TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Health and Human Services Agency
MEETING DATE: March 9, 2021
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Bekkie Emery
PHONE:
463-7761
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Jena Conner
PHONE:
463-7971
ITEM TYPE: Consent Agenda
TIME ALLOCATED FOR ITEM: N/A
AGENDA TITLE:
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Approval of Retroactive Agreement with Redwood Community Services in the Amount of $14,250 to Provide Space and Staff Support for the Health and Human Services Agency, Family and Children's Services, Independent Living Skills Program at The Arbor Youth Resource Center, Effective September 15, 2020 through June 30, 2021
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RECOMMENDED ACTION/MOTION:
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Approve retroactive Agreement with Redwood Community Services in the amount of $14,250 to provide space and staff support for the Health and Human Services Agency, Family and Children's Services, Independent Living Skills Program at The Arbor Youth Resource Center, effective September 15, 2020 through June 30, 2021; authorize Health and Human Services Agency Assistant Director/Social Services Director to sign any future amendments to the Agreement that do not exceed the annual maximum amount; and authorize Chair to sign same.
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PREVIOUS BOARD/BOARD COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
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SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
Under the Foster Care Independence Act of 1999, Family and Children's Services (FCS) is required to provide independent living skills training and services to assist current and former foster youth, ages 16 to 20 residing in Mendocino County, to achieve self-sufficiency prior to, and after leaving, the foster care system. FCS staff teaches weekly independent living skills classes at The Arbor Youth Resource Center, which has the necessary space and equipment needed to facilitate the classes. In addition, by facilitating the classes at The Arbor Youth Resource Center, current and former foster youth are able to learn about and get connected to other services, resources and supports available to young adults in Mendocino...
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