To: Board of Supervisors
From: DHHS: Social Services
Agenda Section: Consent
SUBJECT:
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Professional Services Agreement with Redwood Community Action Agency Regarding the Provision of Temporary Shelter and Long-Term Transitional Housing Placement Services to Eligible Youth Residing in Humboldt County
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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 temporary shelter and long-term transitional housing placement services to eligible youth residing in Humboldt County in an amount not to exceed $303,752 for the period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023;
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 (1160)
DISCUSSION:
Redwood Community Action Agency provides temporary shelter and long-term transitional housing placement services to youth between 12 and 17 years of age as part of its Our House and Launch Pad programs. The Humboldt County Department of Health and Human Services - Child Welfare Services (DHHS - Child Welfare Services) has previously contracted with Redwood Community Action Agency on numerous occasions. On each occasion, Redwood Community Action Agency has demonstrated expertise in providing a full range of temporary shelter and long-term transitional housing placement services, including, without limitation, crisis intervention, family mediation, case management and aftercare services that are designed to support the development of daily life, employment, money management and conflict resolution skills.
The attached professional services agreement with Redwood Community Action Agency will allow eligible youth residing in Humboldt County who are within the jurisdiction of the juvenile court pursuant to Section 300 or Section 601 of the California Welfare and Institutions Code to receive temporary shelter and long-term transitional housing placement services for the period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023.
Accordingly, DHHS - Child Welfare Services recommends that the Board approve, and authorize the Chair of the Board to execute, the attached professional services agreement with Redwood Community Action Agency regarding the provision of temporary shelter and long-term transitional housing placement services to eligible youth residing in Humboldt County for the period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023. Staff also recommends that the Board authorize the DHHS - 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, in order to avoid any unnecessary delays in the provision of needed temporary shelter and long-term transitional housing placement services.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The attached professional services agreement with Redwood Community Action Agency has a maximum amount payable of $303,752 for the period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023. However, in the event local, state or federal funding is reduced or eliminated, the County of Humboldt may reduce the above-referenced maximum amount payable or terminate the attached professional services agreement with Redwood Community Action Agency in its entirety.
Expenditure appropriations related to the attached professional services agreement with Redwood Community Action Agency have been included in the proposed fiscal year 2022-2023 budget for DHHS - Social Services budget unit 1160-508. Funding for the attached professional services agreement with Redwood Community Action Agency is available through state realignment revenues received by DHHS - Child Welfare Services. As a result, approval of the attached professional services agreement with Redwood Community Action Agency will not impact the Humboldt County General Fund.
STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK:
The recommended actions support the Board of Supervisors’ Strategic Framework by protecting vulnerable populations and supporting self-reliance of citizens, creating opportunities for improved safety and health and providing community-appropriate levels of services.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
None
ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
The Board may choose not to approve the attached professional services agreement with Redwood Community Action Agency regarding the provision of temporary shelter and long-term transitional housing placement services to eligible youth residing in Humboldt County. However, this alternative is not recommended since it would limit DHHS - Child Welfare Services’ ability to provide needed housing and supportive services to youth who are within the jurisdiction of the juvenile court pursuant to Section 300 or Section 601 of the California Welfare and institutions Code.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Professional Services Agreement with Redwood Community Action Agency Regarding the Provision of Temporary Shelter and Long-Term Transitional Housing Placement Services to Eligible Youth Residing in Humboldt County for Fiscal Year 2022-2023
2. Certificates of Insurance
PREVIOUS ACTION/REFERRAL:
Board Order No.C-28; D-12
Meeting of: 6/23/2020; 1/4/2021
File No.: 20-734; 21-1818