County of San Mateo - File #: 16-333

• File #: 16-333
• Version: 1
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Passed
• File created: 5/30/2017
• Departments: HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY
• On agenda: 6/27/2017
• Final action: 6/27/2017
• Title: Measure K: Adopt a resolution authorizing an amendment to the agreement with StarVista to provide case management and educational support services to foster youth, extending the term by twelve months to June 30, 2018 and increasing the amount by $309,000 to an amount not to exceed $759,000.

Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority

To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Iliana Rodriguez, Director, Human Services Agency
Subject: Measure K: Amendment to the Agreement with StarVista for Foster Youth Education

RECOMMENDATION:
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Measure K: Adopt a resolution authorizing an amendment to the agreement with StarVista to provide case management and educational support services to foster youth, extending the term by twelve months to June 30, 2018 and increasing the amount by $309,000 to an amount not to exceed $759,000.

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BACKGROUND:
The Board of Supervisors allocates Measure K funds for foster youth education and employment services in San Mateo County. On March 29, 2016, the Board of Supervisors approved an agreement with StarVista by resolution #074428 for the term of March 29, 2016 through June 30, 2017 in an amount not to exceed $450,000 to provide case management services to foster children, legal advocacy with individual education plans, and educational enrichment activities that help develop curiosity and interest in the areas of science, technology, engineering, art, and math. The Agreement was negotiated as a result of a Request for Proposals (RFP) conducted on August 18, 2015 which requested education and employment services for foster youth.

DISCUSSION:
The Human Services Agency (HSA) is submitting an amendment that will increase the current agreement with StarVista by $309,000 for a new amount not to exceed $759,000, and extend the term by twelve (12) months. All services remain the same; however, there is an increase of cost due to a 3% Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA). This amendment will allow StarVista to continue to provide educational case management services, educational enrichment and summer learning activities, and legal advocacy with individualized education plan support to foster children enrolled in San Mateo County elementary schools. These comprehensive education and advocacy serv...