Approve first amendment to Agreement No. 25-69 with Yolo Wayfarer Center to add $10,500 in funding for Fiscal Year 2025-26 for a new contract maximum of $43,000, for the period of March 25, 2025 through June 30, 2026 for the provision of subsidized employment training. (No general fund impact) (Morales)

Approve first amendment to Agreement No. 25-69 with Yolo Wayfarer Center to add $10,500 in funding for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 for a new contract maximum of $43,000, for the period of March 25, 2025 through June 30, 2026 for the provision of subsidized employment training.

Subsidized employment provides employers with financial support for hiring CalWORKs clients in the Welfare-to-Work (WTW) program, with the goal of transferring the client to unsubsidized employment. Subsidized employment is a critical component of the CalWORKs Program, in particular for assisting in meeting the WTW program requirements.  Non-profit, private and public agencies contract with Yolo County to provide subsidized employment opportunities to our CalWORKs clients.  These agencies act as the employer of records to provide work experience and training to our clients.  Upon presentation of a properly documented claim, Yolo County reimburses the agency 100 percent of the wages and up to 10 percent administrative costs associated with the placements. 

Under the Expanded Subsidized Employment (ESE) Program created under AB 74, eligible CalWORKs clients are placed for a maximum of six months, unless the county determines the client meets the requirements for an extension.  Extensions may be granted no more than twice, in three-month increments.  Extensions may be granted if the additional time increases the likelihood of either the client obtaining unsubsidized employment with the agency, or the client obtaining specific skills and experiences relevant for unsubsidized employment in a particular field.  Placements are not to exceed a maximum of 12 months. 

Staff recommends approval of the amendment to add $10,500 for fiscal year 2025-26 to ensure more CalWORKs clients can participate in this program to gain valuable employment skills.

 

County Counsel has approved this Agreement as to form.
General Services Department, Procurement Division

These services were procured via a press release in order to solicit interested parties. Yolo Wayfarer Center responded to the press release. The press release is included as Attachment B.

Performance Measures
HHSA confirms Yolo Wayfarer Center is performing satisfactorily under this Agreement. Performance Measures were not included in the original agreement. In accordance with the established Scope of Work, the vendor has met performance benchmarks by successfully placing one or more participants into the subsidized employment program. To date, the vendor has demonstrated effectiveness in training one or more participants into roles that will provide the technical knowledge and professional skills essential for future unsubsidized employment. The requested funding increase is a direct response to this successful performance, ensuring the continuation of the placement(s) and providing the necessary training infrastructure for one or more participants to achieve long-term economic self-sufficiency and permanent employment.