Nonprofit agency secures DCF deal for child welfare services in Broward

Nonprofit agency secures DCF deal for child welfare services in
Broward

By Bill Hirschman South Florida Sun-Sentinel Posted February 8 2006

State officials' threat to drop a nonprofit agency that provides child
welfare services to Broward County evaporated Tuesday with both sides
agreeing to a new contract.

The local Department of Children & Families office must still get the
approval of its bosses in Tallahassee on two issues, including
technology, in the deal with ChildNet Inc., but district administrator
Jack Moss said, "We're in agreement."

The two groups hope to sign a three-year $176 million contract Feb.
23. The private firm provides adoption, foster care and emergency
shelter, among other services, to about 3,500 youngsters.

ChildNet Inc. President Peter Balitsaris had balked at proposals
described as "micromanaging," but Moss said the agency has a
responsibility to oversee the "outsourcing" of the duties.

Moss wrote ChildNet that a deal had to be reached soon or bids would
be taken for a replacement.
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