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1 AMENDMENT I TO AGREEMENT
2 This Amendment ("Amendment I") is made and entered into on this December 17, 2024
3 and is between the County of Fresno, a Political Subdivision of the State of California ("County")
4 and Aspiranet, Inc., a California non-profit corporation whose address is 400 Oyster Point Blvd,
5 Suite 501, South San Francisco, CA 94080 ("Subrecipient").
6 Recitals
7 A. The parties entered into that certain Agreement, identified as County Agreement No. A-
8 24-089, effective March 1, 2024, whereby Subrecipient agreed to provide Transitional Housing
9 Program Plus (THP-Plus) supportive services and Family Unification Program (FUP) case
10 management services; and
11 B. The parties desire to amend the Agreement regarding changes as stated below and
12 restate the Agreement in its entirety.
13 The parties therefore agree as follows:
14 1. That the existing County Agreement No. A-24-089 Page Three (3), Article Four
15 (4), beginning with Line Nineteen (19) with the number"4.1" and ending on Page Four(4), Line
16 Fifteen (15) with the word "days," be deleted and the following inserted in its place:
17 "4.1 Total Maximum Compensation. For actual services provided pursuant to the
18 terms of this Agreement, County agrees to pay Subrecipient and Subrecipient agrees to receive
19 compensation in accordance with the Revised Exhibit B, Budget Summary.
20 For the period of March 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024, in no event shall
21 compensation paid for services performed under this agreement be in excess of One Million,
22 One Hundred Fifteen Thousand, One Hundred Forty and no/100 dollars ($1,115,140). For the
23 period of January 1, 2025, through June 30, 2025, in no event shall compensation paid for
24 services performed under this agreement be in excess of One Million, Twenty-Eight Thousand,
25 Eight Hundred Sixty-Eight and no/100 dollars ($1,028,868). For the period of July 1, 2025,
26 through July 31, 2025, in no event shall compensation paid for services performed under this
27 agreement be in excess of One Hundred Seventy-One Thousand, Four Hundred Seventy-Eight
28 and no/100 dollars ($171,478). For the period of August 1, 2025, through August 31, 2025, in no
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1 event shall compensation paid for services performed under this agreement be in excess of One
2 Hundred Seventy-One Thousand, Four Hundred Seventy-Eight and no/100 dollars ($171,478).
3 For the period of September 1, 2025, through September 30, 2025, in no event shall
4 compensation paid for services performed under this agreement be in excess of One Hundred
5 Seventy-One Thousand, Four Hundred Seventy-Eight and no/100 dollars ($171,478). The
6 cumulative total of this agreement shall not be in excess of Two Million, Six Hundred Fifty-Eight
7 Thousand, Four Hundred Forty-Two and no/100 dollars ($2,658,442).
8 It is understood that all expenses incidental to Subrecipient's performance of services
9 under this Agreement shall be borne by Subrecipient. If Subrecipient should fail to comply with
10 any provision of the Agreement, County shall be relieved of its obligation for further
11 compensation. Any compensation which is not expended by Subrecipient pursuant to the terms
12 and conditions of this Agreement shall automatically revert to County.
13 Subrecipient acknowledges that County is a local government entity and does so with
14 notice that the County's powers are limited by the California Constitution and by State law, and
15 with notice that Subrecipient may receive compensation under this Agreement only for services
16 performed according to the terms of this Agreement and whilethis Agreement is in effect, and
17 subject to the maximum amount payable under this section. Subrecipient further acknowledges
18 that County's employees have no authority to pay Subrecipient except as expressly provided in
19 this Agreement.
20 The services provided by the Subrecipient under this Agreement are funded in whole or
21 in part by the State of California and the United States Federal government. In the event that
22 funding for these services is delayed by the State Controller or the Federal government, County
23 may defer payment to Subrecipient. The amount of the deferred payment shall not exceed the
24 amount of funding delayed to the County. The period of time of the deferral by County shall not
25 exceed the period of time of the State Controller's or Federal government's delay of payment to
26 County plus forty-five (45) days."
27 2. That the existing County Agreement No. A-24-089 Page Seven (7), Article Five
28 (5), beginning with Line Fifteen (15) with the number"5.1" and ending on Page Seven (7), Line
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I Sixteen (16) with the word "below" be deleted and the following inserted in its place:
2 "5.1 Term. This Agreement shall be effective from March 1, 2024, through June 30,
3 2025, except as provided in Article 7, "Termination and Suspension," below.
4 This agreement may be extended for three (3) additional one (1) month periods upon
5 written approval of both parties no later than thirty (30) days prior to the first day of the next one
6 (1) month extension period. The DSS Director, or their designee, is authorized to execute such
7 written approval on behalf of the County based on Subrecipient's satisfactory performance."
