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TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
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FROM: Danna Fabella, Interim Director '• �:4°�
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Employment and Human Services Departl�ment
DATE: June 2, 2006 Y •
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SUBJECT: Contract with Don Graves for Independent Living Skills Program (ILSP) services.
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)&BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
RECOMMENDED ACTION@
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APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director,or designee,to execute a contract with
Don Graves in an amount not to exceed $38,1101to provide Independent Living Skills Program services for ILS Program
Design, Implementation and Coordination for the period July 1, 2006 through December 31, 2006. (#21-470)
FINANCIAL.IMPACT:
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No County cost. $38,110: 100% Federal Independent Living Skills Program funding.
CHiI.nRF.N'S IMPACT STATEMENT
The Independent Living Skills and the Child WeIIfare Services Programs support all five of County's community
outcomes: "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".
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RACKGROUNn:
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The Independent Living Skills Program(ILSP) is designed to prepare foster children age 16 years and over for
emancipation and responsible adulthood. ILSP services include daily living skills, money management, career and
educational planning, and housing assistance. ILSP has served more than 1,200 youth since July 2002 and has been
identified as a best practice model by the California Department of Social Services. The Employment and Human
Services Department delivers ILSP services countywide with offices in Martinez(Central County), Contra Costa College
(West County), and Los Medanos College(EastlCounty). ILSP also offers individualized services at homes and schools
throughout the County.
This contract provides for the continued oversight and facilitation of the ILS Program. Contractor will continue program
development,program administration, and coordination of services in conjunction with EHSD. Contractor will represent
ILSP and EHSD at local, state and national meetings and conferences.
This contract is for a limited period of time (6 months) while the department creates and recruits for a full-time
County position.
CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: YES SIGNATURE:
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RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
APPROVE OTHER.
SIGNATURE(S):
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ACTION OF BOARD ON APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
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VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE
UNANIMOUS(ABSENT r� "�( ) AND CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN
AYES: NOES: c— AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD
ABSENT: ABSTAIN: OF SUPERVISORS DATE SHOWN.
ATTESTED a.10
JOHN CULLEN,CLERK OPTHE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Contact: LINDA CAVAN,3-1583
cc: EHSD CONTRACTS UNIT—MM
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR BY �' ( � 'DEPUTY
AUDITOR-CONTROLLER
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