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Board continues $524,003.94 street-outreach contract for CAPMC pending detailed operational briefing
Summary
Supervisors pulled a $524,003.94 state-funded street-outreach agreement with CAPMC for further detail; staff said CAPMC would resume an ongoing program and county will schedule DSS and CAPMC to present operational specifics.
The Madera County Board of Supervisors on June 3 continued consideration of a street-outreach contract with CAPMC worth $524,003.94 and funded by state grant dollars, directing staff to return when representatives from the Department of Social Services (DSS) and CAPMC can attend to explain how outreach will operate on the ground.
Supervisor questions focused on how outreach teams will work day-to-day: how many outreach workers will be deployed, whether teams will visit encampments by foot, what supplies and services outreach will deliver, and whether the contract leverages other sources such as Medi-Cal for service continuity. County administration staff said the contract continues a CAPMC program the county had previously supported and that the money is state funding; Jessica Leon (County Administration) said she would connect board members with CAPMC for more specifics. Assistant CAO Joel Begay suggested continuing the item so DSS and CAPMC can present in person.
Why it matters: the agreement funds direct outreach to unsheltered residents, including basic needs, crisis intervention and referrals to shelters and behavioral-health services. Supervisors emphasized they want clear deliverables and measurable outcomes because of community concerns about public safety and the effectiveness of prior programs.
What was requested on the record - Supervisor(s) asked for: roster of outreach staff, geographic schedule, description of outreach activities (food, hygiene kits, referrals, ID assistance), metrics for success and use of Medi-Cal funding or other leverage. - County staff committed to: arranging a presentation by DSS and CAPMC and returning the item for a future vote when those representatives can attend.
Ending: The item was not approved on June 3. The board directed staff to continue the item to a subsequent meeting and to provide the requested operational details before returning it to the consent calendar.
