Memorandum
Date: July 18, 2023
To: The Honorable Lake County Board of Supervisors
From: Stephen Carter, Jr. Interim Behavioral Health Services Director
Subject: Approve Agreement Between County of Lake and Redwood Community Services, Inc. for the MHSA Lake County Family Stabilization Program for Fiscal Years 2023-24, 2024-25, and 2025-26 in the amount of $796,116 and Authorize the Board Chair to Sign.
Executive Summary:
This Agreement represents a continuation of services and partnership that has existed since 2017 and provides a valuable safety net for struggling families in Lake County. The Family Stabilization, or NEST Program, was identified as a continuing need in this latest iteration of the Mental Health Services Act three-year program plan. We also conducted a Request for Qualifications with Redwood Community Services for this program to ensure they remain in good standing to provide continuing services.
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Estimated Cost: _$796,116_ Amount Budgeted: _$796,116_ Additional Requested: ________ Future Annual Cost: ________
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Recommended Action: Approve Agreement Between County of Lake and Redwood Community Services, Inc. for the MHSA Lake County Family Stabilization Program for Fiscal Years 2023-24, 2024-25, and 2025-26 in the amount of $796,116 and Authorize the Board Chair to Sign.