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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 06242014 - C.91RECOMMENDATION(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 $1,391,226 to provide State Preschool, Pre-kindergarten Family Literacy, and Head Start services for the term July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015. FISCAL IMPACT: 90.7 % State funds California Department of Education 9.3 % 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 Head Start services. In order to 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: Chris Heck, Deputy cc: Kristin Cooke, Ressie Dayco, Haydee Ilan C. 91 To:Board of Supervisors From:Kathy Gallagher, Employment & Human Services Director Date:June 24, 2014 Contra Costa County Subject:2014-15 Antioch Kids' Clubs Inc. childcare services contract BACKGROUND: (CONT'D) 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.