REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF THE COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AND RECORD OF ACTION
February 11, 2020
FROM
VERONICA KELLEY, Director, Department of Behavioral Health
SUBJECT
Title v
Amendment to Contract with Lighthouse Social Service Centers for Family Stabilization Rapid Re-Housing Services
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
Approve Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. 19-326, effective February 11, 2020, with Lighthouse Social Service Centers to provide Family Stabilization Rapid Re-Housing services, increasing the total contract amount by $1,500,000, from $5,148,052 to $6,648,052, with no change to the contract period of July 1, 2019 through September 30, 2022.
(Presenter: Veronica Kelley, Director, 388-0801)
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COUNTY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Provide for the Safety, Health and Social Service Needs of County Residents.
Pursue County Goals and Objectives by Working with Other Agencies.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
This item does not impact Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost). The recommended increase of $1,500,000 is funded by the California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) Family Stabilization (FS) Rapid Re-Housing allocation through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) and the Transitional Assistance Department (TAD). Adequate appropriation and revenue have been included in DBH's 2019-20 budget and will be included in future recommended budgets.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Lighthouse Social Service Centers (LSSC) provides FS Rapid Re-housing services throughout the County, assisting clients in locating and securing housing as quickly as possible. Services include "Bridge Housing" (temporary, short-term housing); Housing Search and Placement; Financial and Rental assistance; Housing Stability Case Management; Mediation services; and referrals to Legal and Credit Repair services. In addition, LSSC provides case management ser...
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