BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT - R. WHITE
1. Approve the non-monetary Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between San Benito County Behavioral Health (SBCBH) and First 5 San Benito for the term of October 13, 2026 through June 30, 2029 for the purpose of providing Therapeutic Support Services, Program Support, Clinical Supervision, and coordinated behavioral health services to support First 5’s program objectives and improve access to behavioral health services for eligible children and families in San Benito County; and
2. Authorize Chair, County Executive Officer, or designee to sign the MOU.
SBC FILE NUMBER: 810
CONSENT AGENDA
First 5 supports children from the prenatal period through age five and their families through early learning, health, family support, developmental services, and programs that promote healthy child development and family wellbeing. First 5 serves families throughout San Benito County, including families who may experience barriers to accessing health, mental health, early learning, and other supportive services.
San Benito County Behavioral Health (SBCBH) and First 5 have identified an opportunity to strengthen coordination between the two organizations and improve access to behavioral health support for young children and their families. The partnership brings together First 5's existing relationships with families and its focus on early childhood development with SBCBH's behavioral health resources.
Through this no-monetary Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), SBCBH will be able to provide therapeutic support to children ages zero through five in an environment that is familiar and accessible to families participating in First 5 programs. The partnership will also create opportunities for the organizations to increase awareness of available services, strengthen referral pathways, and provide cross training and technical assistance so that staff from both organizations have a better understanding of available programs and resources.
This is a non-monetary agreement.
1. Approve the non-monetary Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between San Benito County Behavioral Health (SBCBH) and First 5 San Benito for the term of October 13, 2026 through June 30, 2029 for the purpose of providing Therapeutic Support Services, Program Support, Clinical Supervision, and coordinated behavioral health services to support First 5’s program objectives and improve access to behavioral health services for eligible children and families in San Benito County; and
2. Authorize Chair, County Executive Officer, or designee to sign the MOU.