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FAMILY & HUMAN SERVICES
COMMITTEE
October 12, 2015
10:30 A.M.
651 Pine Street, Room 101, Martinez
Supervisor Federal D. Glover, Chair
Supervisor Candace Andersen, Vice Chair
Agenda
Items:
Items may be taken out of order based on the business of the day and preference
of the Committee
1.Introductions
2.Public comment on any item under the jurisdiction of the Committee and not on this
agenda (speakers may be limited to three minutes).
3. CONSIDER referring candidates to the Board of Supervisors for appointment to the
At-Large 1 Seat and the Alternate Seat on the Arts and Culture Commission of Contra
Costa County.
4. CONSIDER accepting annual update on the Independent Living Skills Program (ILSP)
and forward the information to the Board of Supervisors. (Joan Miller, Children and
Family Services Bureau Director)
5. ACCEPT the report from the Employment and Human Services Department on the
Community Services Bureau and Head Start Programs and forward the information to
the Board of Supervisors. (Camilla Rand, Community Services Bureau Director)
6.The next meeting is currently scheduled for November 9, 2015.
7.Adjourn
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with disabilities planning to attend Family & Human Services Committee meetings. Contact the
staff person listed below at least 72 hours before the meeting.
Any disclosable public records related to an open session item on a regular meeting agenda and
distributed by the County to a majority of members of the Family & Human Services Committee
less than 96 hours prior to that meeting are available for public inspection at 651 Pine Street, 10th
floor, during normal business hours.
Public comment may be submitted via electronic mail on agenda items at least one full work day
prior to the published meeting time. FHS Agenda Packet Page #1
prior to the published meeting time.
For Additional Information Contact:
Enid Mendoza, Committee Staff
Phone (925) 335-1039, Fax (925) 646-1353
enid.mendoza@cao.cccounty.us
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FAMILY AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE 3.
Meeting Date:10/12/2015
Subject:Appointments to the Arts and Culture Commission
Submitted For: FAMILY & HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE,
Department:County Administrator
Referral No.: N/A
Referral Name: Appointments to Advisory Bodies
Presenter: Enid Mendoza Contact:
Referral History:
On December 6, 2011 the Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution No. 2011/497 adopting policy
governing appointments to boards, committees, and commissions that are advisory to the Board of
Supervisors. Included in this resolution was the requirement that applications for at
large/countywide seats be reviewed by a Board of Supervisors sub-committee.
Referral Update:
The Arts and Culture Commission advises the Board of Supervisors in matters and issues relevant
to Arts and Culture, to advance the arts in a way that promotes communication, education,
appreciation and collaboration throughout Contra Costa County; to preserve, celebrate, and share
the arts and culture of the many diverse ethnic groups who live in Contra Costa County; to create
partnerships with business and government; to increase communications and understanding
between all citizens through art. Most importantly, the Commission will promote arts and culture
as a vital element in the quality of life for all of the citizens of Contra Costa County.
The Arts and Culture Commission (AC5) is comprised of one representative from each of the five
supervisorial districts, two at-large representatives and one alternate for a total of eight seats.
Appointment are for a four year period with terms expiring on June 30 of alternating odd
numbered years. A current roster is attached.
There are currently two vacant seats and three candidates for these seats. Y'Anad Burrell has been
on the Commission since 2013 and is requesting re-appointment. Pamela McCauley has
experience on the Lamorinda Arts Alliance and the Martinez Art Association. Cindy McCann has
studied at the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising and is currently working with Guide
Dogs for the Blind. Their applications are attached.
Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s):
SELECT candidates to recommend to the Board of Supervisors for appointment to the At-Large 1
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SELECT candidates to recommend to the Board of Supervisors for appointment to the At-Large 1
and the Alternate seats on the Arts and Culture Commission of Contra Costa County from among
the following candidates:
Lore Konieczny
Pamela McCauley
Cindy McCann
Fiscal Impact (if any):
No fiscal impact from appointments.
