Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Nicole Pollack, Director, Human Services Agency
Subject: Measure K: Agreement with the Central Labor Council Partnership to provide employment services to current and former San Mateo County foster youth or young-adults
RECOMMENDATION:
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Measure K: Adopt a resolution authorizing an agreement with the Central Labor Council Partnership to provide employment support services to current and former San Mateo County foster youth, or young-adults, for the term of September 1, 2018 through August 31, 2019, for an amount not to exceed $463,500.
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BACKGROUND:
The Human Services Agency's ("HSA") Children and Family Services ("CFS") branch's mission is to enhance the well-being of children, adults, and families by providing professional, responsive, caring, and supportive services. CFS offers a wide range of programs and services, designed to provide current and former foster youth/young-adults with the skills and support needed to successfully transition into adulthood.
On January 8, 2018, HSA conducted a Request for Proposals ("RFP") to identify a provider for employment and educational support services for current and former foster youth. Central Labor Council Partnership ("CLCP") was one of three providers selected. HSA selected CLCP because of their experience and success in providing these services throughout the Bay Area. The CLCP is a collaboration of three diverse organizations and includes Regenerate California Innovation ("RCI"), ProPath, Inc., and the Central Labor Council ("CLC") of Fresno, Madera, Tulare and King Counties. The CLC is the lead agency of the partnership that will hold the agreement with the County.
DISCUSSION:
This agreement provides comprehensive workforce development and employment services to current and former San Mateo County foster youth ages 14 to 25. CLCP will provide supportive services to a minimum of 50...
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