Health Department), to provide Safe Children and Strong Families (SCSF) Program services, in an amount up to $397,000, for the period of November 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018. The purpose of the SCSF Program is to ensure the physical, emotional, social, and educational development of children in safe and nurturing environments.
Stars Behavioral Health Group seeks to partner with the Health Department’s Center for Families and Youth (CFY) to improve the lives of children and families in the greater Long Beach area. CFY staff will provide: (1) case management services for Stars Behavioral Health Group referred cases; (2) coordinate, monitor and report on referred client caseload to Stars Behavioral Health Group; and, (3) provide Stars Behavioral Health Group with the required case management information to attest to the improvement in the lives of children and families who have experienced violence and/or neglect in their homes. The CFY has provided family preservation services for over 20 years and is ready to continue forging pathways to ensure that families are safe and healthy.
This matter was reviewed by Deputy City Attorney Linda T. Vu on October 4, 2017 and by Revenue Management Officer Geraldine Alejo on October 9, 2017.
TIMING CONSIDERATIONS
City Council action is requested on October 24, 2017, to commence the program on November 1, 2017.
FISCAL IMPACT
The total funding amount will be up to $397,000 for the period of November 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018. Sufficient funding ...
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