County of Orange Opengov #141468

Transitional Residential Homes at Tustin Family Campus

The County of Orange Social Services Agency has awarded a contract to New Alternatives, Inc., a California non-profit organization, for the provision of Transitional Residential Home Services at the Tustin Family Campus. The contract period is from July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2025, with a possible two-year renewal upon mutual agreement. The services include providing transitional housing and supportive services to up to fourteen Non-Minor Dependents (NMDs) per day, focusing on aiding their transition to independent living. The program operates under a Single Site Model with 24/7 awake on-site support and crisis intervention. Staffing includes various full-time positions such as Program Director, Program Supervisor, Lead Case Manager, Clinician, bilingual and general Case Managers, and clerical staff. The contract requires compliance with relevant California codes and regulations, and includes detailed requirements for licensing, non-discrimination, confidentiality, security, reporting, quality assurance, and training. The budget allocates monthly costs per NMD for administrative, service, housing, and household expenses, totaling a maximum monthly obligation of $4,073 per participant. Notable contract requirements include trauma-informed services aligned with the Youth Thrive framework and California Integrated Core Practice Model, mandatory participation in monthly Transitional Housing Program Contractors Meetings, and after-care support for up to one year post-program exit. The contract also mandates comprehensive insurance coverage, background checks for personnel, and strict confidentiality and security measures for client data.

Description

The Transitional Residential Home Services program provides temporary transitional housing and supportive services for Non-Minor Dependents (NMDs) ages 18 to 21, who are child welfare dependents of the Social Services Agency (SSA) and/or wards of the Orange County Probation Department. The program assists NMDs in transitioning from foster care or probation placements to independent living by providing safe, stable housing and supportive services designed to foster self-sufficiency. Supportive services include independent living planning, crisis intervention, individual and group therapy, as well as educational and employment advocacy.

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