Interoffice Memorandum
DATE: March 11, 2026
TO: Mayor Jerry L. Demings and County Commissioners
FROM: Carrie Mathes, FNIGP, CFCM, NIGP-CPP, CPPO, C.P.M., Manager II, Procurement Division
CONTACT: Isabelle Klier-Graham, Manager, Mental Health & Homelessness Division
PHONE: 407-836-3187
SUBJECT: Approval of Amendment No. 6, Contract Y23-151, The Management of the Youth Mental Health Management Network Consortium and the Provision of Mental Health Support Services
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Approval of Amendment No. 6, Contract Y23-151, The Management of the Youth Mental Health Management Network Consortium and the Provision of Mental Health Support Services, with RISE Community Solutions, Inc., in the amount of $300,000, for a revised estimated contract amount of $1,029,656.81. ([Community and Family Services Department Mental Health and Homelessness Division] Procurement Division)
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PROCUREMENT:
This amendment will increase the estimated contract amount and replace Exhibit B-5, Budget, with Exhibit B-6. The additional funds will be used to facilitate the expansion of support services for young children, and their caregivers, in need of early intervention and developmental support.
FUNDING:
Funds are available in account numbers 0001-062-2507-8610, 001-062-2519-8610 and 0001-062-2501 -8610.
APPROVALS:
The Mental Health and Homelessness Division concurs with this recommendation.
REMARKS:
The budget increase will enable RISE Community Solutions, Inc. (RISE) to expand peer support services for young children in need of early intervention and developmental support, as well as their caregivers. Currently, a critical gap exists for parents seeking community and guidance. RISE will scale operations to ensure families have timely access to peer support, support groups, and parent education.
The contract provides family peer support services (support, education, and advocacy) to caregivers of children experiencing emotional, behavioral, mental health, or soci...
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