8 3. That all references in existing County Agreement No. A-24-089 to "Exhibit A"
9 shall be changed to read "Revised Exhibit A,"which is attached hereto and incorporated herein
10 by this reference.
11 4. That all references in existing County Agreement No. A-24-089 to "Exhibit B"
12 shall be changed to read "Revised Exhibit B,"which is attached hereto and incorporated herein
13 by this reference.
14 5. The Subrecipient represents and warrants to the County that:
15 a. The Subrecipient is duly authorized and empowered to sign and perform
16 its obligations under this amendment.
17 b. The individual signing this Amendment on behalf of the Subrecipient is
18 duly authorized to do so and his or her signature on this Amendment legally binds the
19 Subrecipient to the terms of this Agreement.
20 6. County and Subrecipient agree that this Amendment I is sufficient to amend
21 Agreement No. A-24-089 and, that upon execution of this Amendment I, the original Agreement
22 and this Amendment I shall together be considered the Agreement.
23 The Agreement, as hereby amended, is ratified and continued. All provisions, terms,
24 covenants, conditions and promises contained in this Agreement not amended herein shall
25 remain in full force and effect. This Amendment I shall become effective upon execution on the
26 day first written hereinabove.
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1 The parties are signing this Amendment I to Agreement No. 24-089 on the date stated in
2 the introductory clause.
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ASPIRANET, INC. COUNTY OF FRESNO
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6 Vernon Brown, CEO Nathan Magsig, Chairman of the Board of
Supervisors of the County of Fresno
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1320 E. Shaw Avenue Suite 140 Attest:
8 Fresno, CA 93710 BERNICE E. SEIDEL
Phone No: (559) 222-4969 Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
g County of Fresno, State of California
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By:
11 Deputy
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For accounting use only:
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17 THP-Plus
Org No.: 56107380
18 Account No.: 7870/0
19 Fund No.: 0001
Subclass No.: 10000
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FUP Youth
21 Org No.: 56107390
Account No.: 7870/0
22 Fund No.: 0001
Subclass No.: 10000
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24 FLIP Families
Org No. 56107663
25 Account No.: 7870/0
Fund No.: 0001
26 Subclass No.: 10000
27 SB: jn
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Revised Exhibit A
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SCOPE OF WORK
ORGANIZATION: Aspiranet, Inc.
ADDRESS: 1320 Shaw Ave., #140, Fresno, CA 93710
MANAGER: Josh Mishou, Core Program Director, (559) 222-4966
SERVICES: Transitional Housing Program Plus (THP Plus) and Family Unification
Program (FUP) Case Management Services for Youth and Families
CONTRACT PERIODS: March 1, 2024 — December 31, 2024
January 1, 2025-June 30, 2025
July 1, 2025-July 31, 2025 (OPTIONAL)
August 1, 2025-August 31, 2025 (OPTIONAL)
September 1, 2025-September 30, 2025 (OPTIONAL)
A. SUMMARY OF SERVICES
The transitional housing and case management supportive services to be provided include:
1. THP-Plus program that includes housing and case management services for
emancipated foster youth to assist these youth in fulfilling the goals described in
the youth's Transitional Independent Living Plan (TILP) to achieve successful
self-sufficiency; and
2. FUP Youth for youth transitioning out of foster care that provides housing and
case management services to assist youth and families in acquiring permanent,
safe housing and continued self-sufficiency; and
3. FUP Families for families for whom inadequate housing is a primary factor in
either the imminent placement of the family's child(ren) in out-of-home care, or
the delay in the discharge of the child(ren)from out-on-home care back to the
family.
B. TARGET POPULATIONS
1. THP-Plus
Eligible participants are youth ages 18 to 24, inclusive (hereafter meaning from the day of their
181" birthday to the day before their 251" birthday), who have exited foster care, including
pregnant and parenting youth. Youth can participate for a maximum of 36 months. Youth must
be actively pursuing the goals of their Transitional Independent Living Plan (TILP).
2. FUP Youth
Eligible participants must be emancipated former foster youth (or emancipating within 90 days)
age 18 to 24 years, inclusive, at the time of program entry and have inadequate housing.A FUP
Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) or a Foster Youth to Independence (FYI) voucher may only be
used to provide Housing assistance for a maximum of 36 months.
3. FUP Families
Revised Exhibit A
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Eligible families are those involved in DSS' Child Welfare Services for whom the delay in the
discharge of the child(ren)from out-of-home care back to the family is caused by a lack of
adequate housing. Case management services provided to referred families is voluntary and
completion of these services is not a necessary HA requirement for the receipt of an HCV.
