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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 05182010 - C.47RECOMMENDATION(S): APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment & Human 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, to increase the payment limit Head Start Grant by $6,848 for a new payment limit not to exceed $16,820,019 for Head Start program services with no change to the term period of January 1 - December 31, 2010. FISCAL IMPACT: Funding for the period January 1 – June 30, 2010 was included in the Department’s FY 2009-10 budget. Funding for the period July 1 – December 31, 2010 is included in the Department’s proposed FY 2010-11 budget. The County, as Grantee, is required to generate a 20% non-federal match of total funding not to exceed $4,205,005. This match is achieved through collaboration with State Child Development programs and the volunteer hours accrued by Head Start parents and community partners. BACKGROUND: Contra Costa County submits an application annually to U.S. Health and APPROVE OTHER RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE Action of Board On: 05/18/2010 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 ABSENT: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: May 18, 2010 David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors By: Katherine Sinclair, Deputy cc: Cassandra Youngblood, Vickie Kaplan, Caylin Patterson C.47 To:Board of Supervisors From:Joe Valentine, Employment & Human Services Director Date:May 18, 2010 Contra Costa County Subject:2010 Head Start Continuation Grant, Amendment #1 BACKGROUND: (CONT'D) Human Services Department, Administration for Children and Families (ACF) as the Head Start grantee. The annual application includes newly identified goals and objectives for the program, which is reviewed and approved by the Head Start Policy Council. The Board approved submission of the 2010 Continuation grant on September 15, 2009 (C.52). Since the submission, ACF identified additional funding for which the department is eligible to receive within the Training & Technical Assistance (T&TA) budget line item within the 2010 Continuation grant. This board order approves submission of a revised T&TA budget to account for the additional funds. The Head Start Policy Council approved the application for the additional funds on February 17, 2010. 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. ATTACHMENTS Head Start TTA budget Contra Costa County 1 Community Services Bureau 2010 Head Start Program – Additional T/TA Funding Request Head Start, Applicant # 09CH0375 HEAD START 2010 Additional Funding Request: CONTINUATION GRANT- T/TA EHSD, Contra Costa County Community Services Bureau is submitting this request for the additional T/TA funding available for our Head Start Program. The table below summarizes the HS additional funds being requested: Amounts Requested 2010 Base (PA-20) Current Base $131,524 A. HS T/TA - Continuation Grant – Remaining balance of T/TA Funding (PA-20) $ 6,848 $6,848 Total Federal Funds Requested (PA-20) $ 6,848 Revised Base $138,372 The following section provides more detailed information on the proposed use of the additional funds being requested. BUDGET NARRATIVE T/TA Adjustment 2010 6,848 Total Federal Funds (PA-20) 6,848 Grant Total 6,848 Contra Costa County 2 Community Services Bureau 2010 Head Start Program – Additional T/TA Funding Request Head Start, Applicant # 09CH0375 (6h) Other - $6,848 Training or Staff Development: $6,848 in Training or Staff Development funds for additional training for management, staff, and partners. These dollars will be used for conferences and training fees associated with workshops for our pre-school program. Non-Federal Share: $1,712 for HS Base Adjustment will be provided by in-kind services. In-kind services will be provided by parent and community volunteers in the classroom, for committees, and at the Policy Council.