To: Board of Supervisors
From: Dr. Grant Colfax, Health Services Director
Report Title: Contract Amendment/Extension #74-517-17 with The Child Therapy Institute of Marin
?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 #74-517-17 with The Child Therapy Institute of Marin, a non-profit corporation, effective February 28, 2026, to amend Contract #74-517-16, to increase the payment limit by $1,077,237, from $1,241,608 to a new payment limit of $2,318,845, and to extend the termination date from June 30, 2026 to December 31, 2026, to provide additional Medi-Cal specialty mental health services for Seriously Emotionally Disturbed (SED) children and their families in East and West Contra Costa County.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Approval of this Contract Amendment/Extension will result in additional expenditures of up to $1,077,237 and will be funded 100% by Federal Medi-Cal revenues. (Rate increase)
BACKGROUND:
This Contract meets the social needs of County's population by providing community-based mental health services focusing on SED children, adolescents and their families which will result in positive social and emotional development at home, in the community and greater school success. This Contractor has been providing these mental health services while fostering a deep understanding of the BHSD organization's mission, values, and long-term objectives since July 2016.
This Contract is entered into under and subject to the following legal authorities: Welfare and Institutions 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. This Contract was approved by Health Services Personnel to ensure there is no conflict with labor relations. The Behavioral...
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