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COMMITTEE
July 23, 2018
10:30 A.M.
651 Pine Street, Room 101, Martinez
Supervisor Candace Andersen, Chair
Supervisor John Gioia, 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.RECEIVE and APPROVE the draft Record of Action for the June 25, 2018 Family &
Human Services Committee meeting. (Julie DiMaggio Enea, County Administrator's
Office)
4.RECOMMEND to the Board of Supervisors the appointment of Michelle Hernandez to
Consumer Seat of Any Age – Seat 3 on the In-Home Supportive Services Public
Authority Advisory Committee to complete the current term ending on March 7, 2022,
as recommended by the Committee. (Julie DiMaggio Enea, County Administrator's
Office)
5.CONSIDER recommending to the Board of Supervisors the appointment of Carolyn
Foudy to the Employment and Human Services Department Representative seat on the
Contra Costa Council on Homelessness to complete the unexpired term ending on
December 31, 2018 and to a new two-year term ending on December 31, 2020. (Julie
DiMaggio Enea, County Administrator's Office)
6.CONSIDER recommending to the Board of Supervisors the re-appointment of
Elizabeth Anne Sutherland, M.D., to the At Large 2 seat to a term ending on June 30,
2021; and the appointment of Jonathan Ciampi to the At Large 1 seat to complete the
current term ending on June 30, 2020, on the Alcohol and Other Drugs Advisory
Board. (Fatima Matal Sol, Health Services Department)
7.CONSIDER accepting report on the FY 2017/18 activities and key accomplishments of
the Local Planning Council as they relate to membership and funding of local child care
and development planning in Contra Costa County. (Susan Jeong, County Office of
Education)
8.CONSIDER accepting status report on youth services and the Independent Living
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8.CONSIDER accepting status report on youth services and the Independent Living
Skills Program. (Kathy Marsh, Employment and Human Services Department)
9.The next meeting is currently scheduled for September 24, 2018.
10.Adjourn
The Family & Human Services Committee will provide reasonable accommodations for persons
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.
For Additional Information Contact:
Julie DiMaggio Enea, Interim Committee Staff
Phone (925) 335-1077, Fax (925) 646-1353
julie.enea@cao.cccounty.us
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FAMILY AND HUMAN SERVICES
COMMITTEE 3.
Meeting Date:07/23/2018
Subject:RECORD OF ACTION FOR THE JUNE 25, 2018 F&HS MEETING
Submitted For: David Twa, County Administrator
Department:County Administrator
Referral No.: N/A
Referral Name: N/A
Presenter: Julie DiMaggio Enea Contact: Julie DiMaggio Enea (925)
335-1077
Referral History:
County Ordinance requires that each County body keep a record of its meetings. Though the
record need not be verbatim, it must accurately reflect the agenda and the decisions made in the
meeting.
Referral Update:
Attached is the draft Record of Action for the June 25, 2018 Family & Human Services
Committee meeting.
Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s):
RECEIVE and APPROVE the draft Record of Action for the June 25, 2018 Family & Human
Services Committee meeting.
Fiscal Impact (if any):
None.
Attachments
DRAFT F&HS Record of Action 6-25-18
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D R A F T
FAMILY AND HUMAN SERVICES
COMMITTEE
RECORD OF ACTION FOR
June 25, 2018
Supervisor Candace Andersen, Chair
Supervisor John Gioia, Vice Chair
Present: Candace Andersen, Chair
Absent: John Gioia, Vice Chair
Staff Present:Julie DiMaggio Enea, Sr. Deputy County Administrator
Attendees: Brenda Brown
Cindy Molander
Susan Jeong
Judy Waggoner
Kathy Gallagher, EHS Director
Nelly Ige
Denise Clarke
Nathan Johnson, Veterans Services Officer
Ron Lowe
Joe Partansky
Crystal Goirdine
Devorah Levine
Juliana Mondragon
1.Introductions
Chair Andersen called the meeting to order at 10:35 a.m. in Room 108 and
announced that Supervisor Gioia would be late to the protracted Public Protection
Committee meeting. Self introductions were made around the room. Chair
Andersen announced that she would take Items 6 and 7 last to accommodate
Supervisor Gioia, who hoped to arrive in time to participate in the discussion of
those items.
2.Public comment on any item under the jurisdiction of the Committee and not on this
agenda (speakers may be limited to three minutes).
None of the attendees asked to speak during the public comment period.
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3.RECEIVE and APPROVE the draft Record of Action for the May 30, 2018 Family &
Human Services Committee meeting.
Supervisor Andersen approved the Record of Action for the May 30, 2018 meeting
as presented.
AYE: Chair Candace Andersen
Other: Vice Chair John Gioia (ABSENT)
Passed
4.RECOMMEND to the Board of Supervisors the appointment of Mujdah Rahim to the
At Large 2 seat on the Family and Children's Trust Committee to complete the current
term ending on September 30, 2018 and to a new term that will expire on September
30, 2020.
Supervisor Andersen approved the recommendation to appoint Mujdah Rahim to
the At Large 2 seat on the Family and Children's Trust Committee to complete the
current term ending on September 30, 2018 and to a new term that will expire on
September 30, 2020, and directed staff to forward the recommendation to the Board
of Supervisors.
AYE: Chair Candace Andersen
Other: Vice Chair John Gioia (ABSENT)
Passed
5.RECOMMEND to the Board of Supervisors the appointment of Blanca
Crovetto-Avancena to the Member At-Large 8 seat on the Managed Care Commission,
as recommended by the Commission.
Supervisor Andersen approved the recommendation to appoint Blanca
Crovetto-Avancena to the Member At-Large 8 seat on the Managed Care
Commission to complete the unexpired term ending on August 31, 2019, and
directed staff to forward the recommendation to the Board of Supervisors.
AYE: Chair Candace Andersen
Other: Vice Chair John Gioia (ABSENT)
Passed
6.RECEIVE report on the Contra Costa County Individualized Child Care Subsidy Pilot
Plan and CONSIDER recommending approval of the Plan to the Board of Supervisors
for submission to the California Department of Education.
Susan Jeong presented the staff report. She commented that the duration of the
pilot plan is five years and that a post-evaluation would be done. She is hoping that
a permanent statewide plan will be established. Upon Board of Supervisors
approval, the pilot plan will be submitted for consideration by California
Department of Education. With approval, the program could commence as early as
October this year.
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Several meeting attendees spoke in support of the pilot plan.
Supervisor Andersen approved submission of the plan to the California Department
of Education and directed staff to forward the recommendation to the Board of
Supervisors.
AYE: Chair Candace Andersen
Other: Vice Chair John Gioia (ABSENT)
Passed
7.ACCEPT the attached report on the Employment and Human Services Department’s
Innovative Community Partnerships.
Kathy Gallagher introduced the staff recommendation and expressed, on behalf of
the Employment and Human Services Department, her continuing commitment and
support to this program and also towards rebuilding the elder abuse prevention
program.
Devorah Levine presented the staff report and thanked the board of supervisors for
its investment in the health and well-being of families, which has avoided other
costs. She commented on EHSD's role in adding expertise in areas of whole person
care, the social determinants of health, federal policy, and elder abuse prevention.
She advised that Innovative Community Partnerships is grant funded for 18 more
months and the challenge is to find ways to sustain services beyond that timeframe.
