HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 06232009 - C.52RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment & Human Services Department director, or
designee, to submit an application to and accept funding from Department of Health and
Human Services Administration for Children and Families not to exceed $5,400,000 for
increased enrollment in County Early Head Start programs for the term October 1, 2009
through September 30, 2011.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The County, as Grantee, is required to generate a 20% non-federal in-kind match not to
exceed $1,350,000 (see chart below). This match is achieved through collaboration with
State Child Development programs and the volunteer hours accrued by Head Start parents
and community partners.
Early Head Start Expansion Grant
Federal / CFDA #93.709
$5,400,000 = 80%
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 06/23/2009 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I
Supervisor
Gayle B. Uilkema, District II
Supervisor
Mary N. Piepho, District III
Supervisor
Susan A. Bonilla, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: C. Youngblood,
313-1712
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: June 23, 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. 52
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Joe Valentine, Employment & Human Services Director
Date:June 23, 2009
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Early Head Start, 2009-11 ARRA Funding for Increased Enrollment Slots
Match (In-Kind)
$1,350,000 = 20%
Grand Total
$6,750,000
FISCAL IMPACT: (CONT'D)
= 100%
In-Kind match is 20% of total funding ($6,750,000 x .20) OR 25% of Federal funding
($5,400,000 x .25)
BACKGROUND:
Contra Costa County submits an application annually to U.S. Health and Human Services
Department, Administration for Children and Families as the Head Start grantee. The
"American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009", Public Law 111-5 signed by
the President of the United States on February 17, 2009 provided additional funding for
Early Head Start programs nationwide. This presents an opportunity for the County to apply
for additional, one-time funds to support increased enrollment of children in County Early
Head Start programs. Services will support the children and their families, including
pregnant women and teens. The funding will also enhance children's physical, social,
emotional, and intellectual development, assist pregnant women to access comprehensive
prenatal and post partum care; support parents' efforts to fulfill their parental roles and help
parents move towards self-sufficiency.
The funding term will be a two year project period October 1, 2009 through September 30,
2011. The funding application is due to the Office of Head Start, in the Administration for
Children and Families division of the Department of Health & Human Services on July 9,
2009.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
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.