County of Albany 112 State Street Albany, NY 12207 Meeting Agenda January 2020 Tuesday, January 28, 2020 5:30 PM Room 730 Social Services Committee 1 Social Services Committee Meeting Agenda January 28, 2020 CURRENT BUSINESS: 1. APPROVING PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES 2. AUTHORIZING AGREEMENTS WITH THE NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES SERVICES AND BRIGHTSIDE UP, INC. REGARDING REGISTRATION AND INSPECTION SERVICES 3. AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH NANONATION REGARDING THE PROVISION OF KIOSKS FOR SNAP BENEFIT APPLICANTS AND RECIPIENTS 4. AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH REGARDING REIMBURSEMENT FOR ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS PERTAINING TO THE EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM 5. AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH CAYUGA CENTERS FOR THE PROVISION OF FUNCTIONAL FAMILY THERAPY- THERAPEUTIC CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES 6. AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 378 FOR 2019 REGARDING THE PROVISION OF PREVENTION SERVICES AND SUPERVISION AND TREATMENT SERVICES FOR JUVENILES 7. AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE RESEARCH FOUNDATION FOR THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK REGARDING THE NEW YORK STATE SUPERVISION AND TREATMENT SERVICES FOR JUVENILES PROGRAM 2 Page 1 of 1 Honorable Andrew Joyce and Members of the Albany County Legislature: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN: The Social Services Committee of the Albany County Legislature met on November 26, 2019. Chairperson Fein, Messrs. Simpson, Bullock, Clay, Commisso, Ms. Lockart, Messrs. Mendick, and Reinhardt were present. Mr. Cahill was excused. The following items were discussed and/or acted upon: Approving Previous Meeting Minutes: Unanimously approved. 1. Authorizing an Agreement with Children’s Health Home of Upstate New York Regarding Medicaid Care Management Services for Children: The Commissioner of the Department for Children, Youth and Families had requested authorization to renew an agreement with Children’s Health Home of Upstate New York regarding claims for reimbursement for all Medicaid Care Management Services provided to children with the necessary qualifying conditions as defined by the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) for a term commencing January 1, 2020 and ending December 31, 2020. After a brief discussion, the Committee voted unanimously to move the proposal forward for legislative action with a favorable recommendation. 2. Authorizing Agreements with Foster Care Agencies Regarding the Raise the Age Initiative: The Commissioner of the Department of Children, Youth and Families had requested authorization to enter into one-year agreements with thirteen agencies set forth in the foster care provider list of agencies annexed hereto for the provision of residential foster care programs for the Raise the Age initiative at rates determined by New York State for the term commencing January 1, 2020 and ending December 31, 2020. After a brief discussion, the Committee voted unanimously to move the proposal forward for legislative action with a favorable recommendation. 3. Amending Resolution No. 504 for 2018 Regarding Foster Care Providers: The Commissioner of the Department of Children, Youth and Families had requested authorization to amend Resolution No. 504 for 2018 to include NAFI Connecticut, Inc., Farmington, CT 06032 as a NYS approved foster care services provider at rates determined by New York State with notice to the County for a term commending November 1, 2019 and ending December 31, 2020. After a brief discussion, the Committee voted unanimously to move the proposal forward for legislative action with a favorable recommendation. 4. Authorizing Agreements Regarding the Children’s Advocacy Center and Amending the 2019 Department of Children, Youth and Families Budget: The Commissioner of the Department for Children, Youth and Families had requested authorization to enter into an agreement with the NYS Office of Children and Family Services regarding the Children’s Advocacy Center in the amount of $164,095 for a term commencing February 1, 2020 and ending 3 January 31, 2021. After a brief discussion, the Committee voted unanimously to move the proposal forward for legislative action with a favorable recommendation. 5. Authorizing an Agreement with the City of Albany Police Department Regarding a Part-Time Law Enforcement Coordinator for the Children’s Advocacy Center: The Commissioner of the Department for Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) had requested authorization to enter into an agreement with the City of Albany Police Department regarding a part-time Law Enforcement Coordinator to be co-located at the DCYF Children’s Advocacy Center in the amount of $27,000 for a term commencing February 1, 2020 and ending January 31, 2021. After a brief discussion, the Committee voted unanimously to move the proposal forward for legislative action with a favorable recommendation. 