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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES - 07222008 - C.58 TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS -- ; Contra FROM: JOSEPH VALENTINE, DIRECTORn: N ; :„;;. s _ 'z Costa EMPLOYMENT & HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT Count sT"1COUI'I� DATE: JULY 22, 2008 SUBJECT: AUTHORIZATION TO SUBMIT APPLICATION AND ACCEPT ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR 2008 HEAD START CONTINUATION GRANT SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)&BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION RECOMMENDATION (S): APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment& Human Services Director,or designee,to apply for and accept additional funding from U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration.for Children and Families, to increase the Training and Technical Assistance budget by $3,220 for a new total contract payment limit of $16,435,288 for Head Start program services with no change to the period January 1 -December 31, 2008. (Budgeted, 100% Federal funds) (All Districts) CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT:_X_YES SIGNATURE: ECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR V COMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE APPROVE OTHER SIGNA ACTION OF BOARD ON �I�U�,� 2Z, '2fff APPROVE AS RECOMMENDED X OTHER VOTE OF SUPERVISORS I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE UNANIMOUS (ABSENT--E , S AND CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD AYES: NOES: OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN. ABSENT: ABSTAIN: (�,( � ATTESTED �W,"�q a:2-1 ()W(K JOHN CULLE ,CLERK OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR Contact Person: Katharine Mason,646-5540 Cassandra Youngblood,313-1712 CC: CAO EHSD Grantor BY: — S ,DEPUTY Employment& Human Services Department PageTwo FY 2008-09 Head Start Continuation grant(amendment) July 22, 2008 FISCAL IMPACT: If awarded, funding will be appropriated into the Department's FY 2008-09 budget. The 20% non-federal match for these additional funds is$805. This match is achieved through collaboration with State Child Development programs and the volunteer hours accrued by Head Start parents and community partners. 100% Federal funds (CFDA 93.600) CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT: The Community Services Bureau of the Employment & Human Services Department's Head Start program supports three of Contra Costa County's community outcomes - Outcome 1: "Children Ready for and Succeeding in School," Outcome 3: "Families that are Economically Self-sufficient," and, Outcome 4: "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: On September 18, 2007, the Board of Supervisors approved submission of a 2008 Head Start Continuation grant to the Administration for Children and Families (ACF). The County, as Head Start grantee, was awarded $16,432,068. Since the award, ACF has identified additional funds for training and technical assistance for Head Start and Early Head Start grantees. ACF determined that Contra Costa County is eligible for an additional $3,220 allocation. In order to receive this award,the Department must submit a funding application. Please see the attached 16-point narrative. This additional funding application will be reviewed and approved by the Head Start Policy Council on July 16, 2008. Contra Costa County Employment & Human Services Department Community Services Bureau 2008 Head Start Program Continuation Grant Funding Application (amendment) EXECUTIVE SUMMARY INCOMING FUNDS NARRATIVE STATEMENT 1. PROJECT/PROGRAM TITLE. Head Start Program Continuation Grant Funding Application amendment for Budget Period 1/1/08 through 12/31/08. 2. FUNDING AGENCY. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Washington, D.C. 3. SUBMITTAL STATUS. This is a submission of application for continuation grant funding for FY 2008. This submission accounts for additional Training & Technical Assistance (T&TA) funds as identified below in 7. Budget Summary. 4. PROPOSED TERM. Funding must be requested annually. The standard one year budget period is from 1/1/08 through 12/31/08. The budget summary is below. 5. CURRENT FUNDING. Funding for 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 2008 HS Program Budget Categories: Operation Personnel $3,485,780 Fringe Benefits $2,484,242 T& TA $131,524 Travel $56,017 Supplies $341,750 Contractual $8,159,038 Other $1,376,072 Sub-Total of Direct Charges $16,034,423 Indirect Costs $400,865 Total Federal Amount Being Requested $16,435,288 Non-Federal Share $4,108,822 PA22 Requested Amount for First Baptist $1,910,099 (Delegate Agi.ncy).included in Total Amount-'.. above 8. STAFFING REQUIREMENTS. As Grantee, Contra Costa County operates the Head Start Program, which is administered and staffed by the Employment & Human Services Department, Community Services Bureau. 9. PROGRAM NEED. The Community Services Bureau 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 Bureau's Head Start program combines Federal Head Start and State Child Development funding into one cohesive program. The Bureau 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: Strengthen intervention and prevention services to address serious health needs of children. Goal B: Enhance program training and curriculum components to address need for improved school readiness. Goal C: Increase collaborations with community partnerships that assist families to achieve individual financial and employment goals. 12. STATED OBJECTIVES. • By July 2008, implement at least three (3) collaborative projects focusing on obesity, asthma and lack of dental care. • By July 2008, integrate the /Am Moving—1 Am Learning program into Head Start and Early Head Start service areas. • By July 2008, in collaboration with Contra Costa County Public Health, develop at least three (3)online training modules to assist staff and families in supporting the various health care needs of enrolled children. • By January 2008, develop a plan to enhance the development of children's language, literacy, math, and science skills in the classroom and at home. • By December 2008, implement phase 1 of the plan to train staff and offer training to families that results in enhanced development of children's language, literacy, math, and science skills in the classroom and at home. • By December 2008, increase opportunities for parents to participate in education, technical, and vocational programs based on needs and interests of parents as identified through surveys, family partnership agreements, and ongoing community assessment. • By December 2008, establish collaborative links with at least two (2) community based organizations to offer services that assist families in acquiring the skills necessary to increase their financial literacy and ability to develop their assets. • By June 2008, establish collaborative links with Contra Costa County EHSD Workforce Services Bureau and other community agencies to ensure seamless work and training opportunities combined with quality childcare. • By June 2009, evaluate progress in implementation and make necessary adjustments to ensure the effectiveness of the plan. 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 2008 — FY 2010. Policy Council has been involved in the development, 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 will approve submission of this additional funding grant at its July 16, 2008 meeting.