Attachments
Roster as of 10/6/15
McCauley Application
Burrell Application
McCann Application
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Seat Title Representatives Appointment
Date
Term
Expiration
Resignation
Date
District I Vacant 6/30/2017 12/2/2014
District II Lore Konieczny 10/6/2015 6/30/2019
District III Petural (PJ) Shelton
10/6/2015 6/30/2019
District IV Wood Elizabeth M
6/16/2015 6/30/2019
District V O'Riva Teresa Snook 12/3/2013 6/30/2017
At-Large 1 Vacant 6/30/2019
At-Large 2 Meredith Geoffrey E
10/15/2013 6/30/2017
Alternate Vacant 6/30/2019
ROSTER
Arts and Culture Commission of Contra Costa County (AC5)
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FAMILY AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE 4.
Meeting Date:10/12/2015
Subject:Independent Living Skills Program Update
Submitted For: FAMILY & HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE,
Department:County Administrator
Referral No.: 93
Referral Name: ILSP Program Update
Presenter: Joan Miller Contact: Joan Miller
Referral History:
An annual update of the Independent Living Schools Program administered by the Employment
and Human Services Department was first referred to the Family and Human Services Committee
by the Board of Supervisors on October 17, 2006. Since that time the Department has provided an
annual update on the services offered by the program and the outcomes for young adults.
Referral Update:
Please see the attached report and PowerPoint presentation.
Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s):
Accept the annual update on forward the information to the Board of Supervisors for acceptance.
Fiscal Impact (if any):
Not Applicable.
Attachments
ILSP Report
ILSP PowerPoint Presentation
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EMPLOYMENT AND HUMAN SERVICES
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
TO: Family and Human Services’ DATE: September 18, 2015
Committee Members
David Twa
FR: Kathy Gallagher, Director, Employment and Human Services Department
Joan Miller, Director, Children and Family Services Bureau
SUBJECT: Independent Living Skills Program (ILSP)
RECOMMENDATION
Accept this report from the Employment and Human Services Department; and continue
to support the Children and Family Services Bureau and its efforts to serve foster youth
in the ILSP program.
BACKGROUND
The John H. Chafee Foster Care Independence Program (CFCIP) offers assistance to help
current and former foster care youth achieve self-sufficiency. In 1999, this legislation,
sponsored by the late Senator John Chafee, doubled funding for state-wide independent
living skills (ILP) programs and expanded aftercare services up to the age of twenty-one.
Overwhelming evidence supports the fact that youth leaving foster care are in need of
greater support as they transition into adulthood. Foster youth nationwide are found to
have an increased likelihood of early parenting, instability in relationships, not
graduating from high school, lower school performance, increased health and mental
health concerns, homelessness, incarceration, substance abuse, and a higher rate of
unemployment.
In September 2010, Governor Schwarzenegger signed into law Assembly Bill 12, the
California Fostering Connections to Success Act. AB12 took effect on January 1, 2012
and allows young adults to be provided transitional support to age 21 and ensure that
they are given the necessary skills to survive on their own. A young adult must be in a
high school or a GED program, enrolled in a college or vocational program, employed at
least 80 hours per month, participating in a program designed to remove barriers to
employment, or unable to work/attend school because of a medical condition. The
young adult must also live in an approved placement and sign a mutual agreement with
their case worker (SILP). With this legislation, young adults will receive the support of
the foster care system to age 21, ending an era of neglect and providing young adults in
foster care with the same common-sense assistance provided to children from in-tact
families.
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PROGRESS TO DATE:
For the past twenty seven years, the Children and Family Services Bureau of the
Employment and Human Services Department has provided services through the
Independent Living Skills Program (ILSP). This program educates and supports youth in a
wide variety of areas designed to inspire a successful transition to adulthood, and
empowers foster youth to become responsible adults. In 2008, staff working in the
program became Contra Costa County employees and under the direction of a Program
Coordinator and Assistant Coordinator, the three program specialists continue to
provide services to Contra Costa County foster youth, out of county youth and probation
youth, while embracing the CCC CFS ILSP Vision statement:
“Our vision is to move every youth from stagnation to motivation, from
limitations to possibilities; from dependency to self-sufficiency; from the past
to the future.”
As a result of their successful approach and accomplishments, the Contra Costa County
CFS Independent Living Skills Program has received recognition throughout the State of
California and nation for its performance and youth services. The program continues to
emphasize and promote positive youth development to support young people in
developing a sense of competence, usefulness, belonging and empowerment. ILSP is
funded by the federal Title IV-E and state dollars.
