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Approve and authorize the Director of Health or Assistant Director of Health to execute an Agreement with Sun Street Centers, in the amount of $242,625 to provide The Road to Success pre-diversion program to 125 youth within the cities of Seaside, Marina, Monterey, Pacific Grove, and Carmel and administer youth and parent programmatic evaluation surveys for the retroactive period from March 8, 2021 through September 30, 2023.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
Approve and authorize the Director of Health or Assistant Director of Health to execute an Agreement with Sun Street Centers, in the amount of $242,625.00 to provide The Road to Success pre-diversion program to 125 youth within the cities of Seaside, Marina, Monterey, Pacific Grove, and Carmel and administer youth and parent programmatic evaluation surveys for the retroactive period from March 8, 2021 through September 30, 2023.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Monterey County Health Department Cannabis Education Program (Cannabis Program) is an awardee of Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) funding. BSCC grant funds will provide capacity for Cannabis Program staff to administer cannabis education. The goal of the Monterey County Health Department Cannabis Program is to provide community education on the adverse effects of cannabis use by youth. The Monterey County Health Department is seeking approval of this agreement with Sun Street Centers to provide The Road to Success pre-diversion program will be targeted to high school youth, identified by law enforcement as first-time offenders of non-violent misdemeanor crimes.
This 3 to 6 month program seeks to prevent school expulsion and/or entry into the juvenile justice system by offering youth offenders individualized diversion plans that include substance abuse intervention and education, participation in pro-social activities and individual and/or family counseling. Diversion plans will be developed in collaboration with youth and their parents, and a case management specialist from Sun Street Centers with an overarching goal of offering a path to success through community involvement.
This work supports the MCHD 2018-2022 Strategic Plan Initiative: 3. Ensure access to culturally and linguistically appropriate, customer-friendly, quality health services. Additionally, this work supports one of the ten essential public health services: 7. Link people to needed personal health services and assure the provision of health care when otherwise unavailable.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
County Counsel and the Auditor-Controller have reviewed and approved as to form and fiscal provisions, respectively.
FINANCING:
This agreement for The Road to Success pre-diversion program is 100% grant funded by the Proposition 64 Public Health and Safety Grant Program awarded by the Board of State and Community Corrections.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC INITIATIVES:
Check the related Board of Supervisors Strategic Initiatives:
☐Economic Development:
• Through collaboration, strengthen economic development to ensure a diversified and healthy economy.
☐Administration:
• Promote an organization that practices efficient and effective resource management and is recognized for responsiveness, strong customer orientation, accountability and transparency.
☒Health & Human Services:
• Improve health and quality of life through County supported policies, programs, and services; promoting access to equitable opportunities for healthy choices and healthy environments in collaboration with communities.
☐Infrastructure:
• Plan and develop a sustainable, physical infrastructure that improves the quality of life for County residents and supports economic development results.
☐Public Safety:
• Create a safe environment for people to achieve their potential, leading businesses and communities to thrive and grow by reducing violent crimes as well as crimes in general.
Prepared by: Patricia McFadden, Management Analyst II, 755-4726
Approved by:
______________________Date:_________
Elsa Jimenez, Director of Health, 755-4526
Attachment:
Agreement is on file with the Clerk of the Board