HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 03312009 - C.32RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment & Human Services Department Director, or designee, to submit an
application and accept funds from the U. S. Department of Education in an amount not to exceed $300,000 to
implement and evaluate the effectiveness of The Incredible Years pre-school to kindergarten transition program.
FISCAL IMPACT:
100% Federal funds
CFDA #84.215H
No County match
BACKGROUND:
In an effort to address a lack of programs that focus on a child’s emotional, social and behavioral development in
preparation for successful
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 03/31/2009 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYES 5 NOES ____
ABSENT ____ ABSTAIN ____
RECUSE ____
Contact: C. Youngblood, 3-1712
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of
the Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: March 31, 2009
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Celicia Nelson, Deputy
cc: Cassandra Youngblood, Caylin Patterson, Vickie Kaplan
C.32
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Joe Valentine, Employment & Human Services Director
Date:March 31, 2009
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:US Dept of Educ Fndtn for Learning Grants Program FY 2009-10
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
transition to kindergarten, the Department's Community Services Bureau plans to partner with FamiliesFirst, Inc. a
community based Kinship Supportive Services program.
If awarded, the project proposes to meet the following goals: (1). To implement an evidence based, early
intervention program: The Incredible Years; (2). To reduce barriers encountered by parents through coordinating and
facilitating access to individualized services through community resources; (3). To evaluate the success of the
Incredible Years program to increase children’s social, emotional and behavioral competence as well as the success
of parents and their families accessing individualized services through community resources.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
The Community Services Bureau of the Employment & Human Services Department’s 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, and health services to low-income children throughout Contra Costa
County.