Adopt budget resolution amending the Health and Human Services Agency budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26 to reflect an increase of $27,682.07 to the Adult & Aging Criminal Justice Behavioral Health cost center; and approve first amendment to Agreement No. 24-255 with Bay Area Community Services (BACS) to extend the term of the agreement and increase funding for a new contract maximum of $1,850,000. (No general fund impact) (4/5 vote required) (Morales)

Budget Amendment
On or about September 23, 2025, the Board of Supervisors for the County of Yolo adopted a budget for fiscal year 2025-26 for the Health and Human Services Agency (“HHSA”). During the budget development process, the need to include additional Proposition 47 funding for fiscal year 2025-26 was not identified; therefore, the funds were not included in the adopted budget process.

For reference, on or about November 22, 2022, HHSA entered into a revenue agreement with the California Board of State and Community Corrections (agreement number BSCC 556-22), to participate in the Proposition 47 grant funding for people involved in the criminal justice system who have mental health and/or substance use disorders.

Approval of the request herein will enable HHSA to add the amount of $27,682 to the Health and Human Services Agency adopted budget for fiscal year 2025-26.

Contract Amendment
Proposition 47 Grant funds target a reduction in recidivism by expanding access to substance use disorder (SUD) treatment and trauma-informed intensive case management, peer support, housing, and other wraparound supportive services for adults with a history of SUD and current or recent justice system involvement, with an emphasis on individuals experiencing homelessness. The Connections to Care program aims to:

The target population of the Connections to Care program includes adults with a history of SUD or co-occurring disorders (COD) who have had recent involvement (most recent within three years) with the justice system, with an emphasis on individuals experiencing homelessness. Due to a large portion of the population being unhoused and the intensive case management provider having unexpended funds, we are requesting an additional $500,000 be added to the housing contract to ensure participants have a safe place to focus on recovery.

Bay Area Community Services (BACS) has become a leader in homeless prevention programs. With approval of this amendment, BACS will continue providing case management to Proposition 47 Connections to CARE program clients, along with an array of housing services, including:

Additionally, the amendment adds an employment services specialist to ensure participants have access to guidance and support in obtaining employment.

On or about September 10, 2024, the County and BACS entered into an agreement for the provision of Proposition 47 supportive housing Connections to CARE program services. HHSA staff requests approval of this First Amendment to the agreement to provide stable housing to all participants and add an employment specialist who will assist and guide participants in obtaining employment. These additional services will support the continued success of Proposition 47 – Connections to Care Program.

Performance Measures included in this Agreement are as follows:
HHSA confirms BACS is performing satisfactorily under this Agreement. Performance measures were originally included in this Agreement and are being revised at this time (See Att. C. Performance Measures). In fiscal year 2024-25, BACS received 37 referrals and 78% of the households received rapid rehousing services and secured temporary stable housing.

County Counsel has approved this Amendment as to form.
Department of General Services, Procurement Division
Executive Commission to Address Homelessness
County Counsel has approved the budget amendment as to form
Department of Financial Services has reviewed the budget amendment.

These services were initially procured via Request for Proposals (RFP) #HEALRFPDL2204. However, a year into providing services, the awarded provider terminated that agreement.

On March 25, 2024, the Yolo County Deputy Director/Manager of Procurement approved a sole source procurement for a continuation of these services with BACS. Factors considered included but were not limited to: 1) There were no other service providers that were willing to provide these services; 2) the service cost is fair, and a specific amount is allocated from the state specifically for housing services; and 3) BACS has the ability to build housing inventory in the County for our Connections to CARE program.

Without sole source approval and the approval of the agreement with BACS, the County’s ability to meet its grant requirements would be significantly hindered and may require the County to return grant funds to the State.

Performance Measures included in this Agreement are as follows:
The Performance Measures were included in the underlying Agreement. HHSA confirms the contractor has performed satisfactorily under this Agreement. 

BACS Housing Locator		Bay Area Community Services		FY25/26
Program Purpose	Provide supportive housing and provide clients assistance locating permanent stable housing, while improving financial stability to reduce recidivism
Program Information	BACS will be providing housing case management to Prop 47 C2C clients with an array of housing services and will work closely with other Proposition 47 C2C team members, clients, and housing providers to link clients to various services (indicated in scopes of work) for the purpose of reducing recidivism and increasing program completion:
PM1: How much did we do?				Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4
1.1	Total # of referrals received			<11	<11
1.2	# of participants with identified housing needs that received BACS housing navigation			15	14
1.3	# of participants receiving rapid rehousing services			13	13
1.4	# of participants receiving emergency housing support services.			0	0
1.5	# of participants receiving other housing-related support services.			13%	6.7%
PM2: How well did we do it?
2.1	# & % of participants enrolled in ICM with identified housing needs will transition to permanent housing prior to program exit. The goal is 60%.			13/87%	13/92%
PM3: Is anyone better off?
3.1	# & % of participants enrolled that self-report improved experience and outcomes using the BACS progress review form upon exiting the program. The goal is 70%			<11 60%	<11 83%