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OPCMR 1 Contract No. Initials: __DS___ AMENDMENT No. 2 TO MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE VIRGIN ISLANDS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES AND CASEY FAMILY PROGRAMS THROUGH THE VIRGIN ISLANDS DEPARTMENT OF PROPERTY AND PROCUREMENT THIS AMENDMENT made as of the ______ day of _____________, 20__ in the Territory of the Virgin Islands, by and between the Government of the Virgin Islands, Department of Human Services (DHS) and Casey Family Programs (CFP) each a “Party” or collectively “Parties,” through the Department of Property and Procurement Both Parties witness to being duly authorized to execute this agreement and will attest accordingly when and where necessary. WITNESSETH WHEREAS, pursuant to Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) G025DHST21 approved by the Commissioner of Property and Procurement on March 19, 2021, and its Amendment No.1, (G023DHST22) approved by the Commissioner of the Department of Property and Procurement on February 7, 2022, (which is hereinafter referred to as the MOU), the Parties agreed to collaborate to create positive outcomes for children in the foster care system; and WHEREAS, the MOU expires pursuant to its terms on January 31, 2023; and WHEREAS, the parties desire to amend the MOU to extend its term by one (1) year, and to update the Strategy Plan in Amended Addendum I of the MOU; NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein, and intending to be legally bound by this written instrument, the Parties do covenant and agree as follows: TERMS AND CONDITIONS 1. The MOU is hereby amended and its term extended by one (1) year by deleting all existing language contained in Paragraph 1 and replacing it with language as follows: The Term of this MOU shall be from January 1, 2021, to January 31, 2024. Upon the execution of this Contract by the Commissioner of the Department of Property and Procurement of the U.S. Virgin Islands, this Contract shall be effective for the Term set out herein. The Government in its sole discretion will have the option to renew this MOU for 27th 23 January Amendment No 2 to G025DHST21 as Amended by G023DHST22 OPCMR Contract No. Initials: __DS___ one (1) additional period of one (1) year upon the same terms by providing the Contractor with sixty (60) days written notice of the Government’s election to renew the MOU. 2. Addendum I of the MOU is revised by deleting all terms contained therein and inserting in lieu thereof all the terms contained in Second Amendment Addendum I attached hereto as Exhibit “A.” 3. Except as expressly amended in this Amendment No 2, all terms of the MOU remain in full force and effect. 4. FASCIMILE, ELECTRONIC & DIGITAL SIGNATURES A facsimile, electronic or digital signature on this Contract shall be deemed an original and binding upon the Parties hereto. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have hereunto set their hands on the day and year first above written. __________ Date ___________ Date ___________ Date GOVERNMENT OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS ______________________________ Kimberly Causey-Gomez, Commissioner Department of Human Services _______________________________ Anthony D. Thomas, Commissioner Department of Property & Procurement CONTRACTOR _______________________________ David Sanders, Ph.D. Executive Vice President-Systems Improvement Casey Family Programs APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE BY: _____________________________ Date _________ 12/23/2022 12.24.2022 1/27/2023 Assistant Attorney General 1/27/2023 2 Amendment No 2 to G025DHST21 as Amended by G023DHST22 Amendment No. 1 & Original MOU OPCMR AMENDMENT No. 1 TO MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE VIRGIN ISLANDS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES AND CASEY FAMILY PROGRAMS THROUGH THE VIRGIN ISLANDS DEPARTMENT OF PROPERTY AND PROCUREMENT THIS AMENDMENT made as of the day of 202 in the Territory of the Virgin Islands, by and between the Government of the Virgin Islands, Department of Human Services (DHS) and Casey Family Programs (CFP) each a “Party” or collectively “Parties,” through the Department of Property and Procurement Both Parties witness to being duly authorized to execute this agreement and will attest accordingly when and where necessary. WITNESSETH WHEREAS, pursuant to Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) GO25DHST21 approved by the Commissioner of Property and Procurement on March 19, 202 1, which is hereinafter referred to as the MOU), the Parties agreed to collaborate to create positive outcomes for children in the foster care system; and WHEREAS, the MOU expires pursuant to its terms on January 31, 2023; and WHEREAS, the Parties desire to amend the MOU, to update the Strategy Plan in Addendum 1 of the MOU; NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein, and intending to be legally bound by this written instrument, the Parties do covenant and agree as follows: TERMS AND CONDITIONS 1. Addendum I of the MOU is revised by deleting all terms contained therein and inserting in lieu thereof all the terms contained in the new Addendum I attached hereto as Exhibit ‘ ‘i.’ Contract No. GO25DHST21 Initials: !DS 7th February 2 G023DHST22 Amends 2. Except as expressly amended in this Amendment, all terms of the MOU remain in full force and effect. 3. FACSIMILE, ELECTRONIC & DIGITAL SIGNATURES A facsimile, electronic or digital signature on this Contract shall be deemed an original and binding upon the Parties hereto. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have hereunto set their hands on the day and year first above written. WITNESSES GOVERNMENT OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS iberlya omez, Commissioner Department of Human Services 01 .31.2022 Date Anthony D. Thomas, Commissioner Department of Property & Procurement CASEY FAMILY PROGRAMS David Sanders, Ph.D. Executive Vice President-Systems Improvement Casey Family Programs Date 1/29/2022 Date APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFIC,NCY 2/4/2022 ‘ittorney kienera DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE BY: 2 OPCMR Contract No. GO25DHST21 Initials: IJS 2/7/2022 G023DHST22 Amends Original MOU MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE VIRGIN ISLANDS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES & CASEY FAMILY PROGRAMS THROUGH THE VIRGIN ISLANDS DEPARTMENT OF PROPERTY AND PROCUREMENT THIS MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (“MOU”) is made this 19th day of March -, 2021, in the Territory of the Virgin Islands by and between the Government of the Virgin Islands, Department of Human Services (“DHS”), and Casey Family Programs (“CFP”), each a “Party” or collectively Parties, through the Department ofProperty and Procurement. WITNESSETU: WHEREAS, the Virgin Islands Department of Human Services (“DHS”) is responsible for establishing, administering, coordinating and supervising all publicly financed services and programs for youth, children, handicapped, elderly, and low-income adults and families, and., specifically, adoption and foster care, pursuant to 3 V.LC. 431; and WHEREAS, Casey Family Programs (“CFP”) isa nationally accredited Washington nonprofit corporation whose mission is to provide, improve and ultimately prevent the need for foster care; and WHEREAS, the Parties have a common interest in ensuring the welfare of the children in the Territory in the foster care system; WHEREAS, the Parties desire to combine efforts in positive outcomes for the children in the Territory in the foster care system; WHEREAS, the Parties collaborated and combined similar efforts under Contract No. GOO7DHST2O which had a reporting period from January 112020 to December 31,2020; and WHEREAS, the Parties desire to continue this collaboration for the reporting period beginning on January 1, 2021; NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants herein contained, and intending to be legally bound by this written instrument, the parties hereto do covenant and agree as follows: 1. TERM AND EFFECTIVE DATE The term ofthis MOU shall be from Jaauai7 1,2021 to Janual7 31,2023. Upon the date ofexecution of this MOU by the Commissioner ofthe Department of Property and Procurement the MOU shall be effective for the term set out herein. The Government in its sole discrctiofl, shall have the option to Contract No. GO25DHST2 1 Initials P5’ Casey Family Programs 0 Vi DepwiinentofHwna, Services Memoraridwn ofUnderstanding (MOU) renew this MOU for a period ofone additional year subject to the same terms noted herein, by providing CPP with 60 days written notice ofthe Government’s election to renew. 2. COSTS The Government will not provide any funds under the terms ofthis MOU. 3. RZSPONSIBILITIES/TASKS A. Child Welfare Collaboration. During the Term ofthis MOU, the Parties shall work together to identify, implement, and assess practices that meet the Parties’ mutual goals (Child Welfare Collaboration). In furtherance ofthe Child Welfare Collaboration, the Pasties shall work together on designated collaboration strategies (each, a Collaboration Strategy) and corresponding work efforts. B. Collaboration Leads, Staffing, and Technical Assistance. DHS shall designate the following individuals to collaborate with CFP on the Child Welfare Collaboration Strategies and Identified Outcomes Plan as outlined in this MOU: 1) the Commissioner, a leader from its office as the individual pnniarily responsible for moving the work forward under this MOU and ensuring timely cooperation and engagement from all executive branch agencies that serve youth and families; 2) the Assistant Commissioner for the DHS; and 3) the Administrator for Children and Family Services for the DHS(collectively, DHS Collaboration Lead(s). CFP shall designate a CFP Strategic Consultant as CFP Collaboration Lead and will identify CFP staffto work with DHS to support, implement, and evaluate the Child Welfure Collaboration. In addition, CFP shall provide or procure technical assistance to support the Collaboration Strategies. The