55A - ORANGE FAMILIES & COMMUNITES TOGETHER PROGRAM

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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION ~ ~ CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: AUGUST 15, 2005 TITLE: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE COUNTY OF ORANGE FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES TOGETHER PROGRAM APPROVED o As Recommended o As Amended o Ordinance on 151 Reading o Ordinance on 2nd Reading o Implementing Resolution o Set Public Hearing For W~}J.~ CITY MAN R CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER RECOMMENDED ACTION Adopt a resolution authorizing participation in the County of Orange Families and Communities Together program. DISCUSSION The Corbin Family and Community Center provides services that focus on family preservation, family support, family reunification, and adoption promotion and support. The Center has received Families and Communities Together (FaCT) funding from the County of Orange Social Service Agency since 1999. The proposed resolution authorizes the Parks, Recreation and Communi ty Services Agency to submi t a proposal to renew funding to the Corbin Family and Community Center effective July 1, 2006, and allow for four additional one-year renewals. The FaCT program requires one lead agency and a minimum of three funded partners. Under the current agreement, Children's Bureau of Southern California serves as the lead agency and the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency provides information and referral services, and childcare for patrons seeking services. In addition, staff assists with the coordination of volunteer support. The Children's Bureau of Southern California again proposes to be the lead agency, and the proposed funded partners are the City of Santa Ana Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency, Human Option, and Olive Crest. Per the County's request, the resolution authorizes the City Manager or his designee to sign the proposal form, agreement and any amendments. 55A-1