C. SUBRECIPIENT SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FOLLOWING:
For March 1, 2024-December 31, 2024
1. Coordination with the County social worker and the other community and public partners
to assist the participants in meeting the established goals included in their TILP.
2. Case management on a regular basis, including guidance, supportive services,
promotion of incremental responsibilities and other problem-solving skills development
that will help them succeed.
3. 24-hour crisis intervention and support to include providing each participant with a 24-
hour emergency telephone number.
4. Access to individual and group therapy when appropriate. Should participants have a
need for counseling, therapy, or medical treatment, they will be assisted in pursuing
these services through either public or private providers who accept Medi-Cal including
those providers covered under the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA). The
SUBRECIPIENT will be responsible to ensure that participants have access to all
medical appointments.
5. Transportation assistance and education related to public transit.
6. Educational advocacy and support that includes assistance in completion of a High
School Diploma (HSD) or GED and assistance in applying for any college or vocational
education program and any scholarships or grants for which they may be eligible.
7. Job readiness training/support and other appropriate employment resources.
8. Services to build and support relationships with family and their community.
9. Assistance in finding and maintaining affordable housing after completion of the
program.
10. Assistance accessing other services including support groups and referrals to
community resources to aid in transitioning out of the THP-Plus and/or FLIP programs.
11. For THP-Plus only provide additional resources for pregnant and parenting youth living
in either a remote site or with a host family. It is anticipated that there will be 5
placements per year for pregnant and parenting youth including but not limited to:
a) Increased emancipation fund set up for each pregnant or parenting youth with a
monthly amount set aside in an interest-bearing account to be distributed to the
participant at the end of their participation in the program;
b) Referrals to parenting resources (e.g. First 5, head start, parenting education
classes, childcare, etc.).
12. Participate in as needed contract administration meetings consisting of staff from the
COUNTY'S DSS to discuss requirements, data reporting, training, policies, and
procedures, overall program operations and any problems or foreseeable problems that
may arise.
13. Adhere to, and be responsible for compliance with, all applicable Federal, State, and
local laws and regulations. In the event any law, regulation or policy referred to in the
Agreement or this Exhibit A, is amended during the term of this Amendment, the parties
agree to comply with the amended provision as of the effective date of such amendment.
Revised Exhibit A
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14. Collect and provide participant data to DSS, including but not limited to, the following:
a) The number of homeless youth served;
b) The number of current and former foster youth served;
c) The number of people served who are currently and formerly on probation;
d) The number of homeless youths who exited homelessness into temporary
housing;
e) The number of homeless youths who exited homelessness into permanent
housing;
f) Subpopulation data including:
i. Number of participants that are employed;
ii. Number of participants that are students;
iii. Number of participants identified as LGBTQ+;
iv. Number of participants having a disability;
V. Number of participants with their own minor children in the
household;
vi. Average number of children per household including participants'
own child(ren); and
vii. Average number of household occupants where participants
reside.
For January 1, 2025-September 30, 2025
1. Coordination with the County social worker and the other community and public partners
to assist the participants in meeting the established goals included in their Transitional
Independent Living Plan (TILP) for THP-Plus and FUP Youth.
2. Case management on a regular basis, including guidance, supportive services,
promotion of incremental responsibilities and other problem-solving skills development
that will help them succeed.
3. 24-hour crisis intervention and support to include providing each participant with a 24-
hour emergency telephone number.
4. Access to individual and group therapy when appropriate. Should participants have a
need for counseling, therapy, or medical treatment, they will be assisted in pursuing
these services through either public or private providers who accept Medi-Cal including
those providers covered under the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA). The
Subrecipient will be responsible to ensure that participants have access to all medical
appointments.
5. Transportation assistance and education related to public transit.
6. Educational advocacy and support that includes assistance in completion of a High
School Diploma or equivalent and assistance in applying for any college or vocational
education program and any scholarships or grants for which they may be eligible.
7. Job readiness training/support and other appropriate employment resources.
8. Services to build and support relationships with family and their community.
9. Assistance in finding and maintaining affordable housing after completion of the
program.
10. Assistance accessing other services including support groups and referrals to
community resources to aid in transitioning out of the THP-Plus and/or FUP programs.
Revised Exhibit A
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11. For THP-Plus only: provide additional resources for pregnant and parenting youth. It is
anticipated that there will be 5 placements per year for pregnant and parenting youth
including but not limited to:
c) Increased emancipation fund set up for each pregnant or parenting youth with a
monthly amount set aside in an interest-bearing account to be distributed to the
participant at the end of their participation in the program;
d) Referrals to parenting resources (e.g. First 5, head start, parenting education
classes, childcare, well baby/child resources, etc.).
