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COMMITTEE
June 28, 2021
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Supervisor Candace Andersen, Chair
Supervisor Diane Burgis, 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 May 24, 2021 Family &
Human Services Committee Meeting.
4.CONSIDER making recommendations to the Board of Supervisors on the following
advisory body appointments, re-appointments or vacancies:
a.RECOMMEND to the Board of Supervisors:
REAPPOINT Thomas Hansen to the Workforce & Labor Seat # 1, and1.
APPOINT Timothy Jeffries to Workforce & Labor Seat # 32.
of the local Workforce Development Board (WDB) both for terms that expires on June
30, 2025, as recommended by the WDB Board. (Patience Ofodu, Interim Executive
Director)
b.RECOMMEND that the Board of Supervisors:
APPOINT Ms. Rhoda Butler to Member At-Large Seat #3 of the Contra Costa
Advisory Council on Aging (ACOA) for a term expiring on September 30, 2021,
as recommended by the Council. (Anthony Macias, Employment and Human
Services Department)
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5.CONSIDER accepting report on efforts to intervene in and prevent human trafficking
and the commercial sexual exploitation of children, and on the operation of Children &
Family Justice Centers. (Alexandra Madsen, Employment and Human Services
Department)
6.CONSIDER accepting report from the Employment and Human Services Department
on youth housing, employment, education and well-being 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. (Don Graves,
Employment and Human Services Department)
7.The next meeting is currently scheduled for July 26, 2021.
8.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 1025 Escobar St.,
4th Floor, Martinez, 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:
Dennis Bozanich, Committee Staff
Phone (925) 655-2050, Fax (925) 655-2066
Dennis.Bozanich@cao.cccounty.us
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FAMILY AND HUMAN SERVICES
COMMITTEE 3.
Meeting Date:06/28/2021
Subject:RECORD OF ACTION FOR THE PREVIOUS FHS MEETING
Submitted For: Monica Nino, County Administrator
Department:County Administrator
Referral No.: NA
Referral Name: NA
Presenter: Dennis Bozanich Contact: Dennis Bozanich;
925-655-2050
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 September 28, 2020 Family & Human Services
Committee Meeting.
Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s):
RECEIVE and APPROVE the draft Record of Action for the September 28, 2020 Family &
Human Services Committee Meeting.
Fiscal Impact (if any):
None
Attachments
DRAFT Record of Actions for 5-24-2021
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FAMILY AND HUMAN SERVICES
COMMITTEE 4.
Meeting Date:06/28/2021
Subject:CONSIDER recommendations to the Board on the following advisory
body appointments, re-appointments or vacancies
Submitted For: Monica Nino, County Administrator
Department:County Administrator
Referral No.: NA
Referral Name: Advisory Body Appointments
Presenter: Dennis Bozanich Contact: Dennis Bozanich; 925-655-2050
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 a Board of Supervisors committee.
Referral Update:
Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s):
CONSIDER each of the following advisory board appointments, re-appointments or vacancy
declarations for possible recommendation to the Board of Supervisors.
Fiscal Impact (if any):
NA
Attachments
No file(s) attached.
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FAMILY AND HUMAN SERVICES
COMMITTEE 4. a.
Meeting Date:06/28/2021
Subject:Appointments to the Workforce Development Board
Submitted For: Monica Nino, County Administrator
Department:County Administrator
Referral No.: NA
Referral Name: Advisory Board Appointment
Presenter: Dennis Bozanich Contact: Dennis Bozanich
925-655-2050
Referral History:
On December 13, 2011, The Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution No. 2011/498 adopting
policy governing appointments to independent boards, committees, and commissions, and special
districts. Included in this resolution was a requirement that independent bodies initially
conducting interviews for At-Large/Countywide seats provide appointment recommendations to a
Board Committee for further review. The Workforce Development Board implements federal
requirements for programs to address the education, skills, and employment needs for a skilled
workforce, and that lead to an increase in the skills and earnings of Contra Costa residents.
On March 14, 2016, the Family and Human Services Committee (FHS) accepted the Employment
and Human Services Department's recommendation to decertify the then-current Workforce
Investment Act local Board and re-certify a new board structure in compliance with the new
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). FHS approved these recommendations, and
the Board did the same at its March 29, 2016 meeting.
Under new standards in WIOA (2016) and as adopted by the Board on March 29, 2016, the new
Workforce Development Board structure is: a total of 23 required seats and 2 "optional seats",
consisting of: 13 Business representatives, 5 Workforce representatives, and 5 Education and
Training representatives as follows: (1) Adult Education/Literacy; (2) Higher Education; (3)
Economic & Community Development; (4) Wagner Peyser representative; (5) Vocational
Rehabilitation. Also two additional/ "optional" seats that may be filled from any of the 3
categories above.
The Executive Committee of the local WIOA board met January 21, 2016 and approved a
recommended WIOA Board configuration, subsequently approved by the Board of Supervisors
on March 29, 2016.
Referral Update:
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Local board structure and size:
Compared to predecessor legislation, the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)
substantially changes Local Board composition by reducing local workforce development board
size while maintaining a business and industry majority and ensuring representation from labor
and employment and training organizations.
Category – Representatives of Business (WIOA Section 107(b)(2)(A))
Thirteen (13) representatives (52%)
Category – Representatives of Workforce (WIOA Section 107(b)(2)(A))
Five (5) representatives (20%)
Category – Representatives of Education and Training (WIOA Section 107(b)(2)(C))
One (1) Adult Education/Literacy Representative (WIOA title II)
One (1) Higher Education Representative
One (1) Economic and Community Development Representative
One (1) Wagner Peyser Representative
One (1) Vocational Rehabilitation Representative
Two (2) additional seats from the above categories, including constituencies referenced in
Attachment III of Training Employment & Guidance Letter (TEGL) 27-14.
The Workforce Development Board Executive Committee, approved on June 15, 2021 at an
emergency committee meeting. No other candidates competed for the seats.
Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s):
Board of Supervisor may consider reappointing Thomas Hansen to the Workforce & Labor Seat #
1 and appointing Timothy Jeffries to Workforce & Labor Seat # 3 of the local Workforce
Development Board (WDB) both for terms that expires on June 30, 2025.
Fiscal Impact (if any):
NA
Attachments
Request Memo - Workforce Development Board
Application - T Hansen
Application - T Jeffries
WDB Roster - June 2021
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: June 15, 2021
TO: Family and Human Services Committee
CC: Dennis Bozanich, CAO Sr. Deputy County Administrator
FROM: Patience Ofodu, Interim Executive Director
SUBJECT: Appointment to Workforce Development Board
This memorandum requests the Family and Human Services Committee recommend to the Contra Costa County
Board of Supervisors the appointment of the following candidates to the new WIOA compliant Workforce
Development Board of Contra Costa County.
Background:
Local board structure and size:
Compared to predecessor legislation, the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) substantially
changes Local Board composition by reducing local workforce development board size while maintaining a
business and industry majority and ensuring representation from labor and employment and training
organizations.
To meet the categorical membership percentages, the WDB recommended a board of twenty-five (25)
members. This option represents the minimum required local board size under WIOA plus an additional six (6)
optional representatives in the following enumerated categories: 1) business; 2) workforce; 3) education and
training.
Category – Representatives of Business (WIOA Section 107(b)(2)(A))
• Thirteen (13) representatives (52%)
Category – Representatives of Workforce (WIOA Section 107(b)(2)(A))
• Five (5) representatives (20%)
Category – Representatives of Education and Training (WIOA Section 107(b)(2)(C))
• One (1) Adult Education/Literacy Representative (WIOA title II)
• One (1) Higher Education Representative
• One (1) Economic and Community Development Representative
• One (1) Wagner Peyser Representative
• One (1) Vocational Rehabilitation Representative
Two (2) additional seats from the above categories, including constituencies referenced in
Attachment III of Training Employment & Guidance Letter (TEGL) 27-14.
