Narrative of Resolution:
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Authorize various agreements with approved Foster Care Related Service Providers
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If Resolution requires expenditure of County Funds, provide the following information:
Amount to be authorized by Resolution: $10,010,000.00
Are funds already budgeted? Yes
Specify Compliance with Procurement Procedures: New York State and other Sate of commonwealth approve providers
RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO AUTHORIZE COUNTY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS WITH NEW YORK AND OTHER STATE OR COMMONWEALTH APPROVED FOSTER CARE RELATED SERVICE PROVIDERS
WHEREAS, the County of Sullivan, through the Department of Social Services, is mandated to make available Foster Care related services as needed for children/youth; and
WHEREAS, various New York State and other State or Commonwealth approved providers are capable and willing to enter into agreement to provide Foster Care services at State or Commonwealth approved rates and Foster Care related services for Sullivan County children/youth; and
WHEREAS, certain New York State and other State or Commonwealth approved providers are additionally capable and willing to provide New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) allowable designated program activities, including aftercare services, during the trial discharge phase to be provided to the child and family for the duration of the aftercare period when the child remains in the care and custody of a local social services official during the period of aftercare/trial discharge to be paid at a per diem rate as the need arises.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Sullivan County Legislature does hereby authorize the County Manager to execute agreements with New York State and other State or Commonwealth approved Foster Care and Foster Care related service providers for Sullivan County children/youth during the period from July 1, 2025 through June 20, 2028; and
BE IT FURTHER RES...
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