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Board approves addition of new semi‑independent living skills provider under state‑funded program
Summary
Clay County approved a contract to add a new provider (Savita) to deliver Semi‑Independent Living Skills (SILS) services to adults with developmental disabilities; the program is funded 85% by the state and 15% by the county in 2025.
Clay County commissioners voted Tuesday to approve a contract adding a new provider for Semi‑Independent Living Skills (SILS), a county‑administered support service for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Quinn (county staff) presented the request and explained SILS supports adults who require assistance with community‑based independent living tasks, such as money management, meal preparation, use of public transportation, employment supports and housing retention. County staff said SILS is funded by a state allocation with an 85 percent state share and a 15 percent county match.
Quinn said the 2025 SILS allocation totals $260,233; staff reported the state share would be $221,198 and the county match $39,035. County staff said adding the new provider — cited in the request as Savita — will expand provider choice, reduce wait times and help maximize available state funds. The county currently contracts with six other providers for SILS services.
Commissioner Kravanoff moved to approve the contract; Commissioner Ebinger seconded and the board approved the contract by voice vote.
Ending
Contract signatures were planned to follow the meeting; county staff said the county share is already incorporated into the 2025 budget and adding the provider should not require additional county appropriations beyond the budgeted match.
