Primary Department: Sheriff
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Ed Gonzalez
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Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Transmittal
Project ID (if applicable):
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): SMOOOTH Empowerment Pathway
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MWBE Current Participation (if applicable):
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
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Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Transmittal by the Sheriff's Office of a personal services agreement with SMOOTH Inc. using commissary funds in an amount not to exceed $43,500 for the SMOOOTH Empowerment Pathways program that provides trauma-informed practices to women who have been impacted by domestic violence, adversity, and systemic challenges.
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Background and Discussion:
The SMOOOTH Empowerment Pathways supports women affected by domestic violence and adversity through life skills training, personal growth, wellness, forgiveness, and parenting programs. It helps women build confidence, resilience, and lasting success in a supportive, transformative environment.
Expected Impact:
Key program elements include:
? Healthy Relationships: Understanding boundaries, communication, and respect.
? Forgiveness & Emotional Healing: Tools to release trauma and cultivate resilience.
? Parenting Support & Education: Strengthening family dynamics and improving communication with children.
? Life Skills Training: Practical tools such as decision-making, conflict resolution, and time management.
? Goal-Setting & Reflection: Establishing personal and family goals with structured action plans.
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