Item Description:
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Four amds with local agencies to provide outpatient treatment, housing, case management and day reporting services for Community Corrections clients, no change in dates, Incr total combined NTE to $1,868,839
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Resolution:
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BE IT RESOLVED, that the following Agreements for outpatient treatment, housing, case management and day reporting for Community Corrections clients, increasing the not to exceed amount with no change in the contract term, be approved:
• Amendment 3 to PR00004808 with 180 Degrees, Inc., 01/01/23-04/30/24, adding $700,000 for a new total NTE of $1,343,336;
• Amendment 3 to PR00003698 with Christian Recovery Center, 01/01/22-04/30/24, adding $50,000 for a new total NTE of $195,835;
• Amendment 3 to PR00003717 with Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota, 01/01/22-04/30/24, adding $70,000 for a new total NTE of $211,668;
• Amendment 3 to PR00003697 with Project Pathfinder, 01/01/22-04/30/24, adding $47,000 for a new total NTE of $118,000; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chair of the Board be authorized to sign the Agreements on behalf of the County; and the Controller be authorized to disburse funds as directed.
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Background:
Transitional supportive housing services provide important tools to Department of Community Corrections and Rehabilitation (DOCCR) clients in their return to employment, their families and community. The transitional housing and treatment services delivered by180 Degrees, Inc., Christian Recovery Center, Lutheran Social Services of Minnesota, and Project Pathfinder are experiencing high demand. These contract amendments maintain the existing contract end dates but increase the not-to-exceed amounts to cover needed expenditures and allow for continual client referrals to these providers.
Details on individual contracts below:
Amd 3 PR00004808 180 DEGREES, INC
180 Degrees will provide residential services including assessment and case management for convicted adult male clients sentenced by District Court. They also provide an individualized day treatment program for convicted adult clients, also sentenced by District Court. Referrals to the residential and outpatient programs are approved and monitored by department management.
Amd 3 PR00003698 CHRISTIAN RECOVERY CENTER
This provider offers non-residential treatment for adults with problematic sexual behaviors through a program called “Restoration Project.” Probation Officers have been utilizing this program which has proven to be a stable, reliable, and excellent treatment provider for clients. This contract will allow DOCCR to pay client intake fees and potentially help fund other services in cases where private insurance or other funding sources are unavailable.
Amd 3 PR00003717 LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICE OF MINNESOTA
Lutheran Social Service operates Portland House, a correctional residential program for adult male clients sentenced by District Court. This is a short-term program which provides client assessment, counseling, and employment related services. This contractor provides services for males 18 years or older who are under the jurisdiction of DOCCR or the Minnesota Department of Corrections.
Amd 3 PR00003697 PROJECT PATHFINDER
Project Pathfinder, Inc. provides client treatment and therapy services through a program that offers non-residential outpatient therapy and counseling for adult male and female clients convicted of sex offenses, including those who are over 18 years, under Juvenile Court jurisdiction, and sentenced by the Hennepin County District Court. Services include intake assessment and individual, group and family counseling. While mostly providing services to DOCCR clients, this provider also serves Health and Human Services (HHS) adult clients who need assessment/evaluation of problematic sexual behaviors and clinical outpatient services in child protection.
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Recommendation from County Administrator: Recommend Approval