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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 11092010 - C.36RECOMMENDATION(S): APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment & Human Services Director, or designee, to apply for and accept funding from First Five Contra Costa Children and Families Commission for a health promotion public education grant in an amount not to exceed $15,000 during the term January 1, 2011 through June 30, 2011. FISCAL IMPACT: 100% grant funding No County match. No pension costs. BACKGROUND: The Department is applying to First Five Contra Costa for a $15,000 mini-grant as part of First Five Contra Costa's Community Information and Engagement Initiative to implement a violence prevention program entitled A Head Start for Peace. If funded, the program will address environmental hazards affecting children and the impact of violence on children's healthy development. The program is designed to foster racial healing, tolerance and equity building. APPROVE OTHER RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE Action of Board On: 11/09/2010 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 Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor ABSENT:Susan A. Bonilla, District IV 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: November 9, 2010 David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors By: June McHuen, Deputy cc: Cassandra Youngblood, Christina Reich C.36 To:Board of Supervisors From:Joe Valentine, Employment & Human Services Director Date:November 9, 2010 Contra Costa County Subject:2011 First Five Contra Costa Health Promotion Public Education mini-grant CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: If not approved, grant will not be submitted. 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.