DEPARTMENT
Superior Court Administration
REQUESTED ACTION (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement with CaringWorks, Inc. and Fulton County on behalf of the Superior Court Accountability Court, effective January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024, with four (1) year renewal options for the provision of services by CaringWorks to the participants of Fulton County Accountability Court via their Oasis of Hope program. No additional funds are required or provided. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)
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REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)
West's Code of Georgia ? 36-10-1; All official contracts entered into by the County governing authority with other persons in behalf of the County shall be in writing and entered on its minutes.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY AREA RELATED TO THIS ITEM (If yes, note strategic priority area below)
Justice and Safety
COMMISSION DISTRICTS AFFECTED
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IS THIS A PURCHASING ITEM?
No
SUMMARY & BACKGROUND (First sentence includes Agency recommendation. Provide an executive summary of the action that gives an overview of the relevant details for the item.)
Superior Court Administration recommends the approval of this agreement. The Oasis of Hope program offered by Caringworks to the participants of Fulton County Accountability Court provides for safe housing and residential services in addition to ancillary services that will facilitate the speedy intake and increased retention of participant - resulting in less time spent incarcerated and reduced recidivism.
Scope of Work: Through this agreement Caringworks will support the Fulton County Accountability Court by: (1) providing supportive housing and services including team-based case management, access to healthcare, employment assistance, and...
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