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 $172,159, to provide transitional housing assistance for emancipated youth, for the period July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No County Costs: $172,159; 100% State Transitional Housing Program - Plus Funding
BACKGROUND:
Lutheran Social Services of Northern California provides Transitional Housing Program – Plus support services to emancipated foster youth up to age 21 who have been referred by the Independent Living Skills Program (ILSP) staff. 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. (#19-377-12)
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