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SOCIAL SERVICES
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Requested Action(s)
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a) AGREEMENT - Request approval and authorization for the Director of Social Services to sign the Agreement with Ready for Life Foster Agency for the purpose of coordinating and performing psychosocial assessments, for a maximum compensation not to exceed $60,000, effective 7/1/25 through 6/30/27
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Financial Impact:
The costs for this contract are planned in the FY 2025/26 in Budget Unit 5013, account 532300, Professional Services. The contract will be funded with State and Federal funds via the Resource Family Approval (RFA) Allocation, and Realignment revenues if the State allocation is not enough to cover costs.
Background Information:
This agreement is renewed between TCDSS and Ready for Life Foster Agency. Implemented on January 1, 2017, the Resource Family Approval (RFA) Program is the caregiver approval process for foster parents, relative caregivers, adoptive parents, and guardians. The process includes a comprehensive psychosocial assessment, home environment check, and training for all families. Through this Agreement, Ready for Life Foster Family Agency will perform the psychosocial assessments and provide written reports to the Child Welfare Services Licensing Supervisor.