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CITY OF ATASCADERO
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
Tuesday, May 28, 2019
City Hall Council Chambers, 4th floor
6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero, California
(Entrance on Lewis Ave.)
City Council Regular Session: 6:00 P.M.
REGULAR SESSION — CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 P.M.
Mayor Moreno called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and Council Member Newson led
the Pledge of Allegiance.
I ROLL CALL:
I Present: Council Members Fonzi, Funk, Newsom, Mayor Pro Tem Bourbeau
and Mayor Moreno
Absent: None
Staff Present: City Manager Rachelle Rickard, Administrative Services Director Jeri
Rangel, Public Works Director Nick DeBar, Police Chief Jere[ Haley,
Community Development Director Phil Dunsmore, Fire Chief Casey
Bryson, City Attorney Brian Pierik and Deputy City Clerk Amanda Muther
Mayor Moreno called for a moment of silence in remembrance of former Mayor and Council
Member Bob Kelly.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
MOTION: By Mayor Pro Tem Bourbeau and seconded by Council Member
Newsom to:
1. Approve this agenda; and,
2. Waive the reading in full of all ordinances appearing on this
agenda, and the titles of the ordinances will be read aloud by
the City Clerk at the first reading, after the motion and before
the City Council votes.
Motion passed 5:0 by a roll -call vote.
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PRESENTATIONS:
1. Proclamation recognizing Islay 2019 as Foster Care Awareness Month
Christopher Key and Angella Holm�s gave brief presentations on foster care and
provided the Council with related liter ture (Exhibit A). The City Council presented them
with a Proclamation recognizing May 219 as Foster Care Awareness Month.
A. CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. City Council Draft Action Minutes -- May 14 2019 and May 15 2019
■ Recommendation: Coun it approve the May 14, 2019 and May 15, 2019
Draft City Council Meeting Minutes. [City Clerk]
2. April 2019 Accounts Pavalille and Payroll
■ Fiscal Impact: $1,855,50 .44
■ Recommendation: Coun it approve certified City accounts payable, payroll
and payroll vendor check for April 2019. [Administrative Services]
3. Atascadero Tourism Bu iness Im
Appointment of Three Boaid Membei
4.
■ Fiscal Impact: None.
■ Recommendation: Coun JI appoint to the ATBID Advisory Board, Jack
Mahar for a term expiri ig June 30, 2020 and Jacki Dawson and Tom
O'Malley for terms expirir g June 30, 2021. [City Manager]
i Tourism Bi
Assessment
■ Fiscal Impact: None.
■ Recommendations: Cour
1. Approve the ATB1D A
2. Adopt Draft Resoluti
Improvement District
Atascadero Tourism
hearing for June 11, re
nt District (ATBID) Annual
nual Report.
n declaring intent to levy an annual Business
assessment on lodging businesses within the
lusiness Improvement District, and set a public
X19. [City Manager]
v. Parking & Business Improvement ement Area PBIA Assessment
■ Fiscal Impact: None.
■ Recommendation: Coun it adopt Draft Resolution, declaring intent to levy
an annual Downtown Parking and Business Improvement Area
assessment, and set a p blic hearing for June 11, 2019. [City Manager]
6. Adoption of Atascadero T
■ Fiscal Impact: The Ci of Atascadero benefits from Federal Transit
Administration capital and operating assistance funding. Federal funds could be
withheld from AtascaderoTransit should the City fail to submit a Title Vl Plan.
■ Recommendation: Coun it adopt Draft Resolution approving the Title VI
Plan and Limited Englis Proficiency Plan for Atascadero Transit services.
[Public Works]
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7. Annexation of the La Plaza Mixed -Use Proiect into Communitv Facilities
District 2005-1, Annexation No. 19 - 6300. 6320. 6420. 6450. 6490. and
6500 EI Camino Real Parcel Map AT 17-0088
■ Fiscal Impact: None.
■ Recommendation: Council adopt Draft Resolution, declaring its intention to
annex territory, into Community Facilities District 2005-1 (Public Services)
and to authorize the levy of special taxes therein — City of Atascadero
Community Facilities District 2005-1 Annexation No. 19 (6300, 6320, 6420,
6450, 6490, and 6500 El Camino Real: Parcel Map AT 17-0088).