ILSP offers a variety of skill building trainings and youth engagement activities to
promote self-sufficiency in foster youth. Development activities and programs include,
but are not limited to, employment preparation, vocational training support, education
resources, financial literacy and housing assistance. ILSP spotlights four core areas
called the Four Pillars when providing hands-on, experiential learning experiences. The
Four Pillars consist of Education, Employment, Housing and Well Being. Workshops and
events are provided in the East, West, and Central parts of the county to attract more
youth participation and to provide a shorter travel distance for care providers and youth
attending weekly workshops and events.
This past fiscal year, six hundred and four (604) current and former foster youth were
served both individually and in group settings (i.e. workshops, classes, etc.) One
hundred and sixty (160) of these youth are deemed “Non-Minor Dependents,” and have
chosen to remain in foster care under Assembly Bill 12.
ILSP PILLAR - HOUSING
Transitional housing for foster youth and emancipated young adults continues to be
delivered in Contra Costa County. Under the Transitional Housing Placement Program
(THPP), two providers serve the in-care foster youth age 16-18. Under the Transitional
Housing Program Plus (THP+), two providers serve emancipated youth, aged 18-24. The
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emergence of Assembly Bill 12 produced an additional transitional housing opportunity
called Transitional Housing Program Plus Foster Care (THP+ FC). This program serves
young adults, ages 18-21 that have opted to remain in foster care as Non Minor
Dependents under AB12. Housing continues to be a significant challenge for young
adults as they emancipate. The Housing Continuum that Children and Family Services
created has improved the numbers of young adults being served, but now that AB 12
has been implemented, some of the existing providers are opting to serve the Non
Minor Dependent population exclusively, creating an increased need for housing to
serve those young adults opting to emancipate from foster care at age 18 or 19.
ILSP maintains its efforts to develop housing options in the community through
collaborations with community based organizations, faith based organizations and
individual citizens whom are willing to offer support (i.e. room for rent). The constant
goal in this area is to develop more permanent housing options for foster youth. For
example, ILSP has established connections with the Housing Authority and receive
Section 8 lists when they become available so that ILSP participants can apply. Our ILSP
staff assists youth in applying for these opportunities. Additionally, the contracted
providers, such as the County’s Homeless Programs and First Place for Youth, wo rk
diligently to develop more permanent housing options and advocate for improved
housing options for foster youth.
ILSP PILLAR- EMPLOYMENT
For several years the ILSP program has been partnering with the Workforce
Development Board of Contra Costa County and their Youth Council to deliver
employment services to eligible foster youth through the Workforce Innovation and
Opportunity Act. ILSP refers youth to participate in the Earn and Learn Summer
Employment Program. ILSP continues to cultivate working relationships with the three
contracted agencies providing services through WIOA. Our work includes referring 20%
of the foster care population to both the “In School and Out of School” programs
throughout the school year. The case managers for the contracted agencies present at
ILSP staff meetings and ILSP workshops in order to recruit youth and disseminate
information for services available to them. This collaboration has proven to be beneficial
for our program and program participants.
The East County Youth in Transition Committee comprised of EMQ Families First, The
Contra Costa County Office of Education Foster Youth Services and The Contra Costa
County Children and Family Services' Independent Living Skills Program has been
partnering with the Los Medanos Community Healthcare District since 2011 to provide
summer internships for youth transitioning out of the foster care system. The Internship
is designed to provide valuable employment skills to the youth participants. Youth work
in groups and learn public speaking skills and they conduct research on health care
issues identified by the Los Medanos Community Healthcare District.
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Los Medanos Community Healthcare District’s Summer Intern Program projects include:
2011 Health Eating Habits and Fitness: Pittsburg Seafood Festival
2012 Under Age Smoking: Curbing teenage smoking
2013 A Battle for Breathing: Air Pollution, Lung Cancer, and Asthma in the Community
2014 The Heritage Project: Bridging the Age Gap between youth and senior citizens
2015 Healthy Youth Council: Impacting Our Community to Stop Diabetes.
LMCHD’s Summer Intern Program achieved the following awards and recognitions:
2013 Exceptional Public Outreach & Advocacy Award from California Special Districts
Association
2014 Innovative Program of the Year Award from California Special Districts Association
2013 Certificate of Recognition for Public Outreach & Advocacy Award from
Assemblyman Jim Frazier
2013 Letter of Recognition for Public Outreach & Advocacy Award from
Assemblywoman Susan Bonilla
2013 Letter of Recognition for Public Outreach & Advocacy Award from Contra Costa
Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO)
The Los Medanos Community Healthcare District Internship has been selected as the
recipient of the 2015 Exceptional Public Outreach & Advocacy award for small districts.
