Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Claire Cunningham, Director, Human Services Agency
Subject: Amendment with the Central Labor Council Partnership for Foster Youth Employment Support Services
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution authorizing an amendment to the agreement with the Central Labor Council Partnership to extend the term by 12 months for a new term of November 1, 2022 through October 31, 2026, and increase funding by $479,465 for a new total obligation amount of $1,917,860 to continue to provide workforce development and employment support services to San Mateo County foster youth.
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BACKGROUND:
On June 15, 2022, the Human Services Agency's (HSA) Children and Family Services (CFS) branch issued a request for proposals (RFP) to identify a provider of educational support services to San Mateo County foster youth and the Central Labor Council Partnership (CLCP) was selected based on their experience and approach as outlined in the RFP criteria.
On November 1, 2022, by Resolution No. 079273, the County executed an agreement with CLCP for the term of November 1, 2022 to October 31, 2025, for a total obligation amount of $1,438,395 to assist current and former foster youth, ages 14 to 25, with skill development and acquisition of employment to help them achieve long term career goals that will increase their employability, wages, and promote self-sufficiency. Under this agreement, CLCP provides services that focus on career exploration; individual employment and/or vocational planning; job skills development through on-the-job training, facilitated workshops, or direct coaching; job and/or internship placement; and vocational advocacy and coordination.
DISCUSSION:
HSA is requesting the County execute an amendment with CLCP to extend the term by 12 months for a new term of November 1, 2022 to October 31, 2026, and increase funding by $479,465 for a new total ob...
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