HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 05222012 - C.56RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Interim Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to execute a
contract with Lutheran Social Services of Northern California, in an amount not to exceed $202,540 to provide
transitional housing assistance for emancipated youth for the period July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No County Costs: $202,540; 100% State Transitional Housing Program - Plus Funding
BACKGROUND:
Lutheran Social Services of Northern California provides Transitional Housing Program – Plus support services to
emancipated foster youth up to age 21 who have been referred by the Independent Living Skills Program (ILSP)
staff. AB427 authorized THP – Plus funds to counties who are interested in providing transitional housing services to
emancipating foster youth. The State THP – Plus program funding provides for cost reimbursement for providing
transitional housing services. (#19-377-9)
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 05/22/2012 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I
Supervisor
Mary N. Piepho, District III
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
ABSENT:Gayle B. Uilkema, District II
Supervisor
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: May 22, 2012
David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
C.56
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Theresa Speiker, Interim Employment & Human Services Director
Date:May 22, 2012
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Contract with Lutheran Social Services of Northern California for Transitional Housing Assistance for Emancipated
Youth.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Housing and support services will not be available to assist youth transitioning from foster care to independent living.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
This contract supports 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,” by providing safe
housing and support to assist youth while transitioning from foster care to independent living.