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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 09142010 - C.123RECOMMENDATION(S): APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with the First Place for Youth to increase the total payment limit by $28,398 to a new total payment limit not to exceed $649,920 with no change in the term of July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010 to provide Transitional Housing Assistance for Emancipated Youth. FISCAL IMPACT: No County Cost - $649,920 State Transitional Housing Program - Plus Funding. BACKGROUND: Transitional Housing Program (THP) – Plus contracts provide support services to emancipated foster youth up to age 24 who have been referred by the Independent Living Skills Program (ILSP) staff. AB427 enabled the State to announce the availability of THP – Plus funds to counties who were interested in providing transitional housing services to emancipating APPROVE OTHER RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE Action of Board On: 09/14/2010 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER Clerks Notes: VOTE OF SUPERVISORS Contact: Valerie Earley, 3-1583 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: September 14, 2010 David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors By: , Deputy cc: Melanie Mintz C.123 To:Board of Supervisors From:Joe Valentine, Employment & Human Services Director Date:September 14, 2010 Contra Costa County Subject:Transitional Housing Assistance for Emancipated Youth BACKGROUND: (CONT'D) foster youth. The State THP – Plus program funding includes 100% cost reimbursement to counties delivering transitional housing services. Due to THP - Plus funds not claimed under similar contracts in FY 09-10, this amendment will increase the total contract payment limit to First Place for Youth thereby maximizing the reimbursement for services delivered with no change in the service payment rate. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT: These contracts support all five of the community outcomes established in the Children’s Report Card: 1) “Children Ready for and Succeeding in School”; 2) “Children and Youth Healthy and Preparing for Productive Adulthood”; 3) “Families that are Economically Self Sufficient”; 4) “Families that are Safe, Stable and Nurturing”; and 5) “Communities that are Safe and Provide a High Quality of Life for Children and Families.” This is accomplished through providing safe housing and support to assist youth while transitioning from foster care to independent living.