TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Health and Human Services Agency and Supervisor Brown
MEETING DATE: March 27, 2018
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Anne Molgaard
PHONE:
463-7885
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Jena Conner
PHONE:
463-7971
ITEM TYPE: Regular Agenda
TIME ALLOCATED FOR ITEM: 15 Minutes
AGENDA TITLE:
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Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Informational Presentation on the 1 Laptop Program for Eligible Mendocino County Foster Youth, Ages 16 to 21
(Sponsors: Supervisor Brown and Health and Human Services Agency)
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RECOMMENDED ACTION/MOTION:
recommendation
Receive informational presentation on the 1 Laptop Program for eligible Mendocino County foster youth, ages 16 to 21.
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PREVIOUS BOARD/BOARD COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
N/A
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
Health and Human Services Agency, Family and Children's Services staff will give an informational presentation on the 1 Laptop Program funded by the Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) and National Homebuyers Fund Inc. (NHF) in partnership with iFoster. This informational presentation to the Board is a required component of the program.
The 1 Laptop Program will provide up to 42 laptops to eligible Mendocino County foster youth, ages 16 to 21. Computers are essential for today's youth for school, college and work, yet only 5% of rural foster youth have consistent access to a computer in their home. The 1 Laptop Program will help improve foster youth's connection with family members, friends, and other important people in their lives and with job searches, school work and connection with resources.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION/MOTION:
Return to staff for alternative handling.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE ONLINE AT: N/A
FISCAL IMPACT:
SOURCE OF FUNDING: N/A
BUDGETED IN CURRENT F/Y: N/A
CURRENT F/Y COST: N/A
ANNUAL RECURRING COST: N/A
SUPERVISORIAL DISTRICT: ALL
VOTE REQUIREMENT: MAJORITY
AGREEMENT/RESOLUTION/ORDINANCE APPROVED BY COUNTY COUNSEL: N/A
CEO LIAISON: Janelle Ra...
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