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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 06242014 - C.51RECOMMENDATION(S): APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to execute an agreement with the California Department of Education for general childcare and development program services with a payment limit of $2,226,516 and term July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015. FISCAL IMPACT: County to receive up to $2,226,516 52.2% ($1,163,199) State 47.8% ($1,063,317) Federal CFDA Nos. 93.596, 93.575 No County match BACKGROUND: California Department of Education notified the Department on June 12, 2014 of the 2014-15 funding allocation for general childcare and development programs. The County receives funds from the California Department of Education APPROVE OTHER RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE Action of Board On: 06/24/2014 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER Clerks Notes: VOTE OF SUPERVISORS AYES 5 NOES ____ ABSENT ____ ABSTAIN ____ RECUSE ____ 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 24, 2014 David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors By: Stacey M. Boyd, Deputy cc: Cassandra Youngblood, Ressie Dayco, Jagjit Bhambra C. 51 To:Board of Supervisors From:Kathy Gallagher, Employment & Human Services Director Date:June 24, 2014 Contra Costa County Subject:2014-15 California Department of Education General Childcare & Development revenue contract BACKGROUND: (CONT'D) to provide state preschool general childcare services to program eligible County residents. The program is operated by the Employment and Human Services Department, Community Services Bureau. Approval of this board order will allow the continued provision of these childcare services. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: If not approved, County will not receive funding to operate the childcare & development program. CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT: The Department of Education General Childcare & Development funding supports three of the community outcomes established in the Children's Report Card: 1) "Children Ready for and Succeeding in School"; 3) "Families that are Economically Self-sufficient"; and, 4) "Families that are Safe, Stable, and Nurturing" by offering comprehensive services, including high quality early childhood education, nutrition, and health services to low-income children throughout Contra Costa County.