TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Jennifer Yasumoto, Director of Health and Human Services Agency
REPORT BY: Jennifer Ivancie, Staff Services Analyst I
SUBJECT: Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. 180001B with California State University, Fresno Foundation
RECOMMENDATION
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Director of Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) requests approval of and authorization for the Chair to sign Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. 180001B with California State University, Fresno Foundation for a new contract maximum of $104,755; to extend the term of the Agreement to June 30, 2024; and replace Exhibits A and B to reflect the new term and budget to provide HHSA’s Child Welfare Services (CWS) staff with mandatory Title IV-E training for Fiscal Year 2023-2024.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Approval of today’s action will increase the contract maximum by $6,782 for a new contract maximum of $104,755, extend the term of the agreement through June 30, 2024, and replace Exhibits A and B to reflect revised training days and budget for the new term.
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 & Human Services Agency, Child Welfare Services |
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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: |
None, this agreement terminates on June 30, 2024. |
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Consequences if not approved: |
If this agreement is not approved, California State University, Fresno Foundation will be unable to provide mandated training, thus leaving CWS out of compliance with mandated training requirements. |
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County Strategic Plan pillar addressed: |
Healthy, Safe, and Welcoming Place to Live, Work, and Visit |
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.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
In accordance with the Performance Improvement Plan (PIP), the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) and the California Social Work Education Center (CalSWEC) convened a statewide training education and training committee (STEC) to identify training concerns and to recommend improved training across the state. The PIP requires CDSS to focus on specific training activities as they relate to Child Welfare social workers and Child Welfare social worker supervisors; establish a statewide minimum requirement for on-going training of existing staff and develop and implement a California Standardized Core curriculum to support and enhance Napa County CWS program initiatives, as well as provide training for CDSS mandated training hours for Child Welfare social workers and Child Welfare supervisors. Training provided will be for Child Welfare staff.
California State University, Fresno Foundation, through the Central California Training Academy - Bay Area Academy (CCTA-BAA), will provide training to CWS staff for the purpose of professional development and to improve outcomes for children and families as outlined in the PIP and specified and authorized by County. Contractor will work collaboratively with the CWS Training Liaison and CWS management staff to assess training needs, and to develop and deliver an enhanced training program for Napa County CWS.
Approval of this Agreement will allow the Contractor to provide staff training for Fiscal Year 2023-2024.