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KANSAS DEPARTMENT FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES - WICHITA AREA OFFICE FUNDING FOR THE OPERATION OF THE PERMANENCY PLANNING & COORDINATING COUNCIL.
Presented by: Jodi Tronsgard, Project Manager, Department of Corrections.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the contract and authorize the Chairman to sign.
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Approval of this contract will allow for the continuation of funding by the Department for Children and Families (formerly named Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services - SRS) - Wichita Area Office to provide one staff position to support the operation of the Permanency Planning and Coordinating Council. The original contract was established in May 2000 between SRS and Sedgwick County to provide a program designed to accelerate permanency for youth in foster care and to promote ongoing improvement in the child-in-need-of-care system as it functions in the 18th Judicial District. The current contract funds one position that serves as the Permanency Council Coordinator. The Department for Children and Families - Wichita Area Office is responsible for the salary and benefits for one position ($79,503), while the County is responsible for contractual and commodity expenditures ($4,286). The term of this agreement is from July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. The maximum amount payable to the County from the Department for Children and Families - Wichita Area Office is $79,503.
Alternatives: If we do not establish a funding contract with the Department for Children and Families, the position would not have continued funding.
Financial Considerations: Funds are in 33028-253/330286-13 ($79,503), 33016-110 ($2,086) and 31061-252/310616-13 ($2,200) .
Legal Considerations: The authority for this action is K.S.A. 19-101. A simple majority vote is required.
Policy Considerations: None
Outside Attendees: None
Multimedia Presentation: None