To: Board of Supervisors
From: Marla Stuart, Employment and Human Services Director
Report Title: Contract #20-724-0 (Children and Family Services) Contra Costa Interfaith Transitional Housing, Inc., dba Hope Solutions
?Recommendation of the County Administrator ? Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Contra Costa Interfaith Transitional Housing Inc., dba Hope Solutions, in an amount not to exceed $543,135 to provide transitional housing and supportive services to eligible emancipated transitional aged former foster youth for the period November 1, 2025, through October 31, 2026.
FISCAL IMPACT:
100% State funded, of which 67% is budgeted in FY 25-26 and 33% will be budgeted in FY 26-27.
BACKGROUND:
Contra Costa County (CCC) Employment and Human Services (EHSD), Children and Family Services (CFS) is facing a housing shortage for transitional aged former foster youth that have higher, complex needs requiring additional services and supports than traditional Transitional Housing Plus Programs (THP+) offer. This contract supports increased housing capacity and additional supportive services for former CCC foster youth that have exited the foster care system ages eighteen (18) to twenty-four (24) inclusive in alignment with THP+ requirements as defined by the California Department of Social Services (CDSS).
Contra Costa Interfaith Transitional Housing dba Hope Solutions, Inc. (Hope Solutions) provides transitional housing in CCC and has the capacity to house up to fifteen (15) CCC Transitional Aged Youth (TAY) in apartment-like settings that meet and conform to CDSS THP+ requirements and also possesses the unique capabilities and experience to support the additional needs for the complex transitional aged former foster youth in their journey to independence and help mitigate future housing insecurities.
The Contract with Hope Solutions is being...
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