[Community Development]
Deputy City Clerk Muther noted that there were two clerical errors on Consent Calendar
Item #A-1. She reported that Item #C-2 on the May 14, 2019 Draft Minutes noted a public
speaker but there were no public speakers for this item. She also noted that there was a
public speaker, Karen Peterson, whose name had been overlooked in the May 15, 2019
Special Meeting Draft Minutes.
A representative for the La Plaza project, Max Zappas, requested that Item #A-7 be
pulled from the Consent Calendar for further discussion. Following a brief explanation
from Mr. Zappas regarding his concerns, Mayor Moreno recommended that Council vote
on the remaining Consent Calendar Items, then come back to Item #A-7 for further
discussion.
MOTION: By Council Member Fonzi and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Bourbeau to approve the Consent Calendar Items Al through A6.
(#A-4: Resolution No. 2019-034) (#A-5: Resolution No. 2019-035)
(#A-6: Resolution No. 2019-036).
Motion passed 5:0 by a roll -call vote.
Mayor Moreno asked City Manager Rickard to speak about Consent Calendar Item #A-7
and explain options available in response to Mr. Zappas' concerns about annexation
costs. City Manager Rickard and Mr. Zappas both answered questions from the Council.
After a lengthy discussion and Council direction to staff, Mayor Moreno proposed an ad
hoc Committee of Council Member Fonzi and Mayor Pro Tem Bourbeau, to work with
staff to develop a recommended annexation fee level for La Plaza and similar future
developments in the Downtown to bring back to Council for consideration at the
June 11, 2019 meeting. There was Council consensus to implement the proposed ad hoc
committee.
UPDATES FROM THE CITY MANAGER:
City Manager Rachelle Rickard gave an update on projects and issues within the City.
COMMUNITY FORUM:
The following citizens spoke during Community Forum: Kimberly Davidson.
Mayor Moreno closed the COMMUNITY FORUM period.
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B. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. Amendments to Fee Schedule
■ Fiscal Impact: There will be an increase in operating revenue resulting from l JI
the CPI increase, with an offsetting increase in costs to provide the
services.
■ Recommendation: Council adopt Draft Resolution adopting amended fees
and deposits to offset costs incurred in planning services and a schedule of
fees and charges for City services. [Administrative Services]
Ex Parte Communications: None.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
The following citizens spoke on this item: None.
Mayor Moreno closed the Public Comment period.
MOTION: By Council Member Fonzi and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Bourbeau to adopt Draft Resolution adopting amended fees and
deposits to offset costs incurred in planning services and a
schedule of fees and charges for City services with a revision to
Zoo admission fees for children of $5 (ages 3-4) and $8 (ages 5-12).
Motion passed 5:0 by a roll -call vote. (Resolution No. 2019-037) n
C. MANAGEMENT REPORTS: None.
D. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS:
The following Council Members made brief announcements and gave brief update
reports on their committees since their last Council meeting:
Mayor Moreno
1. Economic Vitality Corporation, Board of Directors (EVC)
Mayor Pro Tem Bourbeau
1. City / Schools Committee
2. City of Atascadero Finance Committee
Council Member Fonzi
1. Air Pollution Control District
2. City of Atascadero Design Review Committee
Council Member Funk
1. League of California Cities — Council Liaison n
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E. INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION AND 1 OR ACTION:
Council Member Fonzi expressed concerns about notices PG&E has issued regarding
potential power outages in the summer months.
F. ADJOURN
Mayor Moreno adjourned the meeting at 7:54 p.m.
MINUTES PREPARED BY:
A?u n da 2&LA�
Amanda Muther
Deputy City Clerk
The following exhibit is available for review in the City Clerk's office.
• Exhibit A —Literature regarding foster care
APPROVED: June 11, 2019
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City Council Minutes Exhibit A
Date: j
What Our Elected Officials Can Do
To Serve Children and Youth in Foster Care
I. Sharing media and content provided by the
Department of Social Services regarding the need for
resource family homes and how people in their sphere
of influence can help support the foster care
community through social media.
2. Distributing publications of inspirational stories from
the Department of Social Services in citywide
publications like newsletters and emails/blogs.
I Allowing informational brochures and flyers to be
displayed during National Foster Care Month in May.
