To: Board of Supervisors
From: Esa Ehmen-Krause, County Probation Officer
Report Title: Interagency Agreement with Contra Costa County Office of Education
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the County Probation Officer, or designee, to execute a contract with Contra Costa County Office of Education (CCCOE) in an amount not to exceed $280,461 to provide reentry transitional assistance to those previously housed in the County's adult detention facilities for the period July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This contract will be 100% funded by 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 will provide reentry transitional services to those previously housed in the County's adult detention facilities by providing a reentry transition specialist and an office assistant. They will support these individuals by identifying and addressing barriers to employment, education and community reintegration, and provide incarcerated individuals individualized case management services. They will link individuals with appropriate support resources, including reentry centers, social services, housing authorities, drug/alcohol rehabilitations services, the DMV, health services and other appropriate community-based resources.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If not approved, previously incarcerated individuals may not receive the support they need transitioning back into the community