Title
First Things First Family Resource Centers (Ordinance S-46777)
Description
This report requests City Council to approve an increase in funding and enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with First Things First to support Phoenix Families First Resource Centers in current City facilities. The new total amount will not exceed $657,000. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
Human Services Department and the Youth and Education Office entered into an intergovernmental agreement with First Things First in July 2018 to create four Family Resource Centers in current City facilities controlled by in the Library, Housing and Parks Departments. The Phoenix Families First Resource Centers increase families' access to concrete supports and services in times of need; improve knowledge of parenting and child development; foster parental resilience, successfully connect families to supports in the community; and promote social and emotional competence in children.
Based on the continued challenge of recruiting and retaining part-time staff, the city proposed to First Things First to convert current part-time positions to full-time, grant-funded positions. The funding will provide two full-time position per Family Resource Center site to help families access resources and services and offer referrals to programs designed to meet their diverse needs First Things First site councils approved on May 14, 2020 to increase the contractual amount to $675,000 per year starting July 1, 2020.
Contract Term
The approved contract term started July 1, 2018, with five one year options to renew.
Financial Impact
The new contractual, grant-funded amount of $675,000 will support staff, supplies, and site costs for implementing Family Resource Centers in City facilities.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
The contract was approved by Formal Council action on April 4, 2018.
Location
Goelet A Beuff Community Center - 3435 W Pinnacle Peak Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85027
Burton Barr Central Library - 1221 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Cesar Chavez Library - 3635 W Baseline Rd, Laveen Village, AZ 85339
Aeroterra Housing Community - 675 N 16th St, Phoenix, AZ 85006
Council Districts 1,7,8
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Deanna Jonovich and the Human Services Department and Youth and Education Office.