Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Claire Cunningham, Director, Human Services Agency
Subject: Amendment One with Rape Trauma Services
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution authorizing:
A) An Amendment One to the agreement with Rape Trauma Services (RTS) to continue to provide support services in connection with the County's Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC) program, increasing the term by 36 months for a new term of February 1, 2026 to June 30, 2029, and increasing the amount by $821,858, for a new total amount not to exceed $927,287; and
B) A waiver of the County's requirement for a competitive procurement process.
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BACKGROUND:
Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC) is a serious concern in San Mateo County. Youth who are victims of, or at high risk for, exploitation often experience significant trauma, overlapping mental and physical health needs, and involvement with the child welfare or juvenile justice systems. Addressing these complex needs requires specialized, trauma-informed services, including crisis response, counseling, advocacy, and accompaniment.
San Mateo County participates in statewide efforts coordinated through the California Child Welfare Council and has established a multidisciplinary approach to serving CSEC youth. The Human Services Agency's (HSA) Children and Family Services (CFS) branch leads the County's response and facilitates the local CSEC collaborative. Rape Trauma Services (RTS), a nonprofit serving San Mateo County, partners with the County to provide crisis counseling, advocacy, and support services for survivors of sexual exploitation and sexual assault.
RTS is the only organization in San Mateo County providing comprehensive rape crisis services, including crisis response, counseling, advocacy, and accompaniment for survivors of sexual assault. RTS has the experience, infrastructure, and partnersh...
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