To: Board of Supervisors
From: Esa Ehmen-Krause, County Probation Officer
Report Title: Interagency Agreement with Contra Costa County Office of Education
Recommendation: Recommendation of the County Administrator
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RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the County Probation Officer, or designee, to execute an interagency agreement with Contra Costa County Office of Education (CCCOE) in an amount not to exceed $466,788 to provide one-on-one academic support for Transition Age Youth, for the period July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This interagency agreement will be 100% funded by State Community Corrections Performance Incentive funds (SB 678).
BACKGROUND:
The mission of the Contra Costa County Office of Education (CCCOE) is to promote success in learning and life through quality leadership, programs, and services. CCCOE partners with the Contra Costa County Probation Department to provide individualized academic and employment support services to Transition-Aged Youth (TAY), ages 18 through 24, who are justice-involved or at risk of involvement in the justice system. The Probation Department and CCCOE recognize the need for intensive educational case management to help these youth successfully complete their education, pursue college and professional career paths, and overcome barriers to employment and independent living.
Transition-Aged Youth may face challenges related to education, employment, housing, health, and access to public benefits that can affect their ability to successfully transition into adulthood. Continued access to individualized case management services is intended to address these barriers, promote educational engagement, and connect youth with resources and opportunities that support long-term stability and self-sufficiency.
Under the proposed interagency agreement, CCCOE will provide 2.0 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) Case Managers and a 0.40 FTE Case Manager Supervisor to administer one-on-one academic and employment...
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