Interoffice Memorandum
DATE: December 27, 2024
TO: Mayor Jerry L. Demings and County Commissioners
FROM: Carrie Mathes, CFCM, NIGP-CPP, CPPO, C.P.M., Manager II, Procurement Division
CONTACT: Angela Chestang, Manager, Citizens' Commission for Children Division
PHONE: 407-836-6541
SUBJECT: Approval of Contract Y25-2059, Provision of Community Services
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Approval of Contract Y25-2059, Provision of Community Services, with Youth Advocate Programs, Inc., in the total contract award amount of $300,000 for a three-year term. ([Community and Family Services Department Citizens' Commission for Children Division] Procurement Division)
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PROCUREMENT:
This contract will fund supportive services for individuals between the ages of 18 and 23 (up to age 25 for individuals with disabilities) who are transitioning out of the foster care system. Services may include, but are not limited to, case management, mental health counseling, housing assistance, job training and placement, educational assistance, and other wraparound services. These services are designed to help individuals gain independence by providing resources needed to become self-sufficient and promote positive social-emotional well-being and quality of life. The performance period is upon contract execution through December 31, 2027.
FUNDING:
Funding is available in account number 0001-062-2556-8610.
APPROVALS:
The Citizens' Review Panel for Human Services recommended Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. to receive funding to provide these services. The Citizens' Commission for Children Division (CCC) concurs with the funding recommendation. Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. was previously awarded funding from the CCC in 2020 to deliver Innovation Programming for Youth.
REMARKS:
In accordance with the Code of Ordinances, Part 1, Chapter 17, Article III, Section 17-286 - Application and Exclusions, agreements between the Board and nonprofit organizations are excluded from competitive procureme...
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