Collaboration Leads shall be responsible for coordination of all Child Welfare Collaboration work efforts, communications, and documentation. The Collaboration Leads Will meet regularly to provide ongoing planning and management for each Collaboration Strategy, with responsibility to: (1) mutually develop Collaboration Strategies and detailed work efforts, timelines, deliverables, and budgets (Work Efforts); (2) document the Child Welfare Collaboration as set forth below; (3) oversee implementation ofthe Collaboration Strategies and Work Efforts to ensure they are on target; (4) use datato evaluate progress and effectiveness ofthe Collaboration Strategies; (5) develop effective internal and external communications plans; and (6) agree upon Collaboration Strategies and Work Efforts for each year. I. Documentation of Strategies and Identifled Outcomes. The Collaboration Leads shall document the Child WeUre Collaboration as follows: (a) Strategy and Identified Outcomes Plan. The Pasties shall develop a plan detailing the Collaboration Strategies, corresponding projects, identified outcomes (including any performance measures), any CFP Funds, and a payment and reporting schedule (Strategy and Identified Outcomes Plan). The Strategy and Identified Outcomes Plan is attached 2 Contract No._GO25DHST21 Initials 5’ Casey Fam(y hogranss (.W1Depwmeiu ofHwmanSerWce3 Meriiorandwm ofUndersianding (MOU) hereto as Addendum) and is incorporated by reference. Subsequent Strategy and Identified Outcomes Plans may be docwnentcd as separate amendments signed by the Parties as necessary. (b) Work Plan and Quarterly Progress Reports. Throughout the Term, and to facilitate communication, coordination, planning, and progress, the Collaboration Leads shall document the detailed Work Efforts for the Collaboration Strategies (Work Plan). The Work Plan shall be completed in a form provided by CFP and shall be a living document that details the Work Efforts as those are agreed upon and completed by the Parties during the Term of the MOU. The Work Plan shall be regularly shared between, reviewed, and updated by the Parties. On a quarterly basis, the Parties shall evaluate and document the progress and impact ofthe Collaboration Strategies and Work Efforts and identify any barriers or recommended changes by jointly completing a form provided by CFP. In the fourth quarter, in addition to describing quarterly progress on Collaboration Strategies and Work Efforts, the Parties shall summarize and analyze the annual progress on the identified outcomes. ii. Other Ceflaboratlon Strategies. The Parties may decide to modify a Strategy and Identified Outcomes Plan or develop other Collaboration Strategies that advance their mutual objectives and the Child Welfare Collaboration at any time during the Term of the MOU. Such amendments to Strategy and Identified Outcomes Plans or additions of other Collaboration Strategies will be described and incorporated into this MOU by an AmendmenL C. Shared Learning Opportunities. As appropriate, the Parties may invite each other to participate in joint learning sessions, convenings, and other meetings held or sponsored by a Party to inform the Collaboration Strategies and other areas of mutual interest. The Parties may also provide training and share identified best practices, resource materials, and tools. D. Decision-making Responsibility. DHS acknowledges and affirms that it retains sole control and responsibility for all decisions that are made with respect to any youth or families who experience the child welfare system in the U.S. Virgin Islands, including those who are within DHS’s care, custody, or control. CFP and its contractors make recommendations only and do not promise or guarantee any particular result. Any actions taken by DHS or results that occur related to the Collaboration Strategies and/or any recommendations by CEP or its contractors shall be the sole responsibility and acted upon in the sole discretion of DHS. L Mutual Obligations Regarding Data-Sharing, Exchange of Confidential Information, and Survival I. DHS Data-Sharing and Evaluation - AFCARS, NCANDS, and NYTD data. DHS will provide CFP with Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System (“AFCARS”), National Child Abuse and Neglect Data System (“NCANDS”), and National 3 ContractNo. GO25DHST21 lnitia!sZ7.’5’ Czwy Family Programs GVI Depwlinent ofHuman Services Memorandum of Vnderssanding (MOU) Youth in Transition Database (“NYTD”) data shall be submitted to CFP through CFP’s secure data portal. IL CFP Data-Sharing and Evaluation - AFCARS, NCANDS, and NYFD data. CFP will conduct analyses and evaluations ofDHS’s AFCARS, NCANDS, and NYTD data in support ofCollaboration Strategies and Work Efforts, and wilL treat the raw data CE? receives through the secure data portal as Confidential Information (pursuant to Paragraph 3(EXiv)) and will not distribute it outside of CFP without prior written approval from DHS, except as may be required by law. CE? will cooperate and facilitate access to any non-identifying CFP data that assists