LA County Board

29. Advocacy Services For Children and Youth Impacted by Child Trafficking Contracts Recommendation: Authorize the Director of Children and Family Services to execute contracts with agencies to provide advocacy services to children, youth, or non-minor dependents. The term of the contract will be effective July 15, 2026 through July 14, 2027, with four one-year optional extensions effective July 15, 2027 through July 14, 2031. The maximum annual contract amount is $1,800,000 shared amongst the two contracts, financed using 100% Senate Bill 855 State funds. Authorize the Director to take the following actions: (Department of Children and Family Services) APPROVE Exercise each of the four options to extend by written notice or amendment, provided that sufficient funding is available; and the Director notifies the Board and the Chief Executive Office (CEO), in writing, within 10 business days after execution. Execute amendments to make changes to the contract terms and conditions to meet programmatic needs and to increase or decrease the maximum annual contract amount up to 10%, when necessary, provided that sufficient funding is available; and the Director notifies the Board and the CEO, in writing, within 10 business days after execution. Execute amendments for a contractor assignment and delegation of an agreement resulting from acquisition, corporate mergers, business decisions or possible changes in ownership, and for contractor’s name changes, provided that the Director notifies the Board and the CEO, in writing, within 10 business days after execution. Terminate the contract(s) for convenience or default provided that the Director notifies the Board and the CEO, in writing, within 10 business days. (26-3750)