Item:
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Approval of Sole Source Contract with Father's on the Move, Inc., (FOTM) for the Durham County Sheriff's Office in the amount of $36,000 for Services to Improve Outcomes for Detainees During Reentry.
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Date of BOCC Meeting: May 11, 2026
Request for Board Action:
Agenda Text
The Board is requested to approve a Sole Source contract with Father's on the Move Inc. (FOTM), for the Durham County Sheriff's Office in the amount of $36,000 for services to improve outcomes for detainees during reentry.
FOTM specializes exclusively in men development, reentry support, and family reunification services for justice-involved individuals. Programs are uniquely designed to address the specific needs of incarcerated and formerly incarcerated men, combining evidence-informed mentoring, life skills development, and parenting education. These services include the following.
? Pre-release mentoring focused on personal responsibility, parenting readiness,
and emotional intelligence
? Post-release support including reintegration planning, employment readiness,
and co-parenting strategies
? Individualized mentoring plans tailored to each participant's family structure and
reentry challenges
? Ongoing case management and accountability tracking
G.S. 143-129(e) allows local governments to be exempted from the competitive bidding requirements and purchase furnishings/equipment through group purchasing programs.
Alignment with Strategic Plan: This item aligns with Durham County's Strategic Plan: Healthy and Inclusive Community, as well as Safe and Resilient Community.
Resource Persons: Justin Ellerbe, Chief of Detention Services, Durham County Sheriff's Office; Clarence Birkhead, Durham County Sheriff.
County Manager's Recommendation: The County Manager recommends that the Board approve a sole source contract with Father's on the Move Inc. (FOTM), for the Durham County Sheriff's Office in the amount of $36,000 for services to improve outcomes for detainees du...
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