The award presentation will be held at the CSDA Awards Luncheon during the CSDA
Annual Conference on Wednesday, September 23, 2015.
Apprenticeship Collaboration
ILSP is proud to now be collaborating with Diane Ravnik, the chief of California's
Department of Industrial Relations/Division of Apprenticeships Standards. Ms. Ravnik
appointed Andrew Lee, Apprenticeship Consultant from the Division of Apprenticeship
Standards to act as a liaison between ILSP, Foster Youth/Non-Minor Dependents and
apprenticeship programs. Mr. Lee will be providing workshops to inform foster youth
about the opportunities available through the various apprenticeship programs
throughout California. The first event that Mr. Lee attended was the ILSP Senior Kickoff
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where he spoke to 70+ ILSP High School Seniors about the possibility of entering
apprenticeships after high school.
ILSP PILLAR- EDUCATION
It is well documented that foster youth are under-educated, lack basic educational skills
and often drop out of high school. ILSP supports and encourages foster youth to stay in
school through curriculum that motivates youth to strive towards graduation, pursue a
higher education and embrace learning as a lifelong process. This past year, 86
participants graduated from high school. All of the graduates were honored at the 27th
Annual ILSP Recognition Event where 58 scholarships totaling sixty-five thousand
dollars, were awarded.
ILSP provides the following trainings and events to foster youth with a concentration on
Senior Youth, to better prepare them for post-secondary education:
Scholarship Workshop
Financial Aid Workshop
Preparing Personal Statements
Navigating the Community College System
College Campus Tours
Understanding the FAFSA, Chafee Grant and Board of Governor’s Fee Waiver
Senior Night Workshop
College Luncheon
Understanding the UC and the CSU system
ILSP has established specialized relationships and collaborations with the following
agencies and colleges to provide a seamless transition upon emancipation from foster
care:
Los Medanos Community College:
A “Student Connection Team” was developed to provide youth with a direct
contact person within each department on campus, giving them a person to
connect with while navigating the community college system. ILSP East County
Life Skills trainings are held on campus once per week, exposing youth to the
college environment. Tours and information about the various programs and
areas of study at Los Medanos Community College are included as a part of the
Life Skills Curriculum. Presentations from departments are held as often as
possible. This past fiscal year LMC created a dedicated newsletter entitled FY
News – Los Medanos College Foster Youth Information & Resources Newsletter.
Job Corps – Treasure Island:
ILSP continues to maintain a relationship with Job Corps, one of the largest
career technical training and education programs in the nation for students ages
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16 through 24. Job Corps provides hand on training in careers such as the
Culinary Arts, Construction, Healthcare, Security and Protective Services.
Housing, meals and basic medical care are afforded to our youth through the
course of the program. ILSP is offered site visits for youth who are interested in
enrolling at Job Corps and priority opportunities have also been made available
to ILSP youth. Under AB12, this is an approved Supervised Independent Living
Placement (SILP) for our young adults.
Sierra College:
The Sierra College provides foster youth various programs, inclusive of an on-
campus housing option. Programs such as the TRiO program, Umoja, Puente,
First Year Experience, EOPS and CARE have proven to benefit ILSP youth. Our
continued relationship has nurtured a priority enrollment and registration into
these programs. Several times per year, ILSP takes appropriate youth to the
campus for tours, assessments and introductions of the services available to
them. College Counselors are on site during these presentations and financial
relationships are in place to assist our youth with securing housing/dorm
deposits should they chose to attend Sierra College. Under AB12, this is also an
approved Supervised Independent Living Placement (SILP) for our youth.
ILSP has developed relationships with the following agencies and organizations to better
serve our foster youth and to support programs and events:
The Assistance League of Diablo Valley:
ILSP has collaborated with the Assistance League of Diablo Valley to develop a
Senior Sponsorship Program as well as various scholarships for our youth.
The Senior Sponsorship Program is designed to financially assist graduating
seniors with the expenses for typical events during their Senior Year in High
School. The program funds such things as senior pictures, yearbooks, prom
tickets, cap/gown expenses, graduation announcements, as well as laptop/tablet
purchases. This past year, 22 ILSP participants were sponsored $400.00 each
totaling $8,800.00. In addition, the Assistance League provides each
emancipating youth with an “On Your Way” Duffle bag filled with various
household products and basic necessities to assist them as they progress into
adulthood.
