DATE:
April 21, 2026
05
TO:
Board of Supervisors
SUBJECT
AUTHORIZE COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT FOR CALWORKS EMPLOYMENT AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES AND CONSULTANT SERVICES (DISTRICTS: ALL)
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OVERVIEW
The County of San Diego (County) Health and Human Services Agency, Self Sufficiency Services provides a comprehensive array of mandated California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) employment and supportive services to assist families with limited financial resources in achieving economic independence. These integrated services include employment and training activities, housing and stabilization supports, childcare assistance, and other supportive services designed to promote long-term self-sufficiency. Services are coordinated and delivered through contracted providers across the region, with current contracts scheduled to end on December 31, 2026. As the current agreements approach expiration and program requirements continue to evolve, the County has an opportunity to both reprocure services and evaluate the existing delivery model to ensure it remains responsive to community needs and aligned with State direction.
To support this effort, and as part of the County's ongoing commitment to operational efficiencies and continuous program improvement, a comprehensive assessment of the current employment services delivery model is needed to identify future opportunities to structure the program. To ensure a thorough, objective, and fiscally responsible evaluation, it is recommended that the County engage a consultant to conduct this assessment. Once the consultant has completed the assessment, the findings will be presented to the Board through a formal Board Memorandum.
Today's item requests the San Diego County Board of Supervisors (Board) authorize a competitive procurement of CalWORKs employment and supportive services allowing a continuation of these services to participants without interruption.
Today's actions advance the County v...
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