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a. Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services or designee to sign an agreement with Central Coast Center for Independent Living to provide housing navigation and housing expenses for homeless individuals applying for disability benefits for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, in the amount of $250,000; and
b. Authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services or designee to sign up to three amendments to this Agreement where the total amendments do not exceed 10% ($25,000) of the amended contract amount, do not significantly change the scope of work, and do not exceed the maximum aggregate amount of $275,000.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services or designee to sign an agreement with Central Coast Center for Independent Living to provide housing navigation and housing expenses for homeless individuals applying for disability benefits for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, in the amount of $250,000; and
b. Authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services or designee to sign up to three amendments to this Agreement where the total amendments do not exceed 10% ($25,000) of the amended contract amount, do not significantly change the scope of work, and do not exceed the maximum aggregate amount of $275,000.
SUMMARY:
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) launched the Housing and Disability Advocacy Program (HDAP) pursuant to Assembly Bill (AB) 1603 (Chapter 25, Statutes of 2016). HDAP is a state-funded program administered locally by County of Monterey Department of Social Services, Aging and Adult Services (AAS). The HDAP is intended to support participants in meeting two important program goals: securing disability benefits and stabilizing in permanent housing.
DISCUSSION:
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