Volunteer Emergency Services Team In Action, Inc. (VESTIA):
VESTIA has served as a fiduciary agent for ILSP donations. In addition, this past
year, the VESTIA Board sponsored a part of the expenses for the 27th Annual
Recognition Event held to honor graduating seniors. The VESTIA scholarship
committee awarded twenty-one (21) scholarships totaling $21,000.00 that
evening. We receive items for our onsite Food Pantry, donated clothing for our
onsite clothes closet and school supplies for our youth as often as needed.
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A highlight this past year was the approval by the VESTIA, Inc. Board of a
community based project called, “Foster Hair for Foster Care.” The owners of
Cartier Salon in Walnut Creek approached ILSP staff with the idea of creating a
scholarship fund for ILSP participants wishing to pursue cosmetology/barber
school. The collection of these funds would be deposited in to the VESTIA
account and distributed based on an application process. We are looking forward
to getting this project off the ground this upcoming fiscal year.
The Orinda Woman’s Club:
The Orinda Woman’s Club has provided scholarships annually to our graduating
seniors. This past year, 4 youth benefited from a total of $5,000.00 in
scholarships towards their college education.
Honorable Judge Lois Haight Foster Youth Foundation:
In 2001, Honorable Judge Lois Haight established a foundation specifically to
serve our population of youth and has since provided hundreds of scholarships
to our youth in excess of $396,000.00. This past June, she presented twenty-one
(21) scholarships totaling $21,000.00 to seniors of the class of 2015.
The Wilhelmina Johnson ILSP Youth Award:
Wilhelmina Johnson was an avid youth advocate, social worker and program
analyst who dedicated 24 years to Contra Costa County youth and was
instrumental in the establishment of Contra Costa County’s Independent Living
Skills Program. She believed that every youth deserved a chance regardless of
their background. ILSP honors youth who have demonstrated the ability to
overcome significant barriers and achieved personal growth with this scholarship
each year.
Foster A Dream:
ILSP collaborates with Foster A Dream to host the annual Holiday Network Event
as part of the Well-Being Pillar. In addition, Foster a Dream has provided our
youth with backpacks containing school supplies during our Fall Retreat Kick-off
Event. Foster A Dream also provides scholarships to graduating seniors each
year.
Free Senior Portraits by Suzy Todd Photography:
Suzy Todd approached ILSP and offered her professional services to ILSP seniors.
She wanted to give back and does so by providing seniors with free senior
portrait packages valued at $300 each.
The Secret Elves:
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During the Holiday season, ILSP hosts a Holiday Social event for our youth to
provide them with donated gifts from the Secret Elves. The Secret Elves have
provided gifts that teens are able to enjoy during the holiday season .
Friends of ILSP:
“Friends of ILSP” is an informal group of ten members of the Philanthropic and
Educational Organization that will provide scholarships and financial assistance
to ILSP graduates.
This organization is providing scholarship monies to upcoming or former
graduates of the Independent Living Skills Program that wish to or are pursuing
higher education or certification from a trade school. Applications are accepted
throughout the school year and contact by this organization is ongoing. They
provide birthday and holiday cards and frequent contact throughout the year to
let our young adults know that they are cared for.
ILSP WELL-BEING
Youth in foster care often do not experience childhood in the way most children do who
live with their families of origin. They have suffered child abuse and neglect, been
removed from their families and many older youth spend the remainder of their
childhood moving from home to home. The foster care system is designed to fund
board and care and basic needs, and this is underfunded. Youth in foster care miss out
on participating in sports, arts, birthday parties, spending the night at friend’s homes,
and the like. They are in turn exposed to the sub-culture of foster care. They learn the
survival skills needed to cope with placement changes, rejection from resource parents,
and the grief of not being with their families. Instead of developing positive social skills,
for instance, some are learning to cope with living in a group setting with other foster
youth who are struggling with their own issues. ILSP provides activities and supportive
services to help encourage positive social development and exposure to typical child
hood activities. Through a variety of excursions such as outings to baseball and football
games, field trips to beaches, bike riding, ski trips and water rafting, foster youth are
able to experience fun activities that a typical teenager might, but are also mentored in
developing positive social skills and are further engaged in the ILS program. The State of
California Department of Social Services has emphasized the importance of supporting
the well being of foster care and ILSP is the perfect mechanism to provide this
intervention. The ILSP staff is trained in an approach called Positive Youth
Development. This approach enables them to engage youth and motivate them to
strive to improve their lives and grow into happy and healthy adults.
