Vote — approved

Thomas Galvin	yes
Kate Brophy McGee	yes
Mark Stewart	yes
Steve Gallardo	yes
Debbie Lesko	absent

Ayes: Thomas Galvin, Kate Brophy McGee, Mark Stewart, Steve Gallardo Absent: Debbie Lesko

Item Text

97. MOU WITH ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS Approve a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Arizona Department of Corrections and Maricopa County by and through its Department of Public Health (MCDPH) South Phoenix Health Start (SPHS) program to support healthy parenting services for incarcerated patients. The MOU becomes effective on the date of the last signature and shall remain in effect for a term of one year. By mutual written agreement, this Agreement may be extended by four (4) supplemental periods of up to 12 months each for a total contract term of 60 months. The agreement establishes that SPHS case managers will complete one-on-one in-person and video visits with in-custody patients to assess needs, provide education, and develop a plan for labor support and doula services. Case managers will meet with patients to provide pre-labor and post-partum health education. When patient goes into labor, arrangements for a SPHS doula will be made to provide support during birthing process. SPHS case managers will continue to provide services for incarcerated patients post-delivery and post-release. Either Party may terminate this MOU, in whole or in part at any time before the Term expiration by giving thirty (30) days written notice to the other party. The MOU may also be cancelled pursuant to A.R.S. 38-511. (C-86-26-011-X-00)