To: Board of Supervisors
From: Dr. Grant Colfax, Health Services Director
Report Title: Contract Amendment/Extension #24-705-78 with We Care Services for Children
?Recommendation of the County Administrator ? Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute on behalf of the County Contract Amendment/Extension #24-705-78 with We Care Services for Children, a non-profit corporation, effective May 1, 2026, to amend Contract #24-705-77, to increase the payment limit by $1,346,229, from $2,066,743 to an amount not to exceed $3,412,972, and extend the termination date from June 30, 2026 to a new termination date of December 31, 2026, to provide additional Medi-Cal specialty mental health services for high risk, delayed or Seriously Emotionally Disturbed children (SED) in Central Contra Costa County.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Approval of this Contract Amendment/Extension will result in additional expenditures of up to $1,346,229 and will be funded 50% by Federal Medi-Cal and 50% Mental Health Realignment. (Rate increase)
BACKGROUND:
The County has been contracting with We Care Services for Children, since July 1974 for their expertise in providing community based mental health services for SED children and youth. This Contract meets the social needs of the County's population by providing mental health services to adolescents with emotional and behavioral problems to improve school performance, reduce unsafe behavioral practices, and reduce the need for out-of-home placements.
This Contract is entered into under and subject to the following legal authorities: Welfare and Institution Code, ?5600 et seq. (The Bronzan McCorquodale Act); California Code of Regulations ("CCR"), Title 9, ? 523 et seq. (Community Mental Health Services) and California Government Code ?? 26227 and 31000. Health Services Personnel approved this Contract to ensure no conflicts with labor relations. Contractor currently coope...
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