DATE: September 10, 2024
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBMITTED BY: Kirk Haynes, Chief Probation Officer
SUBJECT: Agreement with North Star Family Center
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
TITLE
Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with North Star Family Center to provide counseling services for adults on probation or in custody, effective September 15, 2024 through September 14, 2027, not to exceed five consecutive years, which includes a three-year base contract and two optional one-year extensions, total not to exceed $770,000.
REPORT
There is no Net County Cost associated with the recommended action, as costs for this recommended agreement are fully offset with Public Safety Realignment Act (AB 109) revenue. Under the recommended agreement, North Star Family Center (North Star) will provide counseling services to adults on probation or in custody. This item is countywide.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S):
If the recommended action is not approved, the Probation Department will not receive the counseling program services.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no Net County Cost associated with the recommended action. The recommended agreement is fully funded with the Public Safety Realignment Act (AB 109) revenue. The maximum annual compensation for the recommended agreement is $154,000. Sufficient appropriations and estimated revenues are included in the Probations Org 3430 FY 2024-25 Recommended Budget.
DISCUSSION:
AB 109 was signed into law on April 4, 2011. AB 109 transferred responsibility for housing/supervising specified inmates and parolees from the California Department of Corrections (CDCR) to Counties. The Public Safety Realignment Act went into effect on October 1, 2011. Under this legislation, a Community Corrections Partnership (CCP) Implementation Plan was required to be developed that would enable the County to meet the goals of the public safety realignment. The Implementation Plan was approved by the CCP on August 19, 2011, and your Board on September 13, 2011. An updated CCP plan was approved by the CCP on Mach 15, 2013 and your Board on April 23, 2013, that included a program to provide counseling services to adults in custody or on probation.
On March 20, 2024, the County issued Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 24-052, which solicited bids for counseling services for adults on probation or in custody. The RFP closed on May 20, 2024, resulting in two proposals. The proposals were reviewed by a panel of three, which recommended to award services to North Star. The panel determined North Star’s proposal to be the most comprehensive, citing North Star’s experience with the target population, and demonstrated experience with evidence-based practices, with a focus on recidivism.
North Star will provide counseling services aimed at reducing recidivism by targeting behaviors that contribute to criminal activity. North Star utilizes a comprehensive assessment and treatment plan grounded in the Risk Need Responsivity (RNR) Model of Offender Rehabilitation for individuals involved in the judicial system. With a history of service delivery since 2009, North Star has developed expertise in serving individuals in the judicial system.
Under the recommended agreement, North Star’s counselors will provide a minimum of 32 hours of counseling services per week, where a portion of services may take place in the Jail facilities. Participants will have the option of receiving services in person or virtually.
REFERENCE MATERIAL:
BAI # 10, April 23, 2013
BAI # 8, September 13, 2011
ATTACHMENTS INCLUDED AND/OR ON FILE:
On file with Clerk - Agreement with North Star Family Center
CAO ANALYST:
Fine Nai