To: Board of Supervisors
From: Esa Ehmen-Krause, County Probation Officer
Report Title: Renewal Contract with Gettin’ Outta Dodge Ministry
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the County Probation Officer, or designee, to execute a contract renewal with Gettin’ Outta Dodge Ministry in the amount not to exceed $220,080 to provide spiritual care services to the youth and young adults transitioning back into the community for the period July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This contract is funded 50% by the Department of Juvenile Justice Realignment fund and 50% by the Community Corrections Performance Incentive fund.
BACKGROUND:
Under this contract, Gettin Outta Dodge Ministry provides spiritual care services on behalf of the Probation Department to those participating in Probation Department programs, such as, the Community Success Pathway, and the Briones Youth Academy, including transitional care for youth and transitional aged youth both in and out of custody.
Gettin’ Outta Dodge Ministry’s approach is culturally sensitive, responsive, and trauma-informed in restorative practices. They guide youth as they develop critical skills on loss and mourning, perseverance, and persistence to increase hope, coping, and social/emotional skills that will enable them to develop and fulfill their goals and avoid further justice involvement. The goal of Gettin Outta Dodge Ministry is to continue to positively influence justice involved youth and young adults as they transition back into the community by providing spiritual counseling services, mentoring services regarding continuing education, professional development, moral maturity, and integrity.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Gettin Outta Dodge Ministry will not be able to provide spiritual services to the youth and young adults transitioning back into the community.