PATIENCE OFODU
INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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Recommendation:
a) Recommend approval of local board candidate for the re-appointment for the board seat.
(Attached application and board roster) - Approved on June 15, 2021 at the Emergency Executive
Committee Meeting
• Thomas Hansen – Workforce & Labor Seat #1
b) Recommend approval of local board candidates for the vacant board seat. (Attached application
and board roster) - Approved on June 15, 2021 at the Emergency Executive Committee Meeting
• Timothy Jefferies- Workforce & Labor Seat #3
**No other candidate competed for the Workforce Business Seat #1 & #3. **
RE-APPOINTMENT
Seat Last Name First Name Address &
District #
Term
Start Date
Term of
Expiration
District
(Resident)
Workforce &
Labor Seat # 1
Hansen Thomas Martinez, CA
District #5
7/1/2021 6/30/2025 District #5
NEW APPOINTMENT
Seat Last Name First Name Address & District # Term
Start Date
Term of
Expiration
District
(Resident)
Workforce &
Labor Seat # 3
Jefferies Timothy Martinez, CA
District #5
7/1/2021 6/30/2025 District #5
Thank you
PO/rms
attachment
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Submit Date: Jun 02, 2021
First Name Middle Initial Last Name
Home Address Suite or Apt
City State Postal Code
Primary Phone
Email Address
Contra Costa County Boards & Commissions
Application Form
Profile
Which supervisorial district do you live in?
District 5
Education
Select the option that applies to your high school education *
High School Diploma
College/ University A
Name of College Attended
Degree Type / Course of Study / Major
Degree Awarded?
Yes No
College/ University B
Name of College Attended
Degree Type / Course of Study / Major
Thomas B Hansen
97 Bridgeview Ct
Crockett CA 94525
Home: (510) 787-3609
tomh@ibewlu302.com
Thomas B Hansen
A1b
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Degree Awarded?
Yes No
College/ University C
Name of College Attended
Degree Type / Course of Study / Major
Degree Awarded?
Yes No
Other schools / training completed:
Course Studied
IBEW Electrical Apprenticeship
Hours Completed
8000
Certificate Awarded?
Yes No
Board and Interest
Which Boards would you like to apply for?
Workforce Development Board: Submitted
Seat Name
Have you ever attended a meeting of the advisory board for which you are applying?
Yes No
If you have attended, how many meetings have you attended?
I have been on the Board for almost 20 years
Please explain why you would like to serve on this particular board, commitee, or
commission.
I am reapplying for my seat
Thomas B Hansen
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Upload a Resume
Qualifications and Volunteer Experience
I would like to be considered for appointment to other advisory boards for which I may be
qualified.
Yes No
Are you currently or have you ever been appointed to a Contra Costa County advisory
board, commission, or committee?
Yes No
List any volunteer or community experience, including any advisory boards on which you
have served.
Western Contra Costa Transit Authority, Ad Hoc Committee on Board of Supervisors Compensation
Describe your qualifications for this appointment. (NOTE: you may also include a copy of
your resume with this application)
I am currently on the Board
Conflict of Interest and Certification
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:
Thomas B Hansen
Workforce Development Board
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Please Agree with the Following Statement
I certify that the statements made by me in this application are true, complete, and correct to
the best of my knowledge and belief, and are made in good faith. I acknowledge and
undersand that all information in this application is publicly accessible. I understand that
misstatements and/or omissions of material fact may cause forfeiture of my rights to serve
on a board, committee, or commission in Contra Costa County.
I Agree
Thomas B Hansen
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Submit Date: Jun 04, 2021
First Name Middle Initial Last Name
Home Address Suite or Apt
City State Postal Code
Primary Phone
Email Address
Contra Costa County Boards & Commissions
Application Form
Profile
Which supervisorial district do you live in?
District 5
Education
Select the option that applies to your high school education *
High School Diploma
College/ University A
Name of College Attended
Degree Type / Course of Study / Major
Degree Awarded?
Yes No
College/ University B
Name of College Attended
Degree Type / Course of Study / Major
Timothy Jefferies
2191 Piedmont Way
Pittsburg CA 94565
Home: (925) 427-7586
tjeff@bmlocal549.org
Timothy Jefferies
A1c
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Degree Awarded?
Yes No
College/ University C
Name of College Attended
Degree Type / Course of Study / Major
Degree Awarded?
Yes No
Other schools / training completed:
Course Studied
Hours Completed
Certificate Awarded?
Yes No
Board and Interest
Which Boards would you like to apply for?
Workforce Development Board: Submitted
Seat Name
Timothy Jefferies
Have you ever attended a meeting of the advisory board for which you are applying?
Yes No
If you have attended, how many meetings have you attended?
Please explain why you would like to serve on this particular board, commitee, or
commission.
constantly seeking ways to increase and educate the workforce of my local area. and also make relations
with those who seek the same endeavors.
Qualifications and Volunteer Experience
Timothy Jefferies
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Upload a Resume
I would like to be considered for appointment to other advisory boards for which I may be
qualified.
Yes No
Are you currently or have you ever been appointed to a Contra Costa County advisory
board, commission, or committee?
Yes No
List any volunteer or community experience, including any advisory boards on which you
have served.
I have been a faithful Food Bank volunteer for several years. (November time period) and many years ago
I was a faithful Salvation Army volunteer.
Describe your qualifications for this appointment. (NOTE: you may also include a copy of
your resume with this application)
I am a member of the workforce that I want to see improved.
Conflict of Interest and Certification
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:
Timothy Jefferies
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Please Agree with the Following Statement
I certify that the statements made by me in this application are true, complete, and correct to
the best of my knowledge and belief, and are made in good faith. I acknowledge and
undersand that all information in this application is publicly accessible. I understand that
misstatements and/or omissions of material fact may cause forfeiture of my rights to serve
on a board, committee, or commission in Contra Costa County.
I Agree
Timothy Jefferies
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BOARD MEMBERS
PUBLIC ROSTER
District #
(Resident)
District #
(Employment)Committee
Michael McGill 1 6/23/2020 District #2 7/1/2020 6/30/2024 Chairperson/Engineer MMS Design Associates District #2 EXEC/YOUTH
Joshua Aldrich 2 10/9/2018 District #3 10/1/2018 6/30/2022 CEO Del Sol NRG. Inc.District #3 BED
Yolanda Vega 3 6/23/2020 District #2 7/1/2020 6/30/2024 Principal Peak Performance Corporate Training District #2 EXEC
Terry Curley 4 10/9/2018 District #2 10/1/2018 6/30/2022 Executive Vice President United Business Bank District #4 EXEC/BED
VACANT 5 District #X 6/30/20XX Disttict #X
VACANT 6 District #X 6/30/20XX District #X
Stacey Marshall 7 6/23/2020 District #1 7/1/2020 6/30/2024 Manager Human Resources American Sugar Refining, Inc.District #5 BED
Carolina Herrera 8 7/14/2020 District #4 7/1/2020 6/30/2024 Manager, Community & Government Relations Kaiser Permanente District #4 BED
Robert Muller 9 3/12/2019 District #5 3/1/2019 6/30/2023 Learning Manager PBF Energy District #5 YOUTH
Laura Trevino 10 7/14/2020 District #5 7/1/2020 6/30/2024 Business Profile Account Manager Coast Personal Services District #5 YOUTH
Stephanie Rivera 11 7/14/2020 District #4 7/1/2020 6/30/2024 Director, Community Health Improvement John Muir Health District #4 BED
Monica Magee 12 8/11/2020 District #5 7/1/2020 6/30/2024 Director of Marketing Bishop Ranch District #2 BED
Corry Kennedy 13 7/14/2020 District #4 7/1/2020 6/30/2024 Human Resource Manager Chevron District #2 BED
District #
(Resident)
Thomas Hansen (Exec.Cmte. Approved Re-appointment 06.15.2021)1 District #5 6/30/2025 Business Manager IBEW Local 302 District #5 EXEC
Joshua Anijar 2 12/10/2019 District #X 12/1/2019 6/30/2023 Executive Director Centra Labor Council Contra Costa County District #5 EXEC
Timothy Jefferies (Exec. Cmte. Approved Appointmen 06.15.2021)3 District #5 6/30/2025 BM Local 549 District #5
VACANT 4 District #X 6/30/20XX District #X
VACANT 5 District #X 6/30/20XX District #X
District #
(Resident)
G. Vittoria Abbate 1 10/17/2017 District #2 10/1/2017 6/30/2021 Director, College & Career & Adult Education Mt. Diablo Unified School District District #4 YOUTH
Kelly Schelin 2 7/14/2020 District #5 7/1/2020 6/30/2024 Associate Vice Chancellor, Educational Services Contra Costa College District #1 BED
District #
(Resident)
Carol Asch 1 6/23/2020 District #X 7/1/2020 6/30/2024 Rehabilitation Act of 1973/District Administrator California Department of Rehabilitation District #4 YOUTH
Richard Johnson 2 6/23/2020 District #4 7/1/2020 6/30/2024 Employment Service/Employment Prog.Manager ll California Employment Development Department District #4 BED
Kwame Reed 3 6/23/2020 District #X 7/1/2020 6/30/2024 Economic Development Director City of Antioch District #3 EXEC/BED
District #
(Resident)
Leslay Choy 1 7/14/2020 District #1 7/1/2020 6/30/2024 Executive Director San Pablo Economic Development District #1 BED
DeVonn Powers 2 12/8/2020 District #X 12/1/2020 6/30/2024 Founder Chief Exec.Officer Humanity Way, Inc.District #X
BUSINESS COMMITTEE
WORKFORCE & LABOR Exec EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
EDUCATION AND TRAINING BED BUSINESS ECONOMIC & DEV.
GOVERNMENTAL AND ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Youth YOUTH COMMITTEE
FLEX ADDITIONAL MEMBERS N/A NOT ASSIGNED
PENDING APPROVAL/CONFIRMATION
VACANT SEAT
TERM END DATE
Entity
Name Seat #Appointment
Date Term End Date Title Entity
Name Seat #Appointment
Date Term End Date Title
Entity
Name Seat #Appointment
Date Term End Date Title Entity
Name Seat #Appointment
Date Term End Date Title
EntityNameSeat #Appointment
Date
Term End
Date TitleTerm Start
Date
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FAMILY AND HUMAN SERVICES
COMMITTEE 4. b.
Meeting Date:06/28/2021
Subject:Appointment to the Advisory Council on Aging
Submitted For: Monica Nino, County Administrator
Department:County Administrator
Referral No.: N/A
Referral Name: Appointments to Advisory Bodies
Presenter: Anthony Macias Contact: Anthony Macias,
925.602.4175
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 a Board of Supervisors committee. The Advisory
Council on Aging provides a means for county-wide planning, cooperation and coordination for
individuals and groups interested in improving and developing services and opportunities for the
older residents of this County. The Council provides leadership and advocacy on behalf of older
persons and serves as a channel of communication and information on aging.
The Advisory Council on Aging (ACOA) consists of 40 members serving 2 year staggered terms,
each ending on September 30. The Council consists of representatives of the target population and
the general public, including older low-income and military persons; at least one-half of the
membership must be made up of actual consumers of services under the Area Plan. The Council
includes: 19 representatives recommended from each Local Committee on Aging, 1
representative from the Nutrition Project Council, 1 Retired Senior Volunteer Program, and 19
Members at-Large.
The Area Agency on Aging, the ACOA Membership Committee and the Clerk of the Board,
using CCTV, recruit for these seats. The Contra Costa County EHSD website contains dedicated
web content where interested members of the public are encouraged to apply. The website
provides access to the Board of Supervisors official application with instructions on whom to
contact for ACOA related inquiries, including application procedure.
Referral Update:
The Contra Costa Area Agency on Aging (AAA) recommends the appointment of Ms. Rhoda
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The Contra Costa Area Agency on Aging (AAA) recommends the appointment of Ms. Rhoda
Butler to Member At-Large Seat #3 for a term expiring on September 30, 2021.
The Area Agency on Aging, the ACOA and the Clerk of the Board, using CCTV, assisted with
recruitment. AAA staff has encouraged interested individuals including minorities to apply
through announcements provided at the Senior Coalition meetings and at the regular monthly
meetings of the ACOA. The Contra Costa County EHSD website contains dedicated web content,
where interested members of the public are encouraged to apply and provided an application with
instructions on whom to contact for ACOA related inquiries, including application procedures.
Ms. Butler submitted an application for ACOA membership dated 03/11/2021 that is provided as
a separate attachment. The ACOA Membership Committee interviewed Ms. Butler on May 19,
2021. The Membership Committee recommended Ms. Butler to the ACOA Executive Committee
to fill MAL#3 seat. The ACOA Executive Committee approved Ms. Butler to fill MAL#3 at their
6/02/2021 meeting. Members of the ACOA voted unanimously to approve Ms. Butler’s
appointment to MAL#3 seat at their 6/16/2021 meeting.
Please find a copy of the member's applications provided as separate attachment.
Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s):
RECOMMEND that the Board of Supervisors appoint Ms. Rhoda Butler to Member At-Large
Seat #3 of the Contra Costa Advisory Council on Aging (ACOA) for a term expiring on
September 30, 2021, as recommended by the Council.
Fiscal Impact (if any):
There is no fiscal impact.
Attachments
Appointment Memo - ACOA
Application - Butler
ACOA Roster - June 2021
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Kathy Gallagher, Director
40 Douglas Dr., Martinez, CA 94553 Phone: (925) 313-1579 Fax: (925) 313-1575 www.cccounty.us/ehsd .
MEMORANDUM
DATE: 0 6/16/2021
T O: Family and Human Services Committee
CC: Tracy Murray, Director, Aging and Adult Services
FROM : Anthony Macias, Staff Representative for the Advisory Council on Aging
SUBJECT: Advisory Council on Aging – Appointment Requested
The Contra Costa Area Agency on Aging (AAA) recommends for immediate appointment to the
Contra Costa Advisory Council on Aging (ACOA) the following applicant: Ms. Rhoda Butler for
Member at Large (MAL) Seat #3. The MAL #3 seat is undesignated and has remained vacant since
4/23/2021, with the term ending 9/30/2021.
The Area Agency on Aging, the ACOA and the Clerk of the Board, using CCTV, assisted with
recruitment. AAA staff has encouraged interested individuals including minorities to apply through
announcements provided at the Senior Coalition meetings and at the regular monthly meetings of the
ACOA. The Contra Costa County EHSD website contains dedicated web content, where interested
members of the public are encouraged to apply and provided an application with instructions on
whom to contact for ACOA related inquiries, including application procedures.
Ms. Butler submitted an application for ACOA membership dated 03/11/2021 that is provided as a
separate attachment. The ACOA Membership Committee interviewed Ms. Butler on May 19, 2021.
The Membership Committee recommended Ms. Butler to the ACOA Executive Committee to fill
MAL#1 seat. The ACOA Executive Committee approved Ms. Butler to fill MAL#3 at their
6/02/2021 meeting. Members of the ACOA voted unanimously to approve Ms. Butler’s appointment
to MAL#3 seat at their 6/16/2021 meeting.
Thank You.
Anthony Macias
AAS Senior Staff Assistant
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Advisory Council on Aging
Roster ‐ June 2021
Seat Title Term Expiratio Current Incumbent
Incumbent
Supervisor
District
Nutrition Project Council 9/30/2022 Garrett, Gail I
At‐Large 1 9/30/2022 Reed, Penny I
At‐Large 2 9/30/2022 Krohn, Shirley IV
At‐Large 3 9/30/2021 Vacant
At‐Large 4 9/30/2022 Shafiabady, Sara V
At‐Large 5 9/30/2022 Card, Deborah V
At‐Large 6 9/30/2022 Lipson, Steve I
At‐Large 7 9/30/2022 Selleck, Summer IV
At‐Large 8 9/30/2021 Leasure, Nancy II
At‐Large 9 9/30/2021 Richards, Gerald V
At‐Large 10 9/30/2022 Tobey, Terri II
At‐Large 11 9/30/2021 Bhambra, Jagjit V
At‐Large 12 9/30/2022 Neemuchwalla, Nuru IV
At‐Large 13 9/30/2022 Hernandez, Michelle IV
At‐Large 14 9/30/2021 Yee, Dennis IV
At‐Large 15 9/30/2021 Bruns, Mary IV
At‐Large 16 9/30/2021 O'Toole, Brian IV
At‐Large 17 9/30/2022 Donovan, Kevin D. II
At‐Large 18 9/30/2022 Meltzer, Sue IV
At‐Large 19 9/30/2021 Kleiner, Jill II
At‐Large 20 9/30/2021 Frederick, Susan I
Local Committee Lafayette 9/30/2021 Partridge, Erin II
Local Committee Orinda 9/30/2021 Evans, Candace II
Local Committee Antioch 9/30/2022 Fernandez, Rudy III
Local Committee Pleasant Hill 9/30/2021 Van Ackeren, Lorna IV
Local Committee Pinole 9/30/2022
Local Committee Concord 9/30/2022
Local Committee Richmond 9/30/2022 Smith, Frances I
Local Committee El Cerrito 9/30/2022 Kim‐Selby, Joanna I
Local Committee Hercules 9/30/2022 Doran, Jennifer V
Local Committee Pittsburg 9/30/2021
Local Committee San Ramon 9/30/2022 Sakai‐Miller, Sharon II
Local Committee Clayton 9/30/2021 Berman, Michelle IV
Local Committee Alamo‐Danville 9/30/2022 Donnelly, James II
Local Committee Walnut Creek 9/30/2021 IV
Local Committee Moraga 9/30/2021 Aufhauser, Martin II
Local Committee San Pablo 9/30/2022
Local Committee Martinez 9/30/2022
Local Committee Brentwood 9/30/2021 Kee, Arthur III
Local Committee Oakley 9/30/2022 Casey, Megan III
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FAMILY AND HUMAN SERVICES
COMMITTEE 5.
Meeting Date:06/28/2021
Subject:CONSIDER annual report on the Family Justice Center & Commercially
Sexually Exploited Children
Submitted For: Monica Nino, County Administrator
Department:County Administrator
Referral No.: 111
Referral Name: Family Justice Center & Commercially Sexually Exploited Children
Presenter: Kathy Gallagher Contact: Dennis Bozanich; 925-655-2050
Referral History:
On January 6, 2015, the Board approved referring oversight to the Family and Human Services
Committee (FHS) on the Family Justice Centers and Commercially Sexually Exploited Children
initiatives. This became FHS Referral No. 111. On June 8, 2015, November 14, 2016, February
20, 2018, February 25, 2019 and July 27, 2020, FHS received and approved annual reports from
the Employment and Human Services Department on the Zero Tolerance for Domestic Violence
Initiative, Human Trafficking, Commercially Sexually Exploited Children, and the Family Justice
Centers.
Referral Update:
This report provides an update on collaborative efforts to address human trafficking and the
continuing development of the Family Justice Centers over the course of the last year. The
additional social risks brought to light by the COVID-19 emergency underscore the importance of
our County’s coordinated response, communication, resources distribution and effort to shift
toward prevention.
Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s):
ACCEPT report from the Employment and Human Services Department on efforts to intervene in
and prevent human trafficking and the commercial sexual exploitation of children, and on the
operation of Children & Family Justice Centers.
Fiscal Impact (if any):
No fiscal impact.
Attachments
2021 FHS Report on the Family Justice Center
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2021 Family Justice Center Presentation
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To: Family and Human Services Committee, Contra Costa
County Board of Supervisors
Date: June 28, 2021
From:
Tamina Alon, Assistant Director, Policy & Planning/Alliance to End Abuse,
Employment and Human Services Department
Subject: FHS Report #111 : Human Trafficking and Family Justice Center
This report provides an update on collaborative efforts to address human trafficking and the
continuing development of the Family Justice Centers over the course of the last year. The
additional social risks brought to light by the COVID-19 emergency underscore the importance
of our County’s coordinated response, communication, resources distribution and effort to shift
toward prevention.
Human Trafficking in Contra Costa County: A Snapshot
Data on Prevalence
Human trafficking can take many forms, but is generally categorized as either sex trafficking or
labor trafficking. Sex trafficking is defined as the use of force, fraud, or coercion to perform a
commercial sex act. Labor trafficking is a form of severe exploitation where individuals are
threatened or otherwise compelled into debt bondage or other forced labor for little or no pay.
Both sex and labor trafficking happen in Contra Costa County and are not mutually exclusive —
a survivor can be subjected to both sex and labor exploitation.
By nature, human trafficking is a hidden crime and is often under reported, especially labor
trafficking reports (labor trafficking can be more difficult to identify than sex trafficking).1
1 Data on human trafficking is hard to come by, and is often not reliable, as agencies and systems often are not
tracking clients by trafficking specifically. Clients may first be identified and tracked as experiencing other forms
of violence (such as domestic violence, sexual assault or economic abuse). Additionally, agencies that are
identifying trafficking clients may not be collecting details on the type or setting of trafficking. The data
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However, five Contra Costa victim service providers and the District Attorney’s Office have
consistently collected data over the two years through a Department of Justice Human
Trafficking Task Force Grant, facilitating an important snapshot of victims in our county.2 The
data was collected over a twelve month period between January 1 and December 31, 2020 and
represents more than 36 new victims of human trafficking who were identified and served by
victim service providers during this time period. During this same time period, there were 42
new law enforcement human trafficking investigations opened.
represented here does not define the totality of trafficking in Contra Costa County. In fact, it is likely under-
representative of the amount of trafficking occurring, especially labor trafficking
2 These agencies include STAND! for Families Free of Violence, Community Violence Solutions, Calli House,
Bay Area Legal Aid and International Rescue Committee.
11%
83%
6%
Type Of Trafficking: New Victims Identifed 2020
Labor trafficking Sex trafficking Both Sex and Labor trafficking
86%
11%
3%
Victims Sex Trafficking: New Victims Identifed 2020
Female Male Transgender/Gender non-binary
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Based on the demographic data collected by both victim service providers and law enforcement
partners, a large amount of those served were female US national sex trafficking victims. Data
across law enforcement and victim service providers is consistent - far more female US citizen
victims are identified than males, or foreign national victims. The types of trafficking
investigated by Contra Costa’s law enforcement in the past and the types of trafficking victims
being serviced by service provider caseloads tend to follow the national (and local) focus on
sex trafficking.
Human Trafficking Intervention and Prevention Efforts
Human Trafficking Coalition
The Alliance to End Abuse, a robust partnership and initiative of the Board of Supervisors,
continues to lead and expand the Contra Costa Human Trafficking Coalition by uniting a diverse,
culturally relevant group of community agencies, law enforcement, and social services agencies.
The Coalition is made up of more than 44 partner agencies including a wide range of service
providers, community-based organizations, law enforcement, the District Attorney’s Office and
other local and national governmental departments. In addition to agency members, we have had
community members join the Coalition as individuals. As a collaboration of agencies and
individuals, the Coalition’s goals include: conducting public awareness activities; providing
training, technical assistance and a forum to share best practices; establishing policies and
protocols; and creating a coordinated system of care. Coalition meetings occur quarterly and
include a training component, highlighting the work of one partner agency, and the sharing of
resources/networking.
The Contra Costa County Human Trafficking Coalition continues to strengthen its outreach and
awareness efforts. In 2020 the Coalition added over ten new partner agencies and moved its
meetings to a virtual format, increasing participation and engagement with a wider range of
78%
22%
Citizenship Status: New Victims Identified 2020
U.S National status Foreign national status
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agencies and individuals. Highlights from 2020 meetings included presentations and
collaboration with Bay Area Anti-Trafficking Coalition (BAATC), Love Never Fails, Justice at
Last and the Family Justice Center.
Human Trafficking Multi-Disciplinary Case Review Team
The Alliance to End Abuse, in collaboration with the Family Justice Center, continues to run
human trafficking multidisciplinary teams (MDTs) with a focus on high-risk and complex human
trafficking cases. The multidisciplinary team includes multiple agencies (law enforcement,
District Attorney’s office, service providers, and culturally responsive agencies) with a focus on
helping survivors meet their personal and family goals.
According to surveys, participating agencies have reported increased collaboration, increased
access to services for survivors and increased relationships built across systems. In 2020, the
Human Trafficking MDT met bi-monthly (6 times) and reviewed 11 “complex” cases of human
trafficking. 8 of the cases were Commercially Sexually Exploited Children (CSEC) and 3 were
adult sex trafficking related. A total of 25 connections were made to human trafficking MDT
partners during and after meetings. During case reviews, partners noted that during the COVID-
19 shelter-in-place, Community Violence Solutions (CVS) and Children & Family Services
(CFS) saw an increase in CSEC cases especially in group homes. Since the pandemic,
communication between law enforcement partners (including the District Attorney’s Office and
Public Defender) around high risk HT cases has been enhanced.
From January through December 2020, the Domestic Violence MDT convened for 11 monthly
meetings and reviewed a total of 18 cases with 102 partners participating. Out of the 18 cases, a
total of 16 were closed (meaning, the survivor met the majority of their goals) within the year.
Department of Justice Human Trafficking Task Force Grant
In October 2018, the Alliance, in partnership with the District Attorney’s Office, was awarded
the Enhanced Collaborative Model Task Force to Combat Human Trafficking grant by the Office
of Victims of Crime. This three-year grant is focused on creating and supporting a human
trafficking task force that is co-led by both law enforcement and victim service providers –
working to increase services for survivors and strengthen investigations.
The Task Force works to 1) better identify all types of human trafficking victims; 2) enhance
investigation and prosecution of all types of human trafficking; 3) address the individualized
needs of all identified human trafficking victims by linking them to comprehensive services; 4)
enhance awareness of human trafficking among law enforcement and service providers, as well
as within the broader Contra Costa community; and 5) improve trauma-informed practices for
human trafficking victims within law enforcement and victim service providers.
Service providers participating in the grant include Community Violence Solutions, STAND!
for Families Free of Violence, Bay Area Legal Aid, International Rescue Committee and Calli
House. These agencies work to provide wrap-around services to all victims of human trafficking
as well as increase training and outreach. The Alliance has supported the coordination of
services, data collection, data analysis and evaluation of programming for this grant. In the last
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year, more than 36 new victims were identified, and more than 42 new law enforcement human
trafficking investigations were opened.
Due to the COVID-19 shelter-in-place order, general Human Trafficking Task Force meetings
were halted, but the Human Trafficking Core Team continued to meet consistently virtually. The
Task Force Core Team members collaboratively developed and adopted decision making, media
and messaging protocols. The Training and Outreach subcommittee developed a draft training
presentation to be approved as an official Task Force Human Trafficking Training for Contra
Costa service providers and law enforcement. The Alliance in collaboration with the District
Attorney’s Office will reapply for the Enhanced Collaborative Model Task Force to Combat
Human Trafficking grant in June 2021 as a category 2 Task Force.
Grant partners provided over 2,200 units of service to survivors of human trafficking in 2020.
The most frequent service recorded was “ongoing case-management,” followed by “legal
services” and “crisis intervention or 24-hour hotline support”. In 2020, financial assistance,
personal items, and housing/shelter advocacy were services provided that had a significant
increase from the previous year.
542
893
459
437
299
164
134
88
60
123
18
106
11
279
116
0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000
Legal Services
Ongoing Case Management
Crisis Intervention or 24-Hour Hotline
Emotional/Moral Support
Other Service
Social Service Advocacy
Transportation
Client Intake
Protection/Safety Planning
Personal Items
Criminal Justice System-based Victim Advocacy
Housing/Shelter Advocacy
Interpreter/Translator
Financial Assistance
Mental Health and Treatment
Services Provided to Trafficking Victims in 2020 (in units*)
* Each unit of service is
approximately 15min of time
spent with a victim
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Responding to Commercially Sexually Exploited Children/Youth (CSEC/Y) involved with
Children and Family Services (CFS)
The Children and Family Services Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC) Team
continues to uphold the federal and state guidelines by outlining trauma-informed protocols to
support the CSE population. The mission of the program is to eliminate the exploitation of
children and build a system of care that addresses the needs of at-risk CSEC youth and
survivors across Child Welfare, Probation, and the Contra Costa community. The CFS CSEC
Team works by following the mandate of ensuring identification, documentation, and services
are provided for all CSE youth. The Team meets on a monthly basis to review any new legal
mandates or updates from CDSS, and discuss program needs and resources aimed at increasing
CSE awareness, identification, and referrals for services.
Since the inception of the program in 2015, there have been innovative additions to create a
safety net for youth served. One of the supporting components of the program is the
countywide Interagency Steering Committee. The Interagency Steering Committee provides
ongoing oversight and leadership to ensure all Contra Costa County departments and
community service providers are able to effectively collaborate to identify and serve youth who
are at-risk or survivors of commercial sexual exploitation. Additionally, the Interagency
Protocol for Serving Commercially Sexually Exploited Children in Contra Costa County was
revised last year to include the Contra Costa County Office of Education and the County
Sheriff Department.
There continues to be ongoing training for social workers and community members to increase
the identification of CSE youth. The continuous collaborative efforts have led to the training of
community partners to screen all youth ages ten and older with the Commercial Sexual
Exploitation Identification Tool (CSE-IT). Contra Costa’s Probation Department and Public
Health Department also utilize this tool. CFS has trained many professionals, resource
caregivers, and community partners and service providers on a range of topics from Harm
Reduction, CSEC Red Flags, and the intersection of CSEC and Child Labor Trafficking.
A major part of the program is the direct services provided. CFS contracts with Community
Violence Solutions (CVS) to provide case management services for all identified CSE youth
(at-risk and survivors). Some of CVS’s resources include a Drop-In Center, a 24-hour crisis
line, trainings, and ongoing consultation for all social workers with CSEC youth on their
caseloads. The program continues to grow with case specialists being present in the district
offices to provide immediate consultation and intervention to CFS social workers.
The data for CSE youth are documented by social workers in the Child Welfare Services/Case
Management System (CWS/CMS):
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Age
Children who are at-risk or are survivors of human trafficking vary in age. In Contra Costa, the
largest groups of children/youth with CSE involvement are between ages 15 and 18, with a
significant increase at age 16.
Gender
Contra Costa data shows there are more females identified as CSEC/Y than males. This has
historically been the case in Contra Costa, and is also reflective throughout the state as a whole
and the nation; males continue to be underreported.
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CSE At-Risk Youth and Survivors
The number of youths identified as being CSE at-risk continues to grow.
This data reflects Statewide and National trends, with almost as many youth identified “at-risk”
of exploitation as those identified already as victims. Because of this, CFS continues to work to
strengthen prevention programming with community partners.
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Challenges and Needs in Addressing Human Trafficking
While awareness of sex trafficking has increased, understanding, identification, and training on
labor trafficking has not continued at the same pace. More resources and attention are required
in order to achieve a better understanding of this complicated issue, including looking at the
overlap with immigration status, tax evasion and fraud, wage and hour violations, building code
inspections, and health inspections. Highlighting and bringing in efforts that increase the level
of training, awareness, and funding to address promising practices related to labor trafficking is
needed. This includes special attention to the hospitality industry, restaurants, salons, and other
industries known to have large numbers of trafficked workers. Historically, sex trafficking cases
have been prosecuted in Contra Costa County, but in 2020 the District Attorney’s Office filed
the county’s first labor trafficking case. The Human Trafficking Task Force hopes to increase
labor trafficking efforts among law enforcement agencies and support from victim service
providers in the future.
Additional challenges remain related to flexible and timely housing and shelter options, language
capacity, and culturally relevant and responsive services for victims.
The Family Justice Center
The Family Justice Center (FJC) is a one-stop center for families affected by domestic violence,
sexual assault, elder abuse, child abuse, and human trafficking. The Family Justice Center
coordinates with 63 on-site partners so clients can get safer sooner. The Alliance to End Abuse
continues to support the development of the FJC, and County departments remain essential
partners among many, supporting residents who are accessing the centers.
In 2020, the Family Justice Centers (in three Contra Costa County locations) provided services
to 4,444 individuals who experienced interpersonal violence (2,145 clients from Central Center,
1,576 clients from West Center and 723 from East Center). This was a 13% increase of clients
from 2019. Those services impacted an additional 3,421 children living with these clients.
In 2020, the Family Justice Center decided to remain open to the public during the COVID-19
pandemic. Home is not a safe space to shelter in place for many survivors of interpersonal
violence and there needed to be somewhere to go to make a private phone call or have an in-
person meeting. The FJC partnered with the Contra Costa Courts, when the courthouses shut
down for several weeks, to ensure that community members could come to the FJC to fill out
Domestic Violence Restraining Order applications with the assistance of attorneys. The Family
Justice Center also partnered with several foundations to distribute direct cash assistance to
families impacted by COVID-19 layoffs. A total of $77.000 was provided to 142 families with
263 children impacted. 309 families were given grocery cards and 50 families were provided
Chromebooks to ensure distance learning was possible. Below is a snapshot of FJC clients:
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Types of Violence, Family Justice Center Clients, 2020
Race/ Ethnicity, Family Justice Center Clients, 2020
73%
7%10%6%3%1%
66%
14%9%6%4%1%
56%
16%
9%5%
12%
2%
Domestic Violence Sexual Assault Child Abuse Elder Abuse Stalking Human Trafficking
Type of Violence, Family Justice Center Clients, 2020
Central West East
Latinx
51%
White
20%
Black/African
American
15%
Asian
6%
Other
5%
American Indian / Alaskan Native
2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
1%
Race / Ethnicity of Family Justice Center Clients, 2020
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Top Client Needs, Family Justice Center Clients, 2020
Additional information about FJC clients in 2020
18%
15%
10%10%10%
Advocacy
("Comprehensive
Services")
Family Law Assistance Mental Health
Counseling
Financial Assistance Restraining Order
Assistance
Top Client Needs
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Coordinated Integrated Services
FJC’s services are organized into two groups: crisis support and long-term safety. Crisis support
services are coordinated through FJC Navigators, who connect clients to the services they need
to leave their abusive situations or deal with their present crisis. After dealing with crisis, FJC
staff offer services to get clients to long term safety and independence by working on four
domains: health, education and training, wealth and community. Below are highlights from
FJC’s work to integrate services in 2020:
• The number of IPV clients served (4,444) increased by 13% compared to the previous
one-year period.
• FJC expanded their partnerships by adding more (7 new partners) on and off site.
Capacity Building and Partnership Support
FJC’s capacity building and partnership support strategy includes hosting monthly
multidisciplinary team (MDT) case reviews of high danger domestic violence and human
trafficking cases and law enforcement training coordination. In addition, through the Family
Justice Institute, FJC offers trainings and workshops to educate service providers and the public
about issues related to IPV. Below are highlights from FJC’s work in capacity building and
partnership:
• Between January 2020 and November 2020, FJC convened 11 domestic violence
multidisciplinary team meetings with 102 partners to discuss high risk domestic
violence cases. 18 cases were nominated and discussed. Of the reviewed cases, 100%
of the victims experienced verbal threats, 12 of the 18 victims experienced physical
assaults, and 50 connections were made to partner agencies.
• In 2020, the Family Justice Institute offered 26 workshops and/or trainings, attended by
1,681 individuals. FJC developed and recruited trainers for these workshops and
trainings in response to training needs identified by partners. The topics included
Suicide Prevention and Risk Assessment, and COVID-19 specific workshops on
housing and employment rights.
Impact of COVID-19 on Human Trafficking and Interpersonal Violence 3
During natural disasters and other emergencies, rates of interpersonal violence and human
trafficking can increase dramatically. During shelter-in-place, tensions in relationships, lack of
support systems and exploitation may increase. Increased financial and medical stress,
unemployment, as well as generalized anxiety, can lead to more violence and abuse at home and
lead individuals to take jobs that may be induced by force, fraud or coercion.
COVID-19 has left many individuals without work and in need of money to pay for basic needs
such a utility bills, rent and food. This has created a situation in which employers have a lot of
power over employees/workers, and there has been heightened fear that exploitation, sex and
labor trafficking will rise during Shelter-in-Place. Companies and businesses may lower
3 Interpersonal violence consists of domestic violence, human trafficking, sexual assault, elder abuse and child
abuse
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production costs and labor costs as they navigate the economic uncertainty – which can lead
some to seek cheap or free labor. As individuals are in need of money, they might be more likely
to take a job that is under paid, paid only through tips, or may have an element of force, fraud or
coercion at play.
According to the Polaris Project, the agency that runs the National Human Trafficking Hotline,
“the number of crisis trafficking cases handled by the Trafficking Hotline increased by more
than 40 percent in the month following the shelter-in-place orders compared to the prior month
(from approximately 60 in a 30 day period to 90). Crisis cases are those in which some assistance
– such as shelter, transportation, or law enforcement involvement – is needed within 24 hours.
The number of situations in which people needed immediate emergency shelter nearly doubled
(from around 29 cases in Feb. 14th – March 15th, 2020 to 54 in April 2020).”4
Economic upheaval and a situation in which many are now without work and in need of cash,
has created a situation in which trafficking may thrive. Furthermore, those who may be trafficked
during this time are more exposed to the virus and have less resources to recover from it.
Furthermore, racism and oppression are deeply embedded in the dynamics of human trafficking.
Many trafficking victims have multiple vulnerabilities that make them more susceptible to
trafficking, such as poverty, immigration status, or involvement with the child welfare or
criminal legal system. We know that these vulnerabilities predominately impact Black
individuals, Indigenous individuals and People of Color because of institutionalized systems and
policies that have historically disenfranchised and left out this population. In order to address the
root causes of human trafficking and interpersonal violence, we must address racial and gender
inequities. A public health approach to trafficking looks upstream at the root causes of violence
and creates environments that support and foster wellness.
Contra Costa County’s Call to Action: Preventing Interpersonal Violence
The Alliance to End Abuse and the Contra Costa County Public Health are co-leading a planning
and capacity-building process to develop and implement a countywide ‘Call to Action’ to
promote safety and reduce interpersonal violence, including human trafficking. It was informed
by countless community members and service providers who participated in the planning and
development process. The Call to Action provides vision and values, and identifies goals and
strategies to create a unified direction for multiple stakeholders. It is grounded in prevention and
public health principles, and acknowledges that multiple forms of violence and abuse are
preventable sources of harm in our communities, shaped by structural and community
conditions, that can be significantly reduced through collective, strategic action.
The Call to Action serves as a guide for coordinated and strategic action to correct the epidemic
of interpersonal violence. By developing a lasting framework that promotes equity, expands and
strengthens partnerships, fosters economic opportunity and ensures community connectivity, the
County is better able to address the root causes of interpersonal violence and human trafficking.
Officially revealed in February 2020, the Call to Action highlighted four goals and
accompanying strategies, to move the County towards a more targeted, upstream public health
4 https://polarisproject.org/press-releases/human-trafficking-during-the-covid-19-pandemic/
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approach to violence prevention. A task force was convened in Summer 2020 to begin
implementation of these goals.
When COVID-19 hit the Bay Area in March 2020, the Alliance revisited its approach to
interpersonal violence in light of a national pandemic and emergency. Furthermore, it became
clear that a space was needed to address and respond to immediate COVID-19 needs related to
interpersonal violence. As we face both social and physical isolation during shelter-in-place
orders, leading to increased anxiety and increased inequity, we need to create protective
environments in order to prevent violence. Because of this, the Alliance has identified three
specific prevention goals and strategies to focus on during this time, including:
1. Building sustainable, race conscious and value driven prevention infrastructure
o Racial equity trainings, workshops and agency specific technical assistance
2. Fostering early childhood development and whole family supports
o Community engagement and education campaigns
3. Encouraging community connectedness
o Multi-generational community building
Investing in these strategies is key to ensuring the safety and well-being of all and is a primary
approach the Alliance and Public Health will support in the coming year.
Resources
• Contra Costa County’s Call to Action: Preventing Interpersonal Violence
• Contra Costa County Family Justice Centers
• Contra Costa Alliance to End Abuse
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Update on Human Trafficking and Family Justice Centers
ALEXANDRA MADSEN, ALLIANCE TO END ABUSE DIVISION MANAGER
EMPLOYMENT AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT
PRESENTATION TO BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
FAMILY AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE
JUNE 28, 2021
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Human Trafficking in Contra Costa County: A Snapshot
Human trafficking can take many forms, but is generally categorized as
either sex trafficking or labor trafficking
Both sex and labor trafficking happen in Contra Costa County and are
not mutually exclusive—a survivor can be subjected to both sex and
labor exploitation
The following data was collected over a twelve month period between
January 1 and December 31, 2020, and represents over 36 new
survivors of human trafficking who were identified and served during
this time period
1
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Human Trafficking in Contra Costa County: A Snapshot
2
Labor
trafficking
11%
Sex
trafficking
83%
Both Sex and Labor
trafficking
6%
Type Of Trafficking: New Victims
Identified 2020
Female
86%
Male
11%
Transgender/Gender
non-binary
3%
Victims Sex Trafficking: New Victims
Identifed 2020
U.S National
status
78%
Foreign national
status
22%
Citizenship Status: New Victims Identified 2020
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Human Trafficking Intervention and Prevention Efforts
Human Trafficking Coalition
Human Trafficking Multi-Disciplinary Case Review Team
Department of Justice Human Trafficking Task Force Grant
Responding to Commercially Sexually Exploited Children/Youth
(CSEC/Y) involved with Children and Family Services (CFS)
CSEC Steering Committee
3
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Family Justice Center and Data Highlights
The Family Justice Center (FJC) continues to be a one-stop center for
families affected by domestic violence, sexual assault, elder abuse, child
abuse, and human trafficking. FJC highlights for 2020:
4
Provided services to
4,444 individuals who
experienced
interpersonal violence, a
13% increase from 2019
Services provided
impacted an additional
3,421 children living with
clients served
Provided comprehensive
and integrated services
by working together with
their 63 on-site partners
Remained open to the
public during the COVID-
19 pandemic
Partnered with
foundations to distribute
$77,000 to families
impacted by COVID-19
layoffs
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Family Justice Center and Data Highlights
5
73%
7%10%
6%3%1%
66%
14%
9%6%4%1%
56%
16%
9%
5%
12%
2%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
Domestic Violence Sexual Assault Child Abuse Elder Abuse Stalking Human Trafficking
Type of Violence, Family Justice Center Clients, 2020
Central West East
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Family Justice Center and Data Highlights
6
Latinx
51%
White
20%
Black/African
American
15%
Asian
6%
Other
5%
American Indian / Alaskan Native
2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
1%
Race / Ethnicity of Family Justice Center Clients, 2020
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Impact of COVID-19 on Human Trafficking and Interpersonal Violence
During natural disasters and other emergencies, rates of interpersonal
violence and human trafficking can increase dramatically.
Tensions in relationships
Lack of support systems
Increased financial and medical stress, unemployment, as well as generalized
anxiety
This leads to more violence and abuse at home and may lead individuals
to take jobs that may be induced by force, fraud or coercion.
7
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Impact of COVID-19 on Human Trafficking and Interpersonal Violence
“The number of crisis trafficking cases handled by the Trafficking Hotline
increased by more than 40 percent in the month following the shelter-in-
place orders compared to the prior month (from approximately 60 in a 30
day period to 90). Crisis cases are those in which some assistance –such
as shelter, transportation, or law enforcement involvement –is needed
within 24 hours. The number of situations in which people needed
immediate emergency shelter nearly doubled (from around 29 cases in
Feb. 14th –March 15th, 2020 to 54 in April 2020).”
Polaris Project, the agency that runs the National Human Trafficking
Hotline: https://polarisproject.org/press-releases/human-trafficking-
during-the-covid-19-pandemic/
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What’s Next: Moving Upstream
While we must
respond to the
immediate needs and
crisis now, we must
also begin to look
upstream at what is
causing human
trafficking and
interpersonal violence
in the first place.
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What’s Next: Contra Costa County’s Call to Action for Preventing Interpersonal Violence
The Alliance and the Contra
Costa County Public Health are
co-leading a planning and
capacity-building process to
develop and implement a
countywide ‘Call to Action’to
promote safety and reduce
interpersonal violence, including
human trafficking. It was
informed by countless
community members and
services providers who
participated in the planning and
development process.
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Thank You
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FAMILY AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE 6.
Meeting Date:06/28/2021
Subject:Youth Services - Independent Living Skills Program Update
Submitted For: Monica Nino, County Administrator
Department:County Administrator
Referral No.: #93
Referral Name: Youth Services - Independent Living Skills Program Update
Presenter: Don Graves Contact: Don Graves 925-957-2404
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 October 29, 2020.
Referral Update:
Please see attached annual status report.
Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s):
ACCEPT this report from the Employment and Human Services Department on youth services
and the Independent Living Skills Program (ILSP); 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
2021 FHS Report on Youth Services and the ILSP Program
2021 FHS Youth Services and ILSP Presentation
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To: Family and Human Services’ Committee Members
Monica Nino, County Administrator
Date: June 28, 2021
From: Kathy Gallagher, Director, Employment and Human Services Department
Kathy Marsh, Director, Children and Family Services
Subject: Youth Services Report - 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’s efforts to serve transitional age foster youth through the
Children and Family Services’ Independent Living Skills Program (ILSP).
BACKGROUND OF ILSP SERVICES AND SERVICES FOR TRANSITION AGE YOUTH
In 1999, the Federal government passed the Foster Care Independence Act. This legislation, sponsored
by the late Senator John Chaffee, doubled funding for statewide Independent Living Skills Program
(ILSP). There was overwhelming evidence emerging that youth leaving foster care were in need of
greater support from foster care into adulthood. Foster youth nationwide were found to have
increased likelihood of early parenting, instability in relationships, not graduating from high school,
lower school performance, increased health and mental health problems, homelessness, substance
abuse, and a higher rate of unemployment.
For the past thirty-three years the Children and Family Services Bureau of the Employment and Human
Services Department has provided services through the Independent Living Skill Program (ILSP). ILSP
serves youth between the ages of 15.5 to 21. The ILSP has received recognition throughout the State
of California and nation for its service and service delivery model.
An ILSP Coordinator, Assistant Coordinator and three ILSP Specialists staff the program. ILSP is funded
by the federal Title IV-E dollars with a 20% State match towards administrative costs and realignment
funds.
M E M O R A N D U M Kathy Gallagher, Director
40 Douglas Drive, Martinez, CA 94553 | (925) 608.4800 | Fax (925) 313.9748 | www.ehsd.org
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PROGRESS TO DATE
During the pandemic, ILSP offered skill building and youth engagement activities, virtually, all covering
four core areas, called the Four Pillars. The Four Pillars consist of Education, Employment/Vocational,
Housing and Well Being. ILSP collaborated with partnerships established over the years to create and
deliver a series of virtual workshops that met weekly.
This year, 415 foster youth have been served both individually and in group settings (i.e. Zoom
workshops/classes/activities.) Six hundred and twenty seven (627) youth were deemed eligible for
ILSP services. We relied on our donor community during the pandemic. Upwards of $18,500.00 in
donations were raised from the general community during the pandemic. This funding offered
scholarships, gift cards, and emergency funding via VESTIA, Inc. to assist ILSP participants.
ILSP PILLAR – HOUSING
Transitional housing for foster youth and emancipated foster youth continues to be delivered in Contra
Costa County. Two providers served the in-care foster youth age 16-18 in transitional housing, called
THPP. Five providers served non-minor dependent youth, aged 18-21, transitional housing called
THP+NMD. This past year, five (5) foster youth were served in THPP and one hundred twenty six (126)
youth were served in THP+NMD. Housing continues to be a significant challenge for foster youth as
they transition to adulthood. The Housing Continuum has improved communication between CFS ILSP
and the housing providers.
Efforts continue to be developed creating housing options in the community (i.e. room for rent)
through collaborations with community-based organizations and faith based organizations and
individual citizens with resources to offer. The long-term goal in this area is to develop more
permanent housing options for youth. For example, discussions continue with Health, Housing &
Homeless Services (H3) to refer youth to permanent housing options. Additionally, the contracted
providers work diligently to develop more permanent housing options and advocate for improved
housing options for foster youth (See Table 1)
ILSP PILLAR- EMPLOYMENT
ILSP collaborates with the Office of Education to refer youth to their WIOA case manager. The
Workforce Innovative Opportunities Act (WIOA) helps provide employment services to the ILSP
participants enrolled in their program. This past year, ILSP provided employment workshops entitled,
Employment Etiquette and How to get a Job during the Pandemic, through our partnership with Travis
Credit Union and the Youth Finance Institute of America. In June of 2020, Family Harvest Farm opened,
employing twelve (12) of our youth in paid internship positions. (See Table 1)
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ILSP PILLAR- EDUCATION
This current fiscal year, through our collaboration with the Contra Costa County Office of Education,
eighty-two (82) youth have been identified to be eligible to graduate from high school this school year.
All of the CCC graduates will be honored with the ILSP High School graduation stipend. ILSP continues
to collaborate with the Assistance League of Diablo Valley to administer the Senior Sponsorship
Program. As there are few funding streams to support extracurricular activities and expenses for foster
youth, the program was designed to assist graduating seniors to be able to partake in events that are
difficult for caregivers to afford. The Senior Sponsorship program funds such things as senior pictures,
yearbooks, and caps and gowns. Thousands of dollars continue to be raised via VESTIA and service
organizations to provide scholarship opportunities for our youth each year. In collaboration with the
Community Colleges, we host workshops to inform our youth of the supportive services on each
community college campus to create a successful college transition. Supporting our foster youth to
stay in school through such programs helps assist youth strive to achieve graduation. (See Table 1)
ILSP PILLAR 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 experience moving from placement to placement. The foster care system provides
basic needs. Youth in foster care may miss participating in sports, arts, spending the night at friend’s
homes, and the like. ILSP provides activities and supportive services to help encourage positive social
development and exposure to activities. This year provided an opportunity to explore therapy through
art; participants were able to experience art activities virtually. The State of California Department of
Social Services has emphasized the importance of supporting the well-being of foster care and ILSP is
an available mechanism to provide this intervention. The ILSP staff are trained in an approach called
Positive Youth Development. This approach enables them to engage youth and motivate them to strive
to improve their lives. (See Table 2 and 4)
SUMMARY/CONCLUSION
Youth who emancipate from foster care are expected to become self-sufficient by 21 years of age. 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 these tasks are difficult
for this population. Rates of homelessness for emancipated foster youth has been found to be as high
as 42% and housing moves are generally related to poverty and lack of stable family relationships.
Child Welfare programs have implemented ILS programs in order to help prevent these negative
outcomes. The Contra Costa County ILSP serves upwards of 500 youth each year. Despite a reduction
in staff and funding over the past several years, ILSP continues to strive to improve the lives of at risk
foster youth. Much of the work of the ILSP staff is to cultivate collaborative partnerships with
community-based organizations and other foster youth serving groups. ILSP Staff have expertise in
engaging youth and motivating them to stay in school, graduate, and get life sustaining employment.
These services are critical right now. With the Board’s continuing support and commitment to the ILSP,
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foster youth will continue to be provided quality skill building workshops, social skill development,
financial support and improved transitions into adulthood.
Table 1 - Workshops Pillars: Housing, Employment, Education
Number of Times
Workshop/Activity
Offered
Workshop/Activity Name Number of Youth Served
Online (on-going) Study Less, Study Smart 13
Online (on-going) 50/30/20 Rule for Budgeting 12
Online (on-going) 7 Money Mistakes that are easy to
make
15
Online (on-going) How to take Notes 11
4 Employment 45
1 Employment Interviewing 16
2 Foster Youth College Programs 23
2 Senior Scholarship Workshop 23
3 Senior Financial Aid/Chafee
Workshop
16
9 Money Management 123
1 Vocational/Technical Training 14
Ongoing Transitional Housing NMD 126
Ongoing THPP/THP Plus Housing Services 5
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Table 2 - Workshop Pillar: Well-Being
Number of Times
Workshop/Activity
Offered
Workshop/Activity Name Number of Youth
Served
Online (on-going) Anger Management 8
Online (on-going) How to be more Disciplined 3
Online (on-going) 3 ways to get to out of an
unmotivated rut
9
1 Wellness/ 8
12 Interpersonal Skill Development 91
3 Using Social Media for Positive
Change
24
6 Onward & Upward 11
6 Art Expression 39
1 Sexual Health/Healthy
Relationships
17
Table 3 - Leadership Development/California Youth Connection Activities
Meetings and Events Number of Youth Who Attended
2 CYC Meetings held 13 Youths per meeting
CYC Day at the Capital 4
City of Richmond Foster Youth Focus Group 12 youth
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Table 4 - Positive Youth Development Activities
Activity Number of Youth Who Attended
Virtual Network Event 110
Family Harvest Apprenticeship 12
FHF-Entrepreneurship Event 2
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•Foster Care Independence Act of 1999 (Public Law 106-169)
•Provides training,services,and benefits to assist current and former
foster youth in achieving self-sufficiency prior to,and after leaving,
the foster care system
•Each county has the flexibility to design services to meet a wide
range of individual needs and circumstances.
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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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ILSP spotlights “The Four Pillars”
•Education
•Employment / Vocational
•Housing
•Well-Being
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•Youth placed in out-of-home care after their 16
th birthday.
•Former dependents who entered into a kinship guardianship at any
age and is receiving Kinship Guardianship Assistance Payments
(Kin-GAP)at the age between 16 and 18.
•Former dependent who entered into a Non-Related Legal
Guardianship (NRLG)after their 8th birthday.
•Probation Youth with Placement orders at the age of 16.
•Former dependent youth at the age of 16.
•Youth residing here from other counties of jurisdiction.
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•Daily living skills
•Money management
•Building/developing self-esteem
•Financial support with college or vocational schools
•Educational Resources
•Housing via Transitional Housing and Housing Referrals
•Employment assistance / WIOA referral
•1:1 support
•Emergency Food Pantry and Clothes Closet
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•415 current and former foster youth served in current fiscal year
•34 THP+ provided transitional housing & support services
•126 THPP NMD provided transitional housing & support services
•82 ILSP youth have been identified to graduate High School in
2021
•Donations via VESTIA, Inc. increased during the pandemic
•Collaborative efforts continued, providing virtual workshops
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