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COUNTY OF SAN MATEO
Inter-Departmental Correspondence
Human Services Agency
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DATE:
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May 25, 2011
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BOARD MEETING DATE:
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June 7, 2011
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SPECIAL NOTICE/HEARING:
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None
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VOTE REQUIRED:
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Majority
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TO:
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Honorable Board of Supervisors
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FROM:
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Beverly B. Johnson, Director, Human Services Agency
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SUBJECT:
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Three Year Agreement with Youth and Family Enrichment Services
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RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a Resolution authorizing:
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A. The President of the Board to execute a three year Agreement with Youth and Family Enrichment Services (YFES) to provide Transitional Housing Plus Program (THP-Plus) to post emancipated foster youth, for the term July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2014, in the amount of $761,400, there is no Net County Cost; and
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B. The Director of the Human Services Agency or the Director’s designee to execute contract amendments which modify the County’s maximum fiscal obligation by no more than $25,000 (in aggregate), and/or modify the contract term and/or services so long as the modified term or services is/are within the current or revised fiscal provisions.
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BACKGROUND:
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In October 2007, the County of San Mateo purchased a Triplex property for transitional housing to house former foster youth eligible for the THP-Plus Program. THP-Plus is administered by the California Department of Social Services and provides affordable housing and a wide range of supportive services, including job training, educational support, and counseling. The goal of the program is to reduce homelessness among former foster youth.
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DISCUSSION:
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In January 2011, the Human Services Agency (HSA) conducted a Request for Proposal (RFP), for which two (2) proposals were received (see attached RFP matrix). YFES was selected as the Contractor based on the quality of programs identified in their proposal, and their extensive experience working with the THP-Plus program and with the target population groups.
This three year Agreement will allow YFES to continue providing services at the Triplex facility to support emancipated youth as they transition to adulthood. YFES will provide THP-Plus case management and supervision for the 9-bed Triplex facility, and will offer life skills training for youth according to THP-Plus state guidelines.
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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 reviewed and approved the Agreement and Resolution as to form and Risk Management has approved the Contractor’s insurance.
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Approval of this Agreement contributes to the Shared Vision 2025 outcome of a Prosperous Community by providing transitional housing for youth who have recently emancipated from the foster care system, and meet State THP+ eligibility requirements. As a result of participating in these services for at least one year, up to 75% of residents will demonstrate an increased income, and 85% of residents will continue to live in a safe and stable living environment. The THP+ program will contribute to overall increased self-sufficiency for program participants, by providing them critical life skills training, stable, transitional housing, and case management services to help them successfully transition to adulthood.
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Performance Measure(s):
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Performance Measure
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FY 2011-12
Target
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FY 2012-13
Target
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FY 2013-14
Target
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Percent of Triplex residents who will increase their income within one year of entering the program.
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73%
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74%
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75%
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Percent of participants who will continue to live in a safe and stable living environment after one year of exiting the program.
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83%
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84%
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85%
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FISCAL IMPACT:
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The three year term of this Agreement is July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2014. The total obligation for three years is $761,400, with $253,800 for each fiscal year and is 100% funded by State THP+ funds. This appropriation is included in the FY 2011-12 Recommended Budget and will be included in the FY 2012-13 and FY 2013-14 Recommended Budgets. There is No Net County Cost.
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