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Approve contract amendments for Youth and Family Services, Inc., Mission Solano, and Nena Messina in the total amount of $156,230 to extend Solano County Women’s Reentry Achievement Program Services from March 31, 2013 through October 31, 2013
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The Department of Health and Social Services (H&SS) recommends that the Board approve contract amendments for Youth and Family Services, Inc. in the amount of $61,158, Mission Solano, Inc. in the amount of $49,872 and Nena Messina, in the amount of $45,200 for a total amount of $156,230 to extend Solano County Women’s Reentry Achievement Program services from March 31, 2013 through October 31, 2013.
SUMMARY:
In 2010, the County was awarded Federal “Second Chance Act” funds to implement the Women’s Reentry Achievement Program (WRAP), which is a national demonstration project that tests the effectiveness of evidence-based, gender-focused, and trauma responsive practices for re-entry. Solano County’s WRAP was selected by the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) as one of eight national demonstration projects to evaluate the feasibility of utilizing the evidenced based model nationwide. DOJ has extended its agreement with Solano County through October 31, 2014; the proposed amendments to the existing contracts will allow the providers to continue services through the end of the October and allow for the additional time needed for evaluation of the program.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The Second Chance grant requires a 50 percent local cash or in-kind match. The $156,230 for the three contract amendments will be funded by a portion ($59,365) of the County General Fund allocation ($150,000) for the Mission Solano Re-entry Program, which has been included in the Department’s FY 2013/14 Requested Budget, matched by DOJ grant funds. There is no further impact on the County General...
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