RECOMMENDATION(S):
ACCEPT the annual update from the Employment and Human Services Department on the Independent Living Skills Program. ACKNOWLEDGE that this program reduces costs by decreasing the number of foster youth who end up in the criminal justice system. RECOGNIZE that, when discretionary funds become available in the future, consideration should be given to directing funding to this program.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None. Report only.
BACKGROUND:
The Employment and Human Services Department reports on an annual basis to the Family and Human Services Committee on the services being provided to the youth in our community by the Independent Living Skills Program. On November 14, 2011, the 2011 annual report was provided.
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