Primary Contact Email: slewis@co.whatcom.wa.us
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Request authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract with Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center in the amount of $96,000
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OR LEGAL NOTICE LANGUAGE:
The Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center has provided coordination of supervised visitation since 2016, including:
1.) Volunteer recruitment, screening, training, and maintenance of files.
2.) Client intake/orientation.
3.) Liaison as required with court.
4.) Scheduling of services with clients and volunteers.
5.) Program evaluation as appropriate.
6.) Program promotion, community relations and education.
Previous funding was $65,000, however, due to higher than anticipated costs this contract budget has increased to $96,000 per year.