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Consent-Health & Human Services # 15.
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| Board of Supervisors |
Child, Youth & Family |
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| Subject |
| Approve first amendment to Agreement No. 2014-0114 for the Yolo County Housing Authority, related to the Transitional Housing Placement-Plus Program, to increase funding in the amount of $34,000 for a maximum compensation amount of $124,000 for 2017-18. (No general fund impact) (Larsen) |
| Recommended Action |
| Approve first amendment to Agreement No. 2014-0114 for the Yolo County Housing Authority, related to the Transitional Housing Placement-Plus Program, to increase funding in the amount of $34,000 for a maximum compensation amount of $124,000 for 2017-18. |
| Strategic Plan Goal(s) |
Operational Excellence
Thriving Residents
Safe Communities |
| Reason for Recommended Action/Background |
The Yolo County Transitional Housing Placement-Plus (THP-Plus) Program provides housing assistance to eligible foster youth (18-24 years) emancipating out of the County Foster Care Independent Living Skills Program (ILSP), focusing specifically on providing temporary housing. The programs allow participants the opportunity for safe, secure housing while they develop and obtain necessary education, employment, and life skills needed for independent living.
The County contracts THP-Plus services out to the Yolo County Housing Authority (YCHA). YCHA provides single occupancy rooms and apartment like sites to provide housing for each individual transitioning foster youth. The Child Welfare Services (CWS) social worker assesses each THP-Plus youth for the housing option that will best meet their specific needs. YCHA staff ensure the quality of housing locations through annual inspections and provide renter orientation information which includes fair housing and tenant’s rights information. YCHA also coordinates with the CWS social worker to assist with the application process to secure permanent affordable housing prior to the youth exiting the program.
Due to the increase in rent amounts, HHSA has determined that the existing contract amount is not sufficient to cover rent for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2017-18 for youth currently receiving housing services. In an effort to avoid eviction notices for these youths, the contract must be amended to increase the contract by $34,000 for FY1718 for a total contract maximum of $124,000. Approval of this Amendment will allow youth to avoid eviction notices and remain in their current residence while continuing to focus on their education and/or employment. |
| Collaborations (including Board advisory groups and external partner agencies) |
| County Counsel has approved this Agreement as to form. |
| Competitive Bid Process |
| The County sole sourced these services to obtain the THP-Plus Programs that reflect costs for foster youth emancipating from the foster care system and youth who have already emanciated from foster care and is included in the 2011 Realignment funds. |
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Explanation (Expenditure and/or Revenue) |
| Further explanation as needed: |
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