Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Ken Cole, Director, Human Services Agency
Subject: Amendment to Agreement with the Central Labor Council for Independent Living Program Services
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution authorizing an amendment to the agreement with the Central Labor Council to continue providing Independent Living Program services for former and current eligible San Mateo County foster youth for a revised term of September 1, 2019 through August 31, 2022 and adding $345,745 in funds for a revised total amount not to exceed $505,745.
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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.
On September 24, 2019 by Resolution No. 076961, this Board authorized an agreement with CLC to provide ILP services for current and former foster youth for the term of September 1, 2019 through August 31, 2020 in the amount of $160,000.
DISCUSSION:
This amendment allows the County to continue providing ILP services to current and former San Mateo County foster youth age 14 to 21....
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