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.