TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Jennifer Yasumoto, Director of Health and Human Services Agency
REPORT BY: Jennifer Ivancie, Staff Services Analyst
SUBJECT: Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. 250184B with Expressions of Hope
RECOMMENDATION
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Approve and authorize Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. 250184B with Expressions of Hope to increase the contract maximum by $9,225 for a new contract maximum of $84,225 for the term July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, and each subsequent automatic renewal and replace Exhibit B to reflect the increased allocation for the administration of the Family Urgent Response System. (Fiscal Impact: $84,225 Expense; Health and Human Services Agency Fund; Budgeted; Mandatory)
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BACKGROUND
California Department of Social Services (CDSS) implemented a free statewide hotline (Cal-FURS), as well as required local mobile response teams to provide immediate, trauma-informed support to current and former foster youth and their caregivers, known as Family Urgent Response System (FURS). FURS builds upon the Continuum of Care (CoC) Reform and the State’s recent System of Care development. Cal-FURS is staffed by professionals and paraprofessionals, including mental health clinicians and youth and parent peer partners.
Expressions of Hope (EOH) is a local vendor with an experienced staff of professionals and paraprofessionals who have years of experience as either Resource parents and/or trainers of Statewide curriculum to Resource parents who care for foster youth. EOH is a familiar resource to both the foster youth and Resource parent community of Napa County as it coordinates a mentorship program open to all Resource parents, provides support groups and concrete resources to relative caregivers and hosts quarterly community building events for foster youth and their caregivers. Services are available after hours, on short notice and during times of crisis. The role of FURS response is a natural extension of the existing supports foster youth and caregivers receive from Expression of Hope.
The services provided under this agreement are fully funded through a State allocation from CDSS.
Approval of this amendment increases the contract maximum and replaces Exhibit B (Compensation) to reflect the increased FY26-27 allocation under County Fiscal Letter (CFL) 26-27-08 released on August 17, 2026.
Requested action:
Approve and authorize Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. 250184B with Expressions of Hope to increase the contract maximum $9,225 for a new contract maximum of $84,225 for the term July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, and each subsequent renewal and replace Exhibit B (Compensation) to reflect the increased allocation amount.
FISCAL IMPACT
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Is there a Fiscal Impact? |
Yes |
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Is it currently budgeted? |
Yes |
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Where is it budgeted? |
Health and Human Services Agency, Child Welfare Services Division |
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Is it Mandatory or Discretionary? |
Mandatory |
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Is the general fund affected? |
No |
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Future fiscal impact: |
This Agreement contains a provision for automatic annual renewal. Appropriations have been included in the approved Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget and future fiscal years will be budgeted accordingly. |
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Consequences if not approved: |
CWS will be unable to provide current and former foster youth and their caregivers with immediate, trauma-informed support when they need it. |
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Additional Information |
Strategic Initiative: Compassion & Access |
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The proposed action is not a project as defined by 14 California Code of Regulations 15378 (State CEQA Guidelines) and therefore CEQA is not applicable.