LA County Board

29.\nPrevention and Aftercare Sole Source Contracts Amendments\nRecommendation: Authorize the Director of Children and Family Services to\nexecute amendments to extend the term of the current contracts for an\nadditional 18-month period effective January 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027,\nwith an optional automatic six month-to-month term through December 31,\n2027, and to replace Measure H funds with Measure A funds in order to\ncontinue providing services for those at risk of homelessness. The funding\namount for the 18-month extension is $18,198,027, financed using 16% Federal\nfunds, 41% State funds, and 43% Net County Cost. Funding for the extension is\nincluded in the Department’s Fiscal Year 2025-26 Adopted budget and will be\nincluded in subsequent budget requests. Authorize the Director to take the\nfollowing actions: (Department of Children and Family Services) APPROVE\nExtend the contracts by amendment or written notice to exercise the\nextension options, provided that sufficient funding is available.\nNegotiate and execute amendments to the contracts to add funds up to\n50% of the maximum annual contract amount, in the event that additional\ndistribution of funds is needed to bridge the Supplemental Nutrition\nAssistance Program Benefits, also known as CalFresh, providing that\nfunding is available.\nTerminate the contracts for convenience or contractor default. (25-6568)\nBoard Letter\nHealth and Mental Health Services