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SOCIAL SERVICES
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a) AGREEMENT - Request approval and authorization for the Director of Social Services to sign the Interagency Memorandum of Understanding with Tehama County Department of Education to provide Adult Basic Education to CalWORKs clients in an amount not to exceed $43,000, effective 7/1/25 through 12/31/25 (Subject to receipt of required insurance documentation)
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Financial Impact:
Funding for this program is anticipated in the FY 25/26 budget, account 5013-53230, Professional and Special Services. These activities are funded with federal and state CalWORKs Single allocation which is funded with Federal Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF), State General Fund, and the Family Support Subaccount (AB 85). There is no impact to the County General Fund.
Background Information:
This is a contract renewal. Social Services has been contracting with the Department of Education since 2013. Participants are referred to the Tehama County Department of Education (TCDE) when Adult Basic Education, General Education Development (GED) preparation/High School Diploma, or Vocational English as a Second Language programs will help them obtain and retain employment in order to become self-sufficient. TCDE works closely with Social Services to provide weekly attendance reports and monthly progress reports concerning each participant.