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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES - 09122006 - C.62 TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS sE L•,°� Contra FROM: JOE VALENTINE, DIRECTOR COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT Costa DATE: SEPTEMBER 12, 2006 - County ' spa cotiK'� SUBJECT: AUTHORIZATION TO SUBMIT AND ACCEPT FUNDING FOR 2007 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, not to exceed $1,988,238 for Early Head Start program services for the period of January 1, 2007 — December 31, 2007. (Budgeted, 100% Federal Funds) (All Districts) FINANCIAL IMPACT: Funding for the period January 1, 2007 through June 30, 2007 is included in the Department's FY 2006-07 budget. Funding for the period July 1, 2007 through December 31, 2007 will be included in the Department's proposed FY 2007-08 budget. The County, as Grantee, is required to generate a 20% non-federal match not to exceed $4,047,782. This match is achieved through collaboration with State Child Development programs and the volunteer hours accrued by Head Start parents and community partners. CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT: The Community Services Department's Child Care 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, and health services to low-income children throughout Contra Costa County. REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATIONS/BACKGROUND: Please see the attached 16-point narrative. This application was reviewed and approved by the Head Start Policy Council on August 16, 2006. CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: _YES SIGNATURE: .�� ----------- ----------- -------------------------------------------------------- ------- ------------------------------ _ ECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMM DATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE _,,APPROVE OTHER SIGNATURE(S). --------------------------- - ----- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ACTION OF BOARD ON Q APPROVE AS RECOMMENDED A OTHER VOTE OF SUPER ORS I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE AND CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN LC`UNANIMOUS(ABSENT Ylpref- ) AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE AYES: NOES: SHOWN. ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ATTESTEDYVI tZt � CONTACT: Cassandra Youngblood,646-5976 JOHN CULLEN,CLERK OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR CC: CAO CSD (3 orig.,signed,sealed copies) BY ud DEPUTY �I Contra Costa County Community Services Department 2007 Early Head Start Program Continuation Grant Funding Application EXECUTIVE SUMMARY INCOMING FUNDS NARRATIVE STATEMENT 1. PROJECT/PROGRAM TITLE. Early Head Start Program Continuation Grant Funding Application for Budget Period 1/1/07 through 12/31/07. 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 2007. 4. PROPOSED TERM. Funding must be requested annually. The standard one year budget period is from 1/1/07 through 12/31/07. 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 FY 2007 EHS Program Budget Categories: Operation Personnel $386,359 Fringe Benefits $291,275 T & TA $48,971 Travel $5,098 Supplies $13,600 Contractual $1,155,723 Other $50,508 Sub-Total of Direct Charges $1,951,534 Indirect Costs $36,704 : .Total FederalAmo eing4Re $:. unt-B quest®d 1;988,238;;:;,: Non-Federal Share $497,060 i 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. �l; 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, 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 a trigger-free childcare environment based on the American Lung Association Asthma Trigger Checklist. • Family support staff will be trained by the Expanded Food and Nutrition Program (EFNEP) on basic nutrition, bylthe UC Cooperative Extension of Anemia. • 100% of CSD centers will fully limplement the Sports, Play, and Active Recreation for Kids (SPARK) curriculum, to maximize physical activity on the playground. • 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. • 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 iEarned Income Tax Credit campaign and financial counseling. • Partnership with the Contra Costa County Economic Opportunity Council will provide enhanced access to business land 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. 1 15. CHANGES COMPARED TO PRIOR YEAR (if any). Goals and Objectives cover FY 2005 — FY 2007. Policy Council hasbeeninvolved in the review and evaluation process of the goals and objectives. 16. POTENTIAL CONTROVERSIAL ISSUES. None. Public perception of the Head Start and Early Head Start programs remain positive. The Policy Council approved submission of this grant at their August 16, 2006 meeting.