DHS with the evaluation of the Collaboration Strategies. In support of the Collaboration Strategies and Work Efforts, CFP may create secondary analyses derived in whole or in part from the AECARS, NCANDS, and NYTD data, as well as from any previous AFCARS, NCANDS, and NYTD data submitted by DHS to CFP. CFP may disclose any secondary analyses based on such data that do not contain any personally identifying information (P11) to thial parties in furtherance ofCFP’s child welfare work and collaborations. P11 is information that would identify any individual, including, but not limited to, names, date(s) ofbirth, social security number(s), addresses, and/or contact information. iii. Additional Data-Sharing for Evaluation of Collaboration Strategies. The parties will continuously evaluate Collaboration Strategies and Work Efforts to improve youth and family outcomes in the areas ofsafety, permanency, and well-being, and will share outcome data and collaboratively measure the impact of shared work. DHS will work with CFP to describe in the Strategy and Identified Outcomes Plan the additional DHS data sources necessary to support and track progress on the Collaboration Strategies. Non-public data provided to CFP pursuant to this paragraph of the MOU will be considered Confidential Information (pursuant to Paragraph 3(EXiv)), and CFP will not disclose itoutside ofCFP (other than to authorized persons contracted by CFP to evaluate a particular Collaboration Strategy) without prior written approval from DHS, except as may be required by law. iv. Exchange of Confidential Information. In connection with the MOU, the Parties may share proprietary and/or confidential information or materials, including those regarding children, youth, or families, including but not limited to case files, reports, information or other data furnished to, or prepared, assembled or used by or in furtherance of the Collaboration Strategies, and/or names, addresses, physical and mental health data about an individual, family history and like information (collectively, Confidential Information) that is relevant for the Parties to work together on the Collaboration Strategies. Each Party warrants and agrees that such Confidential Information shall not be made available to any outside person or entity (other than to authorized persons contracted by CE? to evaluate a Collaboration Strategy) without prior written approval, except as may be required by law. Each Party agrees to maintain the confidentiality of such Confidential Information by using at Least the same degree of care that the Parties use to preserve the confidentiality of its own confidential infonnation but in no event less than a reasonable degree of care. Each Party warrants and agrees that it Will be bound and abide by the confidentiality requirements ofapplicable statutes, roles, and regulations. The Parties will further restrict access to the Confidential Information to persons who have a legitimate work-related pwpose to access such Confidential Information. 4 Contract No._GO25DHST21 Initials (‘asej’ FwniIv Programs OV1 Deparimeni of Human Services Me,noranthim oil nderstciiiding (A1OL ) CFP agrees that it will instruct its employees and agents to maintain the confidentiality of any and all information. If the Confidential Information contains social security numbers or other P11, the Parties shall utilize best practice methods (e.g. encryption of electronic records where feasible) to protect the confidentiality of such information. v. Business Associate Agreement. It is acknowledged and agreed that this MO( includes a Business Associate Agreement relating to Protected Health Information (as defined in 45 (‘FR. 160103) (“BAA”). and if (‘FP will use or have access to Protected Health Information in connection with the performance of the (‘FP’s Services, (‘FP agrees to the same restrictions and conditions that apply to DIIS’s personnel under the BAA with respect to such Protected Health Information, including, without limitation, the implementation of reasonable and appropriate safeguards, consistent with the requirements of the BAA, to protect any Electronic Protected Health Information (as defined in 45 (‘FR. 160.103) that it ma obtain in connection with the performance of the Services. A BAA is attached hereto as Addendum lii and incorporated into this MOt’ by reference. vi. Background Screening. [he Parties acknowledge that access to the Confidential Information and interaction with any children, youth or families who participate or are otherwise involved in the Collaboration Strategies require discretion and sensitivity. Each Party represents and warrants that its personnel or contractors who have such access or interaction have been screened through appropriate background checks and have no history to suggest that it would be potentially dangerous, harmful, or otherwise inappropriate for such personnel to assume the assigned responsibilities. vii, Survival. This Paragraph shall survive the MOI’. 4. DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVE Each Party shall designate a representative to oversee its responsibilities under this MGI Department of Human Services designates: Rçpresenative No. I Kimberley Causey-Gomez Commissioner Department of Human Services 1303 Hospital Ground, Suite 1 St. Thomas, Virgin Islands 00802 Email: kjmberIe.causeygomez.&dhsvi.gQy Represenlalive No. 2 Carla Benjamin Assistant Commissioner 5 Contract No. GO25DHST2 1 Initials (‘usty Family Programs G VI Dparirneni of Human Senice. Afe,,wrandu,,, o/ !nderfanding (.ik)t ‘1 Department of Human Services 3011 Golden Rock (‘hristiansted, St. Croix, Virgin Islands 00820 Email: carla.njaminudhs.vjv Representative No. 3 Charrisse Hart Administrator Children and Family Services Department of Human Services 1303 Hospital Ground, Suite I St. Thomas, Virgin Islands 00802 Email: chaffisse.hartdhs.jg.o\ Casey Family Programs designates: Re.presenftilive No. I Bill Stanton, Project Lead 2001 8h Avenue, Suite 2700 Seattle, WA 98 121 Email: bsInton.case.,yg 5. DOCUMENTS, PRINTOUTS, ETC. In furtherance of the Child Welfare Collaboration, the Parties may produce materials, including hut not limited to research instruments, published reports, or papers (Collaboration Materials), the Parties shall agree on what Collaboration Materials are published, and the final format and distribution of the Collaboration Materials. Each Party shall have the right to use Collaboration Materials in a derivati”..e work for non-commercial purposes without the consent of or any obligation to pay or account to the other Party if no Confidential Information is used in the derivative work. However, the Parties acknowledge that to the extent either Party has preiously created written or otherwise documented work product prior to this MOU (Works), or contributes Works for use in the Collaboration Strategies that are subject to intellectual property rights, including copyrights, trademarks, and moral rights (IP Rights), that Party shall hold and retain its IP Rights to those Works. Each Party agrees to consider a request from the other Party to grant a license to use those Works solely for non-commercial purposes consistent with and subject to the proisions olthis MOti. Any such grant shall be memorialized in an Addendum to this MOtF or in a separate agreement between the Parties. 6 Contract No. GO25DHST2 1 Initials Cosey Family Programs GYI Department ofHkmaa Sarvices Menwrandum ofUnderstandiilg (MOU) 6. LIAHILITY OF OTHERS Nothing in this MOU shall be construed to impose any liability upon the Government to persons, firms, associations, or corporations engaged by CFP as servants, agents, or independent contractors, or in any other capacity whatsoever, or make Government liable to any such persons, firms, associations, or corporations for the acts, omissions, liabilities, obligations and taxes of CFP of whatsoever nature, including but not limited to unemployment insurance, gross receipt, excise, and social security taxes for CFP, its servants, agents or independent contractors. 7. ASSIGNMENT Neither Party shall subcontract or assign any part of the services or responsibilities under this MOU, without the other Party’s prior written consent, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. 8. INDEMNIFICATION To the extent provided by law, no Party is responsible for the acts of third parties. Each Party is responsible for its own acts and omissions and those of its directors, officers, employees, and agents. In the event that Government contracts with a third party for data-sharing related to a Collaboration Strategy or Work Etfort, CFP shall have no liability in connection with the third party’s access to Government’s data, regardless of whether CFP funds are used in connection with the Collaboration Strategy or Work Effort. 9. WAIVERS AND AMENDMENTS No waiver, modification or amendment ofany term, condition, or provision of this MOU shall be valid or of any force or effect unless made in writing, signed by the parties hereto or their duly authorized representatives, and specifying with particularity the nature and extent ofsuch waiver, modification or amendment. Any such waiver, modification or amendment in any instance or instances shall in no event be construed to be a general waiver, modification or amendment of any ofthe terms, conditions or provisions ofthis MOU, but the same shall be strictly limited and restricted to the extent and occasion specified in such signed writing or writings. 10. ENTIRE AGREEMENT This MOU constitutes the entire agreement ofthe parties relating to the subject matter addressed in this MOU. This MOU supersedes all prior communications, MOt)s, or agreements between the parties with respect to the subject matter addressed in this agreement, whether written or oral. 7 ContractNo. GO25DHST21 Initials Casey Family P?ograms OVI Department ofHwnan Servicer Memorandum ofUnderstanding (MOU) 11. CONDITION PRECEDENT This MOU shall be subject to the availability and appropriation of funds and to the approval of the Commissioner of the Department ofProperty and Procurement. 