To: Board of Supervisors
From: Probation
Agenda Section: Consent
Vote Requirement: Majority
SUBJECT:
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Multi-Agency Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council (MAJJCC) Recommendation Approving a Professional Services Agreement with Two Feathers Native American Family Services for the Continued Services Offered Through the Youth Ambassador Program in the Amount of $134,355 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 Through 2028-29
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve the recommendation of the Multi-Agency Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council (MAJJCC) to award Two Feathers Native American Services the amount of $134,355, for the continued services offered through the Youth Ambassador Program for FY 2026-27 through 2028-29; and
2. Approve and authorize Chief Probation Officer, Coral Sanders, to execute the attached professional services agreement with Two Feathers Native American Services.
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STRATEGIC PLAN:
This action supports the following areas of your Board’s Strategic Plan.
Area of Focus: Core Services/Other
Strategic Plan Category: 9999 - Core Services/Other
DISCUSSION:
Two Feathers Native American Family Services provides culturally grounded behavioral health, prevention, and youth leadership programming for Native American youth in Humboldt County.
The Youth Ambassador Program began in 2020 in response to the need for Native American Youth with complex needs to have opportunities to develop leadership and work skills in a culturally centered, trauma-informed environment. In 2023, the program was formalized through a Youth Leadership Development Program logic model that strategically outlines the interventions and intended outcomes of the program design.
The Youth Ambassador Program serves youth 16-22 years of age, and includes paid employment, leadership training, and mentorship. Youth participate in locally driven cultural activities, wellness education workshops, a goal-setting curriculum, community advocacy projects, and experiential learning opportunities that support both personal growth and community engagement.
Since the launch, the Youth Ambassador Program has employed more than 150 youth and maintained a 90% year-long retention rate. Alumni consistently report increased confidence, reduced substance use, and stronger cultural identity. Many graduates have gone on to pursue long-term employment, post-secondary education, and leadership roles within their communities.
With the start of the 2026-27 cohort, Two Feathers Native American Services is seeking funding that will allow the program to maintain the high-quality level of programming that serves the youth in Humboldt County’s vast geographic area. This funding will allow the Youth Ambassador Program to continue to provide employment, leadership development, and culturally grounded support that prepares Native youth to become the next generation of leaders in their communities.
Two Feather’s Native American Family Services made a formal proposal at the April 2, 2026, Multi-Agency Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council (MAJJCC) meeting to request funding for the next three fiscal years. The motion was passed, with an approved amount of $44,785 per fiscal year, for a total of $134,355.
SOURCE OF FUNDING:
1100202 Probation Juvenile Justice Crime Prevention Act (JJCPA) (Fund No. 3741-000-810515)
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
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Expenditures (Fund, Budget Unit) |
FY26-27 |
FY27-28 Projected* |
FY28-29 Projected* |
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Budgeted Expenses |
$44,785 |
$44,785 |
$44,785 |
|
Additional Appropriation Requested |
|
|
|
|
Total Expenditures |
$44,785 |
$44,785 |
$44,785 |
*Projected amounts are estimates and are subject to change.
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Funding Sources (Fund, Budget Unit) |
FY26-27 |
FY27-28 Projected* |
FY28-29 Projected* |
|
Use of Fund Balance (Fund No. 3741) |
$44,785 |
$44,785 |
$44,785 |
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Contingencies |
|
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|
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Total Funding Sources |
$44,785 |
$44,785 |
$44,785 |
*Projected amounts are estimates and are subject to change.
Narrative Explanation of Financial Impact:
The attached agreement with Two Feathers Native American Services has a total payable of $134,355 for the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029. However, in the event local, state or federal funding is reduced the county may reduce the maximum amount payable or terminate the agreement.
Expenditure appropriations related to this agreement has been included in the FY 2026-27 budget for the Probation Department - Juvenile Justice Crime Prevention Act budget unit (1100-202).
Funding for the attached professional services agreement with Two Feathers Native American Services is available through the trust fund balance (Fund No. 3741-000-810515) comprised of unspent Juvenile Justice Crime Prevention Act (JJCPA) growth payments from prior years and has been allocated in the budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27. Therefore, no supplemental budget is required at this time. This agreement has no impact on the General Fund and is fully funded with JJCPA dollars.
STAFFING IMPACT:
Narrative Explanation of Staffing Impact:
Approval of the attached professional services agreement with Two Feathers Native American Services will not impact current staffing levels.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
Two Feathers Native American Services
ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
The Board may opt not to approve this agreement, however, that is not recommended. Two Feathers Native American Service’s Youth Ambassador Program provides a valuable community resource to Native American youth, 16-22 years in age through leadership programming throughout Humboldt County. This funding ensures Native American youth have access to meaningful employment and leadership development opportunities.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Professional Services Agreement
2. MAJJCC Minutes - April 2, 2026
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