Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Nicole Pollack, Director, Human Services Agency
Subject: Measure K: Amendment to the agreement with Silicon Valley Children's Fund
RECOMMENDATION:
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Measure K: Adopt a resolution authorizing an amendment to the agreement with the Silicon Valley Children's Fund for the continuation of educational case management services, extending the term by two months to August 31, 2018, and increasing the amount by $34,441 to an amount not to exceed $540,441.
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BACKGROUND:
The Board of Supervisors allocated Measure K funds to provide educational support services to foster youth in San Mateo County. On March 29, 2016, the County entered into an agreement with the Silicon Valley Children's Fund ("SVCF") for the amount of $300,000 and a term of March 26, 2016 through June 30, 2017. The agreement with SVCF provides educational case management and coaching services to high-school aged foster youth in San Mateo County. A subsequent amendment on June 27, 2017, increased the funding by $206,000 to an amount not to exceed $506,000, and extended the term by twelve months to June 30, 2018.
DISCUSSION:
This amendment extends the term to August 31, 2018 and increases funding by $34,441 to allow for the continuation of educational case management services while the Human Services Agency ("HSA") completes a comprehensive evaluation of services under this program. This includes conducting research, and surveying participating foster youth about program strengths and weaknesses. This evaluation will inform the development of the new agreement beginning September 1, 2018.
The services delivered through SVCF contribute to the long-term permanency, well-being and success of San Mateo County foster youth by providing them with the skills and supports needed to graduate from high-school and continue on to post-secondary school. Services include, but are not limited ...
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