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a. Approve and authorize the Director or designee of the Department of Social Services to sign an agreement with Unity Care Group to implement the Transitional Housing Placement-Plus (THP-Plus) and housing assistance for eligible former foster and probation youth from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, in the amount of $916,405; and
b. Authorize the Director or designee of the Department of Social Services to sign up to three amendments to this Agreement where the total amendments do not exceed 10% ($91,640) of the amended contract amount, do not significantly change the scope of work, and do not exceed the maximum aggregate amount of $1,008,045.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Approve and authorize the Director or designee of the Department of Social Services to sign an agreement with Unity Care Group to implement the Transitional Housing Placement-Plus (THP-Plus) and housing assistance for eligible former foster and probation youth from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, in the amount of $916,405; and
b. Authorize the Director or designee of the Department of Social Services to sign up to three amendments to this Agreement where the total amendments do not exceed 10% ($91,640) of the amended contract amount, do not significantly change the scope of work, and do not exceed the maximum aggregate amount of $1,008,045.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The purpose of this agreement with Unity Care Group is to provide Transitional Housing Placement - PLUS (THP-Plus) Program services for former foster youth and provide housing services to youth in Monterey County. The goal of these programs is to reduce homelessness among transitional age youth in Monterey County. The THP-Plus Program provides subsidized housing and comprehensive supportive services to former foster and probation youth ages 18 to 25 for up to 36 months while they transition to independent living. The THP-Plus Program can serve 10 youth at a time. The housing assistance program provides housing navigator services and direct financial housing supports to young adults in Monterey County ages 18-25 who are either homeless or at-risk of homelessness, with priority given to former foster or probation youth.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
The Office of County Counsel has reviewed and approved the Agreements as to form, as has the Auditor-Controller’s Office as to financial provisions.
FINANCING:
Funding is provided by Social Services Realignment revenues and California Department of Housing and Community Development funds. Sufficient appropriations and estimated revenues are included in SOC001 of the FY 2025-26 Adopted Budget.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC INITIATIVES:
This agreement correlates to the Health & Human Services and Administration Strategic Initiatives adopted by the Board of Supervisors by providing Housing and Supportive Services for high-needs former foster youth.
Mark a check to the related Board of Supervisors Strategic Initiatives:
_ _Economic Development
_ _Administration
_X_Health & Human Services
_ _Infrastructure
_ _Public Safety
Prepared by: Chelsea R. Chacon, Management Analyst III, x8596
Approved by: Roderick W. Franks, Director, x443
Attachment: Agreement
The proposed agreement is on file with Clerk of the Board as an attachment to this Board Report.