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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 09112012 - C.111RECOMMENDATION(S): APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment & Human Services Department Interim Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Richmond Elementary School, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $153,922 to provide Head Start program services for the term July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. FISCAL IMPACT: No County match. 100% Federal funds / CFDA # 93.600 Administration for Children & Families 38-486-11 BACKGROUND: Contra Costa County receives funds from the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) to provide Head Start and Early APPROVE OTHER RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE Action of Board On: 09/11/2012 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER Clerks Notes: VOTE OF SUPERVISORS AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor Candace Andersen, District II 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: September 11, 2012 David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors By: Carrie Del Bonta, Deputy cc: Cassandra Youngblood, Amy Wells, Haydee Ilan C.111 To:Board of Supervisors From:Theresa Speiker, Employment & Human Services Date:September 11, 2012 Contra Costa County Subject:2012/13 Richmond Elementary School childcare services contract BACKGROUND: (CONT'D) Head Start services to program eligible County residents. In order to provide a wider distribution of services to County residents, the Department contracts with a number of community-based organizations. Approval of this contract will allow the provision of childcare services to children enrolled in Richmond College Prep preschool programs. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: If not approved, County will not be able to more widely distribute childcare availability through partnership with community based agencies. 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.