4. Becoming "Awareness Advocates" and aiding the
Department of Social Services in creating video content
demonstrating city leadership encouraging their
constituents to learn more about resource family care
and the other opportunities for serving children and
youth in foster care
BENEFITS _
Becoming a Resource Family will enable
you to become an important part of a
family's life, whsle providing a child in need
with a feeling of safety, permanence, and
well-being.
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There is an application process to complete
prior to your home approval. The
Department of Social Services is here to
guide you through the approval process
and support you as a certified Resource
Family.
Resource Family Training
For a current schedule of classes:
www.slofostercare.com/home/calendar/
For more information, contact us:
(845) 781-1705
BECOMING A RESOURCE FAMILY:
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
THE ULTIMATE GOAL Department of Social Services County of San Luis Obispo
Provide safety, stability, and lifelong
Department of Socia! Services
connections for children. 3433 S. Higuera Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
INITIAL INQUIRY
After receipt of an inquiry regarding
the Resource Family Approval process,
a Resource Family Recruiterwi11:
• Make contact with the interested
individual(s)
• Mail informational packet
■ Invite individual(s) to a Resource
Family Informational Meeting or
meet 1:1 to provide information
The Resource Family Approval Process is a family -friendly
and child -centered caregiver approval process for
relatives and prospective foster and adoptive parents to
be better prepared to meet the needs of vulnerable
children in the foster care system.
Emergency Situations
A child can be placed with a relative
or non -related extended family
member (family friend) in
emergency situations if certain
requirements are met, including:
• Pass a criminal records check
■ Satisfactory home and grounds
a inspection
■
All adults in the home must
complete Live Scan
r: Fingerprinting within ten days
REQUIREMENTS
Following is a partial list of requirements
for approval. The Department of Social
Services will assist you in meeting these
requirements at no cost to you.
• Completed application packet
• Live Scan fingerprints
• Attend and complete Resource
Family Training (RFT)
• Home and grounds assessment
• Permanency assessment
• Complete and provide proof of
current CPR/First Aid
• Provide DMV records
• Provide references
Participate in face to face interviews
COUNTY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Support potential Resource
Families throughout the
application process
• Approve or deny applications
• Provide pre -placement
training and post -approval
training
• Monitor Resource Families
and investigate any
complaints received
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The California Department of
Social Services requires that the
approval process be completed
within 90 days after receipt of a
comoleted RFA aoolication.
"Did You Know?"
Statistics for SLO County Community Leaders to share for
National Foster Care Month
• The first bullet is ideal for a newsletter, email, or Facebook post;
o the sub -bullet has been shortened for a tweet/talking point.
• National Foster Care Month Fact #1: There are over 430,000 children, youth, and teens in the
foster care system nationally, over 60,000 kids in foster care in California, and over 350 kids in
foster care here in SLO County. You can make a difference in the life of just one of those
children Call the San Luis Obispo County Department of Social Services today at 781-1705 or
visit us at www, slofastercare.com for more information. Together we can find a home for every
child!
❑ Over 350 children and teenagers in San Luis 0bispo County are in foster care. Will you
be the person to make a difference in the life of a child in foster care? Please visit
www.slofostercare.corn to learn more.
National Foster Care Month Fact # 2: Did you know that there are many ways to support youth
in foster care other than being a full-time resource (foster) parent? SLO County Department of
Social Services is looking for individuals and families who would be interested in being respite
care providers, short-term shelter homes, awareness advocates, mentors, tutors, business
supporters, etc. There are so many ways to help serve our youth in care and the families that
work so diligently to care for them. Call the San Luis Obispo County Department of Social
Services today at 781-1705 or visit us at www.slofostercare.com for more information. Together
we can find a home for every child!
o Many people think that the only way they can help youth in foster care is to become
full-time foster parents. There are a wide -range of service options that need filling by
caring and committed members of our community. Please visit www.slofostercare.com
for more information.
■ National Foster Care Month Fact #3: Children enter foster care through no fault of their own.
The three most common causes for a child entering care in San Luis Obispo County are neglect,
abuse, and abandonment, which often stem from substance abuse or mental health challenges
in the home. Whenever a child cannot be with their family in a safe and stable home
environment, Social Services relies on local foster families to provide a safe, stable, and loving
home environment for a child. Call the San Luis Obispo County Department of Social Services
today at 781-1705 or visit us at www.slofostercare.com for more information. Together we can
find a home for every child!
