HomeMy WebLinkAboutADDENDUM TO MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING_ 2017 JUVENILE JUSTICE INCENTIVE GRANT Richmond County Juvenile Court
Memorandum of Understanding
Re: 2017 Juvenile Justice Incentive Grant
Addendum
The purpose of this Addendum is to increase the per diem rate to $87 per day per youth, and
remove the language of minimum billing. All the other terms of this Service Contract remain intact
as originally written.
This Memorandum of Understanding outlines the agreement between the Richmond County
Juvenile Court (hereinafter referred to as the "Court") and Community Solutions, Inc.
(hereinafter referred to as "CSI").
Background on 2017 Juvenile Justice Incentive Grant
The purpose of this grant opportunity is to continue to provide funding for local programs
designed to serve youth in the community who would otherwise be committed to Georgia's
Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) or sentenced to the Short Term Program (STP).
Core Principles
The partners will adhere to the state and nationally recognized principles and evidence-based
practices.
Staffing
The partners agree to provide staff appropriate to support the specialty courts to attend team
meetings, court sessions, training and other related events. The partners further agree to mutually
support each other's efforts to maintain or achieve the appropriate level of staffing needed to support
the program.
Funding
For CSI services to be rendered under this contract, CSI shall be paid a total contract amount
not to exceed$262,000 for the period of July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017.
The contract amount under this Agreement will be paid on a per diem per youth basis ($87
per day, billing begins once intake takes place between family and MST therapist\supervisor).
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The Contractor will send the invoices to County no later than the 10th day of each month for
the previous month services.
In-Kind
The Court will provide CSI office space with office furniture, office phone, internet access,
basic office supplies, and access to a copier and printer.
Parking
CSI and its employees will not have access to the designated parking lot assigned for the
building which houses the Court.
Polices of Juvenile Court and Augusta-Richmond County
CSI and its employees shall adhere to the general rules,regulations and policies of Juvenile
Court, Augusta-Richmond County while on-site.
Education, Outreach and Performance Measurement
The partners agree to promote a better understanding through community support of the
program and the impact such programs have on public safety by reducing recidivism and promoting
the family while decreasing drug use and the negative effects of mental illness. The partners further
agree to share data and information necessary to document the performance and outcomes of the
program.
Role of Richmond County Juvenile Court
The Court will be responsible for all aspects of grant management and financial and
performance reporting. In addition, the court will seek to provide at least a part-time Program
Coordinator during the grant period. During this period, the Program Coordinator will report to the
presiding judge.
Role of the Vendor
Community Solutions Inc. (CSI)will provide Multisystemic Therapy(MST)to 30 youth and
families,residing in Richmond County,annually.MST is a family-based treatment model for juvenile
offenders designed to improve the psychosocial functioning of youth and their families and to reduce
delinquent behavior. The foundation of MST is that the family will learn new skills early in treatment
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that they will be able to use and sustain throughout the rest of treatment and thereafter, thus
eliminating the need for future services. Evaluations of MST have demonstrated significant and
sustained reductions in delinquency and in the length of stay in out of home placements. The MST
program delivers a home-based service to address the major risk and need factors that predict further
involvement within juvenile justice systems. The ultimate goal of MST is to empower families to
build an environment that promotes a healthy positive change. The key to this empowerment plan is
building a relationship with the family.
CSI Therapists will deliver services in the homes. MST services are typically delivered in
home and community settings to increase cooperation and enhance generalization, the ability to
continue skills learned without the support and oversight of the therapist. Therapists will carry
caseloads of 4-6 clients with service duration of 4-6 months. To make ecological changes,MST staff
will be available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, using a on-call schedule of week-ends and
holidays. CSI will track program data and provide regular reports to Richmond County Juvenile
Court. CSI will provide annual criminal background checks on direct staff to Juvenile Court.
Modification or Termination of MOU
This MOU will remain in effect until one of the parties notifies the other of its intent to modify
or terminate the agreement. Each party will provide 30 days' notice of its intent to modify or
terminate the agreement. Should the modification or termination of the agreement take place while
individuals are still being served under the term of this agreement,both parties agree to work together
to find alternative services for these individuals.
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