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Board approves dozens of human services provider contracts and $2.39 million MAP grant
Summary
The commissioners approved multiple provider agreements across Children and Youth Services and Behavioral Health and Developmental Services, plus a $2,388,581 MAP grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services and a management agreement with the Washington County Transportation Authority.
The Washington County Board of Commissioners approved a slate of provider agreements for the coming fiscal year covering child welfare, early intervention, intellectual disability, behavioral health services and related supports, and accepted a $2,388,581 grant allocation from the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services for the MAP program.
Why it matters: The agreements authorize county-funded and state-funded services that support vulnerable children, families and individuals with behavioral health or intellectual disability needs; the MAP grant will be managed locally under a provider agreement.
Notable approvals and amounts (periods generally 07/01/2025–06/30/2026 unless otherwise noted): - Children & Youth: Alternative Living Solutions — placement services, $500,000; Augmented Intelligence Technologies — data-mining/subscription, $568,170; Beverly’s PGH — celebration/infant supplies, $90,000; Community Family Advocates — emergent needs assistance, $400,000; HSAO — service coordination for exploited children, $50,000; Invisiware Technology Corporation — staff safety devices, $16,000; Speedrite — translation services, $25,000; Banco International — CAPS upgrades, $8,347.85. - Behavioral Health & Developmental Services: multiple early intervention and intellectual-disability service contracts (selected amounts): Accessibilities $265,000; Chief of Support $72,000; Alliance for Infants and Toddlers $10,000; Blueprints $175,000; Caroline Health $50,470; Diversified Human Services (service coordination and intellectual disability services) $175,000 and $195,133; Erie County Care Management $2,500; Healing Bridges $35,000; Laughter and Language $12,000; Medical Decision Logic (BH Works) $3,500; Pediatric Therapy Professionals $175,000; Specialized Therapy and Related Services $78,000; an unnamed LLC for early intervention $230,000; paratransit services $1,560; Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf $12,000; guardianship services $2,850; mental health review officer $25,000; Donald and Boland and Associates (administrative support) $208,964. - Grant: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services MAP grant allocation agreement approved for $2,388,581; the county also approved a provider agreement with the Washington County Transportation Authority to manage MAP funds for that amount. - Lease: Renewal lease with Comprehensive Community Services for Mon Valley office space, $1,298.25 per month effective 09/01/2025–08/30/2027.
Funding and oversight: Most contracts were described as requiring no additional county funds, indicating they are funded through state, federal or program-specific sources; one grant (MAP) was accepted from the state. Each agreement was presented by Human Services staff and approved by roll call.
Discussion vs. decision: The items were presented sequentially as routine program/provider agreements. One item (an arbitration award related to collective bargaining) was moved to table pending solicitor input. The transcript does not record extended debate on individual provider qualifications.
What’s next: Departments will execute contracts and manage service delivery under the approved amounts and periods. The MAP management arrangement will be administered as described in the approved provider agreement.
