To: Board of Supervisors
From: Dr. Ori Tzvieli, Interim Health Services Director
Report Title: Gift Cards and Transportation Vouchers for Clients of the FMCH Programs
?Recommendation of the County Administrator ? Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to purchase on behalf of the Interim Health Services Director, 2,000 gift cards and transportation vouchers totaling an amount not to exceed $80,320 for clients served by Public Health's Family, Maternal and Child Health Programs including applicable fees and shipping for the period from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The gift cards and transportation vouchers are funded by the California Department of Public Health and California Home Visiting Program. Funding received for this program includes financial supports for eligible clients that include food, transportation, and other items of care. No County general funds will be used.
BACKGROUND:
Family, Maternal and Child Health (FMCH) Programs within the Public Health Division of Contra Costa Health operate evidence-based programs to provide vulnerable women and their children with education, resources, and support during pregnancy and the early years of the child(ren)'s life. Several of our programs for pregnant women, new mothers and families receive funding specifically to provide food and other emergency assistance including transportation and items to care for the women and their families.
The Adolescent Family Life (5802) Program's goal is to support expectant and parenting youth, age 21 and under, using the evidence-informed Positive Youth Development (PYD) model to increase access to needed services, increase social and emotional support, and build resiliency, empower youth to cultivate personal autonomy to make informed decisions about their sexual and reproductive health, and strengthen youth knowledge and self-efficacy for education and career attainment.
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