Wraparound peer support brought in-house
Summary
The county's nationally recognized Wraparound program is swamped — 65 families a week and rising — so the board added a Facilitator position; staff detailed braided funding and Medi-Cal billing that largely offset costs.
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Last discussed Jun 9, 2026.
Impact analysis
Up to $102,358 from the Wraparound budget, offset by multiple funding streams and Medi-Cal reimbursements.
At-risk kids and families get earlier intervention, keeping children out of group homes and juvenile hall.
Lassen Family Services loses a long-standing contract.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Board of Supervisors — June 9, 2026
The county is ending its contract with Lassen Family Services and hiring two peer support staff in-house, keeping roughly $150,000 in county hands and giving the county direct control over caseloads.
Board of Supervisors — March 17, 2026
The county's nationally recognized Wraparound program is swamped — 65 families a week and rising — so the board added a Facilitator position; staff detailed braided funding and Medi-Cal billing that largely offset costs.
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