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Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the Child Protection Team Services Agreement for FY2024-25 for professional services of medical examinations. Countywide (Allison Thall, Community Services Director)
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Community Services - Community Health
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Authorized By:
Allison Thall, Community Services Director
Contact/Phone Number:
Pam Martin/407-665-2302
Background:
Pursuant to Section 39.304(5), Florida Statutes, Florida counties are required to pay for the initial cost of medical examinations for children allegedly abused, abandoned, or neglected.
On January 1, 2006, Kids House of Seminole Inc. was designated by the State of Florida Department of Children and Family Services as the Child Protection Team for Seminole County and has since been providing medical examinations to children who have allegedly been abused, abandoned, or neglected.
The attached agreement will provide financial assistance to Kids House up to a maximum sum of $277.78 for each medical exam. In FY2023-24 approximately 275 medical exams were completed.
Requested Action:
Staff requests the Board approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the Child Protection Team Services Agreement for FY2024-25 professional services of medical examinations.