To: Dale Weighill, Governmental Operations Committee
From: Rhonda Ihm, Family Division Administrator
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RE: Approval of a contract between Genesee County and Easterseals of Michigan, in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00, to provide intensive family support services; the term of this contract is from January 1, 2025, through September 30, 2025; the cost of this contract will be paid from account 2920-664.00-801.000
recommendation
BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
Circuit Court Family Division is requesting approval of a contract between Genesee County and Easterseals of Michigan, in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00, to provide intensive family support services; the term of this contract is from January 1, 2025, through September 30, 2025; the cost of this contract will be paid from account 2920-664.00-801.000
BACKGROUND:
Easter Seals of Michigan (ESM) will provide intensive family support services to families in child protective proceedings where a neglect complaint or petition have been filed with the Court.
DISCUSSION:
Easter Seals of Michigan (ESM) social workers will support to families and/or youth who have demonstrated issues in substance use, mental health, improper housing, poor school attendance, poor parenting skills, poor relationship skills, lack of participation in parenting time, and lack of participation in court hearings. The social workers will not only provide a referral to community resources but will assist parents in accessing community resources. The program will help parents and youth obtain the services identified in their probation case plan or parent/agency treatment plan.
IMPACT ON HUMAN RESOURCES:
None.
IMPACT ON BUDGET:
The term of this contract is from January 1, 2025, through September 30, 2025; the cost of this contract will be paid from account 2920-664.00-801.000
IMPACT ON FACILITIES:
None.
IMPACT ON TECHNOLOGY:
None.
IMPACT ON INDIRECT COSTS:
None.
CONFORMITY TO COUNTY PRIORITIES:
Healthy, safe and livable communities.
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