RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the County Probation Officer, or designee, to execute an Interagency Agreement with the Contra Costa County Office of Education, in an amount not to exceed $615,500 to provide One-on-One academic support services for justice-involved youth or at risk of involvement, ages 18-24 years old for the period July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023.
FISCAL IMPACT:
100% Community Corrections Performance Incentive funds (SB 678)
BACKGROUND:
Under this agreement, Contra Costa Office of Education (CCCOE) will provide 3.0 Full time Equivalent (FTE) Case Managers, and 0.50 FTE Case Manager Supervisor, to provide one-on-one academic support services for transition aged youth, justice-involved or at risk of involvement in the juvenile justice system, ages 18-24 years old that are attending schools in Contra Costa County. CCCOE recognizes the need for intensive education case management for justice-involved youth to help them successfully complete high school, encourage college and career pathway involvement and providing pro-social supports that help youth become thriving members of their community. Case managers will help prevent youth from engaging in delinquent behaviors and work with parents/guardians to ensure educational goals are met.
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