RESOLUTION NO. 599
AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE ST. CATHERINE’S CENTER FOR CHILDREN REGARDING FOSTER CARE SPECIALTY PREVENTION SERVICES - PARENT CARE PROGRAM
Introduced: 10/15/24
By Social Services Committee:
WHEREAS, The Commissioner of the Department for Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) has requested authorization to enter into an agreement with the St. Catherine’s Center for Children - Parent Care Program regarding the provision of Specialty Prevention Services in an amount not to exceed $980,443 for a term commencing January 1, 2025 and ending December 31, 2025, with two additional one-year options to renew, and
WHEREAS, DCYF, in collaboration with the Department of Probation and the County Purchasing Agent, issued a request for proposals for Prevention Services and after a scoring process, the St. Catherine’s Center for Children was awarded the contract, and
WHEREAS, The Commissioner has indicated that the St. Catherine’s Center for Children - Parent Care Program will continue to serve parents who are significantly affected by developmental disabilities and/or psychiatric disorders and their children, to prevent foster care placement or to expedite permanency for children in foster care, now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the County Executive is authorized to enter into an agreement with the St. Catherine’s Center for Children, Albany, NY 12203 regarding the Parent Care Program in an amount not to exceed $980,443 for a term commencing January 1, 2025 and ending December 31, 2025, with two additional one-year options to renew, and, be it further
RESOLVED, That the County Attorney is authorized to approve said agreement as to form and content, and, be it further
RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the County Legislature is directed to forward certified copies of this resolution to the appropriate County Officials.