County funds NP residency with Charles Drew University

Los Angeles County’s 2026-27 Recommended Budget provides $5.3 million in federal and State funds and 41 positions for the Department of Mental Health, including support to launch a psychiatric Nurse Practitioner residency program with Charles Drew University. The funding underpins a services partnership to expand the County’s mental health workforce, though no specific contract term is detailed in the document.

Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract amount

$5.3 million (program-level funding; amount includes positions and related costs)

Contract type

PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES

Contract term

Not specified; described as funding to launch a new psychiatric Nurse Practitioner residency program

Renewal

No explicit renewal or end date is provided; the allocation appears as part of ongoing program funding and may be revisited in future budget cycles.

Document type

Budget

Source document

County of Los Angeles 2026-27 Recommended Budget April 2026

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this contract, answered from the record.

Who was awarded the professional services contract by LA County Department of Homeless Services and Housing?

Charles Drew University was awarded this professional services contract by LA County Department of Homeless Services and Housing, as recorded on April 1, 2026. The contract value is $5.3 million (program-level funding; amount includes positions and related costs).

How much is the Charles Drew University contract with LA County Department of Homeless Services and Housing worth?

The Charles Drew University contract with LA County Department of Homeless Services and Housing is valued at $5.3 million (program-level funding; amount includes positions and related costs), covering professional services work.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Professional Services contract, documented as a budget record.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in County of Los Angeles 2026-27 Recommended Budget April 2026 (Budget), dated April 1, 2026 from LA County Department of Homeless Services and Housing. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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