12. Participate in as needed contract administration meetings consisting of staff from the
County's DSS to discuss requirements, data reporting, training, policies, and
procedures, overall program operations and any problems or foreseeable problems that
may arise.
13. Adhere to, and be responsible for compliance with, all applicable Federal, State, and
local laws and regulations. In the event any law, regulation or policy referred to in the
Agreement or this Exhibit A, is amended during the term of this Amendment, the parties
agree to comply with the amended provision as of the effective date of such amendment.
14. Collect and provide participant data to DSS, including but not limited to, the following:
a) The number of homeless youth served;
b) The number of current and former foster youth served;
c) The number of people served who are currently and formerly on probation;
d) The number of homeless youths who exited homelessness into temporary
housing;
e) The number of homeless youths who exited homelessness into permanent
housing;
f) Subpopulation data including:
i. Number of participants that are employed;
ii. Number of participants that are students;
iii. Number of participants identified as LGBTQ+;
iv. Number of participants having a disability;
V. Number of participants with their own minor children in the
household;
vi. Average number of children per household including participants'
own child(ren); and
vii. Average number of household occupants where participants
reside.
Starting January 1, 2025, Subrecipient shall also be responsible for:
1. Assistance with developing a realistic budget for living expenses and live within the
established budget within three months of program participation.
2. Assistance with developing a plan to have basic household furnishings, phone access,
and basic amenities received through community resources or referrals initiated by their
life coaches within three months of entering the program.
3. Creation and implementation of specific rules regarding holding deposit payments to
prospective landlords during the application process.
4. Collect and provide monthly progress/encounter notes for each youth served to DSS.
5. For THP-Plus and FUP Youth, establish TILPs within 30 days of entering the program
Revised Exhibit A
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D. COUNTY SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FOLLOWING:
1. Designate a contact person for Subrecipient to communicate with when necessary.
2. Meet with Subrecipient as often as needed, to exchange pertinent information, resolve
problems, and work together to coordinate referrals and services.
E. SUBRECIPIENT PERFORMANCE OUTCOMES:
For March 1,2024-December 31, 2024
1. THP-Plus
1. 75% of THP-Plus enrolled youth annually, will successfully maintain their THP-
Plus placement.
2. Annually, 75% of the participants exiting THP-Plus will secure and maintain
housing for at least one year.
3. 75% of the youth not employed nor attending an accredited college by the third
month of the program, will obtain employment or enter a vocational training
program or internship within six months of entering the program.
4. 90% of participants will obtain their high school diploma or equivalent by the time
they exit the program.
5. 75% of youth not employed by the third month of the program, will be enrolled in
an accredited college 4-year educational institution or trade or technical school
and will successfully attend for at least 6 months.
6. 90% of participants will develop a realistic budget for living expenses and live
within the established budget within 3 months of program participation.
7. 75% of participants will have and/or developed a plan to have basic household
furnishings, phone access, and basic amenities received through community
resources/referrals initiated by their life coaches within 3 months of entering the
program.
2. FUP Youth
1. 75% of young adults exiting FUP will remain in stable housing at least six (6)
months after program exit.
2. 65% of young adults participating in the program will increase their income by
20% at program exit.
3. 75% of youth not employed or attending an accredited college by the third month
of the program, will obtain employment or enter a vocational training program,
internship, or High School Diploma/GED program within six months of entering
the program.
4. 90% of participants will obtain their high school diploma or equivalent by the time
they exit the program.
5. 75% of participants not employed by the third month of the program, will be
enrolled in an accredited college or 4-year educational institution or trade or
technical school and will successfully attend for at least six months.
6. 90% of participants will develop a realistic budget for living expenses and live
within the established budget within the 3rd month of program participation.
7. 75% of participants will have and/or developed a plan to have basic household
furnishings, phone access, and basic amenities received through community
Revised Exhibit A
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resources/referrals initiated by their life coaches within 3 months of entering the
program.
3. FUP Families
1. 75% of the parents not employed or attending an accredited college by the third
month of the program, will obtain employment or enter a vocational training
program, internship, or High School Diploma/GED program within six months of
entering the program.
2. 90% of participants will obtain their high school diploma or equivalent by the time
they exit the program.
3. 90% of participants will develop a realistic budget for living expenses and live
within the established budget within the 3rd month of program participation.
4. 75% of participants will have developed a plan to have basic household
furnishings, phone access, and basic amenities within 3 months of entering the
program.
