Narrative of Resolution:
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RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE TO AUTHORIZE COUNTY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR WENDY’S WONDERFUL KIDS RECRUITER SERVICES
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If Resolution requires expenditure of County Funds, provide the following information:
Amount to be authorized by Resolution: $0.00
Are funds already budgeted? Yes
Specify Compliance with Procurement Procedures: There is no money being exchanged from County of Sullivan, Dave Thomas Foundation pays The Children’s Home of Poughkeepsie.
WHEREAS, the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption has awarded the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) a grant over a four-year period to hire family recruiters for older children who have spent more than two years in the foster care system; and
WHEREAS, the state will match the grant funds totaling over $9 million in funding statewide to implement the program through the County and provider agencies; and
WHEREAS, Sullivan County has been selected to share a recruiter for the program with Ulster County who will be employed by The Children’s Home of Poughkeepsie; and
WHEREAS, this service will be at no cost to the County but it is still necessary to establish an agreement with The Children’s Home of Poughkeepsie to outline the responsibilities of each party.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Sullivan County Legislature does hereby authorize the County Manager to enter into agreement with The Children’s Home of Poughkeepsie for the provision of Wendy’s Wonderful Kids Recruiter Services; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the period of this agreement shall be from July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024 This agreement may be renewed on a yearly basis for four (4) additional years; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the form of said agreements will be approved by the Sullivan County Attorney’s Office.
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