Narrative of Resolution:
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RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY HEALTH AND FAMILY SERVICES COMMITTEE TO AUTHORIZE COUNTY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS WITH NEW YORK AND OTHER STATE OR COMMONWEALTH 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: $9,396,475
Are funds already budgeted? Yes
Specify Compliance with Procurement Procedures: New York State and other State or Commonwealth approved providers.
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WHEREAS, the County of Sullivan, through the Department of Family 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 a 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 youth during the period from July 1, 2022
through June 30, 2025; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, these contracts are at the County's discretion,
subject to annual a...
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