REQUESTED ACTION (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval of a recommended proposal - Juvenile Court, 20RFP113020A-CJC Fulton County Family Treatment Court Services, in the amount of $16,455.18 with DIVAS, Inc. to provide Evidence-based Treatment Services: Strengthening Families Program. Effective upon execution of contract through September 30, 2021, with one renewal option. This is 100% grant funded. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)
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REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)
In accordance with Purchasing Code Section 102-374 or 102-375, all competitive sealed proposals shall be forwarded to the Board of Commissioners for approval
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?
Yes
SUMMARY & BACKGROUND: Juvenile Court recommends acceptance of DIVAS proposal to provide the Strengthening Families Program. The Fulton County Family Treatment Court - HOPE is one of two Accountability Court Programs offered at the Court. HOPE Program participants are court-involved adult females with a history of substance abuse and trauma who are parents/caregivers of a child or children and who have an open Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS) case in assessment and/or Family Preservation. HOPE participants reside in Fulton County, Georgia, and are required to participate actively in substance abuse treatment as directed by the substance abuse treatment provider and the Court. To be eligible for this program, the participant must not exhibit violent behavior and must have expressed a desire to maintain or obtain custody of their child(ren).
Scope of Work: The treatment provider will coordinate and facilitate the all duties associated wit...
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