HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 06252013 - C.136RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Department Director, or designee, to execute a
contract with Kids' Clubs Inc., including a modified indemnification language, in an amount not to exceed $1,361,228
to provide State Preschool, Pre-kindergarten Family Literacy, and Head Start services for the term July 1, 2013
through June 30, 2014.
FISCAL IMPACT:
90% State funds California Department of Education
10% Federal Administration for Children and Families.
BACKGROUND:
Contra Costa County receives funds California Department of Education (CDE) to provide State Preschool and
Pre-kindergarten Family Literacy services to program-eligible County residents. The County also receives funds from
Administration for Children and Families for
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 06/25/2013 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
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 25, 2013
David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: , Deputy
cc: Cassandra Youngblood, Kristin Cooke, Ressie Dayco, Haydee Ilan
C.136
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Kathy Gallagher, Employment & Human Services Director
Date:June 25, 2013
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:2013/14 Antioch Kids' Clubs Inc. childcare services contract
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
Head Start services.
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 in
the East Contra Costa region.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If not approved, County will be unable to meet childcare needs in this geographic area and fulfill State Preschool
program goals.
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.