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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 06242014 - C.54RECOMMENDATION(S): APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with the Child Abuse Prevention Council of Contra Costa, as recommended by the Family and Children's Trust Committee (FACT) in an amount not to exceed $134,070 for the Nurturing Parenting Program and Baby Bag Project for the period July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015. FISCAL IMPACT: $134,070: 44% State (Child Abuse Prevention, Intervention, and Treatment funds); 40% Ann Adler Trust funds; 16% State (Community Based Family Resource funds). BACKGROUND: The Child Abuse Prevention Council of Contra Costa (CAPC) was selected through the Family and Children's Trust Committee (FACT) competitive bid process to coordinate community efforts to prevent child abuse and its impact on children and families in Contra Costa County. CAPC is an invaluable asset to the dissemination of information in the efforts of FACT to address issues of child abuse and neglect. Services include, but are not limited to, information and referral 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: Elaine Burres. 313-1717 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: Chris Heck, Deputy cc: C. 54 To:Board of Supervisors From:Kathy Gallagher, Employment & Human Services Director Date:June 24, 2014 Contra Costa County Subject:Child Abuse Prevention Council of Contra Costa BACKGROUND: (CONT'D) related to prevention and treatment of child abuse, professional training and community workshops, the Nurturing Parenting Program, the Baby Bag Project, coordination of the Child Abuse Review Committee and its subcommittees to improve and ensure services to victims and families, educational materials on child abuse issues and on- going advocacy for child welfare. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: Issues of child abuse and neglect in Contra Costa County could not be addressed as aggressively without the Child Abuse Prevention Council services. CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT: The contract will support all community outcomes established in the Children's Report Card: 1) "Children Ready for and Succeeding in School"; 2) "Children and Youth Healthy and Preparing for Productive Adulthood"; 3) "Families that are Economically Self Sufficient"; 4) "Families that are Safe, Stable and Nurturing"; and, 5) "Communities that are Safe and Provide a High Quality of Life for Children and Families" by providing educational training and services to demonstrate and increase successful parenting. Expected program outcomes are reduced child abuse and neglect, reduced incidences of domestic violence, and improved parental stress management .