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Committee approves contract renewals for probation job‑placement and recovery‑coach coordination
Summary
The Judicial and Public Safety Committee approved two contracts: a renewal to Kelly Graham for a job‑placement program for probationers (not to exceed $32,000) and a recovery‑coach coordinator contract to Lauren McLaughlin (not to exceed $45,000). Members asked for program success metrics before the county board vote.
The DuPage County Judicial and Public Safety Committee on June 17 approved two procurement contracts to support probation services: a contract renewal to Kelly Graham to design and implement job placement for unemployed probationers for up to $32,000 (June 30, 2025–June 29, 2026) and a contract to Lauren McLaughlin to serve as recovery‑coach coordinator with a contract amount not to exceed $45,000 (July 1, 2025–July 8, 2026).
The chair moved both items and the committee approved them after discussion. Member Eckhoff asked whether these programs have been run previously and requested outcome data such as placement success and longer‑term follow up at two to three years. County staff confirmed both programs are renewals and that multiple recovery coaches and a longstanding appointment coordinator (Kelly Graham) are in place, but staff did not provide specific longitudinal success rates during the meeting. Member Eckhoff asked staff to provide details — including how many people have been helped and follow‑up timelines — prior to the County Board meeting next week.
The committee approved the contracts; Member Eckhoff’s request for performance data was recorded during the discussion and members voted the motions carried.
