Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: 4/5ths
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Claire Cunningham, Director, Human Services Agency
Subject: Donation from the Silicon Valley Community Foundation and Appropriation Transfer Request for the Guaranteed Income Pilot Program
RECOMMENDATION:
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Recommendation to:
A) Adopt a resolution accepting a donation in the amount of $100,000 from the Silicon Valley Community Foundation to support the San Mateo County Guaranteed Income Pilot Program; and
B) Approving an Appropriation Transfer Request (ATR) recognizing unanticipated revenue in the amount of $100,000 intended as a donation to support the Human Services Agency’s mission to enhance the well-being of children, adults, and families.
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BACKGROUND:
The Guaranteed Income (GI) Pilot Program, operated by the Human Services Agency’s (HSA) Children and Family Services (CFS) branch, aims to bridge the gap for the Non-Minor Dependent population, as well as former foster youth as they exit the foster care system and experience a critical transition period. The GI Pilot Program is estimated to serve 70 eligible current and former San Mateo County foster youth aged 18-22.
The Silicon Valley Community Foundation (SVCF) is a donor-advised community foundation and non-profit organization serving the Silicon Valley Region, that works to dismantle systemic barriers and give all children and their families access to the care, education, and resources they need to flourish.
DISCUSSION:
HSA recently received a check donation from the SVCF in the amount of $100,000 to support the GI Pilot Program. Pursuant to County Administrative Memorandum B-3, “[r]eceipt of each gift or bequest having a value of more than $2,500 or with significant conditions or stipulations shall be acknowledged in writing by the [County] department head and referred to the Board of Supervisors for acceptance or rejection.”
California Department of Social Services (CDSS) requires that for GI programs to be exempted for CalFresh purposes, there must be some amount of non-governmental, private funds included in each direct payment to program participants. Therefore, HSA recommends this Board accept the above donation of $100,000 to be used to fund a portion of the GI Pilot Program direct payments.
County Attorney has approved the resolution as to form.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The Appropriation Transfer Request (ATR) recognizes unanticipated revenue of $100,000 intended as a donation to support the Human Services Agency’s (HSA) mission to enhance the well-being of children, adults, and families. This action accepts the donation in the amount of $100,000 for the Human Services Agency to support the Guaranteed Income Pilot Program. These funds are not included in the FY 2023-24 Adopted Budget. There is no Net County Cost.