Performance Measure(s): | ||
Measure |
FY 2008-09 Target |
FY 2009-10 Target |
Percent of youth who exit Tower House Receiving Home who are placed in a safe and stable living situation. |
90% |
90% |
BACKGROUND: | ||
In 2001, the Board of Supervisors created a second receiving home known as the Tower House Receiving Home and Moss Beach Homes (MBH), Inc. was selected to administer the “Change of Placement Program” for dependent children at Tower House through a Request for Proposal (RFP) process. The program was designed to serve youth ages 12-18 years of age who need a higher degree of adult supervision and residential services and who have been discharged from previous out-of-home placements. Tower House is an 8-bed modular unit that was intended to be a temporary facility with a life span of five to seven years. The long-term plan was to build a 12-bed facility at the Youth Services Campus that was originally scheduled to open in mid 2007. CFS conducted a Request for Interest in November 2006, in anticipation of the facility’s opening. However, the building of the new facility experienced significant delay due to the need for hazardous material removal. HSA anticipates that the two-year period will give the County sufficient time to complete the new facility, secure the license and conduct an RFP process. | ||
DISCUSSION: | ||
On April 2, 2008, MBH changed their name to Aspiranet and this new two-year Agreement with Aspiranet will allow continuation of the ”Change of Placement Program” at the Tower House facility. They will continue to collaborate with schools, law enforcement, and be involved in the placement review process for the CYSOC and remain a strong link between the Juvenile Probation Department and CFS. It is in the County’s best interest to waive the RFP process because having Aspiranet as the provider will ensure continuation of an already established Change of Placement program, prevent disruption of services, and current Contractor has agreed to remain in the existing facility which is approaching its maximum life span until the new facility is built. HSA conducted a thorough assessment and made minor repairs to maintain the building’s structural safety and ensure the safety of youth and staff. HSA will conduct an RFP for services beginning July 1, 2010. | ||
The Contractor has assured compliance with the County's Contractor Employee Jury Service Ordinance, as well as all other contract provisions that are required by County ordinance and administrative memoranda, including but not limited to insurance, hold harmless, non-discrimination and equal benefits. County Counsel has approved the Agreement as to form and Risk Management has approved the Contractor’s insurance. | ||
FISCAL IMPACT: | ||
The term of this Agreement is July 1, 2008 to June 30, 2010. The total obligation of the Agreement is $546,364 and is funded through State and Federal funds. There is no Net County Cost. Funds have been included in the FY 2008-09 and FY 2009-10 Recommended Budgets. |