ILSP - AFTERCARE
Each year, 100-150 foster youth are eligible to age out of foster care at age 18 or 19
years old. If they choose to emancipate out of foster care, then at that point, they are
on their own to support themselves. Some foster youth are fortunate to remain with
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their resource parents or relatives; other youth are able to participate in a Transitional
Housing Program, but most of them will struggle once they leave the system. The funds
provide supportive services to emancipated foster youth up to age 21 years old. The
needs of emancipated youth are severe. They often call in crisis, homeless and in need
of basic necessities such as transportation, food and shelter. The Aftercare program
provides emancipated foster youth as well as Non Minor Dependent young adults living
under AB12 regulations supportive housing, employment, educational, and crisis
services.
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
ILSP promotes the development of leadership in foster youth. Whenever possible,
emancipated foster youth are invited to share their experiences with ILSP youth and to
facilitate workshops or trainings. In addition, ILSP promotes participation and support
of the Contra Costa County California Youth Connection (CYC) chapter. CYC is a
statewide advocacy organization specifically geared towards developing leadership in
and advocacy skills to engage foster youth with policy makers to improve the foster care
system. CYC is mainly responsible for all of the positive legislative changes impacting
the child welfare system. Additionally, each year ILSP train’s foster youth to participate
in a leadership group called the Speaker’s Bureau. These youth are trained in public
speaking and work with ILSP to speak to community groups, advocate for legislation at
the State Capitol and be the Youth voice in the child welfare system. This past year, our
local chapter of CYC received the Local Issue Award for bringing healthy eating
awareness to our local group homes and for hosting the Iron Chef Challenge, which
paired our participants with care providers who together, prepared a nutritious meal.
SUMMARY/CONCLUSION
Youth who emancipate from foster care are expected to become self-sufficient at age 18
or 19 years old. This entails the ability to maintain stable housing, maintain
employment, and maintain one’s physical health. Research on the outcomes of
emancipated foster youth indicates that this task is difficult for this population. Rates of
homelessness for emancipated foster youth have been found to be as high as 42% and
housing moves are generally related to poverty and lack of stable family relationships.
Foster youth also have high rates of incarceration, especially when they have
experienced multiple placements and time in the foster care system. Some of the
current information states that 72% of prisoners were once in foster care.
ILS programs have been implemented by Child Welfare programs in order to help
prevent these negative outcomes. The Contra Costa County CFS ILSP has upwards of
900 eligible youth each year and endeavors to provide resources in collaboration with
the foster care system. Despite a reduction in staff and funding over the past years, the
ILS program makes every effort to improve the lives of at risk foster youth. Much of the
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work of the ILSP Coordinators and staff is spent cultivating collaborative partnerships
with community based organizations and other foster youth serving groups. Their
expertise in engaging youth and motivating them to stay in school, graduate, and obtain
life sustaining employment is critical. This work was acknowledged by the 2014-2015
Contra Costa County Grand Jury, in report 1509, entitled, “The Benefits of the Califo rnia
Connections to Success Act in Contra Costa County.” With the Board’s continuing
support and commitment to the ILS program, foster youth will continue to benefit from
quality, skill building workshops and events, acquire better social skill development and
improve transitions into adulthood.
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WHAT IS ILSP?
•Programming to support foster youth age 16 to 21 years
old to become self-sufficient through skill building,
supportive ser vices and positive youth development.
•Funding and services expanded to State and Federal
government via the John H. Chafee Foster Care
Independence Act in 1999.
•Assembly Bill 12, the California Fostering Connections to
Success Act allows young adults to be provided transitional
supp ort to age 21 to ensure the necessary skills to survive
on their own.
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The Independent Living Skills Program
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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.
FHS Agenda Packet Page #35
WHAT IS THE NEED?
