Executive/Council Action Form (ECAF)
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Program Agreement Amendment between State of Washington (DSHS) and Snohomish County
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DEPARTMENT: Human Services
ORIGINATOR: Rich Robinson
EXECUTIVE RECOMMENDATION: Approved
PURPOSE: Approval of the County Program Agreement, amendment between Washington State Department of Social and Health services by the County Executive.
BACKGROUND: The Washington State Development Disabilities Administration (DDA) County Service Agreement funds the County's community services for children's early intervention, adult employment, and community support services for individuals with development disabilities living in Snohomish County. Funds are subcontracted to agencies targeting beneficial community outcomes.
The Program Agreement between the County and Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) is amended as follows:
1. The Total Maximum Contract Amount is hereby increased in the amount of $1,075,044 for a new Contract Amount of $31,333,619.
2. Changes to Section 1. Definitions Specific to Program Agreement, item g, number (2), is hereby replaced with the following language: "Consumer Support" refers to direct Client service types as follows: "Child Development Services" or "CDS": Birth to three services are designed to meet the developmental needs of each eligible child and the needs of the family related to enhancing the child's development. Service may include: assistive technology, audiology, family training/home visits, health services, medical services, nursing services, nutrition services, occupational therapy, physical therapy, psychological services, sign language, social work, special instruction, speech-language pathology, vision, and transportation. Services are provided in natural environments to the maximum extent appropriate.
3. Program Agreement Budget Exhibit B is hereby replaced with Exhibit B1, adding additional funding.
All other terms and conditions of this Prog...
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