COUNTY OF SAN MATEO

Inter-Departmental Correspondence

Human Services Agency

DATE:

February 26, 2007

BOARD MEETING DATE:

March 27, 2007

SPECIAL NOTICE/HEARING:

None

VOTE REQUIRED:

Majority

TO:

Honorable Board of Supervisors

FROM:

Beverly Beasley Johnson, JD, Director, Human Services Agency

Elsa Dawson, Director, Central Region and Self-Sufficiency

SUBJECT:

Memorandum of Understanding with the Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California for the provisions of the Tribal Family Assistance Program

RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt a Resolution authorizing the execution of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California (WTNC) for the provisions of the tribal family assistance program for the term of execution through June 30, 2008. There are no costs associated with this MOU.

VISION ALIGNMENT:

Commitment: Responsive, effective and collaborative government.

Goal 22: County and local governments effectively communicate, collaborate and develop strategic approaches to issues affecting the entire County.

The MOU contributes to the commitment and goal by local governments working together to provide services to the Native American Indian community in San Mateo County leading to self-sufficiency.

Performance Measure(s):

*Measure

FY 2006-07
Actual

FY 2007-08
Target

WTNC will provide Native TANF cash aid and employment & supportive services

175 cases

175 cases

HSA will provide Food Stamps and Medi-Cal

175 cases

175 cases

*Performance measures are written in the MOU and are based off federal payments to the state for this service area.

BACKGROUND:

On June 5, 2006 the United States Department of Health and Human Services approved the transfer of the provision of Temporary Assistance to Need Families (TANF) services from the San Mateo County Human Services Agency to the tribal government.

DISCUSSION:

The MOU outlines the Human Service Agency and the Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California’s responsibilities in regards to the transfer of TANF services for tribal families. The Social Security Act, as amended by the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act requires that tribes with approved Family Assistance Plans be issued a Tribal Family Assistance Grant. The amount of the grant is to be equal to the amount of federal payments to the state for Native American Indian families residing in the service area or areas identified by the tribes approved plan. County Counsel has reviewed and approved the MOU as to form.

FISCAL IMPACT:

This MOU outlines responsibilities of all parties involved with the transfer of TANF to the Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California. There is no funding associated with this MOU. There is no Net County Cost.