Kathy Gallagher commented that they have access to grant writers and are also
able to assist community based organizations to access grant funds for which
government agencies are not eligible.
Supervisor Andersen stressed the value of networking among local foundations.
Additional discussion pertained to the 2-1-1 resource and referral service.
Joe Partanski commented that the Contra Costa Bar Association also offered
resource and referral services.
Supervisor Andersen accepted the report and directed staff to forward the report to
the Board of Supervisors for information.
AYE: Chair Candace Andersen
Other: Vice Chair John Gioia (ABSENT)
Passed
8.ENDORSE and SUPPORT the East Bay Stand Down to be held September 13 - 16,
2018 at the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton.
Nathan Johnson presented the staff report and recommendation. Ron Lowe advised
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Nathan Johnson presented the staff report and recommendation. Ron Lowe advised
that the stand down is alternated annually between the Alameda County
Fairgrounds and the Contra Costa Delta location. Buses pick up veterans from
pick-up points throughout the county. He described the various morale-boosting
services provided at the stand down including meals, musical entertainment,
volunteer legal counsel, and health care.
Supervisor Andersen expressed her support of the East Bay Stand Down to be held
September 13 - 16, 2018 at the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton and
directed staff to forward a recommendation of support to the Board of Supervisors.
AYE: Chair Candace Andersen
Other: Vice Chair John Gioia (ABSENT)
Passed
9.The next meeting is currently scheduled for July 23, 2018.
10.Adjourn
Chair Andersen adjourned the meeting at 11:30 a.m.
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 4.
Meeting Date:07/23/2018
Subject:RECOMMENDATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE IN-HOME SUPPORTIVE SERVICES PUBLIC
AUTHORITY ADVISORY BODY
Submitted For: Kathy Gallagher, Employment & Human Services Director
Department:Employment & Human Services
Referral No.:
Referral Name: Appointments to Advisory Bodies
Presenter: Julie Enea, County Administrator's Office Contact: Beatriz Salgado 925-363-6670
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 a
requirement that applications for at large/countywide seats be reviewed by the Board of Supervisors sub-committee.
The Board established the In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Public Authority Advisory Committee in March 1998. In April
1999, the Board of Supervisors accepted and approved the IHSS Public Authority Implementation Team Findings and
Recommendations, including recommendations regarding Advisory Committee membership criteria.
In March 2001, the Board approved amendments to the membership criteria. As amended, the Advisory Committee consists of
11 members: 4 Consumers aged 60 or older, 2 Consumers aged under 60, and one member from each Supervisorial District.
Under Board policy, the F&HS would typically review only general membership or “At-Large” seats, and would not review
appointments to supervisorial district seats. However, when the Advisory Committee was originally established, the Board of
Supervisors directed that the F&HS review and coordinate supervisorial district appointments to ensure that none of the
following categories has more than one representative: senior advocate, advocate for younger disabled, representative from the
developmental disability community, IHSS individual provider, IHSS family provider, social worker, nurse, community-based
organization, home health agency.
Terms of appointment are four years.
Referral Update:
There are currently 8 seats filled in the Advisory Committee, 1 pending appointment, and 2 vacant seats without applicants.
These vacant seats include: Consumer 60 or Older – Seats 1 and 2. The current membership is as follows:
Seat Title
Term
Expiration
Date
Current Incumbent
Incumbent
Supervisor
District
No. of
Meetings
Attended
Since
Appointment
Date*
Total No. of
Meetings
Held Since
Appointment*
Total No.
of
Absences
Allowable
in Bylaws
Consumer 60 or Older - Seat 1 3/6/2018 VACANT
Consumer 60 or Older - Seat 2 3/6/2020 VACANT
Consumer Seat of Any Age -
Seat 3 3/6/2018 VACANT
Consumer Seat of Any Age -
Seat 4 3/6/2022 Keegan Duncan IV 1 1 4
Consumer Under 60 - Seat 1 3/6/2020 Wilson Cheng I 15 15 4
Consumer Under 60 - Seat 2 3/7/2022 Joe Juarez, Jr.IV 1 1 4
District I 6/13/2021 Mustafa Alsalihy I 7 10 4
District II 3/6/2022 John Roe II 3 4 4
District III 3/6/2020 Sydney Anderson III 14 15 4
District IV 3/6/2020 Wendell Snyder IV 10 10 4
District V 6/30/2021 Chantana Vornvilaipan V 5 8 4
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Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s):
RECOMMEND to the Board of Supervisors the appointment of Michelle Hernandez to Consumer Seat of Any Age – Seat 3 on
the In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority Advisory Committee to complete the current term ending on March 7, 2022,
as recommended by the Committee.
Fiscal Impact (if any):
There is no fiscal impact.
Attachments
IHSS Nomination Memo
Candidate Application_Michelle Hernandez_IHSS
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Contra Costa County
IHSS Public Authority
500 Ellinwood Way. Suite 110 Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
Date: May 22, 2018
To: Family and Human Services Committee
From: Elizabeth Dondi, Executive Director
Subject: IHSS Public Authority Advisory Committee Recommendation for Appointment
Michelle Hernandez – IHSS Consumer of Any Age – Seat 3
______________________________________________________________________________
The IHSS Public Authority Advisory Committee is pleased to recommend IHSS recipient Michelle
Hernandez for appointment to Seat 3 for IHSS Consumer of Any Age. As an IHSS consumer, Ms.
Hernandez is knowledgeable about and interested in improving the IHSS Program. Ms.
Hernandez is a representative for Contra Costa on the Metropolitan Transportation Commission.
She also services as a Board Member for Easy Does It an agency that provides emergency
attendant services to the disable population in Berkeley.
Ms. Hernandez lives in Concord. One other IHSS consumer member lives in El Cerrito; one resides
in Pleasant Hill and the third lives in Pittsburg. There are currently three vacant consumer seats.
If appointed, Ms. Hernandez term would expire in March 2022. Her application is attached. Ms.
Hernandez was the only applicant for this seat.
Thank you for your consideration in this matter.
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FAMILY AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE 5.
Meeting Date:07/23/2018
Subject:NOMINATION TO THE COUNCIL ON HOMELESSNESS EHSD SEAT
Submitted For: Anna Roth, Health Services Director
Department:Health Services
Referral No.:
Referral Name: Appointments to Advisory Bodies
Presenter: Julie Enea, County Administrator's Office Contact: Jaime Jenett (925) 608-6700
Referral History:
On December 13, 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 a requirement that applications for at large/countywide seats be reviewed by the Board of
Supervisors committee.
The Council on Homelessness provides a forum for communication and coordination of the County’s Strategic Plan
to End Homelessness, to educate the community on homeless issues, and advocates on federal, state and local policy
issues affecting people who are homeless or at-risk of homelessness.
The Council on Homelessness consists of 17 seats representing homeless or formerly homeless persons, community
members, educational/vocational services, health care, housing providers, law enforcement, local government, the
faith community, and homeless service providers including the Veterans Administration. Each seat has a two-year
term expiring in alternating years on December 31.
