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ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: August 17, 2004 Action Agenda Item No. 5-S SUBJECT: Renewal Agreement with Chapel Hill Training and Outreach, Inc. and Health Department for Dental Services for Head Start DEPARTMENT: Health PUBLIC HEARING: (Y/N) No ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: Agreement Rosemary Summers, ext. 2411 TELEPHONE NUMBERS: Hillsborough 732-8181 Chapel Hill 968-4501 Durham 688-7331 Mebane 336-227-2031 PURPOSE: To consider approving a renewal agreement for Health Department provision of dental services for the Head Start Program children offered by Chapel Hill Training and Outreach, Inc. BACKGROUND: Chapel Hill Training and Outreach Program (CHTOP) won the federal contract to provide Head Start services in northern Orange County in 2002. They opened a new Head Start Center in Hillsborough in 2003. One of the requirements of Head Start is that all enrolled children be screened for dental problems and have any problems identified serviced. CHTOP approached the Health Department to contract for these services on an annual basis. The services would include screening and any service provision that the children may need for follow-up. Families could elect to receive service from another dental provider if they have one. The contract is for approximately $10,000 on an annual basis or about $100 per child. This includes an on-site screening and full in-office screening for any children identified with needs. In FY 2003-2004, with a delayed start, 68 children were screened and 53 of those children received treatment from the Health Department dental clinic for identified needs. Serving this population is consistent with the mission and goals of the Department to provide services to underserved residents. Services will be provided by current staff at the Hillsborough location. FINANCIAL IMPACT: The agreement amount for approximately $10,000 will cover the cost of services provided to this population. It is anticipated that approximately 100 children will receive services on an annual basis through this agreement. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board approve the agreement, subject to final review by staff and the County Attorney, and authorize the Chair to sign.