COUNTY OF SAN MATEO

Inter-Departmental Correspondence

HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

DATE:

April 8, 2002

BOARD MEETING DATE:

April 30, 2002

TO:

Honorable Board of Supervisors

FROM:

Maureen Borland, Director, Human Services Agency

Glen H. Brooks, Jr., Director, Central Region

Kristin Cornuelle, Manager, Workforce Development

SUBJECT:

ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH CAMINAR/CLC TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO OUT-OF-SCHOOL YOUTH UNDER THE WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT

Recommendation

Adopt a resolution authorizing execution of an agreement with CAMINAR/CLC to operate the Workforce Investment Act (WIA), Comprehensive Year-Round Employment and Training Related Services for Out-of-School youth in Central County. The contract amount is $250,000 and the contract term is May 1, 2002 through October 31, 2003.

Background

On November 13, 2001, the San Mateo County Workforce Investment Board (WIB) in partnership with the Adolescent Collaborative Action Team/WIA Youth Council, released a Request for Proposal (RFP) to provide Comprehensive Year-Round Employment and Training Related services to In-School and Out-of-School eligible youth in Central County during PY2002-2003. The program emphasis is on increased academic standards and building linkages to schools to extend and enhance learning opportunities, as part of a year-round strategy to improve student achievement through work experience and occupational learning.

RFP's were mailed to over 100 interested youth service providers. A total of 11 agencies were represented at an informational conference held by HSA staff on November 16, 2001. Two proposals were submitted. The proposals were recommended for funding by an Ad Hoc Review Committee composed of Youth Council members and a youth from the community. At the January 10, 2002 meeting the Executive Committee of the WIB authorized staff to enter into contract negotiations with the two youth providers, Caminar CLC for Out-of-School youth and Jefferson Union High School District for In-School youth. Jefferson Union High School District is a current WIA youth services provider and their contract will be amended to reflect the new services provided. Caminar CLC is a new provider and is being contracted to provide Out-of-School youth services as described below.

Discussion

Caminar /CLC will provide comprehensive assessment, educational, vocational, and support services to a minimum of 50 Central San Mateo County WIA eligible Out-of-School youth ages 17 to 21 diagnosed with a psychiatric, physical and/or developmental disability to enable them to complete school and/or gain competitive employment in the community. Participants will also receive some or all of the following: tutoring, work readiness skills, unpaid internships, summer employment linked to academic and occupational learning, counseling, mentoring, case management and follow up.

Performance Measures

This is a new program with new performance measures. There is no existing basis for comparison. The performance measures and levels are specified by State regulations

Younger Youth Performance Plan (14-18)

PY 01/02

PY02-03

Skill Attainment

45%

50%

Diploma/Equivalent

61%

66%

Retention Rate at Six Months

40%

45%

Participant Satisfaction Rate

66

71

Employer Satisfaction Rate

64

69

Positive Termination Rate

85%

90%

Older Youth Performance Plan (19-21)

PY 01/02

PY02/03

Entered Employment Rate

36%

41%

Employment Retention Rate at Six Months

74%

79%

Average Earnings Change in Six Months

$1,057

$1,110

Credential Rate at Six Months

50%

55%

Participant Customer Satisfaction Rate

66

71

Employer Customer Satisfaction Rate

64

69

Positive Termination Rate at Exit

85%

90%

Vision Alignment

The contract with Caminar/CLC keeps the commitment to Sow the seeds of our future prosperity and goal number 19: The skills level of new workers rises with improved K-12 education and training options. The contract contributes to this commitment and goal by providing educational, vocational and support services to out-of-school youth.

Fiscal Impact

The agreement amount will be $250,000. These funds are comprised entirely of WIA funds and will thus have no impact on the General Fund. There is no Net County Cost.

Exhibit A

1.

General Description of RFP

Comprehensive Year-Round Youth Program -A program designed with emphasis placed in encouraging youth to continue their education and acquire marketable job skills.

2.

List key evaluation criteria

Demonstrated past performance of service provider and partners; Collaborative ability and approaches, including coordination and linkages with other providers; Inclusion of additional resources that enhance services for youth; Comprehensiveness of services; Quality of program design; Financial and organizational capabilities of service and partners; Planned performance outcomes; Geographic and demographic distribution of services throughout the County.

3.

Where advertised

Public Notices place in the local San Mateo County Times papers.

4.

In addition to any advertisement, list others to whom RFP was sent

Agencies in San Mateo that provide services to youth.

5.

Total number sent to prospective proposers

Proposal mailed - approximately 100 walk-in request -0

6.

Number of proposals received

Two (2).

7.

Who evaluated the proposals

Ad Hoc Review Committee composed of San Mateo County Youth Council members and a youth from the community.

8.

In alphabetical order, names of proposers (or finalists, if applicable) and location

CAMINAR/CLC

1720 S. Amphlett Blvd., Suite 123

San Mateo, CA 94402

Jefferson Unified High School District (JUHSD

699 Serramonte Blvd.

Daly City, CA 94015-3219