Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Claire Cunningham, Director, Human Services Agency
Subject: Agreement with StarVista to provide Aftercare Services
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution authorizing an agreement with StarVista to provide Aftercare services to emancipated foster and probation youth for the term July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027, in an amount not to exceed $414,749.
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BACKGROUND:
The Aftercare program administered by the Human Services Agency’s (HSA) Children and Family Services (CFS) branch, serves former foster youth who turned 18 while in the care of the State/County, are no longer dependents of the juvenile court, and have not yet reached age 25. Aftercare provides case management and referral services to help participants sustain long term independence.
On January 26, 2024, HSA issued a Request for Proposals (“RFP”) to identify a provider of Aftercare services for emancipated foster/probation youth, and selected StarVista based on the RFP evaluation criteria/scoring that included method and approach, and organizational experience.
DISCUSSION:
HSA requests the County enter into an agreement with StarVista to provide Aftercare program services to include ongoing case management, job readiness training, emergency food, clothing, and referrals to community-based organizations for up to one year. Services provided under this Agreement will empower youth to become healthy, self-sufficient members of the community by supporting strength-based resiliency. It is estimated that this agreement will serve a minimum of 40 youth per year.
The resolution contains the County’s standard provision allowing Amendment of the County’s fiscal obligations by a maximum of $25,000 (in the aggregate).
The County Attorney has reviewed and approved the agreement and Resolution as to form.
PERFORMANCE MEASURE:
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Measure |
FY 2024-25 Target |
FY 2025-26 Anticipated |
FY 2026-27 Anticipated |
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Percentage of participants receiving Aftercare services that will maintain a stable and positive living situation. |
85% |
88% |
90% |
FISCAL IMPACT:
The term of this agreement is July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2027, for a total obligation not to exceed $414,749. Funding is anticipated through Child Welfare Services revenue 2011 State Realignment (30%) and 70% Net County Cost. The funding and appropriations for these services are included in the FY 2024-25 Recommended Budget and similar arrangements will be made for future budgets.