TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Jennifer Yasumoto, Director Health & Human Services
REPORT BY: JoAnn Melgar, Staff Services Analyst II
SUBJECT: Renewal Agreement with the California Department of Social Services (Resource Family Approval)
RECOMMENDATION
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Director of Health and Human Services requests approval of and authorization for the Chair to sign Renewal Agreement No. 8549 with the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) for the term July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024 for the purpose of continuing the responsibilities of the CDSS and the County in the provision and receipt of certain services, including legal consultation and legal representation in administrative action appeals associated with the Resource Family Approval (RFA) program.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Approval of this renewal Agreement continues the roles and responsibilities of the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) Legal Division for administrative action appeals associated with the Resource Family Approval program. This Agreement provides that the CDSS Legal Division shall act as the sole legal representative on behalf of the County in the provision of legal consultations and representation on appeals to an RFA Notice of Action. The County is the client and is the final decision maker on decisions affecting the legal rights of the County.
FISCAL & STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT
Is there a Fiscal Impact?
No
Is it currently budgeted?
No
Where is it budgeted?
N/A
Is it Mandatory or Discretionary?
Discretionary
Discretionary Justification:
N/A
Is the general fund affected?
No
Future fiscal impact:
N/A
Consequences if not approved:
N/A
County Strategic Plan pillar addressed:
Effective and Open Government
Additional Information
CDSS conducts Family Evaluations, Home Safety Assessments, and Complaint Investigations for small counties that lack sufficient resources to provide these services. Napa County conducts these services internally and does not utilize CDSS resources for the...
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