Referral Update:
There are currently sixteen seats filled on the Council and one pending appointment. The current membership is as
follows:
Seat Title
Term
Expiration
Date
Current Incumbent
Incumbent
Supervisor
District
No. of
Meetings
Attended
Since
Appointment
Date
Total No. of
Meetings
Held Since
Appointment
Total No.
of
Absences
Allowable*
in Bylaws
Affordable Housing
Director 12/31/20 Dan Sawislak N/A 3 4 2
Behavioral Health
Representative 12/31/20 Miguel Hidalgo-Barnes N/A 4 4 2
City Government Seat 12/31/20 Teri House N/A 3 4 2
CoC/EST Program
Grantee 12/31/18 John Eckstrom II 12 13 2
Community Member
Seat 12/31/18 Cecelia McCloy II 12 13 2
Consumer/
Consumer Advocate 12/31/20 Candace Collier N/A 4 4 2
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Educational and
Vocational Services
Representative
12/31/20 Alejandra Chamberlain N/A 13 16 2
Emergency Solutions
Grants Representative 12/31/20 Gabriel Lemus N/A 4 4 2
Employment and
Human Services 12/31/18 VACANT 2
Faith Community
Representative 12/31/18 Doug Leich II 12 13 2
Health Care
Representative 12/31/18 John Barclay IV 11 13 2
Homeless Service
Provider 12/31/20 Deanne Pearn N/A 4 47 2
Public Housing
Authority 12/31/18 Joseph Villarreal IV 7 13 2
Public Safety
Representative #1 12/31/20 Manjit Sappal N/A 3 4 2
Public Safety
Representative #2 12/31/19 Bradley Lindblom N/A 4 4 2
Reentry Services
Representative 12/31/19 Patrice Guillory N/A 3 4 2
Veterans Services
Representative 12/31/20 Tracy Pullar N/A 2 4 2
* Per 12-month period
Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s):
RECOMMEND to the Board of Supervisors the appointment of Carolyn Foudy to the Employment and Human
Services Department Representative seat on the Contra Costa Council on Homelessness to complete the unexpired
term ending on December 31, 2018 and to a new two-year term ending on December 31, 2020.
Fiscal Impact (if any):
There is no fiscal impact.
Attachments
HSD Memo
Candidate Application_Carolyn Foudy_CC Council on Homelessness
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Contra Costa Behavorial Health • Contra Costa Emergency Medical Services • Contra Costa Environmental Health • Contra Costa Health Plan • Contra Costa Hazardous Materials •
Contra Costa Public Health • Contra Costa Regional Medical Center • Contra Costa Health Centers • Health, Housing and Homeless Services
ANNA ROTH , RN, MS, MPH
HEALTH SERVICES DIRECTOR
LAVONNA M ARTIN , MPH, MPA
HEALTH , HOUSING AND HOMELESS SERVICES
DIRECTOR
Contra Costa
Health, Housing and
Homeless Services
ADMINISTRATION
2400 Bisso Lane, Suite, D 2nd Floor
Concord, California
94520-4832
Ph 925-608-6700
Fax 925-608-6741
Date: July 2, 2018
To: Family and Human Services Committee
Supervisor John Gioia, District I, Chair
Supervisor Candace Anderson, District II, Co-Chair
From: Lavonna Martin, Director, Health, Housing and Homeless Services Division
CC: Anna Roth, RN, MS, MPH Health Services Director
Subject: Council on Homelessness EHSD Seat Membership Recommendation
The Director of Health, Housing and Homeless Services, Lavonna Martin, respectfully requests that the Family
and Human Services Committee accepts the recommendation to appoint Carolyn Foudy for the open
Employment and Human Services Division representative seat on the Contra Costa Council on Homelessness
(aka the Homelessness Advisory Board).
PURPOSE OF COUNCIL ON HOMELESSNESS
The Contra Costa Continuum of Care is governed by the Contra Costa Council on Homelessness (hereinafter
referred to as the Council). The Council is appointed by the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors to assist
and provide guidance in the development and implementation of long-range planning and policy formulation of
homeless issues in Contra Costa County.
The Contra Costa Council on Homelessness provides a forum for communication and coordination of the
County's Strategic Plan to End Homelessness, educate the community on homeless issues, and advocate on
federal, state and local policy issues affecting people who are homeless or at -risk of homelessness.
Governance
The Council on Homelessness is appointed by the Board of Supervisors and consists of 17 seats representing
homeless or formerly homeless persons, community members, educational/vocational services, health care,
housing providers, law enforcement, local government, the faith community, and homeless service providers
including the Veterans Administration. All Council members reside in or are employed in Contra Costa County,
demonstrate a professional interest in or personal commitment to addressing and alleviating the impact of
homelessness, and be able to contribute unique expertise, opinions and viewpoints on homeless issues.
Candidates will serve two-year terms.
SUMMARY OF RECRUITMENT EFFORTS/NOMINEES FOR MEMERSHIP
The Council on Homelessness continues to make every effort to fill its vacant seats. These efforts include
sending a targeted email solicitation via the Continuum of Care mailing list (800+ contacts that include each
Supervisor’s office), announcing vacancies at public Council on Homelessness meetings and posting
information about the vacancies and application materials on the Council on Homelessness website.
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Contra Costa Behavorial Health • Contra Costa Emergency Medical Services • Contra Costa Environmental Health • Contra Costa Health Plan • Contra Costa Hazardous Materials •
Contra Costa Public Health • Contra Costa Regional Medical Center • Contra Costa Health Centers • Health, Housing and Homeless Services
The Employment and Human Services Division Seat is designed to facilitate better communication, planning
and cooperation between the Contra Costa Employment and Human Services Division and the homeless
Continuum of Care and is intended to be filled by an EHSD employee.
A nominating committee consisting of three seated Council on Homelessness members reviewed applications
for the seat and considered input from the Director of Employment and Human Services regarding which of the
applicants might be best positioned to accomplish the desired goals of the seat.
Following a close review of applications, on June 7, 2018, the Council on Homelessness voted to recommend
appointing the following nominee:
Employment and Human Services (EHSD) Representative
Carolyn Foudy
Division Manager of General Assistance and SSI Advocacy for the Aging and Adult
Contra Costa Employment and Human Services
Martinez, CA
The candidate ha s expressed a sincere interest in serving on the Council and are dedicated to fulfilling the
mission and goals as outlines in the Council on Homelessness by-laws.
Based on the above information, the Director of Health, Housing and Homeless Services Division, on behalf of
the Council on Homelessness respectfully recommends that the FHS Committee appoint the above listed person
to the Council on Homelessness.
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Submit Date: May 15, 2018
Seat Name (if applicable)
First Name Middle Initial Last Name
Email Address
Home Address Suite or Apt
City State Postal Code
Primary Phone
Employer Job Title Occupation
Contra Costa County Boards & Commissions
Application Form
Profile
Which Boards would you like to apply for?
Contra Costa Council on Homelessness: Submitted
Describe why you are interested in serving on this advisory board/commission (please limit
your response to one paragraph).
I am currently the Division Manager of General Assistance and SSI Advocacy for the Aging and Adult
Bureau for EHSD. I am facilitating the current Housing Disability Advocacy Program, HDAP in
coordination with Health Services, H3 and Contra Costa Interfaith Housing. In our work with General
Assistance, we work with many homeless individuals and try to provide various resources for these
individuals. Being a member of this advisory would benefit me professionally to learn more about the
community I serve.
