RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Chief Probation Officer, or designee, to execute a contract with Contra Costa County Office of Education (CCCEO) in an amount not to exceed $212,270 to provide assistance to individuals as they transition from the County’s adult detention facilities for the period of January 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019.
FISCAL IMPACT:
100% Community Corrections Performance Incentive funds (SB 678)
BACKGROUND:
Under this contract will provide a Reentry Transition Specialist. The Reentry Transition Specialist will provide assistance to individuals as they transition from the County’s adult detention facilities back into Contra Costa County communities. They will assist incarcerated individuals by identifying and addressing barriers to employment, education and community reintegration; providing incarcerated individuals individualized case management services. They will link students with appropriate support resources, including reentry centers, social services, housing authorities, drug/alcohol rehabilitations services, DMV, health services and other appropriate community based resources and providers.
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