To: Board of Supervisors
From: Marla Stuart, Employment and Human Services Director
Report Title: Authorize contract with Wayfinder Family Services for Kinship Support Services
?Recommendation of the County Administrator ? Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to execute on behalf of the County, a contract with Wayfinder Family Services, in an amount not to exceed $1,042,090, to provide Kinship Support Services to relative caregivers in East Contra Costa County for the period July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2026.
FISCAL IMPACT:
$1,042,090: Funded by 100% State 2011 Realignment revenues; $521,045 of which is budgeted in FY 24-25 and $521,045 of which will be budgeted in FY 25-26.
BACKGROUND:
In November 2023, in alignment with County policy, EHSD issued Request For Proposal (RFP) #1203 for the Kinship Support Services Program (KSSP) of which Wayfinder Family Services was one of two providers awarded from state 2011 realignment revenue.
KSSP provides community-based family support services to relative caregivers and the dependent children placed in their homes by the juvenile court, as well as for those who are at risk of dependency or delinquency, which includes providing post-permanency services to relative caregivers who have become the legal guardian or adoptive parent of formerly dependent children. Wayfinder Family Services provides multiple support services for relative and non-relative caregivers including enhanced post guardianship services, site-based mentoring, case management, support groups, enhanced academic achievement programs, recreational/group activities, respite, emergency assistance and educational forums. The goal of the kinship program is to support positive outcomes and reduce the risk of dependency and delinquency for children in a relative's care.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Should the proposed action not be approved by the Board of Super...
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