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a. Approve and authorize the Director or Assistant Director of the Department of Social Services to sign an agreement with Unity Care Group for $1,045,520 for the provision of Transitional Housing Placement-Plus (THP-Plus) and housing assistance programs for eligible former foster and probation youth for the period of August 1, 2022 through June 30, 2024; and
b. Authorize the Director or Assistant 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% ($104,552) of the 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 or Assistant Director of the Department of Social Services to sign an agreement with Unity Care Group for $1,045,520 for the provision of Transitional Housing Placement-Plus (THP-Plus) and housing assistance programs for eligible former foster and probation youth for the period of August 1, 2022 through June 30, 2024; and
b. Authorize the Director or Assistant 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% ($104,552) of the contract amount and do not significantly change the scope of work.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The purpose of this agreement is to provide Transitional Housing Placement-Plus (THP-Plus) Program services for former foster youth ages 18-24 and provide housing services to youth ages 18-25 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 24 for up to 24 months while they transition to independent living. The housing assistance program provides housing navigator services and direct financial housing supports to young adu...
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