Orange County Government - File #: 24-1360

• File #: 24-1360
• Version: 1
• Type: Procurement
• Status: Passed
• File created: 8/30/2024
• In control: Administrative Services Department
• On agenda: 9/24/2024
• Final action: 9/24/2024
• Title: Approval of Contract Y25-2009, Provision of Community Services, with Friends of Children and Families, Inc., in the total contract award amount of $450,000 for a three-year term. ([Community and Family Services Department Citizens' Commission for Children Division] Procurement Division)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
9/24/2024	1	Board of County Commissioners	Approved	Pass

Interoffice Memorandum

DATE: August 30, 2024

TO: Mayor Jerry L. Demings and County Commissioners

FROM: Carrie Mathes, CFCM, NIGP-CPP, CPPO, C.P.M., Manager II, Procurement Division

CONTACT: Angela Chestang, Manager, Citizens’ Commission for Children Division

PHONE: 407-836-6541

SUBJECT: Approval of Contract Y25-2009, Provision of Community Services

ACTION REQUESTED:

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Approval of Contract Y25-2009, Provision of Community Services, with Friends of Children and Families, Inc., in the total contract award amount of $450,000 for a three-year term. ([Community and Family Services Department Citizens’ Commission for Children Division] Procurement Division)

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PROCUREMENT:

This contract will provide funds for Family Counseling in Support of the Ivey Lane and West Orange Neighborhood Centers for Families (NCF).  Services will include counseling to Orange County individuals and families to aid in dealing with issues that may put them at risk for delinquency, academic failure, involvement with law enforcement, unhealthy relationships, mental health issues, poor social skills, drug use and abuse, unemployment, and other related problems. Programming will have an emphasis on prevention, and delivery of family counseling services, enabling program participants to achieve healthy functioning.  The performance period is October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2027.

FUNDING:

Funding is available in account number 0001-062-0404-8610.

APPROVALS:

The Citizens’ Review Panel for Human Services recommended Friends of Children and Families, Inc. to receive funding to provide these services.  The Citizens’ Commission for Children Division (CCC) concurs with the funding recommendation.  Friends of Children and Families has been working with the Orange County CCC as a service provider since 2016 and has previously been awarded funding by the CCC. The agency has demonstrated a history of satisfactory contract compliance and deliverable achievement.

REMARKS:

In accordance with the Code of Ordinances, Part 1, Chapter 17, Article III, Section 17-286 - Application and Exclusions, agreements between the Board and nonprofit organizations are excluded from competitive procurement requirements.

Family counseling programming is a crucial component of mental health intervention that provides support and guidance to families experiencing challenges or conflicts within their dynamic. Through a structured and collaborative approach, family counselors utilize evidence-based techniques to address communication breakdowns, resolve conflicts, and strengthen relationships among family members. By fostering open dialogue and promoting healthy interaction patterns, family counseling programming aims to improve overall family functioning and enhance individual well-being. The program estimates serving approximately 300 unduplicated residents and providing 2,668 hours of direct service per contract year.

The agency’s outreach and recruitment plan for this program includes working collaboratively with the NCFs to obtain referrals, conducting outreach activities in the community, and networking with schools, community organizations, faith-based organizations, and day care centers. Participation in community events and health fairs helps to destigmatize counseling and helps the agency to conduct outreach with residents who may not otherwise seek help. Referrals will come primarily from Orange County’s NCFs but may also come from a variety of sources including, but not limited to, school administrators, churches, neighborhood associations, day care centers, community mental health agencies, and other NCF partners. Constituents may also access services via walk-in, or by contacting the agency or the NCF directly.

In addition to marketing strategies employed by Primrose Center, Inc., the CCC offers a comprehensive resource directory of all funded programming published on the CCC web page, located at www.ocfl.net/ccc <http://www.ocfl.net/ccc>. The CCC is currently working with Orange County’s Communications Division on improved functionality of the directory, allowing for constituents to search for services within a specific distance of their home, place of work, or other address of significance. The updates are in the final stages of testing and will ultimately result in an improved experience for residents seeking services.

