Title
First Things First Family Resource Centers - Contract Extension (Ordinance S-47833)
Description
Request authorization for the City Manager, or his designee, to exercise the third option to extend the term of Intergovernmental Agreement 148132 (IGA) with First Things First for an additional year through June 30, 2022 to support Phoenix Families First Resource Centers in current City facilities. Further request authorization for the City Treasurer to accept, and the City Controller to disburse, all funds related to this item. The contractual, grant-funded annual amount is $675,000. There is no impact to the General Fund.
Report
Summary
The Human Services Department and Youth and Education Office entered into an IGA with First Things First in July 2018 to create four Family Resource Centers in current City facilities controlled by the Library, Housing and Parks and Recreation departments. The Phoenix Families First Resource Centers increase families' access to concrete support and services in times of need; improve knowledge of parenting and child development; foster parental resilience and successfully connect families to support in the community; and promote social and emotional competence in children. Family Resource Centers serve as safe, accessible community hubs and provide flexible, family focused, and culturally responsive information, resources, and services covering a wide range of topics. Staff are available to help families access these resources and services and offer referrals to programs designed to meet their diverse needs.
Contract Term
The first contract year term started July 1, 2018, with three additional one-year options to renew, for a total of four years. The fourth and final contract year will start July 1, 2021.
Financial Impact
The contractual, grant-funded annual amount of $675,000 supports staff, supplies, and site costs for implementing Family Resource Centers in City facilities. There is no impact to the General Fund.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
The contract was approved by Formal Council action on April 4, 2018.
Location
Goelet A.C. Beuf Community Center - 3435 W. Pinnacle Peak Road
Burton Barr Central Library - 1221 N. Central Ave.
Cesar Chavez Library - 3635 W. Baseline Road
Aeroterra Housing Community - 675 N. 16th St.
Council Districts: 1, 7, and 8
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Inger Erickson and the Youth and Education Office.