This application is used for all boards and commissions
Employment and Human Services
Department
Carolyn Foudy
Benicia CA 94510
Contra Costa County Division Manager
Carolyn Foudy Page 1 of 6
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If "Other" was Selected Give Highest Grade or
Educational Level Achieved
Name of College Attended
Course of Study / Major
Units Completed
Degree Type
Date Degree Awarded
Do you, or a business in which you have a financial interest, have a contract with Contra
Costa Co.?
Yes No
Is a member of your family (or step-family) employed by Contra Costa Co.?
Yes No
Education History
Select the highest level of education you have received:
Other
College/ University A
Type of Units Completed
None Selected
Degree Awarded?
Yes No
College
Cal State Montery Bay
Behaviorial Science
BS
06/1997
Carolyn Foudy Page 2 of 6
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Name of College Attended
Course of Study / Major
Units Completed
Degree Type
Date Degree Awarded
Name of College Attended
Course of Study / Major
Units Completed
College/ University B
Type of Units Completed
None Selected
Degree Awarded?
Yes No
College/ University C
Type of Units Completed
None Selected
Degree Awarded?
Yes No
Carolyn Foudy Page 3 of 6
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Degree Type
Date Degree Awarded
Course Studied
Hours Completed
Dates (Month, Day, Year) From - To
Hours per Week Worked?
Position Title
Other schools / training completed:
Certificate Awarded?
Yes No
Work History
Please provide information on your last three positions, including your current one if you are
working.
1st (Most Recent)
Volunteer Work?
Yes No
Employer's Name and Address
Contra Costa County Employment and Human Services 40 Douglas Martinez
02/1999-present
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Division Manager
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Dates (Month, Day, Year) From - To
Hours per Week Worked?
Position Title
Dates (Month, Day, Year) From - To
Hours per Week Worked?
Position Title
Duties Performed
Manage GA, SSI Advocacy, CAPI staff and policy.
2nd
Volunteer Work?
Yes No
Employer's Name and Address
Duties Performed
3rd
Volunteer Work?
Yes No
Carolyn Foudy Page 5 of 6
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Upload a Resume
If "Other" was selected please explain
Employer's Name and Address
Duties Performed
Final Questions
How did you learn about this vacancy?
Other
. Do you have a Familial or Financial Relationship with a member of the Board of
Supervisors?
Yes No
If Yes, please identify the nature of the relationship:
Do you have any financial relationships with the County such as grants, contracts, or other
economic relations?
Yes No
If Yes, please identify the nature of the relationship:
I am an employee for EHSD
my employer
Carolyn Foudy Page 6 of 6
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FAMILY AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE 6.
Meeting Date:07/23/2018
Subject:NOMINATION TO THE ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUGS
ADVISORY BOARD
Submitted For: Anna Roth, Health Services Director
Department:Health Services
Referral No.:
Referral Name: Appointment to Advisory Bodies
Presenter: Fatima Matal Sol Contact: Fatima Matal Sol
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 Supervisor's committee.
Referral Update:
The Chair of the Alcohol and Other Drugs Advisory Body has submitted two recommendations
appointments to be considered by the Family and Human Services Committee. Please see the
attached memos.
Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s):
RECOMMEND to the Board of Supervisors the re-appointment of Elizabeth Anne Sutherland,
M.D., to the At Large 2 seat to a term ending on June 30, 2021; and the appointment of Jonathan
Ciampi to the At Large 1 seat to complete the current term ending on June 30, 2020, on the
Alcohol and Other Drugs Advisory Board.
Fiscal Impact (if any):
There is no fiscal impact.
Attachments
HSD Transmittal Letter and Candidate Application_Jonathan Ciampi_AODAB
HSD Transmittal Letter and Candidate Application_Anne Sutherland_AODAB
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FAMILY AND HUMAN SERVICES
COMMITTEE 7.
Meeting Date:07/23/2018
Subject:Local Child Care & Development Planning Council Activities
Update
Submitted For: Kathy Gallagher, Employment & Human Services Director
Department:Employment & Human Services
Referral No.: #81
Referral Name: Local Child Care & Development Planning - Council Activities
Presenter: Susan Jeong Contact: Susan Jeong (925) 942-3413
Referral History:
The Board of Supervisors referred updates on the activities of the Local Planning and Advisory
Council for Early Care and Education (LPC) (formerly known as the Local Planning Council for
Child Care and Development) to the Family and Human Services Committee (F&HS) on January
17, 2006.
The last report was provided to the Family and Human Services Committee on June 13, 2016.
Referral Update:
Please see the attached report for an update on the FY 2016/17 activities and key
accomplishments of the Local Planning Council as they relate to membership and funding of
local child care and development planning in Contra Costa County.
Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s):
ACCEPT report on the FY 2017/18 activities and key accomplishments of the Local Planning
Council as they relate to membership and funding of local child care and development planning in
Contra Costa County.
Fiscal Impact (if any):
No fiscal impact.
Attachments
FY 2018/18 Local Planning Council for Early Child Care and Education Report
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M E M O R A N D U M
DATE: July 23, 2018
TO: Supervisor Candace Andersen, District II, Vice Chair Supervisor
John Gioia, District I, Chair
FROM: Susan K. Jeong, LPC Coordinator/Manager, Educational Services
SUBJECT: Local Planning and Advisory Council for Early Care and Education (LPC) Council
Activities -Referral #81
CC: Karen Sakata, Contra Costa County Superintendent of Schools
Lynn Mackey , Deputy Superintendent of Schools
LPC Chair and Vice Chairs
RECOMMENDATION(S):
1 )ACCEPT the activities report and key accomplishments during fiscal year 2016-2017 for the LPC as they
relate to Education Code - Section 8499.3 – 8499.7 .
REASON/S FOR RECOMMENDATION:
Projects and activities of the Contra Costa LPC align with legislative intent for Local Planning Councils to
serve as a forum to address the child care needs of all families and all child care programs , both subsidized and non-subsidized in
Contra Costa County (Ed code Sections 8499.3 and 8499.5).
BACKGROUND:
The Contra Costa County Local Planning and Advisory Council for Early Care and Education (LPC) was
established in April 1998. Required by AB 1542, which was passed in 1993, thirty members of the LPC were
appointed by the County Board of Supervisors and the County Superintendent of Schools. Childcare
consumers and providers, public agency representatives, and community representatives each comprise 20%
of the LPC. The remaining 20% are discretionary appointees. Membership is for a three year term.
On January 7, 2003, membership was decreased from 30 to 25 members, due to the difficulty being
experienced in filling all of the seats. On September 19, 2012 membership was decreased from 25 to 20, due
to continued difficulty to fill vacant seats. Official reduction of appointed seats provides flexibility to ensure
quorum is met in order to conduct Council business.
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I. SUMMARY OF ACTIVITIES
a. New LPC Coordinator. A new LPC Coordinator was hired in January 2018.
b. Hosted the 14 th Annual Young Children’s Issues Forum – Speak Out for Children: Educate
and Advocate on Saturday, March 17, 2018 . Over 150 teachers, school administrators, college
faculty, community advocates, local government officials, parents, business leaders, and state
legislators attended the Forum held at the Pleasant Hill Community Center, in Pleasant Hill, CA. This
event continues to be a catalyst to ongoing and active community engagement and advocacy in the
early care and education community.
c. Initiated the 2017 - 2020 Countywide Child Care Needs Assessment and Child Care Facility
Development Study for Contra Costa County.