Children who emancipate from the foster care system
face higher rates of:
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ABOUT THE PROGRAM
•Staff consists of an ILSP Coordinator, Assistant Coordinator and 4 Program 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 include:
CCC Office of Education The Assistance League of Diablo Valley
CCC Community College District The Orinda Woman’s Club
Wellness City Challenge Foster A Dream
Job Corps – Treasure Island The Secret Elves
Suzy Todd Photography Friends of ILSP Organization
The Los Medanos Community Healthcare District
Honorable Judge Lois Haight Foster Youth Foundation
CCC Workforce Development Board Youth Council – WIOA
Volunteer Emergency Services Team In Action (VESTIA)
FHS Agenda Packet Page #37
PROGRAMMING AND SERVICES
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2014/2015 SUMMARY
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A GLIMPSE OF ILSP…
FHS Agenda Packet Page #40
“DAY AT THE PARK”
HOLIDAY HIGHLANDS PARK - MARTINEZ
FHS Agenda Packet Page #41
Summer Network Event - Waterworld
FHS Agenda Packet Page #42
SIERRA COLLEGE
TOURS
FHS Agenda Packet Page #43
COOKING AND NUTRITION WORKSHOPS
FHS Agenda Packet Page #44
CALIFORNIA YOUTH
CONNECTION
SUMMER LEADERSHIP
& POLICY
CONFERENCE
FHS Agenda Packet Page #45
FHS Agenda Packet Page #46
FHS Agenda Packet Page #47
MUIR WOODS/STINSON BEACH
FHS Agenda Packet Page #48
Wellness City Challenge & California Youth Connection
Iron Chef Challenge Event
FHS Agenda Packet Page #49
INDEPENDENT CITIES WORKSHOP
FHS Agenda Packet Page #50
MONEY
MANAGEMENT
WORKSHOP
FHS Agenda Packet Page #51
FHS Agenda Packet Page #52
LOS MEDANOS COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE
DISTRICT’S SUMMER INTERN PROGRAM
FHS Agenda Packet Page #53
HOLIDAY NETWORK
EVENT
FHS Agenda Packet Page #54
“WRAP IT UP”
WORKSHOP
FHS Agenda Packet Page #55
ANNUAL RECOGNITION EVENT
FHS Agenda Packet Page #56
SUMMARY
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FHS Agenda Packet Page #58
FAMILY AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE 5.
Meeting Date:10/12/2015
Subject:Community Services/Head Start Oversight
Submitted For: FAMILY & HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE,
Department:County Administrator
Referral No.: 78
Referral Name: Community Services Oversight
Presenter: Camilla Rand, CSB Bureau Director Contact: Camilla Rand
Referral History:
Oversight of the Community Services Bureau and Head Start programs was originally referred to
the Family and Human Services Committee on March 1, 2005. Since that time the program has
provided the Committee with annual updates on the programs and services provided.
Referral Update:
Please see the attached report and PowerPoint presentation.
Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s):
Consider accepting the report from the Employment and Human Services Department on the
Community Services Bureau and Head Start Programs and forward the information to the Board
of Supervisors.
Attachments
Cover Letter
CSB PowerPoint Presentation
FHS Agenda Packet Page #59
1
EMPLOYMENT AND HUMAN SERVICES
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
TO: Family and Human Services DATE: October 6, 2015
Committee Members
cc Kathy Gallagher
David Twa
FROM: Camilla Rand, Director of Community Services
SUBJECT: Annual Community Services Update
Recommendation
To accept this annual presentation from the Director of Community Services Bureau on updates
to the Bureau. Community Services is the Community Action program for Contra Costa County,
operating the Head Start, State-funded Child Development programs as well as several
community action programs.
Background
In an effort to continue on-going communication with the Board, this presentation outlines the
activities covering the past year pertinent to the Board and County Administrator. Each year,
the Bureau provides an update to ensure ongoing communication with the Board of Supervisors,
as the governing body overseeing the Head Start and Community Action programs.
Summary/Conclusion
Community Services continues to provides the quality services for which we are known
throughout the State and Nation. The continued support by the Board of Supervisors of the
program is instrumental in the success of the programs provided by the Bureau.
FHS Agenda Packet Page #60
A Presentation to the Family &
Human Services Committee
October 12, 2015
Camilla Rand, Director
1FHS Agenda Packet Page #61
Supervisorial Support…
2FHS Agenda Packet Page #62
Happy 50
th Head Start!