❑ The most common reason children are placed in foster care is due to neglect. The plan
for every child is to be reunified with their family when safe to do so, but more families
are needed to provide foster care in SLO County! Please visit www.slofostercare.com to
learn more.
National Foster Care Month Fact #4: On average, a child can spend between 12 and 20 months
in foster care. The average age of a child entering foster care is between the ages of 7 and 8
years old. In SLO County, 26,8% of youth in care are ages 0-5, 26.6% are ages 6-12 and 46.6% are
ages 13-20. Our biggest needs are homes for teens and sibling groups. Is there room in your
heart and room in your home for a youth or teen in care? Call the San Luis Obispo County
Department of Social Services today at 781-1705 or visit us at www.slofostercare.com for more
information. Together we can find a home for every child!
o Families are needed in San Luis Obispo County to provide foster care for youth from
birth through age 18 — the highest need is for families to care for teenagers, or siblings
so they can stay together. Please visit www.slofostercare.com to learn more.
National Foster Care Month Fact #5: In San Luis Obispo County, Social Services strives to keep
youth and teens in their communities of origin when being placed in foster care. However, with
the lack of resource family homes being at an all-time high, only 24% of youth remain in their
community of origin, where a support network has often been established. Can you be a safe
and stable home for a youth from your community? Call the San Luis Obispo County Department
of Social Services today at 781-1705 or visit us at www.slofostercare.com for more information.
Together we can find a home for every child)
o When children are placed in foster care, there often is not a family in their area able or
willing to care for them and 76% in SLO county are placed outside of their home
communities. Can you be that safe home in your community? Visit
www.slofostercare.com to learn more.
■ National Foster Care Month Fact #6: In 1995, a two-year was study conducted by Kaiser
Permanente in which 17,000 patients were surveyed regarding adverse childhood experiences
(ACEs) (aka childhood trauma) and the correlation between those experiences and health and
social problems across lifespans. These experiences include, substance abuse, domestic abuse,
emotional neglect, incarceration, mental illness, etc. It was discovered that for each child that
experienced 4 or more of these experiences, their chances of having chronic pulmonary disease
increased by 390%, depression 460%, and suicide was 1,220%. Can you be the home that heals a
hurting youth and promotes their physical, mental, and emotional health? Call the San Luis
Obispo County Department of Social Services today at 781-1705 or visit us at
www.slofostercare.com for more information. Together we can find a home for every child!
❑ Youth in foster care have generally experienced trauma, which is why they are in care.
The Kaiser Permanente ACEs Study discovered a shocking correlation between the
number of instances of trauma experienced and increased risk for serious physical and
mental illness in adulthood. Be a part of the healing process. Visit
www.slofostercare.com to learn more today.
National Foster Care Month Fact #7 Nationally, 20,500 youth are emancipated from foster care
without reunifying with biological families or being adopted. Children and adolescents with
foster care experience are diagnosed with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) at twice the rate
of U.S, war veterans and 25% of youth who age out of the foster care without adequate support
systems are incarcerated within two years. Our County's teens in care deserve the same
opportunities for a safe, stable, and loving home as their peers — with your help, we can make
sure they don't fall through the cracks. Call the San Luis Obispo County Department of Social
Services today at 781-1705 or visit us at www.slofostercare.com for more information. Together
we can find a home for every child!
o Youth with foster care experience are diagnosed with PTSD at twice the rate of U.S. war
veterans. 25% of youth who age out of the foster care without adequate supports are
incarcerated within two years. Can you help a youth who needs you? Visit
www.slofostercare.com today.
■ National Foster Care Month Fact #8: National data suggests that youth in foster care may lose
four to six months' worth of academic progress with each change in foster homes. Can you
provide temporary care for a youth in your local school district to support their education? Can
you help raise awareness to the need for more foster homes in SLO County? Call the San Luis
Obispo County Department of Social Services today at 781-1705 or visit us at
www,slofostercare.com for more information. Together we can find a home for every child!
o When a child changes foster homes, they can lose between 4 and 6 months' worth of
academic progress. Can you help keep kids in their schools and home communities?
Please visit www.51ofostercare.com for more information.
