To: Dale Weighill, Governmental Operations Committee
From: Rhonda Ihm, Family Division Administrator
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RE: Approval of entering into a contract with Peckham, Inc. whereby Peckham, Inc. will provide vocational rehabilitation services for youth in the Career Academy or Career Academy Plus programs, or for youth placed in the Genesee County Juvenile Justice Center residential program for a term commencing October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025 in the amount of $640,000.00 to be paid from accounts 2920-663.07-801.000 ($490,000.00) and 2920-356.00-801.028 ($150,000.00)
recommendation
BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
Approval of entering into a contract with Peckham, Inc. whereby Peckham, Inc. will provide vocational rehabilitation services for youth in the Career Academy or Career Academy Plus programs, or for youth placed in the Genesee County Juvenile Justice Center residential program for a term commencing October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025 in the amount of $640,000.00 to be paid from accounts 2920-663.07-801.000 ($490,000.00) and 2920-356.00-801.028 ($150,000.00). The services are a part of the approved childcare fund annual plan and budget.
BACKGROUND:
Peckham, Inc. has provided vocational rehabilitation services for youth who have been court-order to participate in the court school-based programs.
DISCUSSION:
Peckham, Inc. provides a specialized trades program for youth aged 14-19 who have been court ordered to participate in the Career Academy, Career Academy Plus, or the Genesee County Juvenile Justice Center residential program. The specialized trades program is designed to maximize the youth's individual and personal functioning through a combination of hard and soft-skill progressions related to specific career interests. Structured programming is offered related to construction trades or hospitality arts that will open pathways to a living wage, job stability and professional fulfillment. Students can earn industry recognized credentials ...
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