Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Ken Cole, Director, Human Services Agency
Subject: Agreement with the Central Labor Council Partnership for Independent Living Program Services
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 November 1, 2022 through October 31, 2025 for a total obligation amount not to exceed $577,434.
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BACKGROUND:
The Independent Living Program (ILP), authorized by the Foster Care Independence Act of 1999 (Public Law 106-169), provides training, services, and benefits to assist current and former foster youth in achieving self-sufficiency prior to, and after leaving, the foster care system. The core program services are based on the youth’s individual needs and goals as described in their Transitional Independent Living Plan (TILP) and are designed to assist youth with education, career development, financial budgeting skills, health, safety, housing and permanency.
On June 15, 2022, HSA issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to identify a provider of ILP services and Central Labor Council Partnership (CLCP) was selected based on their experience and method for providing services as outlined in the criteria of the RFP. 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 of the CLCP partnership that will hold the agreement with the County.
DISCUSSION:
HSA is requesting the County enter into an agreement with CLCP to provide ILP services to eligible current and former San Mateo County foster youth ages 14 to 21. CLCP will provide services based on the 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 provide Independent Living Skills services in both group workshop and one-on-one formats.
County Attorney has reviewed and approved the agreement and resolution as to form.
The resolution contains the County’s standard provision allowing amendment of the County’s fiscal obligation by a maximum of $25,000 (in the aggregate).
PERFORMANCE MEASURE:
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Measure |
FY 2022-23 Anticipated |
FY 2023-24 Target |
FY 2024-25 Target |
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Percentage of participants who have acquired their high school diploma or equivalent and are receiving ILP services who will enroll in two- or four-year college, or a vocational/work experience program |
85% |
87% |
90% |
FISCAL IMPACT:
The term of the agreement is November 1, 2022 through October 31, 2025 for a total obligation amount not to exceed $577,434. The total obligation of this agreement is anticipated to be funded through Child Welfare Services revenue through Independent Living Program allocation, 50% Federal and 50% 2011 State Realignment. There is no Net County Cost. The funding and appropriations for these services are included in the Child Welfare Services FY 2022-23 Recommended Budget. Similar arrangements will be used for future budget years.