REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION
June 18, 2025
FROM
JEANY GLASGOW, Director, Children and Family Services
SUBJECT
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Contract with Kingdom Causes, Inc. dba City Net for Housing Navigation Program Services
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
Approve Contract with Kingdom Causes, Inc. dba City Net to provide Housing Navigation Program services, in an amount not to exceed $4,499,446, for the period of June 18, 2025 through June 17, 2027.
(Presenter: Jeany Glasgow, Director, 658-1181)
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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 and Stakeholders.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
This item will not result in the use of Discretionary Funding (Net County Cost). The total cost of the Housing Navigation Program (HNP) services contract will not exceed $4,499,446 and is funded by the Transitional Housing Program (THP, 56%) and Housing Navigation and Maintenance Program (HNMP, 44%) joint allocation award from the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). The grant award does not require a local match. Adequate appropriation and revenue have been included in the Human Services Administrative Claim 2024-25 budget and will be included in future recommended budgets.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The Department of Children and Family Services (CFS) is committed to ensuring the safety, protection, and stability of children in the County, while promoting the wellbeing of both children and families.
On December 17, 2024 (Item No. 36), the Board approved the submission of an application to HCD for THP and HNMP funding in a total amount up to $5,560,734. CFS was awarded the funding on January 7, 2025. The funding will provide support to young adults who have either exited or are ready to exit the foster care and/or probation system. HN...
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