TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Jennifer Yasumoto, Director of Health and Human Services Agency
REPORT BY: Jennifer Ivancie, Staff Services Analyst I
SUBJECT: Agreement No. 230363B with Marin County (Youth Acceptance Project)
RECOMMENDATION
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Director of Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) requests approval of and authorization for the Chair to sign Agreement No. 230363B with Marin County for a contract maximum of $41,046 for the term of April 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, to provide services through Family Builders, Inc., and the Youth Acceptance Project (YAP) to assist lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning, and more (LGBTQ+) children/youth and their families with preservation or reunification.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Approval of today's action will formalize an agreement between Napa County and Marin County to share the services and costs of a YAP social worker. The following counties are sharing these services: Napa, Marin, Solano, and Sonoma; Marin County will serve as the lead agency. A designated YAP social worker will provide technical assistance to counties to improve the care and outcomes for LGBTQ+ and gender expansive children/youth in foster care.
FISCAL & STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT
Is there a Fiscal Impact?
Yes
Is it currently budgeted?
Yes
Where is it budgeted?
Health and Human Services Agency Child Welfare Services
Is it Mandatory or Discretionary?
Discretionary
Discretionary Justification:
YAP will provide CWS with the needed support, training, and consultation to serve LGBTQ+ children/youth and their family.
Is the general fund affected?
No
Future fiscal impact:
Appropriations have been included in the approved Fiscal Year 2022-2023 budget and future fiscal years will be budgeted accordingly.
Consequences if not approved:
If not approved, there would be no supportive services from YAP for LGBTQ+ children/youth and their families in Napa County.
County Strategic Plan pillar addressed:
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