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Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to an agreement through September 30, 2025, with Youth and Family Alliance d/b/a LifeWorks to provide rapid rehousing services for youth and young adults experiencing homelessness, to add one-time funds in an amount not to exceed $1,187,565 for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $4,234,480. Funding: $1,187,565 is available in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget Stabilization Reserve Fund Budget of the Homeless Strategy Office.
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Homeless Strategy Office.
Fiscal Note
Funding in the amount of $1,187,565 is available in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget Stabilization Reserve Fund Budget of the Homeless Strategy Office.
Prior Council Action:
September 1, 2022 - Council approved the negotiation and execution of agreements with five social service agencies on a 10-1 vote. Council Member Kelly voted nay.
For More Information:
David Gray, Homeless Strategy Officer, 512-972-7836; Kelechukwu Anyanwu Jr, Program Manager III, 512-972-5136; Estella Kirscht, Department Executive Assistant, 512-972-4423.
Additional Backup Information:
This action will authorize Amendment No. 4 to add one-time funds in the amount of $1,187,565 beginning September 1, 2025, to the Homeless Strategy Office’s Rapid Rehousing Youth agreement with LifeWorks. The program is designed to rapidly house youth ages 18-24 in scattered-site rapid rehousing apartments and provide them with comprehensive supportive services. Throughout this contract, LifeWorks has served 177 unduplicated clients.
LifeWorks is a leading nonprofit organization in Austin dedicated to supporting youth and young adults on their path to self-sufficiency. With a focus on housing, education, workforce development, and mental health, LifeWorks provides a comprehensive array of services to youth experiencing or at risk of homelessness. The organization is nationally recognized for its evidence-based, trauma-informed approach and its commitment to positive youth development. Through its continuum of care, LifeWorks helps young people achieve stability, build skills, and create a foundation for long-term success.
Amendment No. 3 exercised the second extension option in the amount of $609,383 for the period of October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025.
Amendment No. 2 modified program exhibits for the period of October 1, 2023, to September 30, 2024.
Amendment No. 1 exercised the first extension option in the amount of $609,383 for the period of October 1, 2023, to September 30, 2024.
The original agreement was approved for a term of 12 months ending on September 30, 2023, for $609,383, with up to four 12-month extension options, for a total agreement amount not to exceed $3,046,915.