TITLE
Title
DHHS-DIVISION OF SOCIAL SERVICES FOSTER CARE CONTRACT AMENDMENT FOR FY 2024-25 REQUIRING BOARD APPROVAL
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SPONSOR
Sponsor
Sharon Barlow, HHS-DSS Director
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BACKGROUND
Background
Per Section 10 of the Guilford County Budget Ordinance, the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is required to approve both contract amounts above $200,000, as well contracts requiring amendments over the course of the fiscal year that cumulatively surpass $200,000. Due to a recent increase with one particular vendor (Carolina Therapeutic Services - CTS) accepting ten (10) emergency placements at an increased cost of $250 per day, HHS-DSS staff have determined its contract with CTS needs BOCC approval.
The County’s current contract with Carolina Therapeutic Services totals $195,000 ($105,000 original amount plus $90,000 amendment). This amendment will increase the contract by $380,000 for a new total of $575,000. Funding capacity for this increase will come from a reduction of $380,000 in the County's contract with Unique Caring Foundation (current Unique Caring contract amount is $1.2 million; amount after reduction will be $820,000). Sufficient funding exists within the FY25 budget to complete the needed amendment based upon reductions in other foster care contracts.
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BUDGET IMPACT
Budget Impact
NO ADDITIONAL COUNTY FUNDS REQUIRED
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REQUESTED ACTION
Requested Action
Approve a contract amendment with an increase of $380,000, for total contract amount of $575,000, with Carolina Therapeutic Services and authorize staff to take all necessary actions to execute the amendment.
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