The LPC is currently coordinating their 2017 Needs Assessment and Child Care Facility Study. The
child care needs assessment is conducted every five years and aims to determine the child care needs as
mandated by California Education Code for all LPCs across the State. Based on recommendations
made by the LPC’s Ad Hoc Child Care Facilities Committee the LP C commissioned a comprehensive
countywide needs assessment study for child care for children ages 0 to 12 that includes current
conditions of existing facilities, interest in expansion from current providers, potential financing
models, and roles for various stakeholders.
The Study is expected for public release in September/October 2018. Early data shared at the First 5
Contra Costa Coffee & Kids event held in May 2018 indicated a shortage of child care for children in
Contra Costa. There is a shortage of nearly 10,000 infant/toddler spaces and 2,700 spaces for
preschool-aged children.
d. Coordinated and Facilitated Quarterly State Funded Program Administrators Network
(SFPAN) meetings held at the CCCOE and facilitated by the LPC Coordinator . The State
Funded Administrators Network (SFPAN) convenes 14 agencies that contract with the California
Department of Education to provide General Child Care Services for children ages 0-12 years and
State Preschool services for high need families and children throughout Contra Costa. The SFPAN
includes the county’s Head Start and Early Head Start providers and the CalWORKs child care
voucher program known as the Alternative Payment Program which includes stage 1, stage 2 and stage
3 families.
e. Coordinated planning for the Contra Costa County Child Care Subsidy Pilot Plan. In October
2017, Governor Brown approved AB 435, authorizing an individualized child care subsidy plan for the
County of Contra Costa. Authored by Assemblymember Tony Thurmond, the legislation allows Contra
Costa County to develop and implement a plan through January 1, 2023. Upon approval of the Contra
Costa County Plan (to be sent to the California State Department of Education in July 2018) by the state,
the planning for implementation will begin. To date nine state-funded contractors have signed on to
participate in the Pilot.
f. Support and Fiscal Consultation/Coaching Services for Administrators of State Funded
Programs - Title 5 contractors with the California Department of Education, Early Education and
Support Division (CDE-EESD) continue to struggle to fully earn their contract allocation due to low
state reimbursement rates, unrealistic family income eligibility guidelines and staff turn-over. Providers
cannot cover their operational costs, and therefore, are unable to utilize their full allocation of state
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and federal child care and child development funds. Over the past four years, the amount of unearned
state child care and development funds in Contra Costa County has steadily increased. The LPC also
gathered local data from state-funded program administrators that indicated a need for additional
training, coaching and technical assistance (TA) for Program Administrators and Directors.
During 2016 – 2017, the LPC decided to allocate AB 212 funds to “pilot” consultations services to
administrators with the goal of improving efficient contract management for full earning of allocation.
Over the past two years, three Title 5 programs experienced changes in administration and leadership
which impacted the stability of the programs greatly. Other local challenges among Title 5 contractors
include: lack of available child care facilities and low enrollment.
g. LPC Coordinator is CCCOE’s administrator for the California State Preschool Program QRIS
Block Grant and Infant and Toddler QRIS Block Grant contracts for Contra Costa County.
The LPC is actively involved in the local planning, coordination and implementation of quality
improvement services, professional development and growth activities and incentives, and countywide
efforts to increase public awareness of “quality indicators” through the Contra Costa Quality Matters
program.
II. ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Nurture and Retain a Qualified Early Care and Education Workforce
As in previous years, the LPC has offered multiple professional growth and development services and
incentives in Contra Costa County. The LPC was approved by the California Department of
Education (CDE) in 2017 -2018 to support teaching staff by providing stipends for participation at
various levels and through multiple commitments to participation paid with AB 212 funds. Total
stipends issued from AB 212 of $91,2 00.00 were paid to 84 AB 212 eligible staff. The LPC chose to
implement the following activities under the sponsorship of AB 212 funding:
• Professional Development Program (PDP) Services and Incentives: During fiscal year (FY)
2017-2018, the Contra Costa LPC continued the partnership with First 5 Contra Costa for
Professional Development Program funding. During the application period, 1 23 applications were
received from AB 212 educators. After completing approved PDP activities, a total of 84 AB 212
staff received incentives in one or more components or incentive categories, including 12
participants who exceeded the maximum number of college units approved in PDP, but were able
to be awarded additional ly through remaining AB 212 funds.
• Foreign Transcript Evaluation Services continued to be funded and provided through AB
212 allocations and were offered in PDP – Assistance was provided by AB 212 staff to one (1)
PDP participant who was not funded for a stipend through AB 212 but who required the staff
assistance to meet PDP program requirements and to meet agreements in the MOU with partners
in the 2017-2018. Education completed from higher education institutions from outside the
United States supports PDP participants with applying for or advancing on the Child
Development Permit or degree completion. Contracted services with Educational Records and
Evaluation Services has been provided by the LPC for over ten years.
• Additional AB 212 Support Services: 112 applications were received from AB 212 educators for
participation in the Professional Development Program by advisors at each of the three colleges in
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the Contra Costa Community College District or by AB 212 Staff. The college advisors provided
Information Sessions, education advising towards degrees, regular individual advising sessions, and
documentation acceptance from July 2016 through January 2017. AB 212 staff continued to
provide the same services at state-funded employment sites, through advising appointments, Child
Development Permit application processing and related professional growth advising sessions,
and training, as needed, for understanding of renewal requirements for the Child Development
Permit and for successful participation in PDP. PDP stipend details follow in Table 1- the number
of participants completing each type of professional development and the stipend amounts by
category is represented in the next page.
• Permit Applications: AB 212 staff continued to assist early childhood educators to apply for
new, renewal and upgrade Child Development Permit applications. A total of 1 01 permit
applications were processed to date with 19 from AB 212 Professional Development Program
(PDP) participants who submitted Permit applications. In the past several years, AB 212 staff have
seen an increase in online renewals by Contra Costa County early childhood professionals. There
seems to be a better understanding of the process for online renewals and many have become
more aware of the services which can be provided online. Recent history has shown that fewer
individuals are needing assistance with accessing their Permit information online and may contact
AB 212 staff for guidance in making payment, submitting the application for renewal, or editing
personal information due to marital status, address changes, or incorrect information. Professional
Growth Advising and the development of awareness of that may have also increased this online
engagement with the Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC).
2017-2018 Professional Development Program (PDP) Incentive
Summary - Table 1
Stipend Type and amount
Number per
Stipend
Type
Total per
Stipend Type
Course Completion Stipend = $600 for 6 units completed 80 $48,000
Professional Training Hours = $150 (for completion of 12 or more hours 2 $ 300
Coursework Bonus for completing additional units after first 6 units.
