Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Nicole Pollack, Interim Agency Director, Human Services Agency
Subject: Measure K: Amendment to the Agreement with Court Appointed Special Advocates of San Mateo County for Training
RECOMMENDATION:
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Measure K: Adopt a resolution authorizing an amendment to the agreement with Court Appointed Special Advocates of San Mateo County to provide court advocacy to San Mateo County dependent children, increasing the amount by $108,211 for a total amount not to exceed $424,482 and extending the agreement by one year, for a new term of July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2019.
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BACKGROUND:
The County entered into an Agreement with Court Appointed Special Advocates on June 16, 2015 by resolution 073842 for a total obligation of $208,060 and a term of July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2017. A subsequent Amendment extended the term to June 30, 2018 and increased the total by $108,211 to $316,271. Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of San Mateo County pairs caring community volunteers with dependent children. Each CASA volunteer is appointed by the Juvenile Court to represent the best interests of the child and to advocate for services to meet the child's needs. CASA facilitates effective collaboration among families, social workers, and community partners to support the well-being of dependent children.
DISCUSSION:
This amendment extends the term by one year and adds funds to allow CASA to continue to provide court-advocacy services to San Mateo County dependent children. CASA will train and support community volunteers who are appointed by the Juvenile Court to develop a relationship with a dependent, and to investigate, report, and advocate on behalf of children and youth. For FY 2018-19, CASA will focus on conducting targeted recruitment of volunteers willing to provide advocacy services to dependent children placed outside of San Mateo Count...
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