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increasing number of cases that are appealed. The outcomes of these cases are extremely <br />important as children's adoptions and permanent placements are often in jeopardy during the <br />appeals. <br />FINANCIAL IMPACT: Social Services estimates that $141,000 will be spent on legal fees <br />during next year's budget. Approximately half of this cost will be paid by state and federal <br />revenues. <br />RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board accept the Social <br />Services Board recommendation and approve the. contract renewal for legal representation with <br />Northen Blue, LAP, for Fiscal Year 2007-2008 and authorize the Chair to sign the contract. <br />