HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 02122013 - C.31RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment & Human Services Director, or designee to apply for and accept
funding from Ezra Jack Keats Foundation in an amount not to exceed $8,500 for literacy programs to be conducted at
various County childcare centers during the term June 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None
100% private grant funding
No County match
BACKGROUND:
The Ezra Jack Keats Foundation was incorporated in 1964 and in 1983, the Foundation was directed to use the
royalties from his books to support programs helpful to humanity. The Foundation designs and implements programs
to support educators in their efforts to foster literacy and a love of learning. These programs are extended to schools,
libraries, universities, museums theaters, music schools and other organizations.
The Community Services Bureau of the Employment & Human Services Department
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 02/12/2013 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: February 12, 2013
David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Carrie Del Bonta, Deputy
cc: Cassandra Youngblood, Kristin Cooke
C. 31
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Kathy Gallagher, Employment & Human Services
Date:February 12, 2013
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Authorization to submit mini-grant to Ezra Jack Keats Foundation
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
seeks to submit a grant application to the Ezra Jack Keats Foundation for 17 mini-grants of $500 each for a total of
$8,500. If awarded, the grants will be used at 16 County childcare centers and 1 home educator program to
supplement literacy programs currently in operation.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If not approved, Department will not receive potential funding to supplement literacy programs.
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.