• National Foster Care Month Fact #9: In SLO County, due to the lack of available resource family
homes (foster homes), only 42 percent of youth who enter care as part of a sibling group can
remain with all of their siblings. Studies show that maintaining sibling relationships is of vital
importance to the well-being of children. Often, children who are abused or neglected by
their caregivers form especially strong ties to their siblings. The emotional support of the
sibling bond may nurture a sense of stability and continuity and help to provide a sense of
safety for children in foster care placements. Please help us develop more homes so that we
can keep s!bling groups together. Cali the San Luis Obispo County Department of Social
Services today at 781-1705 or visit us at www,slofostercare.com for more information. Together
we can find a home for every child!
o Did you know that due to the lack of available foster homes in our county, only 42% of
sibling groups who enter foster care are placed in in the same home together? Is there
space in your home and in your heart for a set of siblings that needs you? Visit
www.slofastercare.com today.
National Foster Care Month Fact #10: It is the goal of San Luis Obispo County Child Welfare
Services to transition children, youth, and teens out of foster care into safe and stable families in
the shortest possible timeframe. At the beginning of 2019, 57.6 % of youth have been in care
less than one year, 13.6% between 1 and 2 years, 8.5% between 2 and 3 years, 7.6% 3 and 4
years, 2.3%4 and 5 years, and 10.5% over 5 years. The more safe and stable homes available
for our youth, the sooner they can exit care and be a part of a loving family either through
reunification with safe and stable parents or through long term foster care, guardianship or
adoption. Call the San Luis Obispo County Department of Social Services today at 781-1705 or
visit us at www.slofostercare.com for more information. Together we can find a home for every
child!
o Did you know that in SLO County, 20% of youth in care have been in care for longer than
3 years? Help us shrink these numbers and provide permanency for our youth! Please
visit www.slofostercare.com for more information.
National Foster Care Month Fact #11: In 2018, the Five -Cities Service Area (Arroyo Grande,
Grover Beach, Pismo Beach, Oceano, Shell Beach) of the SLO County Department of Social
Services received 1053 child abuse and neglect referrals and of those referrals, 94 were
substantiated. With around 70 children, youth, and teens coming into care from the Five -
Cities Service Area, only 27 youth (38.5%) were able to be remain in their hometown due to
the lack of available resource (foster) homes in the area. Can you help us bridge the gap?
Please help us develop more homes so that we can keep youth in their home communities.
Cal the San Luis Obispo County Department of Social Services today at 781-1705 or visit us at
www.slofostercare.com for more information. Together we can find a home for every child!
o Due to the shortage of foster homes in our county, only 27 of the 70 youth (38.5%)
who enter foster care from Arroyo Grande can be placed in Arroyo Grande foster
homes. Help us bridge the gap and keep youth in their home communities. Please visit
www.slofostercare.com today.
■ National Foster Care Month Fact# 12: In 2018, the Atascadero Service Area (Atascadero,
Creston, Templeton, California Valley, and Santa Margarita) of the SLO County Department
of Social Services received 1020 child abuse and neglect referrals and of those referrals, 99
were substantiated. With around 55 children, youth, and teens coming into care from the
Atascadero Service Area, only 12 youth (22%) were able to be remain in their hometown
due to the lack of available resource (foster) homes in the area. Can you help us bridge the
gap? Please help us develop more homes so that we can eventually keep youth in their
home communities. Call the San Luis Obispo County Department of Social Services today at
781-1705 or visit us at www.slofostercare.com for more information. Together we can find a
home for every child!
❑ Due to the shortage of foster homes in our county, only 12 of the 55 youth (22%) who
enter foster care from Atascadero can be placed in Atascadero foster homes. Help us
bridge the gap and keep youth in their home communities. Please visit
www.slofostercare.com today.
■ National Foster Care Month Fact# 13: In 2018, the Morro Bay Service Area (Morro Bay,
Cambria, Harmony, Cayucos, Los Osos, and San Simeon) of the SLO County Department of
Social Services received 516 child abuse and neglect referrals and of those referrals, 28 were
substantiated. With around 17 children, youth, and teens coming into care from the Morro
Bay Service Area, only 4 youth (24%) were able to be remain in their hometown due to the
lack of available resource (foster) homes in the area. Can you help us bridge the gap? Please
help us develop more homes so that we can keep youth in their home communities. Call the
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San Luis Obispo County Department of Social Services today at 781-1705 or visit us at
www.slofastercare.com for more information. Together we can find a home for every child!
o Due to the shortage of foster homes in our county, only 4 of the 17 youth (24%) who
enter foster care from Morro Bay can be placed in Morro Bay foster homes. Help us
bridge the gap and keep youth in their home communities. Please visit
www.slofostercare.com today.
