To: Board of Supervisors
From: DHHS: Social Services
Agenda Section: Consent
Vote Requirement: Majority
SUBJECT:
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Professional Services Agreement with Redwood Community Action Agency Regarding the Provision of Supportive Services to Foster Youth and Non-Minor Dependents Residing in Humboldt County as Part of the Transitional Housing Placement Program
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve and authorize the Chair of the Board to execute the attached professional services agreement with Redwood Community Action Agency regarding the provision of supportive services to foster youth and non-minor dependents residing in Humboldt County as part of the Transitional Housing Placement Program in an amount not to exceed $1,866,858 for the period of July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2025;
2. Authorize the Department of Health and Human Services - Child Welfare Services Director, or a designee thereof, to execute any and all subsequent amendments to the attached professional services agreement with Redwood Community Action Agency, after review and approval by County Counsel, Risk Management and the County Administrative Office; and
3. Direct the Clerk of the Board to return one fully executed original copy of the attached professional services agreement with Redwood Community Action Agency to the Department of Health and Human Services - Contract Unit for further processing.
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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
Social Services Fund (1110-518), State Realignment Revenues
DISCUSSION:
Redwood Community Action Agency is currently permitted to utilize several Transitional Housing Program housing models, including, without limitation, single-site transitional, scattered-site transitional, scattered-site permanent and host home models, to provide supportive services to foster youth and non-minor dependents, between 16 to 21 years of age, that are designed to reduce homelessness by providing support in finding and maintaining safe and a...
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