$100 per unit with MAX $1200 56 $23,900
Reflective Practice Seminar = $300 required concurrent enrollment in
one three-unit course. 28 $8,400
Education Milestone
M1 - completion of 24 ECE/CD and 16 GE for Teacher Permit = $300,
M2 - completion of AA/AS degree = $300
M3 -completion of BA/BS =$300
10
M1 = 7
M2 = 3
M3 = 0
M1 = $2,100
M2 = $ 900
M3 =$0
Lost Wages - Completion of lab or community-based supervised field
experience which required absence from employment, based on hours
completed MAXIMUM $1250
2 $2,500
Additional Course Completion Stipend for exceeding the 12 units max in
PDP 10 $5,100.00
Total stipend types paid to 79 approved and eligible participants 188 $91,200
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Permit Applications Processed During 2016 - 2017 for State-Funded Programs
Permit Level by Job Title
Job Title
No
Permit
Yet Assistant
Associate
Teacher Teacher
Master
Teacher
Site
Supervisor
Program
Director Total
TAT or
Assistant 31 1 3 - - - - 35
Associate
Teacher 10 - 16 2 - 28
Teacher 2 - 2 5 1 1 - 11
Master/Lead
Teacher 1 - 1 1 1 2 1 7
Site
Supervisor -1 - - - - 1
Program
Director -1 - - - - - 1 2
Total 46 1 22 8 2 3 2 84
Retention by Job Title
Job Title and Years of Employment
Years of Employment
Totals
Job Titles Not provided < 3 years 3 -5 years 5 -10 years
More than
10 years
Assistant 4 23 4 2 2 35
Associate Teacher 2 13 6 3 4 2 8
Teacher 2 2 3 1 3 1 1
Master Teacher - 2 1 5 8
Site Supervisor - - 1 1
Program Director - - - 1 1
Total - Central 8 40 1 4 6 16 8 4
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In addition to the AB 212 funds, the LPC’s oversight and implementation of the state funded California
Transitional Kindergarten Stipend (CTKS) program continues to support the professional development of
transitional kindergarten and California State Preschool Program (CSPP) teachers. The program functions as a
reimbursement program – reimbursing teachers for the cost of tuition and other education-related expenses,
for higher education and training in early care and education/child development coursework and training.
Below is a chart that shows the total amounts reimbursed by site type and county regions.
2017-2018 CTKS Reimbursements Amount Summary by County and Program Type
III. PROPOSED WORK PLAN/OBJECTIVES FOR 2018 - 2019
The LPC will continue to oversee the design and implementation of the following projects and priority
activities:
• Plan, Coordinate and Host the 15 th Annual Young Children’s Issues Forum – Speak Out for
Children: Educate and Advocate scheduled for Saturday, March 16th, 201 9.
• Complete the new Countywide Child Care Needs Assessment and Facility Development Study
2017-2020
The Early Learning Facilities Needs Assessment would update the prior Child Care Needs Assessment
for 2017 (a statutory mandate for the LPC) and would provide key analysis and data on an
implementation effort to increase the supply of child care facilities in the County. The study is
expected to be completed by September/October 2018.
• Convene Annual LPC Member Retreat in October/November 2018 to begin strategic planning
process for Contra Costa County Comprehensive Countywide Early Care and Education Plan 2017-
2020.
• Participate, support and align funding goals to support countywide efforts to improve the quality
of all Early Care and Education programs through the Quality Matters (QRIS) Project.
• Co-sponsor teacher incentives and professional development services offered through Contra
Costa County PDP utilizing AB 212 funding and in partnership with First 5 Contra Costa.
$27,418.08
$19,006.14
$6,330.98
$688.05
$27,675.12
$360.40
$-
$5,000.00
$10,000.00
$15,000.00
$20,000.00
$25,000.00
$30,000.00
CSPP TK CSPP TK CSPP TK
Central East West
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• Continue implementation of the California Transitional Kindergarten Stipend Project (CTKS) by
continuing to build and maintain relationships with TK Coordinators, State Preschool (CSPP)
Administrators and TK/CSPP teachers in Contra Costa County.
• Quality Matters Site Supervisor and Director Professional Learning Communities (PLC)
/Community of Practice (COP) – The LPC in partnership with Quality Matters will pilot a
leadership cohort of state-funded Quality Matters participating site program directors and/or site
supervisors for one program year beginning August 2018. The goals of the pilot are to build leadership
and coaching capacity of state-funded sites that have reached top Tier ratings.
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FAMILY AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE 8.
Meeting Date:07/23/2018
Subject:Youth Services - Independent Living Skills Program Update
Submitted For: Kathy Gallagher, Employment & Human Services Director
Department:Employment & Human Services
Referral No.: 93
Referral Name: Youth Services - Independent Living Skills Program Update
Presenter: Kathy Marsh Contact: Kathy Marsh
Referral History:
An annual update of the Independent Living Schools Program administered by the Employment
and Human Services Department (EHSD) was first referred to the Family and Human Services
Committee by the Board of Supervisors on October 17, 2006.
On June 7, 2016, EHSD requested, and the Board approved, expanding Referral #93 –
Independent Living Skills Program to include additional youth services updates and retitling the
referral to “Youth Services Report”, so that the department can include reports on all youth
services offered in the community through EHSD, including Workforce Investment and
Opportunity Act (WIOA) and CalWorks youth services.
The last annual report on this referral was received by the Committee on July 31, 2017.
Referral Update:
The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993 permanently authorized the Independent Living
Program (ILP) which offers training, services and programs to assist current and former foster
youth achieve self-sufficiency prior to and after leaving the foster care system. The Chafee Foster
Care Independence Program (CFCIP) Act of 1999 (Public Law 106-169), amended Section 477 of
the Social Security Act providing more flexibility in the use of ILP funding (see 42 USC 677).
In California, County Welfare Departments have the flexibility to design services to meet a wide
range of individual needs and circumstances for current and former foster youth. Every California
County operates an ILP. Youth participation is voluntary. 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.
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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, Supervised Independent Living Placement (SILP). With
this legislation, young adults will receive the support of the foster care system to age 21,
extending the time to work with young adults in foster care with more parity in assistance
provided to children from intact families.
For the past twenty nine 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. Staff working in the program are Contra Costa County employees. Under the direction of
a Program Coordinator and an Assistant Coordinator, the five 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, 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 forty (640) current and former foster youth were served
both individually and in group settings (i.e. workshops, classes, etc.), one hundred and fifty nine
(159) of these youth are deemed “Non-Minor Dependents,” and have chosen to remain in foster
care under Assembly Bill 12.
ILSP Pillar - Housing
ILSP provide workshops to youth in all areas of housing. The workshops cover topics such as:
How to look for affordable safe housing
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Options for housing, including transitional housing programs
Tenant rights and responsibilities
How to get along with roommates
Completing rental applications and securing deposits
Differences between renting, leasing and owning
Transitional Housing Programs and options
Avoiding scams, starting up utilities
Housing continues to be a significant challenge for young adults as they emancipate. There is an
increase in need for housing to serve those young adults opting out of extended foster care and for
those youth who have their AB12 services terminated due to non-compliance prior to age 21.
ILSP maintains its efforts to develop alternative to THP 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. ILSP has established
connections with the Housing Authority and receives Section 8 lists when they become available
so that ILSP participants can apply. ILSP staff assists youth in applying for these opportunities.
Housing opportunities and Section 8 Openings are posted on the ILSP website and Facebook
pages and sent to youth and social workers via email.
Contra Costa County continues to coordinate services from multiple transitional housing
programs and resources. ILSP has established specialized relationships and collaborations with
the following agencies to provide a seamless transition upon emancipation from foster care:
East County Faith-Based Resources. ECFBR offers full kitchen kits to youth moving into
their own apartments. Each youth receives a pot and pan set, kitchen utensils, kitchen
towels, pot holders, knife block, silverware, 20 piece dish set.