6. Authorizing the Submission of a Supervision and Treatment Services for Juveniles Program Plan to the New York State Office of Children’s and Family Services: The Commissioner of the Department for Children, Youth and Families had requested authorization to sign and submit a Supervision and Treatment Services for Juveniles Program Plan (STSJP) to the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) in order to accept funding in the amount of $172,722 to support programming at the Albany County Probation Department and Albany County Family Court for juvenile justice involved youth for a term commencing October 1, 2019 and ending September 30, 2020. After a brief discussion, the Committee voted unanimously to move the proposal forward for legislative action with a favorable recommendation. 7. Authorizing the Acceptance of Enhanced Funding from and an Agreement with New York State Office of Children and Family Services Regarding Services for Persons in Need of Supervision: The Commissioner of the Department for Children, Youth and Families had requested authorization to enter into an agreement with New York State Office of Children and Family Services regarding funding in the amount of $35,700 as a one-time allocation to help prepare for the aforementioned changes for a term commencing October 1, 2019 and ending September 30, 2020. After a brief discussion, the Committee voted unanimously to move the proposal forward for legislative action with a favorable recommendation. Respectfully submitted, THE SOCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE SAMUEL FEIN, Chairperson PATRICE LOCKART MERTON D. SIMPSON RICHARD MENDICK DOUGLAS A. BULLOCK WILLIAM REINHARDT WILLIAM CLAY CHARLES CAHILL FRANK COMMISSO 4 ANIEL MC OY ICHELE C LAVE D P. C COUNTY OF ALBANY M G. M C COUNTY EXECUTIVE COMMISSIONER DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES ASHINGTON VENUE 162 W A ALBANY, NEW YORK 12210-2304 ERIN M. STACHEWICZ DEPUTY COMMISSIONER (518) 447-7300 WWW.ALBANYCOUNTY.COM LISA A. FREEDMAND DEPUTY COMMISSIONER January 15, 2020 Hon. Andrew Joyce, Chairman Legislative Clerk’s Office 112 State St., Room 710 Albany, NY 12207 Dear Chairman Joyce, Under a Memorandum of Understanding between the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) and Albany County, the County receives annual federal funding in the amount of $245,145 for the provision of child care registration services and associated Albany County Department of Social Services (DSS) administrative costs. The Albany County Department of Social Services is seeking approval to renew this agreement with OCFS and for the County to receive State funding for the project. The Department is also requesting authorization to renew our subcontract with Brightside Up, Inc. (formerly the Capital District Child Care Coordinating Council [CDCCCC]) to perform family day care services. Brightside Up provides the registration and inspection of all child day care providers in Albany County that our department serves through comprehensive evaluations and reviews such as health requirements, safety requirements, criminal history checks, child abuse and maltreatment checks. They also conduct investigations and track complaints made against providers, provide outreach to low income neighborhoods in a concentrated effort to network and continually develop family day care providers. I addition they assist families in finding safe and qualified child care, provide training to providers and parents alike in areas such as early learning and development as well nutrition and physical activity. Sincerely, Michele G. McClave Commissioner cc: Dennis A. Feeney, Majority Leader Frank A. Mauriello, Minority Leader Kevin Cannizzaro, Majority Counsel 5 Minority Counsel 112 State Street County of Albany Albany, NY 12207 Legislation Text File #: TMP-1339, Version: 1 REQUEST FOR LEGISLATIVE ACTION Description (e.g., Contract Authorization for Information Services): Contract Authorization for Social Services (Brightside Up) Date: 12/26/2019 Submitted By: Joseph J DeAngelis Department: Social Services Title: Contract Administrator Phone: 518-447-7583 Department Rep. Attending Meeting: Michele G. McClave Purpose of Request: Contract authorization for Social Service to provide OCFS pass through funding to Brightside Up. ☐ Adopting of Local Law ☐ Amendment of Prior Legislation ☐ Approval/Adoption of Plan/Procedure ☐ Bond Approval ☐ Budget Amendment ☒ Contract Authorization ☐ Countywide Services ☐ Environmental Impact/SEQR ☐ Home Rule Request ☐ Property Conveyance ☐ Other: (state if not listed) Click or tap here to enter text. CONCERNING BUDGET AMENDMENTS Increase/decrease category (choose all that apply): ☐ Contractual ☐ Equipment ☐ Fringe ☐ Personnel 6 County of Albany Page 1 of 4 Printed on 1/14/2020