HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 01112011 - C.40RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment & Human Services director, or designee, to apply for and accept
funding for a Head Start garden grant from the Western Growers Foundation in an amount not to exceed $10,000 for
tools to develop a fruit and vegetable gardens at selected Head Start childcare centers in Contra Costa County for the
term January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011.
FISCAL IMPACT:
100% foundation funding from Western Growers Foundation via
U.S. Department of Agriculture Specialty Crop Block Grant
No County match. No pension costs.
BACKGROUND:
The Department is submitting an application to California Head Start Association on January 10, 2011 to apply for a
Head Start Garden project wherein selected Head Start sites will receive supplies to install a fruit and vegetable
garden, raised
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 01/11/2011 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
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ABSENT ____ ABSTAIN ____
RECUSE ____
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: January 11, 2011
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc: Cassandra Youngblood, Christina Reich
C. 40
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Joe Valentine, Employment & Human Services Director
Date:January 11, 2011
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:2011 Head Start Garden grant application to Western Growers Foundation
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
bed kit, irrigation kit, children's garden tools, markers and seeds.
Approval of this grant application will allow for the application submission, and if awarded, receipt of funds to
implement this project.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If not approved, funds will not be accepted.
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.