TITLE
Title
DHHS - DIVISION OF SOCIAL SERVICES CONTRACT VENDORS REQUIRING BOARD APPROVAL
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SPONSOR
Sponsor
Sharon Barlow
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BACKGROUND
Background
Social Services staff are preparing new service contracts for the next twelve (12) months, which will span from October 1, 2025 to September 30, 2026. Based on contracts having an estimated amount greater than $200,000, the Board of County Commissioners must approve the contracts. These contracts include vendors which provide In-Home Aide services for our Aging and Adult population and Room and Board for children in foster care in Guilford County.
In-Home Aide Services vendors provide supportive services to older and disabled adults allowing them to remain safely in their homes and communities. The services of In-Home Aide promote independence, prevent premature placement into long-term care facilities and nurture self-determination. In-Home Aide contracts requiring Board approval at this time are:
$ 537,958 ADULT CENTER FOR ENRICHMENT
$ 420,000 CARING HANDS HOME HEALTH, INC
$ 270,000 ARO COMMUNITY SERVICES INC
$ 252,000 EMMANUEL SENIOR ENRICHMENT CENTER
$ 200,000 SHIPMAN FAMILY HOME CARE INC
$ 200,000 QUALITY HOME STAFFING INC
Room and Board vendors provide housing placements for foster and other children in the County's custody and care. Placement costs vary depending on the type of placement and the specific needs of the child. These contracted facilities work with the Children's Services team to ensure that children in custody have a safe place to stay and receive the support necessary for their well-being. Room and Board contracts requiring Board approval at this time are:
$ 1,621,000 CHILDREN'S HOME SOCIETY OF NC
$ 1,578,000 CROSSNORE COMMUNITIES FOR CHILDREN
$ 1,075,000 SEVEN HOMES, INC
$ 747,000 BAPTIST CHILDREN'S HOME OF NC
$ 551,000 UNIQUE CARING FOUNDATION
$ 521,000 CAROLINA THERAPEUTIC SERVICES
$ 448,000 AMERICAN CHILDREN'S HOME
$ 378,000 YOUTH FOCUS INC
$ 350,000 THOMPSON CHILD & FAMILY FOCUS
$ 257,000 FREE WILL BAPTIST CHILDREN'S HOME INC
$ 208,000 THE ALPHA MANAGEMENT COMMUNITY SERVICES INC
$ 203,000 YOUTH UNLIMITED
$ 200,000 LYFE'S NEW DIRECTION
All funding for the final three (3) months of the term that fall into FY 2027 (July 1-September 30, 2026) will be contingent upon funding in the FY 2027 budget.
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BUDGET IMPACT
Budget Impact
NO ADDITIONAL COUNTY FUNDS REQUIRED
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REQUESTED ACTION
Requested Action
Approve these contracts in substantial form and authorize staff to take all necessary actions to execute these agency services contracts for a period of October 1, 2025 to September 30, 2026.
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