To: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
From: Social Services
Meeting Date: May 20, 2025
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Department Contact: |
DeNeese Parker |
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707-463-7761 |
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Department Contact: |
Waldi Helma |
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707-467-5815 |
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Item Type: Consent Agenda |
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Time Allocated for Item: N/A |
Agenda Title:
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Approval of Agreement with Cahto Tribe of the Laytonville Rancheria in the Amount of $388,248 to Provide Child Abuse Prevention Services as Outlined in the Comprehensive Prevention Plan, Effective Upon Execution through June 30, 2027
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Recommended Action/Motion:
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Approve Agreement with Cahto Tribe of the Laytonville Rancheria in the amount of $388,248 to provide child abuse prevention services as outlined in the Comprehensive Prevention Plan, effective upon execution through June 30, 2027; authorize the Social Services Director or designee to sign any future amendments to the Agreement that do not increase the maximum amount; and authorize Chair to sign same.
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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:
None.
Summary of Request:
The Federal Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA), enacted under Public Law 115-123 in 2018, allows states to access Title IV-E funds for eligible, evidence-based mental health and substance use prevention, treatment services, and in-home parenting programs. California established its Family First Prevention Services (FFPS) program in July 2021 under Welfare and Institution Code Sections 16585-16589. This program enables county and Tribal Title IV-E agencies to opt-in and implement Title IV-E prevention services, integrating federal FFPSA and State Block Grant (SBG) funding, available through June 30, 2028.
To participate, child welfare and probation departments must submit a three-year Comprehensive Prevention Plan (CPP), encompassing strategies to support families in providing safe, stable, and nurturing environments. CPP requirements are outlined in California Department of Social Services (CDSS) All County Letters Nos. 22-23 and 23-23.
In Mendocino County, due to the disproportionate representation of American Indian youth in the child welfare system, Family and Children’s Services (FCS) engaged local tribes first. Among them, the Cahto Tribe of the Laytonville Rancheria expressed interest in participating in FFPSA Part I and the FFPS program. The CPP development process was informed by the Cahto tribal community, addressing historical injustices and fostering collaboration.
The CPP, approved by the Interagency Lead Team (ILT) and CDSS, includes a contract with the Cahto Tribe, fulfilling the CPP's requirements ensuring the effective delivery of culturally relevant prevention services.
Alternative Action/Motion:
Return to staff for alternative handling.
Strategic Plan Priority Designation: A Safe and Healthy County
Supervisorial District: All
Vote Requirement: Majority
Supplemental Information Available Online At:
CDSS Information: <https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/ffpsa-part-iv/comprehensive-prevention-plan-toolkit-and-template>
Mendocino County CPP: <https://www.caltrin.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Mendocino-County-updated-signatures-1.pdf>
Fiscal Details:
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source of funding: State Block Grant |
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current f/y cost: $388,248 for the term of the Agreement. |
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budget clarification: Contractor will utilize funds until exhausted. |
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annual recurring cost: $388,248 for the term of the Agreement. |
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budgeted in current f/y (if no, please describe): Yes |
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revenue agreement: Yes |
AGREEMENT/RESOLUTION/ORDINANCE APPROVED BY COUNTY COUNSEL: Yes
CEO Liaison: Steve Dunnicliff, Deputy CEO
CEO Review: Yes
CEO Comments:
FOR COB USE ONLY
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Executed By: Atlas Pearson, Senior Deputy Clerk |
Final Status: Approved |
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Date: May 20, 2025 |
Executed Item Type: Agreement |
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Number: 25-053 |
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