To: Board of Supervisors
From: Social Services
Meeting Date: December 6, 2022
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Department Contact: |
Bekkie Emery |
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707-463-7761 |
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Department Contact: |
Rachel Ebel-Elliott |
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707-463-7836 |
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Item Type: Consent Agenda |
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Time Allocated for Item: N/A |
Agenda Title:
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Approval of Agreement with Redwood Community Services, Inc. in the Amount of $123,613 to Provide Expanded Subsidized Employment for California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) Participants, Effective November 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023
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Recommended Action/Motion:
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Approve Agreement with Redwood Community Services, Inc. in the amount of $123,613 to provide Expanded Subsidized Employment for California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) participants, effective November 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023; authorize the Social Services Director or designee to sign any future amendments to the Agreement that do not increase the annual maximum amount; and authorize Chair to sign same.
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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:
Ongoing Agreement since 2017, most recent action: May 4, 2021, Item 4(ab), approval of BOS Agreement No. 21-082. .
Summary of Request:
In response to Request for Proposal No. 040-22, for Expanded Subsidized Employment services, Redwood Community Services, Inc. (RCS) submitted a proposal, and was awarded the proposed Agreement in the amount of $123,613. Through the proposed Agreement, RCS will provide for a comprehensive and cohesive training program to develop or enhance employment skills of California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) participants during the 2022-23 fiscal year. Services will include subsidized employment for participants while they develop the skills and work history needed to obtain self-sufficiency. In addition to offering training for soft skills, RCS will also teach participants the specifics of the position they are hired for, and help the participants establish the references needed to move forward. Services under this Agreement will be available at any identified RCS site, opening greater opportunity for CalWORKs participants to be placed in positions consistent with their career goals.
Alternative Action/Motion:
Return to staffing for alternative handling
Does This Item Support the General Plan? N/A
Strategic Plan Priority Designation: A Safe and Healthy County
Supervisorial District: All
vote requirement: Majority
Supplemental Information Available Online At: N/A
Fiscal Details:
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source of funding: 5010 - Expanded Subsidized Employment Program augmented by CalWORKs Single Allocation |
budgeted in current f/y: Yes |
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current f/y cost: $123,613 for the term of the Agreement. |
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annual recurring cost: N/A |
revenue agreement: No |
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budget clarification: N/A |
Agreement/Resolution/Ordinance Approved by County Counsel: Yes
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CEO Liaison: Darcie Antle, CEO |
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CEO Review: Yes |
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CEO Comments:
FOR COB USE ONLY
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Executed By: Atlas Pearson, Senior Deputy Clerk |
Final Status:Approved |
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Date: December 6, 2022 |
Executed Item Type: Agreement Number: 22-289 |
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