DEPARTMENT: Social Services-Children & Family Services
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
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Authorization To Execute Contract With Nexus Family Healing For Safe Housing And Care For Youth
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RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, the Children and Families section in the Social Services Department and the Juvenile Corrections section in the Community Corrections Department require a vendor to provide services at a Dakota County owned facility, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, for youth who temporarily need a safe place to stay while service professionals (social workers, probation officers, local law enforcement, therapists and/or other applicable agencies) work on reunification or longer-term solutions for the family; and
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 245A and Minnesota Rules, parts 2960.0010 to 2960.0710 state the requirement to provide services and the framework by which to provide those services for youth aged 12–18; and
WHEREAS, Aspen House provides short-term housing for up to 90 days for up to 12 residents, ages 12–18; and
WHEREAS, the services and programming at Aspen House include family engagement, maintaining family and cultural connections, family therapy, transition planning, and psychoeducation; and
WHEREAS, educational services are provided on-site in partnership with Independent School District 197.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the County Manager, or delegate, to execute a contract with Nexus Family Healing for Youth Shelter Support Services in a not to exceed amount of up to $1,900,000 for the period of January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2028, subject to approval by the County Attorney's Office as to form.
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BACKGROUND
Youth shelter support services are provided in a licensed Children's Residential Facility, known as Aspen House. They are defined in and are subject to the standards of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 245A and Minnesota Rules, parts 2960....
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