For January 1,2025-September 30, 2025
1. THP-Plus
1. 75% of the participants exiting THP-Plus will secure and maintain housing for at
least one year after exit.
2. 75% of participants not engaged in a training program, internship, or attending an
educational institution or trade school will obtain employment of at least 30 hours
per week within four months of program entry.
3. 75% of participants who are not employed at least 30 hours per week, attending
higher education, or attending trade school will enter a vocational training
program or internship within four months of entering the program.
4. 75% of participants who are not working at least 30 hours per week or in a
vocational training or internship program will be enrolled in an accredited institute
of higher education, trade school, or technical school within four months of
program entry.
5. 90% of participants who enroll in an accredited institute of higher education,
trade school, or technical school while in the program will continue attending at
program exit or obtain a degree or certificate at the end of the educational
program.
6. 90% of participants who entered the program without a high school diploma or
equivalent will obtain their high school diploma or equivalent within 12 months of
program entry.
2. FUP Youth
1. 75% of participants exiting FUP will remain in stable housing at least six months
after program exit.
2. 65% of participants participating will increase their income by at least 20% from
program entry within 12 months of program entry.
3. 75% of participants not engaged in a training program, internship, or attending an
educational institution or trade school will obtain employment of at least 30 hours
per week within four months of program entry.
Revised Exhibit A
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4. 75% of participants who are not employed at least 30 hours per week, attending
higher education, or attending trade school will enter a vocational training
program or internship within four months of program entry.
5. 75% of participants who are not working at least 30 hours per week will be
enrolled in an accredited higher educational institution, trade, or technical school
within four months of program entry and will obtain a degree or certificate at the
end of the educational program.
6. 90% of participants who enroll in an accredited institute of higher education,
trade school, or technical school while in the program will obtain a degree or
certificate at the end of the educational program.
7. 90% of participants who entered the program without a high school diploma or
equivalent will obtain their high school diploma or equivalent within 12 months of
program entry.
3. FUP Families
1. 75% of participants not engaged in a training program, internship, or attending an
educational institution or trade school will obtain employment of at least 30 hours
per week within four months of program entry.
2. 65% of participants participating will increase their income by at least 20% from
program entry within 12 months of program entry.
3. 75% of participants who are not employed at least 30 hours per week, attending
higher education, or attending trade school will enter a vocational training
program or internship within four months of entering the program.
4. 90% of participants who entered the program without a high school diploma or
equivalent will obtain their high school diploma or equivalent within 12 months of
program entry.
Revised Exhibit B
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THP-Plus, FUP Youth, and FUP Families Program Services
Budget and Capacity Summary(March 1, 2024—December 31,2024)
THP-Plus FUP Youth FUP Families
Services Services Services Budget Total
Program Capacity 18 31 10
(Number of Participant Slots)
Monthly Fee for Services
$3,426.00 $1,206.00 $1,246.00
(Cost Per Participant)
Total 10-Month Cost $616,680.00* $373,860.00 $124,600.00 $1,115,140.00
THP-Plus, FUP Youth,and FUP Families Program Services
6- Month Budget and Capacity Summary(January 1, 2025—June 30, 2025)
THP-Plus FUP Youth Services FUP Families Budget Total
Services Services
Program Capacity 18 66 10
(Number of Participant Slots)
Monthly Fee for Services
$3,426.00 $1,475 $1,246.00
(Cost Per Participant)
Total 6-Month Cost $370,008.00* $584,100.00 $74,760.00 $1,028,868.00
THP-Plus, FUP Youth, and FUP Families Program Services
Monthly Budget for Optional 1-Month Extension and Capacity Summary
(July,August,and September 2025)
THP-Plus FUP Youth FUP Families
Services Services Services Budget Total
Program Capacity 18 66 10
(Number of Participant Slots)
Monthly Fee for Services
$3,426.00 $1,475 $1,246.00
(Cost Per Participant)
Total 1-Month Cost $61,668.00* $97,350.00 $12,460.00 $171,478.00
THP-Plus, FUP Youth, and FUP Families Program Services
Total Budget and Capacity Summary(March 1, 2024—September 30,2025)
THP-Plus FUP Youth FUP Families
Services Services Services Budget Total
Program Capacity 18 66 10
(Number of Participant Slots)
Monthly Fee for Services
$3,426.00 $1,475 $1,246.00
(Cost Per Participant)
Total 19-Month Cost $1,171,692.00* $1,250,010.00 $236,740.00 $2,658,442.00
*Sixty percent of the total THP-Plus budget is allocated for client-related expenses and shall not
be used for any other purpose