Interfaith Coalition. This program provides gently used furniture to young adults within
ILSP who are moving into their own house or apartment. Youth apply through ILSP and
ILSP helps deliver the furniture to the youth.
Safe Time (Host Home NMDs). This program has host homes that have provided
temporary housing to ILSPs non-minor dependents (NMD) and emancipated youth who are
at risk of homelessness or are experiencing homelessness.NMDs/emancipated youth must
be sober and able to pass a background check.They guest with a family at no cost for a small
number of months until a more permanent housing solution is established.
Uplift Family Services (THPP, THP+FC). Uplift is a scattered-site housing program with
over 50 furnished apartments that house THPP program (16-17.9 yrs.) and THP+FC (18-21)
participants. They have 5 on-site monitors who meet with youth weekly (THPP, THP+FC,
THP Plus) and check in on them daily (only THPP). Youth are assisted in learning life skills
necessary to live independently in an apartment setting. They learn money management,
cooking, shopping smart and bill paying techniques. They also assist youth in learning how
to resolve roommate problems. They are unique in that they have a Tier 2 in their THP+FC
program with a flexible roommate option and one bedroom unit option.
First Place for Youth (THP+FC, THP Plus). FPFY is a scattered-site housing program
that has a THPP program as well as a THP+FC and a limited THP Plus program (24 month
program for emancipated youth over 18).They employ youth advocates who work with
youth weekly in the areas of employment, education, housing and healthy living while they
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youth weekly in the areas of employment, education, housing and healthy living while they
are residing within their program.They conduct roommate meetings to discuss any issues
between participants.
Lutheran Social Services (THP+FC, THP Plus). LSS has a single-site housing program
located in Concord, CA. They have a single-site THP Plus home that houses 6 emancipated
foster youth (18-24 yrs.) They have an on-site monitor at the home who meets with youth
regularly. They assist youth in meeting their goals in employment, education, and housing.
EA Family Services (formerly Environmental Alternatives) (THP+FC). For youth to be
referred to this program they must have the highest level of independence.Youth find their
own apartments with assistance from EA that meet with the EA standards.The youth’s name
is on the lease so that they can take over the apartment fully upon attaining the age of 21 if
they so desire.The youth has a social worker who meets with them weekly or bi-weekly
depending on the youth’s schedule and need.Youth are responsible to pay their own rent and
utilities with the stipend provided by the program.Youth learn to budget and save money,
how to handle landlord/tenant issues, how to apply for apartments, how to search for
resources.Youth can live with another eligible youth or with a roommate of their choosing
providing they can pass the mandatory background check and provide verification of their
ability to share equally in maintenance of the rent, utilities, etc.
Pomona Apartments (THP Plus Program). Pomona Apartments in Crockett is a 24 month
transitional living program for homeless youth ages 18-24, including those exiting foster
care, who need mental health services and support as they transition into adulthood. Pomona
Apartments is on a large property with small bungalows. Up to 8 residents receive guidance
and support from a personal service coordination team that prepares each youth in their
movement towards wellness and greater self-sufficiency.
Appian House (THP Plus Program). Appian House is a 6 bed transitional living program
for foster youth who have emancipated from the foster care system. Youth ages 18 through
21 are eligible for entry into the program and may stay 18 to 24 months. Staffed 24 hours a
day, residents are provided guidance and support to develop life skills, to address their health
needs, and sustain long-term housing. They team with BH Mental Health, Eastbay Works,
and Richmond Works.
ILSP pillar- Employment
ILSP has provided support and training to all eligible foster youth in the following areas: Where
and how to find employment, on-line application processes, resume and cover letter writing, soft
skill mastery, understanding employment terms and laws, how to ace the interview, dress for
success, how to leave your job on a positive note. We assist youth one on one in creating resumes
and cover letters or updating current resumes. ILSP has been partnering with the Workforce
Development Board of Contra Costa County 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 has established specialized relationships and collaborations with the following agencies to
provide a seamless transition upon emancipation from foster care:
Community Health Care District. The East County Youth in Transition Committee
comprised of Uplift Family Services, The Contra Costa County Office of Education Foster
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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. This summer will be the seventh year of this award winning internship.
WIOA (Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act). WIOA operates 2 programs
designed to provide employment support to youth. One is the In-School program for youth
who are currently enrolled in school and their Out-of-School program for those who are not.
Twenty percent of the caseloads of the WIOA programs are slated for foster youth. ILSP
makes direct referrals and WIOA case managers attend ILSP workshops to recruit eligible
youth.
Opportunity Junction. This program provides computer skills training, employability
skills, case management, employment placement assistance and paid work experience. ILSP
directly refers youth to this program that provides 12 weeks of full-time training and job
placement assistance.
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. ILSP maintains collaboration with the County Office of
Education and Mt. Diablo Foster Youth Services to create resources and support to youth in need.
In addition, we are embarking on a partnership with FosterEd, West Contra Costa Unified School
District and the Contra Costa County Office of Education to create a demonstration site that
serves youth in the foster care system. FosterEd is a National Center for Youth Law initiative
aimed at improving the educational outcomes of system-involved youth. This past year, one
hundred and twelve participants graduated from high school and eleven graduated from college.
All of the graduates were honored at the 30th Annual ILSP Recognition Event where fifty-three
scholarships totaling over seventy 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
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colleges to provide a seamless transition upon emancipation from foster care:
Discovery ChalleNGe Academy. This program is run by the National Guard. They provide
residential educational credit recovery. Youth live on site at their facility in Lathrop, CA. It
is a highly structured program for youth between the ages of 16-18. Youth cannot turn 19
before the start of the program). They serve youth that are at risk of dropping out and are
credit deficient. They enhance life skills, education levels and employment potential. They
are a 5 month program that assists youth in attaining their HS Diploma or GED or assist in
returning to high school to complete with their graduating class. Youth must want to attend.
Youth Development Services . YDS collaborates with ILSP to provide services to ILSP
youth who are experiencing barriers and need support to finish high school or pursue
employment. They are grant funded by the Contra Costa County Office of Education.
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.
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 16 through 24. Job Corps provides hands 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 choose 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, 25 ILSP participants were sponsored $400.00 each totaling $10,000.00. In addition,
the Assistance League provides each emancipating youth with an “On Your Way” Duffle
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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 30th Annual Recognition Event held to honor graduating
seniors. The VESTIA scholarship committee awarded eleven (11) scholarships totaling
$11,000.00 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.
The Orinda Woman’s Club. The Orinda Woman’s Club has provided scholarships
annually to our graduating seniors. This past year, 8 youth benefited from a total of
$8,000.00 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 $440,000.00. This past June, she
presented twenty (25) scholarships totaling $25,000.00 to seniors of the class of 2018.
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 several
years ago 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. 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. This past year, The
Secret Elves provided each youth a ukulele and lessons on how to play one. In addition,
youth were given gift cards to purchase a personal item of their choice.
Friends of ILSP. “Friends of ILSP” is an informal group of ten members of the
Philanthropic and Educational Organization that provides 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 who live with
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their families of origin do. 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, but not
necessarily extra-curricular activities such as participating in sports, arts, birthday parties,
spending the night at friend’s homes, etc. 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 youth 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.
Some of the events and excursions provided to youth:
Yosemite Exploration Excursion - Youth learn conservation and appreciation of nature and
its resources. Youth go on hikes, swimming and park ranger led tours. The youth learn to
cook, clean and plan for daily trips. They make snacks, take pictures and create memories.
