REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION
August 4, 2026
FROM
MARCUS DILLARD, Chief of Homeless Services, Office of Homeless Services
SUBJECT
Title
Budget Adjustment for Transitional Age Youth and Bringing Families Home Program Funds
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
1. Approve budget adjustments to increase the 2026-27 Office of Homeless Services and Human Services Administration budgets to support the Transitional Age Youth and Bringing Families Home Programs.
2. Authorize the Auditor-Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector to post the necessary budget adjustments, as detailed in the Financial Impact section, to the Office of Homeless Services and Human Services Administration 2026-27 budgets (Four votes required).
(Presenter: Marcus Dillard, Chief of Homeless Services, 501-0610)
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COUNTY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Promote and Fulfill the Countywide Vision.
Operate in a Fiscally Responsible and Business-Like Manner.
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 budget adjustment, totaling $1,757,712, will support services provided under a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Office of Homeless Services (OHS) and the Department of Children and Family Services (CFS). Funding for the budget adjustment will come from Transitional Age Youth (TAY) program funds in the amount of $613,268 and Bringing Families Home (BFH) program funds in the amount of $891,020, with funds administered through the California Department of Housing and Community Development and the California Department of Social Services, respectively.
The Human Services Administration (HSA) budget in the amount of $253,424 will be used to account for program expenditures and internal cost allocation associated with the services provided under this MOU. The OHS budget in the amount of $1,504,288 will support direct housing assistance and program administration.
OHS and HSA request the following adjustments to their respective 2026-27 budgets:
|
Fund Center |
Commitment Item/GL Account |
Description |
Action |
Amount |
|
5010001000 |
55405012 |
Services and Supplies Transfer Out |
Increase |
$1,757,712 |
|
5010001000 |
40809970 |
Other Revenues |
Increase |
$1,757,712 |
|
6210121000 |
55415013 |
Services and Supplies Transfer In |
Increase |
$1,757,712 |
|
6210121000 |
53003205 |
Public Assistance |
Increase |
$1,504,288 |
|
6210121000 |
55405018 |
Internal Cost Allocation Out |
Increase |
$253,424 |
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
On January 14, 2026, OHS and CFS executed MOU No. M-26-144-26 for the period of January 1, 2026, through June 30, 2028, to administer the TAY and BFH programs.
On May 27, 2026, OHS and CFS executed Amendment No. 1 to MOU No. M-26-144-26, with no change to the MOU term of January 1, 2026, through June 30, 2028. The amendment updated the fiscal provisions and replaced Attachment B (Program Budget) to reflect revised funding allocations and annual expenditure schedules for the TAY and BFH programs. All other terms and conditions of the MOU remained unchanged.
The MOU provides up to $5,684,072 in TAY funding and $2,750,063 in BFH funding, for a combined total of $8,434,135 in State funding to administer the TAY and BFH programs. The MOU established a collaborative framework under which OHS provides administrative oversight, housing navigation, and supportive services, while CFS provides referrals and program coordination to ensure eligible participants receive services. Funding for the TAY and BFH programs was originally allocated to CFS and, pursuant to the MOU, administration of these programs has been delegated to OHS.
The TAY Program is designed to support individuals ages 18 to 24, particularly those currently or formerly involved in foster care or probation systems, in securing and maintaining stable housing. Services include housing navigation, rental assistance, case management, and transitional housing support to promote long-term self-sufficiency and reduce homelessness among vulnerable youth populations.
The BFH Program provides housing-related financial assistance and supportive services to families receiving child welfare services who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness. The program is intended to reduce homelessness, increase family reunification, and prevent children from entering or remaining in foster care due to housing instability.
Under the terms of the MOU, OHS is responsible for administering program funds, ensuring compliance with State and federal requirements, coordinating with San Bernardino County’s (County) Continuum of Care system, and delivering housing-related services including interim housing, rental assistance, and ongoing case management. OHS also provides program oversight, data tracking, and reporting to CFS and funding agencies to ensure accountability and performance outcomes are met.
Program participants are referred primarily through CFS and must meet defined eligibility criteria. For TAY, eligible participants include youth ages 18 to 24 with current or prior involvement in foster care or probation systems. For BFH, eligible participants include families receiving child welfare services who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and are eligible for reunification or prevention services.
Approval of this budget adjustment is necessary to align OHS and HSA budgets with the awarded funding and expenditure schedule. This action enables CFS and OHS to fully implement both programs, maximize available State funding, and expand housing stability services to vulnerable youth and families across the County.
PROCUREMENT
N/A
REVIEW BY OTHERS
This item has been reviewed by Children and Family Services (Adam Arentz, Acting Administrative Manager, 658-1103) on July 14, 2026; County Counsel (Suzanne Bryant, Deputy County Counsel, 387-5455) on June 15, 2026; Auditor-Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector (Charlene Huang, Auditor-Controller Manager, 382-7022) on June 25, 2026; and County Finance and Administration (Paul Garcia, Administrative Analyst, 386-8392) on July 7, 2026.