Additionally, the CCC has Contracted Community Engagement Specialists, located primarily in east and west Orange County, for service delivery to benefit citizens with an emphasis on maintaining contact with community groups, parents, and other caregivers, providing support to residents, as well as evaluating and responding to community needs concerning children. The CCC also employs a part-time Community Ambassador, whose role is primarily to engage with civic, law enforcement, and community groups to market services and to stay connected with the various community groups throughout Orange County.

Finally, the CCC maintains an electronic e-mail distribution database, and distributes shared resources and information submitted by community non-profits monthly. This method allows funded and non-funded service providers the opportunity to learn about services, events, or special projects that may benefit the community at large.

Services will primarily be provided at the following locations:

•                     Lila Mitchell - Ivey Lane NCF, 5151-C Raleigh St., Orlando, Florida 32811, in Commission District 6

•                     West Orange NCF, 303 W. Crown Point Rd., Winter Garden, Florida 34787, in Commission District 1

This funding award is not inclusive of all family counseling programming funded by Orange County Government.  A comprehensive list of the family counseling programming funded through the CCC is provided below. All Orange County residents may have access to funded programs/services.  Please contact the CCC for additional information.

Agency Name	Program Name	Service Location(s)	Location District(s)
Aspire Health Partners, Inc.	Family Counseling in Support of West Orange NCF	303 Southwest Crown Point Road Winter Garden, FL 34787	District 1
Aspire Health Partners, Inc.	Family Counseling in Support of Ivey Lane NCF	5151-C Raleigh Street Orlando, FL 32811	District 6
Aspire Health Partners, Inc.	Family Counseling in Support of Bithlo NCF	18510 Madison Avenue  Orlando, FL 32820	District 5
Aspire Health Partners, Inc.	Family Opportunities for Caring, Understanding, and Success (FOCUS) Counseling	Apopka High School 555 Martin Street Apopka, FL 32712	District 2
Aspire Health Partners, Inc.	FOCUS Counseling	Apopka/Zellwood NCF 6565 Willow Street  Zellwood, FL 32798	District 2
Aspire Health Partners, Inc.	FOCUS Counseling	East River High School 650 East River Falcons Way Orlando, FL 32833	District 5
Aspire Health Partners, Inc.	FOCUS Counseling	Edgewater High School  3100 Edgewater Dr Orlando, FL 32804	District 2
Aspire Health Partners, Inc.	FOCUS Counseling	Lancaster Elementary School  6700 Sheryl Ann Drive  Orlando, FL 32809	District 3
Aspire Health Partners, Inc.	FOCUS Counseling	Lila Mitchell - Ivey Lane NCF 5151-C Raleigh Street Orlando, Florida 32811	District 6
Aspire Health Partners, Inc.	FOCUS Counseling	Oak Ridge NCF 150 Amidon Lane Orlando, Florida 32809	District 3
Aspire Health Partners, Inc.	FOCUS Counseling	Phillis Wheatley Elementary School 1475 Marvin C. Zanders Ave Apopka, FL 32703	District 2
Aspire Health Partners, Inc.	FOCUS Counseling	Pine Hills NCF 2804 Belco Drive Orlando 32808	District 2
Aspire Health Partners, Inc.	FOCUS Counseling	Sunshine High School  6600 Old Winter Garden Rd  Orlando 32835	District 6
Aspire Health Partners, Inc.	FOCUS Counseling	Timber Creek High School 1001 Avalon Park Blvd. Orlando, FL 32828	District 5
Aspire Health Partners, Inc.	FOCUS Counseling	Union Park NCF 9645 E. Colonial Dr.  Orlando, FL 32817,	District 5
Aspire Health Partners, Inc.	FOCUS Counseling	Wekiva High School 2501 Hiawassee Road  Apopka, FL 32703	District 2
