TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Jennifer Yasumoto, Director of Health and Human Services Agency
REPORT BY: Gaby Angeles, Staff Services Analyst II
SUBJECT: Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 230041B with ParentsCAN Parent Child Advocacy Network, Inc.
RECOMMENDATION
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Approve and authorize Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 230041B with Napa Valley Child Advocacy Network, dba ParentsCAN Parent Child Advocacy Network, Inc., to increase the contract maximum by $214,500 for a new contract maximum of $367,334 annually for three Fiscal Years, then $268,334 in future years, to provide Advocacy and Outreach Services for families of the Mental Health Services Act Prevention and Early Intervention Program. (Fiscal Impact: $367,334 Expense; Health and Human Services Agency Fund; Budgeted; Discretionary)
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BACKGROUND
Parent-Child Advocacy Network, Inc. (ParentsCAN) provides vital services to families whose children are in the mental health system. Services include outreach, advocacy, and training, particularly for Latino and Spanish-speaking families, helping them navigate the mental health system and other resources in the community. ParentsCAN coordinates with County services and trains staff on available family resources. The contractor produces biannual bilingual newsletters, administers respite service funds by issuing vouchers and processing payments, and manages flex funds to support families in County behavioral health programs, ensuring compliance with financial regulations.
This amendment will augment the previous agreement with additional funds to support the needs of Behavioral Health clients.
Requested Actions:
1. Approve and authorize Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 230041B with Napa Valley Child Advocacy Network, dba ParentsCAN Parent Child Advocacy Network, Inc., to increase the contract maximum by $214,500 for a new contract maximum of $367,334 annually for three Fiscal Years, then $268,334 in future years.
FISCAL & STRATEGIC PLAN 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, Behavioral Health Division |
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Is it Mandatory or Discretionary? |
Discretionary |
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Discretionary Justification: |
While the services in this agreement are not mandatory, they provide a critical need for HHSA clients being served in the Behavioral Health Division. |
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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 2024-2025 budget and future fiscal years will be budgeted accordingly |
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Consequences if not approved: |
If not approved, the County would be unable to allocate additional funding to this provider to assist the immediate housing needs of HHSA clients experiencing serious behavioral health conditions. |
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.