3FHS Agenda Packet Page #63
Clients Served 2014-15
Program Number
Served
Early Head Start
(PregnantWomen and Children 0-5)
499
Head Start
(Children 3-5)
1,781
California Dept. of Education Child
Development Programs
(Children 0-5)
1,922
Low Income Home Energy Assistance
Program
(All Ages)
5,622
4FHS Agenda Packet Page #64
Current Approved Funding
Head Start,
15,689,730
Early Head
Start,
4,627,510
USDA/CCFP -
Meal
Reimburse-
ments, 949,748
California Dept
of Education
Contracts,
15,873,293
Energy &
Housing
Programs,
2,716,896
CSBG,
797,709
County
Contribution,
158,788
5FHS Agenda Packet Page #65
Race & Ethnicity 2014-15
Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latin Origin 65%
Non-Hispanic or Non-Latino Origin 35%
Race
American Indian or Alaskan Native <1%
Asian 4%
Black or African American 21%
Native American or Pacific Islander <1%
White 66%
Biracial/Multi-racial 8%
6FHS Agenda Packet Page #66
Health Impairments by Type
2014-15
Children with Health Impairments: 299/14.7%
33%
45%
4%
18%
Anemia Asthma Hearing DifficultiesVision Problems
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
40%
45%
50%
7FHS Agenda Packet Page #67
Children with Disabilities by Type
2014-15
Children with Disabilities: 230/10.5%
88%
1%1% 1%
5%4%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
8FHS Agenda Packet Page #68
Our Changing Community
23% increase in female-headed households;
Impacted health system;
Increased need for services in East, West and South counties;
Childhood obesity rate increase in Pittsburg and Richmond;
38% of the 29% increased homeless in CC are families with children.
9FHS Agenda Packet Page #69
Key Outcomes
2014-15
Indicator Number/ Percentage
Nutritious Meals Served 100% 750,000
Teaching Staff with AA Degree or Higher 100% (89% National average)
Children with Up-To-Date Immunizations 100% (89% National Average)
Children With Health Insurance 99% (96% National Average)
Children Showed School Readiness as
Indicated in 5 Domains
20% Increase in Skills and Knowledge
Children with Disabilities Receiving Special
Education Services
98% (97% National Average)
Homeless Families who Found Housing 10.5% (17% State-wide Average)
10FHS Agenda Packet Page #70
2015 Special Initiatives
Adult and Child Literacy Programs
Give Kids a Smile –Over 700 screened and treated this year
Roll-out of RFID vests to all childcare centers
Second Step Social-Emotional Curriculum
QRIS Partnership
11FHS Agenda Packet Page #71
2015 Accomplishments
3 Successful Federal Review events
Successful new $1.1 million grant and partnership with the Childcare Council to Support 52 children in family childcare providers
Practice Based Coaching Model
CSAC Innovation award for CLOUDS
Policy Council Chair Veronica Covarrubias Named California Head Start Parent of the Year 2015
12FHS Agenda Packet Page #72
2015 Fiscal Audits
Agency Purpose Outcome
Office of Head Start 2014 Head Start & Early Head
Start Fiscal Review No findings
Macias, Gini & O’Connell (MGO) FY 2013-2014 Single Audit No findings
Badawi & Associates
FY 2014-15 State Child
Development Audit
No findings
State Department of Community
Services
CSBG Desk Audit No findings
California Department of
Community Services and
Development
2014 Department of Energy
Weatherization Assistance
Program (WAP) and 2014 Low
Income Home and Energy
Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
3 findings related to
programmatic
requirements which
were all resolved.
13FHS Agenda Packet Page #73
Community Action
CSBG funds are allocated to ten community based organizations/subcontractors in
efforts to help them address issues of poverty
o Bay Area Legal Aid
o Bay Area Community Resources
o Contra Costa Clubhouse
o Ensuring Opportunity
o Food Bank of CC & Solano
o Loaves & Fishes of Contra Costa
o Monument Crisis Center
o Opportunity Junction
o Pivotal Point Youth
o RYSE Center, Inc.
CSB Grant funds are also allocated to the Clerical Assistant Trainee(CAT) program –
an on the job training program for 18 low-income participants.
14FHS Agenda Packet Page #74
Hot Topics for 2016
Head Start Performance
Standards revisions
Expansion and facilities
space
Transitional Kindergarten
expansion
State and Federal Funding
15FHS Agenda Packet Page #75
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Thank you
17FHS Agenda Packet Page #77