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Probation Department recommending the Board:
1) Accept a grant award, in accordance with Board Policy A-6, in the amount of $100,000 with California Health and Human Services Agency, Office of Youth and Community Restoration;
2) Authorize the Chief Probation Officer, on behalf of El Dorado County, to execute retroactive grant Agreement 2023-330-OYCR, FENIX Agreement 8243, for the term of October 19, 2023, through September 30, 2025; and
3) Authorize the Chief Probation Officer, or Deputy Chief Probation Officer, to execute any subsequent administrative documents, including required fiscal and programmatic reports, and any extensions or amendments thereof which would not increase net county cost contingent upon County Counsel approval.
FUNDING: California Health and Human Services Agency, Office of Youth and Community Restoration, Secure Youth Treatment Facility placement to Less Restrictive Programs Grant (100%).
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
The California Health and Human Services (CalHHS) Agency, Office of Youth and Community Restoration (OYCR), is awarding grants to county probation departments and community partners who demonstrate innovative approaches to assist youth in secure track facilities to transition quickly to less restrictive programs (LRPs). Funding must be devoted to developing, expanding, or adapting community-based care options. Services to support youth transitions should include coordination with community service providers to help prepare youth for LRP transitions, community-based housing placement and case management, community-based career development and education, access to community education resources with demonstrated experience serving post-carceral youth, income support, and linkage to workforce development.
Beginning June 1, 2023, OYCR solicited to county probation departments about funding available for LRPs. The Probation Department (Probation) submitted a Letter of Interest to OYCR on July 27, 2023. Probation was not...
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