Item Coversheet

Board Action Request
18-0519


Item Description:
Agmt PR00000627 with Headway Emotional Health Services for juvenile diversion services in the County Attorney's Office, 01/01/19-12/31/19, NTE $358,765
Resolution:

BE IT RESOLVED, that Agreement PR00000627 with Headway Emotional Health Services for juvenile diversion services in the County Attorney's Office during the period January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019, with a not to exceed amount of $358,765 be approved; that the Chair of the Board be authorized to sign the agreement on behalf of the county; and that the Controller be authorized to disburse funds as directed.

Background:

Headway Emotional Health Services provides juvenile diversion programming for non-dangerous youth offenders ages 10-17 that meet the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office diversion eligibility criteria. Services include initial risk assessment, screening for delinquent behaviors and chemical and mental health issues and the execution of a diversion contract to include the following conditions: (1) payment of restitution; (2) school attendance; (3) no new violations; and (4) addressing the identified needs and risks of the juvenile.

Recommendation from County Administrator: Recommend Approval