To: Board of Supervisors
From: Marla Stuart, Employment and Human Services Director
Report Title: Contract 20-736-1 Seneca Family of Agencies
Recommendation: Recommendation of the County Administrator
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Seneca Family of Agencies, in an amount not to exceed $710,375 to provide Transitional Aged Youth Supportive Services to eligible current and former foster youth for the period November 1, 2026, through October 31, 2027.
FISCAL IMPACT:
100% State Housing Community Development Allocation which is budgeted in FY 26-27.
BACKGROUND:
The Employment and Human Services Department, Children and Family Services (CFS) Bureau has current and former foster youth ages 18 to 25 that need additional services and supports beyond what is currently available to increase resilience, help achieve successful independence, and help remove housing insecurity barriers. Supportive services include one-on-one counseling and supports life coaching, educational/vocational guidance, household management, and navigating available resources. These services build on the strengths of each individual young adult and are tailored to address their unique and changing needs.
This action seeks to execute a contract renewal with the Contractor and is being secured as a single source contract that leverages the current wraparound service model, methodologies and staffing currently provided by the Contractor for CFS youth and families under Contract #20-578. The Board of Supervisors approved the prior contract on December 16, 2025 (C.47; 25-5276), for FY 2025/2026.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The County will have an increased number of Transitional Aged Youth entering adulthood that are not prepared to handle social, behavioral and emotional needs to help achieve successful independence and secure and maintain permanent housing.