DATE: October 24, 2023
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBMITTED BY: Sanja Bugay, Director, Department of Social Services
SUBJECT: Agreement with the Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission for Educational Training and Outreach Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
TITLE
Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with the Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission to provide technology-related educational training and outreach services, effective upon execution through September 30, 2024, total not to exceed $786,543.
REPORT
There is no Net County Cost associated with the recommended action. Approval of the recommended action will allow the Department to provide technology training and outreach to older adults and individuals with disabilities to help reduce isolation and increase connections. This item is countywide.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S):
Should your Board not approve the recommended actions, the Department will not be able to fulfill its agreement with the California Department of Aging (CDA) to provide outreach and technology assistance to older adults and individuals with disabilities through the Access to Technology (ATT) program.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no increase in Net County Cost associated with the recommended action. The maximum cost of $786,543 is funded with ATT grant revenue. Sufficient appropriations and estimated revenues have been included in the Department's Org. 5610 FY 2023-24 Adopted Budget.
DISCUSSION:
On February 28, 2023, your Board approved allocation agreement A-23-093 with the CDA for the provision of the ATT program. The program is designed to address the "digital divide" among older adults and individuals with disabilities through the provision of digital devices, device training and education, internet service plans, and outreach. The Department has since purchased 200 iPads which will be distributed to Adult Protective Services (APS), In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS), and other Adult Services clients who meet eligib...
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