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Amd 7 to Agmt PR00002848 with CornerHouse Interagency Child Abuse Evaluation Center for forensic interviews of children, adolescents and vulnerable adult victims of sexual abuse and expert witness consultation services, ext end date to 12/31/27, incr NTE by $242,016 for a new total NTE of $1,706,391
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Resolution:
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BE IT RESOLVED, that Amendment 7 to Agreement PR00002848 with CornerHouse Interagency Child Abuse Evaluation Center for forensic interviews of children, adolescents and vulnerable adult victims of sexual abuse and expert witness consultation services, extending the contract through December 31, 2027, increasing the not-to-exceed amount by $242,016 for a new total of $1,706,391 be approved; that the Chair of the Board be authorized to sign the Amendment on behalf of the County; and that the Controller be authorized to disburse funds as directed.
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Background:
CornerHouse Interagency Child Abuse Evaluation Center was created in1989 to provide a safe, child-centered space for children, vulnerable adults and families impacted by sexual abuse. Individuals are referred to CornerHouse primarily through law enforcement, child/adult protection services, or other investigative professionals when there are allegations or concerns of abuse. Led by highly trained professionals, CornerHouse provides timely, objective, trauma- informed, culturally responsive and age-appropriate forensic interviews and medical exams in a child-friendly setting. A multidisciplinary team of investigators, prosecutors, pediatric medical professionals, and forensic interviewers work together to review completed interviews, coordinate investigations, and identify appropriate follow-up services.
CornerHouse also provides expert witness consultation and testimony for cases prosecuted by the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office (HCAO).
CornerHouse is jointly supported by HCAO, Hennepin Healthcare, the Minneapolis Police Department and the Minneapolis Children’s Medical Center. Hennepin County has contracted with CornerHouse since 1989, and the current agreement PR00002848, was negotiated in 2021.
On May 19, 2026, the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners adopted Resolution 26-0171, approving Amendment 6 to Agreement PR00002848 and extending the agreement through December 31, 2026. In 2027, administrative responsibility for this agreement will transition from the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office to Law, Safety and Justice Operations.
Amendment 7 seeks to extend the existing agreement an additional year, through December 31, 2027, to maintain continuity of services while the county evaluates contractual arrangements and service needs beyond 2027.
This request funds services that are: core services
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Recommendation from County Administrator: Recommend Approval