Consent-Health & Human Services # 26.
Board of Supervisors
- Meeting Date:
- 03/22/2022
- Brief Title
- Acceptance of CDSS Bringing Families Home Allocation Funds FY21-24
From:
Nolan Sullivan, Interim Director, Health and Human Services Agency
Staff Contact:
Tanya Provencher, Deputy Service Centers Branch Director, Health and Human Services Agency, x2707
Supervisorial District Impact:
Subject
Authorize the acceptance of a funding allocation from the California Department of Social Services up to $500,000 for the period July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024 for the provision of the Bringing Families Home program; and adopt a budget resolution increasing the Health and Human Services Agency budget in the amount of $100,000 for 2021-22 pursuant to acceptance of the Award. (No general fund impact) (4/5 vote required) (Sullivan)
Recommended Action
- Authorize the acceptance of a funding allocation from the California Department of Social Services (“CDSS”) up to $500,000 for the period July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024 for the provision of the Bringing Families Home (“BFH”) program; and
- Adopt a budget resolution increasing the HHSA budget in the amount of $100,000 for Fiscal Year 2021-22 pursuant to acceptance of the Award; and
- Authorize the Interim Director of the Health and Human Services Agency, or designees, to act on behalf of the County in connection with the Award and to enter into, execute, and deliver any and all documents required or deemed necessary or appropriate to be awarded the Program funding, and any and all amendments thereto (“Award Documents”).
Strategic Plan Goal(s)
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Thriving Residents |
Reason for Recommended Action/Background
The Budget Act of 2021 appropriated a total of $92.5 million for state fiscal year 2021-22 for the Bringing Families Home (“BFH”) program. The BFH program provides housing supports to families receiving child welfare service who are experiencing or at risk for homelessness, thereby increasing family reunification and preventing foster care placement. The BFH program must also offer housing-related case management services, consistent with Housing First principles and evidence-based models, to assist with achieving housing stability.
In February 2022, the County of Yolo was notified by the California Department of Social Services (“CDSS”) that the noncompetitive allocation for the County of Yolo is $364,365, which is available for expenditure from July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024. CDSS also allows the County to indicate that they will accept additional funds for the same time period, if they become available. Staff recommends accepting a total allocation of up to $500,000, should the additional funds be awarded.
The allocation for fiscal year 2020-21 was $100,000 and staff budgeted for 2021-22 accordingly. The total increased allocation amount will be split across three fiscal years over the period of July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024, increasing the FY 2021-22 budget by an additional $100,000, with the remainder being budgeted in future fiscal years. Staff recommends acceptance of the additional funds to support the County’s participation in the Bringing Families Home program and amending the HHSA budget to reflect the increased allocation allowing the County to serve additional families immediately.
In February 2022, the County of Yolo was notified by the California Department of Social Services (“CDSS”) that the noncompetitive allocation for the County of Yolo is $364,365, which is available for expenditure from July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024. CDSS also allows the County to indicate that they will accept additional funds for the same time period, if they become available. Staff recommends accepting a total allocation of up to $500,000, should the additional funds be awarded.
The allocation for fiscal year 2020-21 was $100,000 and staff budgeted for 2021-22 accordingly. The total increased allocation amount will be split across three fiscal years over the period of July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024, increasing the FY 2021-22 budget by an additional $100,000, with the remainder being budgeted in future fiscal years. Staff recommends acceptance of the additional funds to support the County’s participation in the Bringing Families Home program and amending the HHSA budget to reflect the increased allocation allowing the County to serve additional families immediately.
Collaborations (including Board advisory groups and external partner agencies)
County Counsel has approved this Agreement and Resolution as to form.
Competitive Bid Process/Vendor Performance
Not required for revenue agreements.
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal impact (see budgetary detail below)
Fiscal Impact (Expenditure)
- Total cost of recommended action:
- $ 100,000
- Amount budgeted for expenditure:
- $ 100,000
- Additional expenditure authority needed:
- $ 100,000
- One-time commitment:
- Yes
Source of Funds for this Expenditure
- General Fund
- $0
- State
- $100,000
Further explanation as needed:
No general funds are required by this action. This allocation adds $364,365 or up to a total of $500,000 in revenue for the period July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024. The attached resolution increases the HHSA FY21-22 budget by $100,000. The remainder of the allocation will be budgeted in future fiscal years.
Attachments
Form Review
| Inbox | Reviewed By | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Services | Tom Haynes | 03/15/2022 11:41 AM |
| County Counsel | Hope Welton | 03/15/2022 12:04 PM |
- Form Started By:
- Emily Covey
- Started On:
- 01/11/2022 10:51 AM
- Final Approval Date:
- 03/15/2022