DATE:
April 22, 2025
04
TO:
Board of Supervisors
SUBJECT
Title
AUTHORIZE COMPETITIVE SOLICITATION FOR EVIDENCE-BASED FAMILY HOME VISITING SUPPORT SERVICES (DISTRICTS: ALL)
Body
OVERVIEW
The County of San Diego (County) provides Evidence-Based Family Home Visiting Support Services for children and families following the Healthy Families America (HFA) evidence-based family-focused model. The HFA model is currently utilized for services provided by both the County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA), Medical Care Services (MCS) department and the First 5 Commission of San Diego County (First 5) and employs a framework to strengthen the health and well-being of parents and children through a series of home visits. County Public Health Nurses (PHNs) conduct the home visits provided by MCS. The First 5 program is administered by contracted providers employing a trained, community-based, culturally responsive family support specialist.
Through a business re-engineering process, HHSA has determined that a more equitable and effective option would be to integrate these two programs to optimize the level of care provided to the families receiving home visitation services and maximize available revenue. If approved, today's recommendation authorizes the Director, Department of Purchasing and Contracting to issue a competitive solicitation for Evidence-Based Family Home Visiting Support Services and award one or more contracts for the delivery of these services. Selected providers will coordinate service delivery with PHNs to ensure that each family is provided with the appropriate level of service based on need.
Today's item supports the County vision of a just, sustainable, and resilient future for all, specifically those communities and populations in San Diego County that have historically been left behind, as well as our ongoing commitment to the regional Live Well San Diego vision of healthy, safe, and thriving communities by supporting families in ...
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