HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 06082010 - C.45RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment & Human Services Department director, or
designee, to accept funds from Mathematica Policy Research in an amount not to exceed
$1,000 for participation in Family and Child Experiences Study (FACES) conducted during
the period May 3, 2010 through June 30, 2011.
FISCAL IMPACT:
100% grant funding
No County match
Funds included in Department's 2010-11 budget.
BACKGROUND:
The Community Services Bureau of the Employment & Human Services Department was
randomly selected to participate in an important study, known as FACES 2009-10 (Family
and Child Experiences Survey). The study focuses on children’s development, family
involvement, and program quality to identify strategies for
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 06/08/2010 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
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 8, 2010
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: KATHERINE SINCLAIR, Deputy
cc:
C.45
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Joe Valentine, Employment & Human Services Director
Date:June 8, 2010
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:2010-11 Family & Child Experiences Study revenue agreement
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
improving program effectiveness. It is designed to provide descriptions of the
characteristics, experiences, and outcomes for children and families served by Head Start
and to observe the relationships among family and program characteristics. The results of
this study will provide suggestions for the continuation and improvement of Head Start
programs.
The longitudinal study began in September 2005 and has continued through Spring 2011
with regular, confidential assessments of randomly selected children and families enrolled in
the Head Start program. This board order accepts funding for the 2010 assessment to take
place during the period May 3, 2010 through June 30, 2011.
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.