■ National Foster Care Month Fact# 14: In 2018, the Paso Robles Service Area (Paso Robles,
Shandon, Cholame, Bradley, and San Miguel) of the SLO County Department of Social
Services received 1342 child abuse and neglect referrals and of those referrals, 111 were
substantiated. With around 55 children, youth, and teens coming into care from the Paso
Robles Service Area, only 14 youth (25%) were able to be remain in their hometown due to
the lack of available resource (foster) homes in the area. Can you help us bridge the gap?
Please help us develop more homes so that we can keep youth in their home communities.
Call the San Luis Obispo County Department of Social Services today at 781-1705 or visit us at
www.slofostercare.com for more information. Together we can find a home for every child1
❑ Due to the shortage of foster homes in our county, only 14 of the 55 youth (25%) who
enter foster care from Paso Robles can be placed in Paso Robles foster homes. Help us
bridge the gap and keep youth in their home communities. Please visit
www.slofostercare.com today.
National Foster Care Month Fact# 15: In 2018, the San Luis Obispo Service Area (San Luis
Obispo and Avila Beach) of the SLO County Department of Social Services received 654 child
abuse and neglect referrals and of those referrals, 58 were substantiated. With around 72
children, youth, and teens coming into care from the San Luis Obispo Service Area, only 10
youth (14%) were able to be remain in their hometown due to the lack of available resource
(foster) homes in the area. Can you help us bridge the gap? Please help us develop more
homes so that we can keep youth in their home communities. Call the San Luis Obispo
County Department of Social Services today at 781-1705 or visit us at www.slofostercare.com
for more information, Together we can find a home for every child!
o Due to the shortage of foster homes in our county, only 10 of the 72 youth (14%) who
enter foster care from San Luis Obispo can be placed in San Luis Obispo foster homes.
Help us bridge the gap and keep youth in their home communities. Please visit
www.slofostercare.coi-n today.
Note: Data provided by San Luis Obispo County Department of Social Services, UC Berkeley Center
for Social Services Research, Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Kaiser Permanente, and
American Society for the Positive Care of Children
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Resource Family Approval (RFA)
Program and Service Options
There are many ways members of our community can positively
influence the lives of children in foster care.
Resource Family: Certification is the process through which community
members apply, receive education and training, complete background
clearances and meet state requirements to care for children and youth in foster
care. Most frequently, the children's biological parents receive reunification
services; the primary goal is to support families in becoming healthy and safe
so children can reunify with their parents. If it is determined that the children
cannot safely reunify with their parents, Resource Families may be asked to
become the youth's forever family through adoption or guardianship.
Respite Care Provider: Respite care is a crucial support to existing Resource
Families. Providing respite care is an option for those who are interested in a
short term experience of providing care. Some families try this prior to
pursuing full certification. Resplte providers are trained similarly to Resource
Families and complete the same background checks.
Emergency Foster Care (Shelter): Resource families committed to
emergency shelter are typically on -call and available on short notice to provide
immediate, temporary, short term care for children entering the foster care
system or waiting on availability for more permanent placement.
Options for Recovery (OFR): Resource families designated as "OFR" are
specially trained to support the needs of our youngest children, newborn
through age five, as well as focused on taking an active role in the reunification
process through mentorship of birth families.
Home is the Goal: Home is the Goal was created to develop an emergency
network of pre -approved families in each school or district (dependent on the
Resource family's preferences), willing and available to care for students who
enter foster care when needed. Home is the Goal will allow children to remain
with their classmates, teachers, and school counselors by keeping students in
their same school.
DSS RFA 90 (New: 4117119)
Faith in Motion: This collaborative effort engages local faith communities
throughout the County of San Luis Obispo to meet the needs of youth and
families who have been impacted by abuse and neglect. All faith communities
are unique and many communities Feel called to provide care and support to
children and families impacted by foster care. Faith in Motion recruits potential
resource/adaptive homes for children and youth in the foster care system and
also builds a tremendous support network.for the families caring for these
children.
Mentoring and Tutoring: There are several local agencies with whom we
partner which provide training, volunteer management and support to
individuals who are interested in providing mentoring or tutoring services to
youth in foster care. Ask us for more information.