12. TERMINATION Either party will have the right to terminate this MOB with or without cause on thirty (30) days written notice to the other party specit,ing the date of tennination. Upon notice of termination of this MOB, any obligation of CFP to provide its funds in support ofthis MOU or toward the terminated MOU (if applicable) Shall terminate. 13. NON-DISCRIMINATION No person shall be excluded from participating in, be denied the proceeds of or be subject to discrimination in the performance ofthis MOU on account ofrace, creed, color, sex, religion, disability or national origin. 14. CONILIC1 OF INTEREST Both Parties covenant that it has no interest and will not acquire any interest direct or indirect, which would conflict in any manner or degree with the performance of services required to be performed under this MOU. 15. NOTICE Any notice required to be given by the Terms of this MOU shall be deemed to have been given when the same is sent by certified mail, postage prepaid or personally delivered, addressed to the parties as follows: GOVERNMENT Anthony D. Thomas Commissioner Department of Property and Procurement 8201 Sub Base, Suite 4 St. Thomas Virgin Islands 00802 Kimberley Causey-Oomez Commissioner Department ofhuman Services 3303 Hospital Ground STE I, St. Thomas Virgin Islands 00802-6722 $ Contract No._GO25DHST2 1 lnitialsZ’5 Casey Famity A-ogrwns GVI Depwimeu ofliwnan Services Memorandum ofUr4standJng (MOU) CASEY FAMILY PROGRAMS 2001 8th Ave., Suite 2700 Seattle, WA 98121 Attn: Eve Moore, Project Manager Email: cpore(cascy.or 16. OTHER PROVISIONS Addenda I, U, and Ill attached hereto are a part of this MOU and are incorporated herein by reference. 11. COOPERATION DHS shall cooperate with CFP if CFP is sued in connection with this MOU, and to the extent that the interests of OHS and CFP are not adverse in the judgment of DHS. This cooperation includes, but is not limited to, OHS producing any files or documentation requested by CFP in connection with the CFP’s defense ofthe Lawsuit, as well as OHS making employee witnesses available to testify in lawsuits related to the MOU. 18. THIRD PARTIES Nothing in this MOU, express or implied, intended to nor shall be constnied to confer upon any person entity, any remedy or claim under or by reason of this MOU as third-party beneficiaries or otherwise. The terms and conditions ofthis MOU are for the sole and exclusive benefit ofthe Parties to this MOU 19. USE OF CFP NAME. A. Government Materials. Government shall not include CFP’s name in its written materials without CFP’s prior written approval, which Government shall request in writing, and which approval CFP shall not unreasonably withhold, B. Additional Applications. Government may seek funding for any of the Collaboration Strategies through grants by other entities. CFP’s name shall not be used in support of any grant proposal or application without CEP’s review and written approval prior to its submission. 20. iNSURANCE CFP shall maintain the following insurance coverages during the term of this Contract (a) COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABiLITY: Comnierelal general liability insurance, in a form acceptable to the Government, on a “per occurrence” basis with a minimum limit ofnot less than one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) for any one person per occurrence for death or personal injury and Iwo million dollars ($2,000,000.00) aggregate. Insurance policy(ies) shall 9 c. GO25DHST21 Initials 5 Casey Family Pograms GVI Department ofThanan Services Memorandum ofUnderstanding (MOU) name the Government of the Virgin Islands as the certificate holder and additional insured via an endorsement. (b) PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY: Professional liability insurance, in a fonn acceptable to the Government, which covers the services being performed wider this Contract, with policy limits of not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) per claim. The Government shall be listed thereon as a certificate holder. 21. FACSIMILE, ELECTRONIC & DIGITAL SIGNATURES A facsimile, electronic or digital signature on this Contract shall be deemed an original and binding upon the Parties hereto [THE REST OF THIS PAGE IS LEFT INTENTIONALLY BLANKI l0 Contract No._GO25DHST2 1 lnitials_D.5 Casey Family Programs GVI Department ofHuman Services Memorandum ofUndeistanding (MOU) IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have hereunto set their hands on the day and year first above written. 2/25/202 1 Date Department of Human Services Anthony]t’i’homas, Commissioner Department of Property and Procurement CASEY FAMILY PROGRAMS 64.1 2/24/2021 David Sanders, Ph.D. Date Executive Vice President — Systems Improvement Casey Family Programs (Corporate seal, if Contractor is a corporation) DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE BY:4/t Date 3/18/202 1 sis nt Attorney neral II WITNESSES: A477o’ies GOVERNMENT OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS i;l 3,9t2O21 Date APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY GO25DHST2 1 Contract No.__________ Initials Z’r —