TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Jennifer Yasumoto, Director of Health and Human Services Agency
REPORT BY: Jennifer Ivancie, Staff Services Analyst I
SUBJECT: Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. 220199B with Stanford Youth Solutions, dba Stanford Sierra Youth & Families
RECOMMENDATION
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Approve and authorize Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. 220199B with Stanford Youth Solutions, dba Stanford Sierra Youth & Families for the term upon approval through June 30, 2025, and each subsequent renewal, for Peer Partner Services, with no change to the contract maximum. (Fiscal Impact: $236,500 Expense; Health and Human Services Agency Fund; Budgeted; Discretionary).
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BACKGROUND
Stanford Youth Solutions, dba Stanford Sierra Youth & Families provides Peer Partner Services to families whose children are currently involved in the Child Welfare system, Wraparound Services, and/or Juvenile Probation system. Services include support, information, and training for parents and children about the court process, the disposition process, and the supervision of family plans for reunification.
Peer Partner Services partners with families in treatment and services, which increases the likelihood that case service plans align with families’ needs and that families will be more committed to, and likely to comply with, plans they had a say in developing.
Peer Partner Services engagement with families has been demonstrated to be a powerful tool in overcoming the challenges of keeping their families safe and together and promoting the safety and well-being of at-risk children and families.
This amendment allows for the provision of one Parent Partner and one Youth Advocate, instead of two Parent Partners. The case load size does not support the need for two full-time Parent Partners but there is a need for a Youth Advocate and Stanford Sierra Youth & Families is familiar with this work and has staff that are trained to do provide these particular services.
Requested action:
Approve and authorize Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. 220199B with Stanford Youth Solutions, dba Stanford Sierra Youth & Families for the term upon approval through June 30, 2025, and each subsequent renewal, for Peer Partner Services, with no change to the contract maximum.
FISCAL & STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT
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Is there a Fiscal Impact? |
Yes |
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Is it currently budgeted? |
Yes |
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Where is it budgeted? |
Health and Human Services Agency Child Welfare Services Division |
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Is it Mandatory or Discretionary? |
Discretionary |
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Discretionary Justification: |
While not mandated to contract with this vendor, Stanford Sierra Youth & Families is already providing these services to CWS clients. |
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Is the general fund affected? |
No |
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Future fiscal impact: |
Appropriations have been included in the approved Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget and future fiscal years will be budgeted accordingly. |
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Consequences if not approved: |
If not approved, Stanford Sierra Youth & Families will be unable to offer the services of a Youth Advocate. |
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The proposed action is not a project as defined by 14 California Code of Regulations 15378 (State CEQA Guidelines) and therefore CEQA is not applicable.