Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Ken Cole, Director, Human Services Agency
Subject: Agreement with StarVista to provide Transitional Housing Placement-Plus and Aftercare Services
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution authorizing an agreement with StarVista to provide Transitional Housing Placement-Plus and Aftercare services to emancipated foster and probation youth from July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024 for a total obligation not to exceed $4,323,921.
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BACKGROUND:
On February 5, 2021, the Human Services Agency ("HSA") issued a Request for Proposals ("RFP") to identify a provider for Transitional Housing Placement-Plus ("THP-Plus") and Aftercare services, and selected StarVista. StarVista best meets the needs of the County based on their proposed approach and their experience providing THP-Plus services to former probation and foster youth.
THP-Plus originated in 2006 as a collaboration between the John Burton Foundation, the California Department of Social Services ("CDSS"), and the Corporation for Supportive Housing. THP-Plus offers transitional housing placement opportunities to address the critical needs of former foster and probation youth who have aged out (emancipated) of the foster care system but do not possess the maturity or economic self-sufficiency to transition to adulthood.
This program provides supervised independent living housing and support services. Support services include regular visits to participants' residences, educational guidance, employment counseling, and assistance reaching emancipation goals outlined in participants' Transitional Independent Living Plan. The goal of the THP-Plus program is to provide a safe living environment, while helping youth learn the necessary life skills and obtain resources and supports to ensure self-sufficiency upon leaving the foster care support system.
DISCUSSION:
StarVista will operate the THP-Pl...
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