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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 02232010 - C.47RECOMMENDATION(S): ADOPT Resolution No. 2010/96 approving and authorizing the County Probation Officer, or designee, to apply for and accept, upon approval of a cash match waiver, a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, Second Chance Act Prisoner Re-entry Initiative grant in an amount not to exceed $2,250,000 for the development and implementation of the Juvenile Offender Re-entry Program for youth returning to the community from the Orin Allen Youth Rehabilitation Facility, Youthful Offender Treatment Program, and out-of home placement for the period July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2013. FISCAL IMPACT: $2,250,000; 50% Federal funds, 25% in-kind and 25 % cash match required. Waiver request for cash match will be submitted. Potential could be up to $750,000 annually for a three year performance period. CFDA No. 16.812. BACKGROUND: The purpose of this program is to expand and enhance re-entry services for those youth who have been committed to the Orin Allen Youth Rehabilitation Facility, Youthful Offender APPROVE OTHER RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE Action of Board On: 02/23/2010 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER Clerks Notes: VOTE OF SUPERVISORS AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor Gayle B. Uilkema, District II Supervisor Mary N. Piepho, District III Supervisor Susan A. Bonilla, District IV Supervisor Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor Contact: Paula Hernandez, 3-4149 I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown. ATTESTED: February 23, 2010 David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors By: June McHuen, Deputy cc: C.47 To:Board of Supervisors From:Lionel D. Chatman, County Probation Officer Date:February 23, 2010 Contra Costa County Subject:Second Chance Act Juvenile Offender Reentry Demonstration Project BACKGROUND: (CONT'D) Treatment Program, and out-of-of county ranches. Approximately 30% of youth committed to one of two programs within the county or sent to out-of county ranches are identified as high-risk youth. While in residence, youth participate in intensive programming and work closely with Probation staff while in the programs in preparation for their release into the community. Without intensive aftercare support services, these youth are at great risk to re-offend and re-enter the justice system at the juvenile or adult level. To improve recidivism outcomes by at least 50%, the Probation Department recognizes that comprehensive aftercare services are needed. Facilitating successful re-entry into the community, the Probation Department will operate an enhanced juvenile offender day reporting program coordinating the release of youthful offenders to their families in the community. The program involves a high degree of collaboration between public agencies with a design supported by evidenced-based programming. Services to be included are education and employment related, the two highest needs as identified by the youth and their families, as well as mental health counseling, housing referrals, substance abuse counseling, victim services, job training, and referrals to benefit programs. The center will be able to provide transportation and nutritious food to those youth with that need. The center will be able to provide ongoing cognitive treatment services in a safe environment for those not yet able to return to high school or transitioning into college. The Probation Department is developing a juvenile five year re-entry strategic plan, to which this "one-stop shop" is critical for success. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT: ATTACHMENTS Resolution No. 2010/96