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a. Approve and authorize the Director or Assistant Director of the Department of Social Services to sign a zero cost Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Center for Employment Training, to assist with employment training and placement for individuals served by the Monterey County Community Action Partnership (MCCAP) and/or local service providers, for the period of August 1, 2022 through June 30, 2025; and
b. Authorize the Director or Assistant Director of the Department of Social Services to sign up to three (3) amendments to this MOU as long as they do not encompass payment or significantly change the scope of services.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Approve and authorize the Director or Assistant Director of the Department of Social Services to sign a zero cost Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Center for Employment Training, to assist with employment training and placement for individuals served by the Monterey County Community Action Partnership (MCCAP) and/or local service providers, for the period of August 1, 2022 through June 30, 2025; and
b. Authorize the Director or Assistant Director of the Department of Social Services to sign up to three (3) amendments to this MOU as long as they do not encompass payment or significantly change the scope of services.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
MCCAP is a publicly operated Community Action Agency supported by the Monterey County Department of Social Services. MCCAP is committed to reducing poverty in the community by funding a network of local providers who specialize in addressing specific barriers to achieving self-sufficiency. MCCAP’s overall mission is to develop, maintain, and evaluate community services that empower individuals and families living at or below the federal poverty limit to improve their quality of life.
The purpose of the MOU is to establish a linkage between MCCAP and the Center for Employment Training to facilitate coordination and collaboration and leverage each respective agency’s service delivery strengths to assist with employment training and placement for individuals served by MCCAP and/or local service providers.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
County Counsel has approved this agreement as to form.
FINANCING:
This is a zero cost agreement. There is no financial impact to the County General Fund by taking the recommended action.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC INITIATIVES: This agreement correlates to the Health & Human Services Strategic Initiative adopted by the Board of Supervisors by working collaboratively to address barriers to self-sufficiency.
Mark a check to the related Board of Supervisors Strategic Initiatives
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Prepared by: Lauren Suwansupa, CAM, x8492
Approved by: Lori A. Medina, Director, x4430
Attachment: Memorandum of Understanding
Proposed MOU is on file with the Clerk of the Board as an attachment to this Board report.