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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES - 09132005 - C73 TO: s BOARD OF SUPERVISORS - ----'- 00 ntr♦. FROM: JOE VALENTINE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR � .. r J- -,�+ '�• COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT costC2 •�s CoUnt DATE: SEPTEMBER 13, 2005y SUBJECT: AUTHORIZATION TO SUBMIT AND ACCEPT FUNDING FOR 2006 Com, EARLY HEAD START CONTINUATION GRANT APPLICATION. SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)&BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION RECOMMENDATION (S): APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Community Services Director or designee to apply for and accept funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families in the amount of$2,007,343 for Early Head Start program services for the period from January 1, 2006 through December 31, 2006. FINANCIAL IMPACT: If this grant application is approved by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families (ACF), funding will be added to the Community Services Department's FY 2005-2006 and FY 2006-2007 Early Head Start Budgets. County, as Grantee, is required to generate a 20% non-federal, in-kind, non- cash match in the amount of$501,836. CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT: The Community Services Departments Head Start Program supports two of Contra Costa County's community outcomes: "Children Ready for and Succeeding in School" and "Families that are Safe, Stable and Nurturing." These outcomes are achieved by offering comprehensive services, including high quality early childhood education, nutrition, health, and social services, along with a strong parent involvement focus, to low-income children throughout Contra Costa County. The overall goal of the program is to bring about a greater degree of social competence in preschool children from low-income families. REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATIONS/BACKGROUND: Please see attached 16-point Executive Summary. This applic n has been reviewed and approved by the Head Start Policy Council on August 17 :)a 0014"' CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: r/YES SIGNATURE: a4iw COMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR �RECOMMEND ION OF BOARD COMMITTEE APPROVE OTHER r SIGNATURE(S): ACTION OF BOAR N APPROVE AS RECOMMENDED y OTHER VOW I VOTE OF SUPE ORS I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE AND CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN UNANIMOUS(ABSENT �,� AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ATTESTED CONTACT:Al Prince 646-5940 1 JOHN SWEETEN,C-L&kK OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR CC: CAO CSD(3 original,signed,sealed copies) r BY � ,DEPUTY Contra Costa County Community Services Department 2006 Early Head Start Continuation Grant Funding Application EXECUTIVE SUMMARY INCOMING FUNDS NARRATIVE STATEMENT 1. PROJECT/PROGRAM TITLE. Early Head Start Continuation Grant Funding Application for Budget Period 1/1/06 through 12/31/06. 2. FUNDING AGENCY. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Arlington, Virginia 3. SUBMITTAL STATUS. This is a submission of application for continuation grant funding for FY 2006. 4. PROPOSED TERM. This is for annual funding. The standard one year budget period is from 1/1/06 through 12/31/06. The budget summary is below. 5. CURRENT FUNDING. Funding for Early Head Start is provided by federal dollars. Contra Costa County, as Grantee, is required to generate a 20% match of the total project budget, which may be in cash or in-kind contributions, fairly valued. 6. FUTURE FUNDING. Application for continuation grant funding must be submitted each year. 7. BUDGET SUMMARY Budget Categories Y2006 EHS Program Operation Personnel 313,022 Fringe Benefits 197,013 T&TA 48,487 Travel 31885 Supplies 17,790 Contractual 19345,760 Other 551718 Sub-Total of Direct Charges 7,981,675 Indirect Costs 25,668 Total Federal Amount Being Requested 21007,343 Non-Federal Share 501,836 r% 8. STAFFING REQUIREMENTS. As Grantee, Contra Costa County operates the Early Head Start Program, which is administered and staffed by the Community Services Department. 9. PROGRAM NEED. The Community Services Department serves the needs of low- income children (3-5 years of age under Head Start, and prenatal-3 yrs under Early Head Start) and their families, by providing quality childcare, child development and other services such as medical and dental needs. 10. RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER PROGRAMS. The Community Services Department's Early Head Start program combines federal Early Head Start and state child development funding into one cohesive program. The Department also has strong collaborations with other departments within the County and partners with Community Based Organizations, local private businesses, schools, non-profits, and volunteer organizations. 11. PROJECT GOALS. (same goals and objectives for both Head Start and Early Head Start) Goal A: By the end of 2007, CSD will strengthen its service approach to prevention and intervention regarding asthma, anemia, childhood overweight, and lack of physical activity. Goal B: By the end of 2007, CSD will demonstrate high quality child development education through increased accreditation by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and increased parental involvement in Child Outcomes. Goal C: By the end of 2007, CSD will more efficiently assist families in addressing the critical issues of money management, employment, job training, and housing by improving collaboration and coordination with other community resources. 12. STATED OBJECTIVES. • Policies and procedures will support atrigger-free child care environment based on the American Lung Association Asthma Trigger Checklist. • By July 2006, 80% of families with children identified with diagnosed asthma will receive in-home asthma trigger assessments and counseling. • Family support staff will be trained by the Expanded Food and Nutrition Program (EFNEP) on basic nutrition, by the UC Cooperative Extension of Anemia. • 100% of CSD centers will fully implement the Sports, Play, and Active Recreation for Kids (SPARK) curriculum, to maximize physical activity on the playground. • By July 2006, parents will have the opportunity to participate in a series of three physical activity workshops. • By the end of 2007, 85% of CSD sites will be accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). • The Policy Council Program Services Sub-committee will be trained on the NAEYC Classroom observation tool and accreditation process. 0 All Site Supervisors and Teachers at accredited sites will provide training and technical assistance to staff completing the process. Families will get assistance with career advancement via local One Stop Career Centers. • Parent training programs will focus on money management, credit counseling and affordable housing. • 85% of unemployed and under-employed CSD parents will be informed of available services and enhanced access to One Stop Career Centers. • Parents will be involved in the Earned Income Tax Credit campaign and financial counseling. • Partnership with the Contra Costa County Economic Opportunity Council will provide enhanced access to business and employment opportunities. 13. ACTIVITY SUMMARY. Program continues to provide high-quality services. 14. EVALUATION METHOD(S). Measurable, results-based child and family outcomes have been implemented, such as the required State of California's Desired Results Developmental Profile, for programs providing services through collaboration with the State of California Department of Education. 15. CHANGES COMPARED TO PRIOR YEAR (if any). Goals and Objectives cover FY 2005— FY 2007. Policy Council has been involved in the review and evaluation process of the goals and objectives. 16. POTENTIAL CONTROVERSIAL ISSUES. Stabilized. Program has been cleared of previous charges of deficiency by ACF. This was announced in the local newspapers and at the August Policy Council meeting. Public perception of the Head Start and Early Head Start programs remain positive. The Policy Council approved submission of this grant at their August 17, 2005 meeting.