To: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
From: Social Services
Meeting Date: September 1, 2026
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Department Contact: |
Stephen White |
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707-468-5868 |
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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 Operational Agreement Between Mendocino County Department of Social Services, Family and Children’s Services and Project Sanctuary for Domestic Violence Services, Effective Upon Execution through June 30, 2031
Vote Requirement: Majority
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Recommended Action/Motion:
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Approve the Operational Agreement between Mendocino County Department of Social Services, Family and Children’s Services and Project Sanctuary for Domestic Violence Services, effective upon execution through June 30, 2031; authorize the Social Services Director or designee to sign any future amendments that do not increase the maximum amount; and authorize the Chair to sign same.
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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:
None.
Summary of Request:
Project Sanctuary provides safe, emergency housing and crisis counseling services on a 24-hour basis to victims of domestic violence and their children. Additional services include assistance with filing temporary restraining orders and accompaniment during interactions with judicial, medical, and social service systems. Trained crisis-line staff are available at all times to support victims and coordinate needed responses.
Mendocino County Department of Social Services (MCDSS), Family and Children’s Services (FCS) and Project Sanctuary have developed this Operational Agreement to formalize collaboration in providing the maximum available assistance to domestic violence survivors residing within Mendocino County. Both parties mutually acknowledge that cooperation and coordinated service delivery enhance safety, access to resources, and long-term outcomes for victims.
This five-year agreement supports community safety, well-being, and improved access to trauma-informed services for individuals and families impacted by domestic violence.
Alternative Action/Motion:
Return to staff for alternative handling
Strategic Plan Priority Designation: A Safe and Healthy County
Supervisorial District: All
Supplemental Information Available Online At: N/A
Fiscal Details:
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source of funding: N/A |
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current f/y cost: $0.00 |
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budget clarification: N/A |
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annual recurring cost: $0.00 |
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budgeted in current f/y (if no, please describe): N/A |
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revenue agreement: N/A |
AGREEMENT/RESOLUTION/ORDINANCE APPROVED BY COUNTY COUNSEL: Yes
CEO Liaison: Executive Office
CEO Review: Yes
CEO Comments:
FOR COB USE ONLY
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Executed By: Deputy Clerk |
Final Status: Item Status |
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Date: Date Executed |
Executed Item Type: item |
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