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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 10282014 - C.40RECOMMENDATION(S): ACCEPT report from the Employment and Human Services Department on the Independent Living Skills Program as recommended by the Family and Human Services Committee. FISCAL IMPACT: None - Report Only BACKGROUND: On October 13, 2014 the Family and Human Services Committee accepted a report from the Employment and Human Services Department on the Independent Living Skills program and services for youth aging out of foster care. The Committee requested that the report to forwarded to the Board of Supervisors for their information. The report is attached. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: The Board and Community will not have current information. CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT: Not applicable. APPROVE OTHER RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE Action of Board On: 10/28/2014 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER Clerks Notes: VOTE OF SUPERVISORS AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor Mary N. Piepho, District III Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor Contact: Dorothy Sansoe, 925-335-1009 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: October 28, 2014 David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors By: Chris Heck, Deputy cc: C. 40 To:Board of Supervisors From:FAMILY & HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE Date:October 28, 2014 Contra Costa County Subject:Independent Living Skills Program Update ATTACHMENTS ILSP Powerpoint Moving the agency in a positive direction with regards to helping families become stronger so they can care for their children, helping family be able to care for children when their parents cannot, and to create and maintain a workforce committed to excellence. 2013/2014 PROGRAM REPORT FAMILY AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE October 13, 2014 Measuring growth within Children & Family Services •3FVOJGJDBUJPO3BUFPGGBNJMJFT 4UBUFQFSDFOUBHFJT +VMZr +VOF •3FDVSSFODFPGNBMUSFBUNFOU PGOPSFDVSSFODFPGNBMUSFBUNFOUBGUFSUXP ZFBSTPGMFBWJOHDBSFBTSFQPSUFEGPSUIF$IJMESFO 'BNJMZ4FSWJDFT3FWJFX $'43 Service Delivery to strengthen families in the community •Prioritizing Staffing •Ombudsman specific for CFS & Adult Protective Services work •Caregiver Liaison •Safety Organized Practice (SOP) •Children’s Leadership Team (CLT) •The Court Unit workgroup •The County Culture workgroup The forward movement of Children & Family Services What is ILSP? Programming to support foster youth age 16 to 21 years old to become self-sufficient through skill building, supportive services and positive youth development. Funding and services expanded to State and Federal government via the John H. Chafee Foster Care Independence Act in 1999. Who are the Foster Youth Served by ILSP? Children who have been removed from their family’s custody due to neglect and abuse. Children who have not reunified with their family nor have they found a permanent home (i.e. adoption) Children who may have grown up in foster care or just entered as adolescents. Youth who have a Placement Order through the Juvenile Probation Department at the age of 16. What is the Need? Unemployment Lower Educational Attainment Incarceration Dependence on public assistance Substance abuse Early parenting Homelessness Increased Health and Mental Health problems Other high-risk behaviors Children who emancipate from the foster care system face higher rates of: About The Program Staff – ILSP Coordinator, Assistant Coordinator and 4 ILSP Specialists Serve all foster youth from Contra Costa County including youth from other counties placed in Contra Costa County ILSP Youth Center opened in 2001 Collaborative Partners: Contra Costa County Office of Education Contra Costa County Workforce Development Board Youth Council - WIA Contra Costa County Community Colleges Programming and Services ILSP spotlights four core areas called “The Four Pillars” when providing hands-on, experiential learning experiences for participants. The Four Pillars consist of Education, Employment, Housing and Well-Being. Workshops are offered in all three regions of the county (East, Central & West) to increase participation. Aftercare program for emancipated youth Leadership Development through California Youth Connection (CYC) 2013/2014 Summary 582 total youth were served by ILSP 255 Males 327 Females 184 were Non-Minor Dependents THP+ has capacity for 12 emancipated youth and THPP has capacity for 24 in care youth THP+FC is expanding as new providers are becoming certified to offer housing services to our Non Minor Dependent Population. We currently work with six licensed agencies. 73 out of 118 senior youth graduated High School in 2014 A Glimpse of ILSP… Holiday Network Event Sierra College Tour Cooking and Nutrition Workshop Muir Woods/Stinson Beach Independent Cities Workshop “Wrap It Up” Workshop Money Management Workshop Annual RecognitionEvent Summary In the current economic climate, ILSP plays an even greater role in the lives of foster youth. For some emancipated youth, ILSP is the only support they have in times of crisis. For youth opting to remain in foster care under AB12, ILSP will continue to provide support, direct services and resources. ILSP addresses the social and well-being aspects of foster youth.