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Amd 1 to Agmt PR00005845 with Children's Law Center of Minnesota to provide legal representation to Hennepin County legacy youths - children whose parents' rights have been terminated due to abandonment, abuse or neglect, ages 10-21 - amending the term of the Agmt to 03/01/24-02/29/28, and the not to exceed amount to $701,868
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BE IT RESOLVED, that Amendment 1 to Agreement PR00005845 with Children's Law Center of Minnesota to provide legal representation to Hennepin County legacy youths - children whose parents' rights have been terminated due to abandonment, abuse or neglect, ages 10-21, upon appointment by the Fourth Judicial District - Juvenile Court, amending the term to March 1, 2024 through February 29, 2028, and the not to exceed amount to $701,868 be approved; that the Chair of the Board be authorized to sign the Amendment on behalf of the County; and the Controller be authorized to disburse funds as directed.
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Background:
A Request for Proposal (RFP) was issued on October 12, 2023. Children's Law Center of Minnesota (CLC), was the lone proposer, selected for a new contract. The initial term for this contract was March 1, 2024 to February 28, 2026, with a not to exceed amount of $344,844. Hennepin County has a long-standing contract history with CLC. Since March 1, 2017, Children's Law Center of Minnesota has provided direct legal representation to Hennepin County legacy children and youth, ages 10-21 years. Working with approximately 200 dedicated volunteer lawyers, CLC attorneys provide legacy youth a voice in court when significant decisions about their future are being made. They monitor progress toward adoption for these young people and advocate for critical services and necessary resources for their clients to become engaged, independent, and self-sufficient adults.
The amendment extends the term of the contract by two years with a new end date of February 29, 2028, with an increase in the not...
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