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First Option of Renewal with Suncoast Centers, Inc. for specialized medical assessments conducted by the Child Protection Team.
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Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approval and execution by the County Administrator of the First Option of Renewal (Renewal) with Suncoast Centers, Inc. (Suncoast) for specialized medical assessments conducted by the Child Protection Team (CPT).
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Strategic Plan:
Ensure Public Health, Safety, and Welfare
2.1 Provide planning, coordination, prevention, and protective services to ensure a safe and secure community
2.2 Be a facilitator, convener, and purchaser of services for those in need
Deliver First Class Services to the Public and Our Customers
5.1 Maximize partner relationships and public outreach
5.2 Be responsible stewards of the public’s resources
Summary:
This Renewal provides funding for the CPT to administer specialized medical assessments to children ages birth through seventeen (17) who have been reported to the Florida Abuse Hotline and whose situation is currently under investigation by the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Child Protection Division.
Background/Explanation:
The Suncoast CPT provides specialized medical assessments of children who are alleged to be victims of abuse or neglect, including medical examination and diagnostic assessments such as behavioral health evaluations and psychological/neuropsychological evaluations, when indicated. Section 39.304(5), Florida Statutes, mandates that the County in which the allegedly abused child resides shall bear the initial costs of the diagnostic medical assessment.
The County Administrator approved the original agreement on October 1, 2015. Suncoast provided 1,124 examinations in fiscal year (FY) 2017, and thus far has provided 559 examinations in FY18. County funding supports approximately 50% of total program costs. Remaining costs are covered by Medicaid and the Crime Victim Compensation Fund.
Fiscal Impact:
Continuation funding in an amount not to exceed $105,000.00 is included in Human Services’ FY19 General Fund request.
Delegated Authority:
Authority for the County Administrator to sign this Renewal is granted under Section 2-62 (a)(1).
Staff Member Responsible:
Daisy Rodriguez, Director, Human Services
Partners:
Suncoast Centers, Inc.
Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Child Protection Division
Attachments:
Renewal