RECOMMENDATION(S):
Approve and authorize the Purchasing Agent, on behalf of the Health Services Department, to purchase 60 Walmart, 60 Target, 60 Safeway, and 60 Food Maxx gift cards in an amount of $25 each for a total of $6,000 to use as incentives for consumer participation in Calli House Emergency Youth Shelter.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funded 100% by Community Services Block Grant award (Interdepartmental Services Agreement Number 38-583). No County funds required.
BACKGROUND:
Contra Costa Health Services, Homeless Program received a grant to provide services to homeless and runaway youth. Included in the grant budget is a line item for the client incentives at an amount of $6,000. Gift cards are provided to youth consumers as an incentive for ongoing and meaningful participation and involvement in their case plan, acknowledgement of special achievements, employment and housing readiness, and move-in assistance.
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