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a. Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services to sign an agreement with Peacock Acres Inc. for $708,000 to implement the Transitional Housing Program Plus for eligible former Foster and Probation youth for the period July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2020; and
b. Authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services to sign up to three (3) amendments to this agreement where the total amendments do not exceed 10% ($70,800) of the original contract amount and do not significantly change the scope of work.
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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 to sign an agreement with Peacock Acres Inc. for $708,000 to implement the Transitional Housing Program Plus for eligible former Foster and Probation youth for the period July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2020; and
b. Authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services to sign up to three (3) amendments to this agreement where the total amendments do not exceed 10% ($70,800) of the original contract amount and do not significantly change the scope of work.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The agreement with Peacock Acres, Inc. provides Transitional Housing Program Plus (THP+) Services to eligible former Foster and Probationary youth through the Department of Social Services. The goal of THP+ is to reduce homelessness among these youth, ages 18 to 24. THP+ is founded on four key principles which are certified in statute: 1) age-appropriate services to ensure THP+ youth are treated as adults;
2) ensuring the program is distinct from foster care; 3) allows participants the greatest amount of freedom possible; and 4) provides a strong emphasis on supportive services. THP+ has several distinct housing models that include scattered site, host family, and single-site models. All of these housing models may be incorporated in the Peacock Acres THP+ program plan. Since opening its doors in 20...
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