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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, for the period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, in the amount of $846,308; and
b. Authorize the Director or designee of the Department of Social Services to sign up to three future amendments to this amended Agreement where the total amendments do not exceed 10% ($84,630) of the amended contract amount, and do not significantly change the scope of work, and do not exceed the maximum aggregate amount of $930,938.
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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, for the period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, in the amount of $846,308; and
b. Authorize the Director or designee of the Department of Social Services to sign up to three future amendments to this amended Agreement where the total amendments do not exceed 10% ($84,630) of the amended contract amount, and do not significantly change the scope of work, and do not exceed the maximum aggregate amount of $930,938.
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. Th...
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