Sea Kayaking - Youth go to Tomales Bay and kayak in pairs with staff. They prepare snacks
and learn water safety and conservation. They learn teamwork and problem solving.
Local sporting events - Youth attend local sports team events as a group when ILSP receives
donated tickets. They learn to take public transportation out of their area and how to plan to
arrive and depart on time.
Monterey Bay Aquarium - Youth learned about conservation of the earth’s resources. They
learn about local wildlife and fauna.
ILSP has established specialized relationships and collaborations with the following agencies to
provide a seamless transition upon emancipation from foster care:
First Hope Early Identification and Intervention to Prevent Psychosis Program. This is
a Mental Health Services Act Prevention and Early Intervention Program of Contra Costa
County Behavioral Health Services. The mission of the First Hope program is to reduce the
incidence and disability of psychotic illnesses through early identification of young people
between ages 12 and 25 living in Contra Costa County, who are at risk for or showing early
signs of psychosis. They engage and rapidly treat youth identified as "at-risk," while
maintaining progress in school, work and in social relationships.
ARM of Care. Arm of Care uses the Creative Arts to restore and empower individuals who
have been exploited through human trafficking.Arm of Care has been providing creativity
workshops and events to ILSP youth to help them express themselves and promote healing.
Contra Costa County CASA Organization Sexual Reproductive Health Care Initiative.
The goal of this collaboration is to provide education to both our foster youth as well as the
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many adults who play a key supporting role in their lives on topics related to sexual and
reproductive health care in order to prevent unintended pregnancies among foster youth
(separate trainings will be provided for adults and foster youth). Adults will learn how to
communicate with youth about these topics. After completing the trainings youth are invited
to schedule an appointment at a Planned Parenthood center in Contra Costa County and
receive individual private counseling. At the completion of their visit, they will each receive
a $50 gift certificate just for attending the appointment.
VESTIA Clothing Closet. Volunteers Emergency Services Team in Action provides
on-going donations of hygiene kits and age appropriate donated clothing, accessories and
shoes for the ILSP Clothing Closet.
One Closet. This youth run organization collects and donates clothes from teens, for teens.
ILSP puts in requests for types of clothing needed and One Closet delivers boxes of clothing
meeting those requests.
Project Linus. This program provides blankets to foster youth within our program. They
have customized their donations in regards to the size of the blankets. Blankets for our
program are more appropriate in size and design for teen and young adult youth.
Community Violence Solutions. CVS provides support and services to youth who have
experienced abuse or assault.They have been providing support to foster youth who have
experienced Commercial Sexual Exploitation or abuse at the hands of a significant other.
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 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.
ILSP has established specialized relationships and collaborations with the following agencies s to
provide a seamless transition upon emancipation from foster care:
Calli House. A shelter/program that is available 24 hours/day and the program is a safe
haven off the streets. During the day, food, clothing, showers, crisis intervention, counseling,
life skills education, peer-led support groups, and case management is provided. In the
evening, there are currently 15 beds for youth ages 18-21. Calli House also partners with:
Mental Health, HCH, WCCUSD, and Community Violence Solutions. Emancipated youth
who are eligible for re-entry into extended foster care will automatically be referred to an
attorney that can assist with Re-Entry. AB12 eligible youth will also be paired with a case
manager who will assist with identifying possible future housing options.
Some of the ILSP resources for after care include:
ILSP Pantry. The ILSP office provides a food pantry for youth who are homeless or
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struggling financially by providing non-perishable food as well as listings for local food
pantries. Staff meets with youth to discuss strategies for managing finances to budget for
food.
ILSP Shower. The ILSP office has a shower installed to assist those youth who have
chosen not to participate in extended foster care or have had their cases closed due to
non-compliance with AB12 requirements. They are able to shower in the ILSP facility and
choose clothing from the ILSP Clothing Closet.
ILSP Clothing Closet. ILSP provides a clothes closet for in-care and emancipated foster
youth. All items are donated by other organizations and are free to youth. The closet has both
casual and business attire and accessories.
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
prepares 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 prepared a nutritious meal under the training and supervision
provided by Chef Cindy Gershen’s team at Mt. Diablo High School’s Sustainable
Hospitality Program.
Summary/Conclusion
Youth who emancipate from foster care are expected to become self-sufficient by age of
twenty-one. This entails the ability to maintain stable housing, maintain employment, and
maintain one’s physical and mental 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.
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 800 eligible youth each
year and endeavors to provide resources in collaboration with the foster care system. Much of the
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.
Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s):
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Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s):
Accept this report from the Employment and Human Services Department on youth services and
the Independent Living Skills Program; and continue to support the Children and Family Services
Bureau and its efforts to serve foster youth in the ILSP program.
Fiscal Impact (if any):
None. This is an informational report.
Attachments
ILSP Powerpoint 7-23-18
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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.
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2017/2018
PROGRAM REPORT
FAMILY AND HUMAN SERVICES’ COMMITTEE
July 23, 2018
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The Forward Movement of
Children & Family Services
Service Delivery to strengthen families in the community
•Prioritizing Staffing
•Ombudsman specific for CFS
•Caregiver Liaison
•Mental Health Navigator
•Safety Organized Practice (SOP)
•Children’s Leadership Team (CLT)
•The County Culture Workgroup
•Intensive Family Services (IFS)
•Structured Decision Making (SDM)
•Resource Family Approval (RFA)
•Continuum of Care Reform (CCR)
•Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)
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•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.
•Assembly Bill 12, the California Fostering Connections
to Success Act allows young adults to be provided
transitional support to age 21 to ensure the necessary
skills to survive on their own.
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The Independent
Living Skills Program
“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.”
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•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.
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Children who emancipate from the foster care system
face higher rates of:
•Unemployment
•Lower Educational Attainment
•Incarceration
•Dependence on public assistance
•Substance abuse
•Early parenting
•Homelessness
•Increased Health and Mental
Health problems
•Other high-risk behaviors
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•Staff consists of an ILSP Coordinator, Assistant Coordinator and 5 Program Specialists
•Serves 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
Bay Area Community Resources
Job Corps –Treasure Island
The Secret Elves
Suzy Todd Photography
Arm of Care, Inc.
Friends of ILSP Organization
Foster A Dream
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)
iFoster Jobs Program
Discovery ChalleNGe Academy
Sierra Community College
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•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/AB12 youth
•Leadership Development through California Youth Connection (CYC)
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•This past fiscal year, 640 current and former foster youth
were served both individually and in group settings (i.e.
workshops, classes, etc.)
•159 of these youth were Non-Minor Dependents
•THP+ has the capacity for 44 emancipated youth and
THPP has the 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.
•112 ILSP youth graduated High School in 2018
•10 graduated college
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ARM of Care –CSEC
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California Youth Connection
Day at the Capitol Conference
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Summer Network Event –WaterWorld
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Los Medanos Community College -Foster Youth Education Summit
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Transitional Housing Workshop
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2018 Road to the Future: Foster Care Youth Conference
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Iron Chef Youth Challenge Event
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College Luncheon Event &
Writing a Personal Statement Workshop
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Healthy Relationships,
Sexual & Reproductive Health
Workshops
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Bear Valley Overnight Ski Trip
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ILSP Senior Kick Off Event
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•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.
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