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Human Services Agency seeks $16 million contract renewal with Seneca Family for wraparound services
Summary
The committee advanced a four‑year contract with Seneca Family of Agencies to continue wraparound behavioral health and social services for children and families at risk of child‑welfare or juvenile‑probation involvement; the contract totals about $15.97 million (including 10% contingency).
The Human Services Agency asked the committee July 9 to approve a four‑year contract with Seneca Family of Agencies to provide wraparound services for children and families at risk of child‑welfare or juvenile‑probation involvement. HSA staff said the contract term would run from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2029, with a total not‑to‑exceed amount of $14,522,400 plus a 10% contingency ($15,974,640 total).
Vanetta Dunlap, a program analyst with HSA’s Family and Children Services Division, described wraparound as an intensive, coordinated approach that allows children with complex needs to remain in family‑based settings rather than higher levels of out‑of‑home care. Dunlap told the committee Seneca has been the program provider since 2006 and that last fiscal year the collaborative served 106 dependents for an average of nine months.
The Budget and Legislative Analyst reviewed the procurement and performance in its report and recommended HSA add measurable performance goals tied to outcomes. BLA noted the contract is approximately $3.6 million per year, about half of which is funded by the General Fund and the remainder by state and federal sources and grants. Committee members asked about wait lists and staffing; HSA and Seneca representatives said staffing recruitment and turnover—particularly clinicians and case managers—drive capacity constraints and contribute to wait lists.
No public speakers addressed the item. The committee voted to forward the contract recommendation to the full Board with a positive recommendation (Dorsey, Engardio, Chan — 3 ayes). The contract includes a subcontract with Edgewood Center to serve roughly one‑third of clients, per staff presentation.
