Information

Type: Deliberation

Department: PHSS - Public Health & Social Services

Directors' Update: Sept. 9, 2026

Business Meeting: Sept. 15, 2026

Summary:

Lewis County Public Health & Social Services receives a portion of local tax revenues dedicated to chemical dependency and mental health services and subcontracts with Community Action Council (CAC) to support eligible services.

This subcontract funds a full-time CAC Care Coordinator who supports child abuse victims and their non-offending family members throughout the forensic interview process and related criminal and Child Protective Services (CPS) investigations. The position also supports child abuse prevention, education, and outreach efforts through the CAC Youth Advocacy Center.

Publications:

Cover Letter To: JustinD@caclmt.org

Additional Copies To: Kendra Garrison, Caroline Garibay, Jill Nielson, Keysha Anderson, Grace Jimenez, Michelle Sauter, Sherri Dokken

Resolution

WHEREAS, the Lewis County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) has reviewed contract #C06-0284-26 between Community Action Council (CAC) and Lewis County; and

WHEREAS, Lewis County Public Health & Social Services receives a portion of local tax revenues dedicated to chemical dependency and mental health services and subcontracts with Community Action Council (CAC) to support eligible services; and

WHEREAS, this subcontract provides funding for a full-time CAC Care Coordinator who supports child abuse victims and their non-offending family members throughout the forensic interview process and related criminal and Child Protective Services (CPS) investigations; and

WHEREAS, the contract duration is September 1, 2026, to August 31, 2027; and

WHEREAS, the total maximum consideration shall not exceed $115,000; and

WHEREAS, it appears to be in the best public interest to authorize the execution of said contract.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the BOCC hereby approves contract #C06-0284-26 with Community Action Council (CAC), with a maximum consideration of $115,000, for the term of September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2027, funded through designated local tax revenues. Upon approval and presentation of the contract, the Director of Public Health & Social Services is authorized to sign the contract, attached hereto as Exhibit A, on behalf of the BOCC.

DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 15th day of September, 2026.