REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION
June 23, 2026
FROM
JEANY GLASGOW, Director, Children’s Network
SUBJECT
Title
Memorandum of Understanding for the Coalition Against Sexual Exploitation Program
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
Approve Memorandum of Understanding between San Bernardino County and San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools, for collaboration and participation in the Coalition Against Sexual Exploitation Program, in the amount of $2,197,572, for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029.
(Presenter: Jeany Glasgow, Director, 658-1181)
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COUNTY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Foster Sustainable Development Through Strategic Partnerships.
Provide for the Safety, Health and Social Service Needs of County Residents.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Approval of this item will not result in the use of Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost). The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the Coalition Against Sexual Exploitation (CASE) Program, in the amount of $2,197,572, will be funded by a subset of participating entity funding sources. Behavioral Health Services Act (BHSA) funds will provide a total of $1,116,351 for costs associated with the Department of Behavioral Health (DBH), Children’s Network (CNET), and the Public Defender (PD). Children and Family Services (CFS), Department of Public Health (DPH), and the Probation Department (Probation) will fund the remaining $1,081,221 using existing departmental funding sources. The District Attorney (DA), Sheriff/Coroner/Public Administrator’s Department (Sheriff), and the San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools (SBCSS) are non-financial participants in this MOU.
Adequate appropriation and revenue have been included in the respective departments’ 2026-27 budgets and will be included in future recommended budgets. Funding for this MOU is allocated as follows:
|
Department |
Budget 2026-27 |
Budget 2027-28 |
Budget 2028-29 |
Funding Source |
|
CFS |
$196,254 |
$196,254 |
$196,254 |
CFS/Child Welfare Services funding |
|
CNET |
$ 47,527 |
$ 47,527 |
$ 47,527 |
DBH/BHSA funding |
|
DBH |
$133,962 |
$140,660 |
$147,693 |
DBH//BHSA funding |
|
DPH |
$ 39,153 |
$ 39,153 |
$ 39,153 |
CFS/Rx4Kids funding |
|
Probation |
$120,000 |
$125,000 |
$130,000 |
Probation/Probation General Fund |
|
PD |
$175,833 |
$183,803 |
$191,819 |
DBH/BHSA funding |
|
Total |
$712,729 |
$732,397 |
$752,446 |
|
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
DBH is responsible for providing mental health and substance use disorder (SUD) services to county residents experiencing severe mental illness and/or SUD. The CASE program was originally established in response to growing concerns regarding the commercial sexual exploitation of children (CSEC). The CASE program originated through a collaborative effort led by elected officials and community stakeholders, who convened a working group comprised of County departments, community organizations, and public agency partners to address the issue of CSEC within the county.
Although the need for coordinated intervention services was identified early, the CASE program lacked sustainable financial support until the implementation of the Innovation component of the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA). In 2011-12, the CASE program was launched as an MHSA Innovation initiative with a primary focus on increasing community awareness of CSEC, enhancing provider capacity to identify and respond to exploited youth, and delivering direct services to youth identified as victims of CSEC.
The CASE Program utilizes a Multi-Disciplinary Treatment (MDT) model to ensure coordinated, trauma-informed care and system collaboration. The original MDT included representatives from DBH, CFS, CNET, the DA, Probation, PD, Sheriff, and SBCSS. These partner agencies continue to serve as members of the CASE Steering Committee. The CASE Steering Committee plays a critical role in advancing the County’s efforts to prevent and address CSEC through strategic oversight, interagency coordination, program evaluation, and ongoing system improvement initiatives.
In January 2014, Senate Bill (SB) 855 was enacted, establishing a state-funded program that enabled youth impacted by CSEC to receive services directly through the child welfare system. In 2015, the County was among the first 10 counties to opt into participation in the statewide program.
Participation in the statewide CSEC program also modified who was a required participant in the CASE MDT by adding a Public Health Nurse and an Alcohol and Drug Counselor. In October 2015, SB 794 passed, incorporating the requirements of the federal Preventing Sex Trafficking and Strengthening Act (Public Law 113-183) into state law. This legislation aims to protect children and youth in foster care from sex trafficking, promote permanent family connections, and improve their overall well-being. These requirements apply to all counties, regardless of participation in the state CSEC program.
In January 2017, SB 1322 passed, preventing children under the age of 18 from being charged with prostitution, loitering with the intent to commit prostitution, or any crime associated with solicitation. This resulted in a significant decrease in the number of youths being detained in Juvenile Hall, as well as a decrease in the number of youths being served by Probation. With CFS as the lead agency in the majority of cases, it dramatically changed in which system CSEC youth were now being identified.
On June 10, 2025 (Item No. 39), the Board of Supervisors (Board) approved a retroactive MOU for CASE, in the amount of $1,057,706, for the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2026. A decision was made to transition the CASE program leadership from DBH to CNET, with assistance and cooperation from CFS, at the end of the term of the current MOU.
BHSA funds budgeted through DBH, along with funding from CFS and Probation, will provide staffing and material resources necessary for CASE program implementation and participating agencies’ roles and responsibilities. These responsibilities include guiding implementation of interagency protocols, promoting training and public awareness, assessing service needs, ensuring data collection and outcome measurement, maintaining strategic partnerships, and supporting continuous quality improvement through regular meetings, reporting, and collaborative problem resolution. Participating agencies will also help ensure that services and materials are culturally and linguistically appropriate.
In 2024-25, the CASE program had 1,728 participants, which exceeded the contractual amount of 1,500 participants. From 2022-25, a total of 5,015 participants have been served through the CASE program. The CASE program’s outcomes reflect steady engagement and growing impact across multiple service areas. Continued engagement remains a core challenge when working with CSEC youth, yet the CASE program has maintained meaningful connection with participants.
Board approval of this MOU is recommended to ensure continuity of collaboration on the CASE program. The MOU represents the collective commitment of all participating agencies to maintain and strengthen a coordinated prevention and early intervention model designed to reduce the number of youth experiencing CSEC or at risk of becoming commercially sexually exploited.
PROCUREMENT
Not applicable.
REVIEW BY OTHERS
This item has been reviewed by Human Services (Lisa Rivas-Ordaz, Contracts Manager, 388-0222) on May 13, 2026; County Counsel (Daniella V. Hernandez, Deputy County Counsel, 387-5455) on June 11, 2026; and County Finance and Administration (John Hallen, Principal Administrative Analyst, 388-0208, Matt Dalton, 387-5005, Elias Duenas, 387-4052, Celia McDonald, 387-4286, Erika Rodarte, 387-4919, and Iliana Rodriguez, 386-8392, Administrative Analysts) on June 1, 2026.