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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 09222009 - C.59RECOMMENDATION(S): APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Director of Child Support Services, or designee to execute a contract with Maximus, Inc in an amount not to exceed $750,040.85 for Early Intervention Delinquency Prevention pilot program for the period of October 1, 2009 to September 30, 2010. FISCAL IMPACT: This project will be fully funded by allocations from the Federal (66%) and State (34%). BACKGROUND: The State Department of Child Support Services has identified early intervention efforts as a priority to increasing statewide collections. DCSS has identified a deliquency prevention pilot program that is available through Maximus Corporation. The program involves establishing continuous communication with the child support obligor to ensure that prompt payments are made. Cases will be monitored more closely and resources will be offered to assist obligors in fulfilling their financial obligations. APPROVE OTHER RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE Action of Board On: 09/22/2009 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER Clerks Notes: VOTE OF SUPERVISORS AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor Gayle B. Uilkema, District II Supervisor Mary N. Piepho, District III Supervisor Susan A. Bonilla, District IV Supervisor Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor Contact: Adrienne Todd, 313-4454 I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown. ATTESTED: September 22, 2009 David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors By: Celicia Nelson, Deputy cc: C.59 To:Board of Supervisors From:Linda Dippel, Child Support Services Director Date:September 22, 2009 Contra Costa County Subject:Approve and Authorize Contract for Pilot Project with Maximus, Inc CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: If this action were not approved, it would lessen the ability for DCSS to increase collections through early intervention efforts, as the current staffing levels do not allow for this level of service to be provided. CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT: