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FROM: John Cullen, Director County
Employment and Human Services went
DATE: June 29, 2000
SUBJECT: APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee,to
contract(421-513-2)with Lao Family Community Development, Inc., in the amount of $31,790
to provide employment services for CalWORKs refugees residing in West Contra Costa County
for the period of July 1, 2000 through December 31, 2000.
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)&BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services, or designee, to contract(#21-513-2)with
Lao Family Community Development, Inc., in the amount of$31,790 to provide employment services for
CalWORKs refugees in West Contra Costa County for the period of July 1, 2000 through December 31, 2000.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
CalWORKs Funds (80%Federal, 20%County funds).
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
Services under this contract directly support three community outcomes identified in the Contra Costa
Children's Report Card: (3)"Families that are Economically Self Sufficient"; (4)"Families that are Safe Stable
and Nurturing"; and, (5) "Communities that are Safe and Provide a High Quality of Life for Children and
Families"by assisting program participants to secure and maintain non-subsidized employment.
BACKGROUND:
In April 1999, Loa Family Community Development responded to an Employment and Human Services
Department Request for Interest for Post-Employment Services to Refugees. In May 1999, service delivery
began to those CalWORKs refugees residing in West Contra Costa County. In January 2000, services were
expanded to include pre- and post-employment services to the CalWORKs refugees in West Contra Costa
County.
This contract provides supportive services,job orientation, Job Club services,pre- and post-employment
services to CalWORKs refugees residing in West Contra Costa County.
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FROM: John Cullen, Director County
Employment and Human Services Dep nt r ,
DATE: June 30, 2000
SUBJECT: APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee,
to contract with Youth Homes, Inc. (#21-527-1) in the amount of$120,000 for dedicated
group home services in Central and East County, for the period from July 1, 2000 through
June 30, 2001.
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)&e BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to contract with
Youth Homes, Inc. (#21-527-1) in the amount of$120,000 for dedicated group home services in Central and
East County, for the period from July 1, 2000 through June 30, 2001.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Funding for this contract is 100% County dollars.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
The Dedicated Shelter Group Home program supports three of Contra Costa County's community outcomes:
"Children and Youth Healthy and Preparing for Productive Adulthood"; „Families that are Safe, Stable and
Nurturing"; and "Communities that are Safe and Provide a High Quality of Life for Children and Families".
This contract will provide children with stable, high-quality residential treatment after entry into the Child
Welfare System.
BACKGROUND:
In 1997, the Board approved the selection of Youth Domes as a dedicated group home provider in Central
County after EHSD issued a formal Request For Interest. Youth Homes was the only qualified agency that
expressed interest in providing services in Central County, In July 1999, the Board authorized EHSD to
contract with Youth Homes for a second dedicated group home in East County.
Employment and Human Services seeks to raise the total number of in-County dedicated group homes to
four. This contract provides for two dedicated group homes, or twelve beds, and continues services at the
established Central County site and the recently opened East County site. Both homes are dedicated to
Employment and Human Services under this contract, and both provide 24-hour intake, a no-restriction
admission policy and specialized staffing and services to accommodate children whose backgrounds may
unknown at time of placement.
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FROM: John Cullen, Director - County
Employment and Human Services Department
DATE: June 30, 2000
SUBJECT: APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee,
to contract with The Nurture Company (#21-589-1) in the amount of$200,000 for services to
the Welcome Home Baby Program, for the period from July 1, 2000 through June 30, 2001.
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)S BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to contract with
The Nurture Company (#21-589-1) in the amount of$200,000 for services to the Welcome Home Baby
Program., for the period from July 1, 2000 through June 30, 2001.
FINANCIAL. IMPACT:
No County cost. The contract will be entirely supported by federal TANF incentive funds.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
This contract supports all five community outcomes established in the Children's Report Card: "Children Ready
for and Succeeding in School"; "Children and Youth Healthy and Preparing for Productive Adulthood";
"Families that are Economically Self-Sufficient"; "Families that are Safe, Stable and Nurturing"; and
"Communities that are Safe and Provide a High Quality of Life for Children and Families."Identification of
first-time families, and delivery of weekly home visits emphasizing infant bonding and nurturing child
development, health education and medical care, and assistance with employment, housing, transportation and
childcare can provide appreciable reductions in child abuse and neglect.
BACKGROUND:
On March 7, 2000,the Board approved a contract with the Nurture Company, a nonprofit corporation that
provides services to the Welcome Home Baby Program. These services include fiscal management,
coordination, and prevention and early intervention services to families with young children. The Nurture
Company also coordinates activities with Early Head Start, a home-based outreach service for Head Start
families and Newborn Connections, a volunteer home visiting program for new mothers who self-refer after
birth. Under this contract, approximately 90-120 families will receive weekly visits from trained family support
specialists and staff. This will help to reduce child abuse and neglect, reduce substance abuse, improve
parenting skills and increase the percentage of safe, stable households.
Services will focus initially on the Monument Corridor area, with program expansion planned to encompass all
of Contra Costa County. Program partners include County Health Services, Contra Costa Regional Medical
Center, Mt. Diablo Adult Education, Interagency Council of Infant Services, Prenatal a Guidance, Child
Abuse Prevention Council and the Diablo Assistance League, among others.
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PHIL BATCHELOR,CLERK OF THE BOARD OF
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FROM: John Cullen, Director County
Employment and Human S vic ,�"ent
DATE: June 28, 2000
SUBJECT: APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee,
to contract with Bi-Bett Corporation (#21-270-5) in the amount of$175,000 for alcohol and
drag diversion services for General Assistance (GA) applicants for the period from July 1,
2000 through June 30, 2001.
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)&BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to contract with
Bi-Beit Corporation (#21-270-5) in the amount of $175,000 for alcohol and drug diversion services for
General Assistance (GA) applicants for the period from July 1, 2000 through June 30, 2001.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
County cost is $175,000.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
This contract directly supports three of Contra Costa County's community outcomes: Families that are
Economically Self-Sufficient; Families that are Safe, Stable, and Nurturing; and Communities that are Safe
and Provide a High Quality of Life for Children and Families. By confronting denial and addressing
substance abuse, participants can overcome addiction and other barriers to self-sufficiency, while reducing
the impact of substance abuse on their families.
BACKGROUND:
Under this contract, Bi-Kett will provide nonresidential drug and alcohol recovery services in West, Central
and East County. Program services include drug and alcohol abuse education, drug testing and individual and
group counseling, in a substance-free environment. Clients are referred for alcohol and drug recovery
services following confirming substance abuse screening. GA applicants with identified substance abuse
problems participate in treatment services as a condition of GA eligibility. Failure or refusal to comply with
the treatment program may result in termination of aid and sanctions. A three-part process identifies GA
clients with potential substance abuse problems, confirms client substance abuse problems through drug and
alcohol professionals, and then channels those persons with confirmed substance abuse problems to drug or
alcohol recovery services. The contract limits services to GA applicants specifically referred by EHSD.
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FROM: John Cullen, Director �� ��� Count
Employment and Human Services Department
DATE: .lune 28,2000
SUBJECT: AUTHORIZE the Director of Employment and Human Services,or designee,to AMEND
contract#21-004-13 with Family Support Services of the Bay Area to increase the contract
amount by$31,2.80 to a new limit of$204,280 for respite care services.
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION{S}&BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
AUTHORIZE the Director of Employment and Human Services, or designee,to AMEND contract#21-004-13
with Family Support Services of the Bay Area to increase the contract amount by$31,280 to a new limit of
$204,280 for respite care services.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
No additional County costs. Funds are transferred from the original Captions for Recovery grant at the same
30% County 70% State allocation.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
Respite services support four of Contra Costa's Community outcomes: "Children Ready for and Succeeding in
School," "Children and Youth Healthy and Preparing for Productive Adulthood," "Families that are Safe, Stable
and Nurturing," and "Communities that are Safe and Provide a High Quality of Life for Children and Families."
Respite services may be used during times of crisis when a caregiver needs to be away from home, or when
parents or relative caregivers need to pursue activities and responsibilities that temporarily take them away from
children whose special needs require ongoing care.
BACKGROUND:
The Board originally approved this contract on July 9, 1999 to provide respite services for foster parents or
relative caretakers of drug-exposed infants and medically fragile children under three years of age with special
needs. Family Support Services of the Bay Area(FSSBA) supports foster care providers throughout Contra
Costa County, with respite services available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. FSSBA has provided respite
services to the County, as part of the State Heritage Project, Options for Recovery Program.
This action will transfer Options for Recovery funds from the Recruitment budget to the Recovery budget to
cover increased utilization costs and has been pre-approved by the State DSS.
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