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Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the First Amendment to the Child Protection Team Services Agreement with Kids House of Seminole, Inc. for the provision of medical examination services by Kids House of Seminole, Inc. for children who have allegedly been abused, abandoned, or neglected with an annual budgeted amount of $70,000. 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:
Kelly Welch/407-665/2391
Background:
Pursuant to Section 39.304(5), Florida Statutes, Florida counties are required to bear 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. In FY2024/25, 251 medical exams were completed.
The attached First Amendment adjusts the maximum County compensation allocable to Kids House of Seminole, Inc. up to a sum of $350.00 per case and extends the term for an additional three (3) years with an option to renew for two (2) additional years upon the conclusion of the three (3) year extension.
Requested Action:
Staff requests the Board approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the First Amendment to the Child Protection Team Services Agreement for the continued provision of medical examinations by Kids House of Seminole, Inc. for children allegedly abused, abandoned, or neglected.