RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Lutheran Social Services of Northern California, in an amount not to exceed $282,409, to provide transitional housing assistance for emancipated youth for the period of July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This contract is funded with 100% State 2011 Realignment revenue and is included in the FY 2018/19 department budget.
BACKGROUND:
AB427 authorized THP - Plus funds to counties who are interested in providing transitional housing services to emancipating foster youth. The State THP - Plus program funding provides for cost reimbursement for providing transitional housing services. The County has contracted with Lutheran Social Services of Northern California since 2007 to provide Transitional Housing Program (THP) - Plus support services to emancipated foster youth up to age 21 who have been referred by the Independent Living Skills Program (ILSP) staff.
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