Local Business Awareness and Support: Local businesses have a unique
and valuable connection to the members of our county community and can
often be a strong ally in helping raise awareness regarding the need for more
resource family homes. Local businesses can also support youth in foster care
with discounts for resource families, providing window space for awareness
materials, or even job opportunities for older youth.
Becoming an Awareness Advocate: A recent survey suggested that only
40 percent of local respondents are aware of the critical shortage of loving and
caring Resource families. Raising awareness through social media,
distribution/posting of printed materials, and word of mouth can help
immensely in sharing the need for Resource families, as well as the myriad of
ways everyone can be involved.
COUNTY
o SAN LUIS
OBmPO
County of San Luis Obispo
Department of Socia[ Services
805.781.1705 / SLOfostercare,com
We have local children in need of safe, stable and compassionate
families. Being a Foster Parent means caring for a child or youth
temporarily while family reunification or a long-term solution is
made possible.
To help you be successful, Family Care Network provides:
■ Support and assistance from a professional staff person 24
hours a day, seven days a week
■ Excellent Foster Parent training and education prior to any
child being placed in your home
■ Financial support (in certain programs, this support enables
one stay-at-home parent)
You can choose to provide either short or longer-term
Foster Care within the following programs;
Emergency Shelter Care — For one to 30 days
Respite Care — For one to 30 days
Basic Foster Care — For six to 12 months
Foster -Adoption — Adopt a child/youth through foster care
Intensive Services Foster Care — For four to nine months
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We have local children in need of safe, stable and
compassionate families. Being a Resource Parent means
caring for a child or youth temporarily while family
reunification or a long-term solution is made possible.
To help you be successful, Family Care Network provides:
■ Support and assistance from a professional staff person
24 hours a day, seven days a week
■ Excellent Resource Parent training and education prior
to any child being placed in your home
■ Financial support (in certain programs, this support
enables one stay-at-home parent)
You can choose to provide either short or longer-term
Resource Care within the following programs:
Emergency Shelter Care — For one to 30 days
Respite Care — For one to 30 days
Basic Foster Care -- For six to 12 months
Foster -Adoption — For a parent(s) seeking to adopt
a child/youth through foster care
Intensive Services Foster Care — For four to nine months
To help you decide, here are some of the most frequently
asked questions answered by our Resource Parents.
How will being a Resource Parent impact my life?
Your goal as a Resource Parent is to integrate your foster child into
your family and provide for them as you would for your own
child you'll be involved in their education, activities, as well as their
social and emotional development.
What if I become too attached as a Resource Parent?
All things in life are not about you. You have to trust that you will be
able to heal and find comfort, knowing that you've impacted the life
of vulnerable child, regardless of the outcome. Be willing to take the
risk in order to prevent children from experiencing the hurt of not
having a family to care for them.
Are there both short and longer -tern Resource Parenting options?
Yes! Foster Care is not the long-term solution for any child. For this
reason, there are a variety of programs you can choose from based on
your current life circumstances, including programs which require
only a day or two of care to others where you could provide care for
couple of months to a year. If you are looking to provide more
permanent care for a child, we also offer a Foster -Adoption option.
What is the financial impact of becoming a Resource Parent?
There shouldn't be any financial impact. Resource parents receive
tax-free monthly support based on the care and supervision. Foster
Care rates are based on level of care the child needs. For those who
choose to provide a higher level of care, the tax-free financial
assistance is considered wage replacement meant to enable one
parent to stay at home.
What type of training and support is available for Resource Parents?
All parents receive specialized training and have access to 24-hour
support seven days a week in addition to ongoing training, support
groups and mentoring opportunities with experienced foster parents.
What type of services can I expect to help me meet the needs of
children/youth placed in my home?
An individualized and evolving plan will be developed for your child
and family, and you will play an important part in this process. Your
social worker will help you and the child develop a network of
support, and you will be provided support to meet the child's health
needs, along with counseling, educational support and life skill
development.
As a parent, how will having a foster child impact my children?
In my experience, inviting a foster child into our home, helped my
children develop a stronger sense of care and compassion for others.
It also helped shape their priorities as adults by giving them a strong
desire to make the world a better place.
Do I have to house any child offered to me?
No, children are placed with a Resource Parent(s) based on the
placement preferences of the Resource Parent/Family (i.e., age,
gender and culture). Every effort is made to ensure placement
success by matching the best family for the individual child.
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