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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 05082012 - C.49RECOMMENDATION(S): APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Interim Employment & Human Services Department director, or designee, to apply for and accept funding from Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Head Start in an amount not to exceed $30,426 for an Early Head Start Cost-of-Living adjustment grant for the term January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012. FISCAL IMPACT: The County, as Grantee, is required to generate a 20% non-federal in-kind match not to exceed $7,606 (see chart below). This match is achieved through collaboration with State Child Development programs and the volunteer hours accrued by Head Start parents and community partners. APPROVE OTHER RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE Action of Board On: 05/08/2012 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER Clerks Notes: VOTE OF SUPERVISORS AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor Mary N. Piepho, District III Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor ABSENT:Gayle B. Uilkema, District II 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 8, 2012 David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors By: June McHuen, Deputy cc: Cassandra Youngblood, Christina Reich, Haydee Ilan C. 49 To:Board of Supervisors From:Theresa Speiker, Interim Employment & Human Services Director Date:May 8, 2012 Contra Costa County Subject:2012 Early Head Start Program Cost-of-Living adjustment grant FISCAL IMPACT: (CONT'D) Early Head Start Cost-of-Living Adjustment Grant Federal $30,426 = 80% Match (In-Kind) $7,606 = 20% Grand Total $38,032 = 100% In-Kind match is 20% of total funding. CFDA #93.600 BACKGROUND: Contra Costa County submits an application annually to U.S. Health and Human Services Department, Administration for Children and Families as the Head Start grantee. This board order presents an opportunity for the County to apply for supplemental, one-time funds to support cost-of-living adjustments as mandated by the Head Start Act. The funding term will be a six month period of July 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012. The funding application was submitted to the Office of Head Start, in the Administration for Children and Families division of the Department of Health & Human Services on April 16, 2012. The Policy Council approved the grant application on March 21, 2012. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: If not approved, County will not receive additional funding for Early Head Start program. 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.