HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 07212009 - C.110RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment & Human Services Department Director, or
designee, to execute a contract with We Care Services for Children in an amount not to
exceed $105,775 to provide State Preschool services for the term July 1, 2009 through June
30, 2010. (100% State funding)
FISCAL IMPACT:
100% State funds from the California Department of Education
BACKGROUND:
Contra Costa County receives funds California Department of Education (CDE) to provide
State Preschool and Pre-kindergarten Family Literacy services to program eligible County
residents. The receipt of funds from CDE is in process and will be finalized upon
determination of the State budget in the coming weeks.
In order to provide a wider distribution of services to County residents, the Department
contracts with a number of community-based organizations. Approval of this contract will
allow
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 07/21/2009 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: July 21, 2009
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Celicia Nelson , Deputy
cc:
C.110
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Cassandra Youngblood, Employment & Human Services
Date:July 21, 2009
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:We Care Services 2009-10 Childcare Services Contract
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
the provision of State Preschool services to twenty-eight (28) program-eligible children and
families.
Given the current State budget crisis, it is feasible that this contract may be subject to
reduction or cancellation, based on the outcome of the State budget process.
CCC: 38-910-1
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
The Employment & Human Services Department Community Services Bureau 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.