HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 06052012 - C.57RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment & Human Services Interim Director, or designee, to apply for and
accept funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families,
in an amount not to exceed $17,242,276 for Head Start program services for the period of January 1 - December 31,
2013.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funding for the period January 1 – June 30, 2013 is included in the Department’s FY 2012-13 budget. Funding for
the period July 1 – December 31, 2013 will be included in the Department’s proposed FY 2013-14 budget. The
County, as Grantee, is required to generate a 25% non-federal match of total funding not to exceed $4,310,569. 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 is submitting a re-competition grant application to U.S. Health and Human Services
Department, Administration
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 06/05/2012 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
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 5, 2012
David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Carrie Del Bonta, Deputy
cc: Cassandra Youngblood, Christina Reich, Haydee Ilan
C. 57
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Theresa Speiker, Interim Employment & Human Services Director
Date:June 5, 2012
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:2013 Head Start Re-competition Grant
Contra Costa County Employment & Human Services Department
Community Services Bureau
2013 Head Start Program Re-Competition Grant Funding Application
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
INCOMING FUNDS NARRATIVE STATEMENT
1. PROJECT/PROGRAM TITLE. Head Start Program Re-Competition Grant Funding
Application for Budget Period 1/1/13 through 12/31/13.
2. FUNDING AGENCY. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for
Children and Families (ACF), Office of Head Start (OHS).
3. SUBMITTAL STATUS. This is a submission of application for re-competition grant
funding for FY 2013.
4. PROPOSED TERM. Funding must be requested annually. The standard one year
budget period is from 1/1/13 through 12/31/13. The budget summary is below.
5. CURRENT FUNDING. Funding for Head Start is provided by federal dollars. Contra
Costa County, as Grantee, is required to generate a 20% non-federal match of the total
project budget, which may be in cash or in-kind contributions, fairly valued.
6. FUTURE FUNDING. An application for continuation grant funding must be submitted
each year.
7. BUDGET SUMMARY
8. STAFFING REQUIREMENTS. As Grantee, Contra Costa County operates the
Budget Categories:
FY 2013 HS Program
Operation
Personnel $3,769,971
Fringe Benefits $2,399,609
T & TA $ 138,372
Travel $ 15,291
Supplies $ 340073
Contractual $8,866,643
Other $1,045,032
Sub-Total of Direct Charges $16,574,991
Indirect Costs $ 667,285
Total Federal Amount Being Requested $17,242,276
Non-Federal Share (In-Kind) $ 4,310,569
Total Federal and Non-Federal $21,552,845
PA22/PA20 Requested Amount for First Baptist
(Delegate Agency) included in Total Amount above
$2,026,121
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Head Start Program, which is administered and staffed by the Employment & Human
Services Department, Community Services Bureau.
9. PROGRAM NEED. The Community Services Bureau serves the needs of low-
income children (3-5 years of age under Head Start, and prenatal - 3 yrs under Early
Head Start) and their families, by providing quality childcare, child development, and
other services such as medical, mental health and dental needs.
10. RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER PROGRAMS. The Community Services Bureau’s
Head Start program combines Federal Head Start and State Child Development funding
into one cohesive program. The Bureau also has strong collaborations with other
departments within the County and partners with community based organizations, local
private businesses, schools, non-profits, and volunteer organizations.
11. PROJECT GOALS. (Same goals and objectives for both Head Start and Early
Head Start)
Goal 1: In serving children from birth to kindergarten entrance, CSB prepares them to be
school ready. They will have measurable skill levels across the five domains that will enable
them to successfully learn and take part in the K-12 school experience. The inclusion of
children of all abilities and home languages is a critical aspect of best practice in Early
Childhood Education and is embedded throughout CSB planning and practice. Families of
CSB children will be able to successfully communicate with school personnel as advocates
for their children and will confidently take part in family-school opportunities. Schools to
which our children move will welcome families’ questions and presence in the local
education community.
Goal 2: Work collaboratively with community based organizations and other stakeholders
to address the root causes of poverty by increasing the access of low income Contra Costa
County residents to programs and services providing job training and employment
supports.
Goal 3: Educate, role model, and establish healthy habits in the areas of oral health,
nutrition and mental health in an effort to prevent dental decay, obesity, and violence in the
community and to achieve health equity for families, staff and the greater community.
Goal 4: Sustain our current Continuing Education Programs that sponsor Head Start
teachers’ completion of an associate degree and 50% attainment of a baccalaureate or
advanced degree by September 30, 2013, as well as support additional initiatives that
promote distance learning opportunities and increase the accessibility to higher education.
12. STATED OBJECTIVES.
Children will listen to, understand, and use increasingly complex and varied
vocabulary to express thoughts, feelings and ideas.
Children will display self-confidence and demonstrate initiative in learning.
Children will maintain interest in a variety of topics and activities, approaching
them with curiosity.
Children will engage in exploring their environment through observation,
manipulation, asking questions, making predictions, and developing hypotheses
to gain a better understanding of information and activities in their surroundings.
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Children will identify and practice healthy and safe habits, including basic
hygiene, oral health, sun safety, injury prevention, and self-regulation in eating.
In conjunction with Contra Costa County Community Action Partnership, will partner
with Contra Costa County’s Service Integration Program and Family Economic
Security Partnership to improve the financial security of our families and the
community.
CSB will enhance the design of the Family agreements utilized by CSB’s
Comprehensive Services unit to maximize the referral process and strengthen
relationships.
CSB will establish and implement an on-site, bi-annual fluoride varnish application
and oral health education program to reduce the prevalence and severity of dental
caries.
CSB will engage in an obesity prevention and early intervention program which will
focus on physical activity and healthy eating habits.
CSB will establish four collaborations with culturally competent community based
organizations and/or public agencies (STAND, Familias Unidas, Child Abuse
Council, Zero Tolerance for Domestic Violence, ACT Against Family Violence, West
Contra Costa Family Justice Center, Families Thrive) to address the socio-
emotional well-being of children at risk of exposure or victimization due to child
abuse, neglect and domestic violence.
CSB will develop Family Wellness Centers at all sites. These self help centers, in
addition to continuing staff assistance, will provide timely local community
resources and will target those families reluctant to ask for help.
Seek opportunities for leveraging funds and resources in effort to sustain the
Community Services Degree Program.
To support Community Services Bureau teaching staff with obtaining their
baccalaureate degree by promoting college enrollment and providing educational
resources and tools.
13. ACTIVITY SUMMARY. Program continues to provide high-quality services.
14. EVALUATION METHOD(S). Measurable, results-based child and family
outcomes have been implemented, such as the required State of California’s Desired
Results Developmental Profile, for programs providing services through collaboration
with the State of California Department of Education.
15. CHANGES COMPARED TO PRIOR YEAR (if any). Goals and Objectives cover
FY 2012 – FY 2013. Policy Council has been involved in the development, review and
evaluation process of the goals and objectives.
16. POTENTIAL CONTROVERSIAL ISSUES. None. Public perception of the
Head Start and Early Head Start programs remain positive. The Policy Council
approved submission of this grant at their June 20, 2012 meeting.
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
for Children and Families for Head Start services. The application includes newly identified goals and objectives
for the program, as outlined in the attached 16-point narrative. This application will be reviewed for approval by
the Head Start Policy Council on June 20, 2012. Approval of this board order will allow the submission of the
grant application for consideration of continued Head Start services to program eligible children and families.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If not approved, County will not receive funding to operate Head Start childcare centers.
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
2013 HS grant 16 pt narrative