Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Iliana Rodriguez, Director, Human Services Agency
Subject: Agreement with the Central Labor Council Partnership
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution authorizing an agreement with the Central Labor Council Partnership to provide Independent Living Program services for former and current eligible San Mateo County foster youth for the term of September 1, 2019 through August 31, 2020, in an amount not to exceed $160,000.
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BACKGROUND:
The Human Services Agency ("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 with the skills and support needed to successfully transition into adulthood.
On June 24, 2019, HSA conducted a Request for Proposals ("RFP") to identify a provider of Independent Living Program ("ILP") services for current and former foster youth. The Central Labor Council Partnership ("CLCP") was selected as a qualified vendor who has had success in providing such services throughout the Bay Area. CLCP is a collaboration of three organizations and includes Regenerate California Innovation, ProPath, Inc., and the Central Labor Council of Fresno, Madera, Tulare, and King Counties ("CLC"). CLC is the lead agency.
DISCUSSION:
This agreement provides ILP services to current and former San Mateo County foster youth age 14 to 21. CLCP will provide services based on identified needs and goals as documented in the youth's Transitional Independent Living Plan ("TILP"). The TILP is designed to assist youth with education, career development, financial budgeting skills, health, safety, housing, and permanency. CLCP will assist in the formulation and implementation of each youth's TILP and pro...
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