Aspire Health Partners, Inc.	FOCUS Counseling	West Orange NCF 303 W. Crown Point Road Winter Garden, Florida 34787	District 1
Aspire Health Partners, Inc.	FOCUS Counseling	Winter Park NCF 901 West Webster Avenue Winter Park, Florida 32789	District 5
Aspire Health Partners, Inc.	FOCUS Counseling	Wolf Lake Elementary School  1771 W Ponkan Road Apopka, FL 32712	District 2
Aspire Health Partners, Inc.	FOCUS Counseling	Zellwood Elementary School   3551 Washington Street Zellwood, FL 32798	District 2
Aspire Health Partners, Inc.	Family Counseling	Hungerford Elementary School  230 S. College Ave  Eatonville, FL 32751	District 2
Aspire Health Partners, Inc.	Family Counseling	Timber Creek High School  1001 Avalon Park Blvd  Orlando, FL 32828	District 5
Aspire Health Partners, Inc.	Family Counseling	Wedgefield Elementary School  3835 Bancroft Blvd  Orlando, FL 32833	District 5
Aspire Health Partners, Inc.	ALPHA Counseling for children, youth, and families	Eatonville Neighborhood Center for Families 323 E. Kennedy Blvd., Suite. A Eatonville, Florida 32751	District 2
Aspire Health Partners, Inc.	ALPHA Counseling for children, youth, and families	Engelwood Neighborhood Center for Families 5985 La Costa Drive, P1 Orlando, Florida 32807	District 3
Aspire Health Partners, Inc.	ALPHA Counseling for children, youth, and families	Lake Weston Elementary 5500 Milan Drive Orlando, Florida 32810	District 2
Aspire Health Partners, Inc.	ALPHA Counseling for children, youth, and families	Oak Ridge Neighborhood Center for Families 150 Amidon Lane Orlando, Florida 32809	District 3
Aspire Health Partners, Inc.	ALPHA Counseling for children, youth, and families	Pine Hills Neighborhood Center for Families 2804 Belco Drive Orlando 32808	District 2
Aspire Health Partners, Inc.	ALPHA Counseling for children, youth, and families	Taft Neighborhood Center for Families  9500 S Orange Ave., Orlando, FL 32824 *Counselor also conducts in-home visits in the Lake Nona community	District 3 District 4
The Devereux Foundation, Inc.	Family Counseling	Apopka Middle School  425 North Park Avenue Apopka, FL 32712	District 2
The Devereux Foundation, Inc.	Family Counseling	Apopka/Zellwood NCF 6565 Willow Street  Zellwood, FL 32798	District 2
The Devereux Foundation, Inc.	Family Counseling	Eatonville NCF 323 E. Kennedy Blvd, Suite. A Eatonville, Florida 32751	District 2
The Devereux Foundation, Inc.	Family Counseling	Engelwood NCF 5985 La Costa Drive, P1 Orlando, Florida 32807	District 3
The Devereux Foundation, Inc.	Family Counseling	Taft NCF 9500 S. Orange Avenue Orlando, Florida 32824	District 3
The Devereux Foundation, Inc.	Family Counseling	Tangelo Park NCF 5115 Anzio Street Orlando, Florida 32819 *Counselor also conducts in-home visits in Lake Nona and surrounding community	District 6 District 4
Friends of Children and Families, Inc.	Family Counseling	Ecceleston Elementary School  1500 Aaron Ave Orlando, FL 32811	District 5
Friends of Children and Families, Inc.	Family Counseling	Edgewater High School  3100 Edgewater Drive Orlando, FL 32804	District 5
Friends of Children and Families, Inc.	Family Counseling	Lake Weston NCF 5500 Milan Drive Orlando, Florida 32810	District 2
Orlando Health, Inc. dba The Howard Phillips Center for Children and Families	The Healing Tree	601 W Michigan St., Ste 101, Orlando, FL 32805	District 3 District 6
Stand Up Survivor, Inc.	Family Counseling in Support of Winter Park NCF	• 5500 Milan Dr., Orlando, FL 32810 • 901 W. Webster Ave., Winter Park, FL 32789 • 323 E. Kennedy Blvd., Suite A, Eatonville, FL 32751	District 2 District 5