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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 10282014 - C.38RECOMMENDATION(S): Accept a report from the Employment and Human Services Department, Community Services Bureau on the activities and achievements of the Bureau over the past year as recommended by the Family and Human Services Committee. FISCAL IMPACT: None. BACKGROUND: The Employment and Human Services Department reports annually to the Family and Human Services Committee on the activities and achievements over the past year. On October 13, 2014 the Committee received the attached report from the Department and directed staff to transmit the report to the Board of Supervisors for their information. That report is attached. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: The Board and the public will not receive current information. CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT: Not applicable. APPROVE OTHER RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE Action of Board On: 10/28/2014 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER Clerks Notes: VOTE OF SUPERVISORS AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor Mary N. Piepho, District III Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor Contact: Dorothy Sansoe, 925-335-1009 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: October 28, 2014 David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors By: Chris Heck, Deputy cc: C. 38 To:Board of Supervisors From:FAMILY & HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE Date:October 28, 2014 Contra Costa County Subject:Community Services Bureau Oversight ATTACHMENTS CSB Powerpoint A Presentation to the Family & Human Services Committee October 13, 2014 Camilla Rand, Director Supervisorial Support… Clients Served 2013-14 Program Number Served Early Head Start (PregnantWomen and Children 0-5) 311 Head Start (Children 3-5) 1,571 California Dept. of Education Child Development Program (Children 0-5) 1,383 Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (All Ages) 4,670 Race & Ethnicity 2013-14 Ethnicity Hispanic or Latin Origin 61% Non-Hispanic or Non-Latino Origin 39% Race American Indian or Alaskan Native <1% Asian 3.4% Black or African American 24.3% Native American or Pacific Islander <1% White 61.5% Biracial/Multi-racial 9% Key Indicators 2013-14 Performance Indicator CSB National Average % Children with Health Insurance 95.7%94% % Children with Up-to-Date Immunizations 100%95% % Children with Dental Exams 88%85.1% % Children with Certified Disabilities (Program Requirement is minimum 10%) 11.7%12.6% % Children with Developmental, Sensory, and Behavioral Screening with 45 Days of Enrollment 88%88% Health Impairments by Type 2013-14 34% 26% 10% 30% Anemia Asthma Hearing DifficultiesVision Problems 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40% Children with Health Impairments: 223/14.7% Children with Disabilities by Type 2012-13 85% 1%3%10%1%0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90% Children with Disabilities: 230/10.5% 2014 Special Initiatives Services to Currently and Formerly Incarcerated Parents Reduce Recidivism and foster healthy relationships through “United through Literacy” program. Give Kids a Smile Over 700 children received on-site dental exams and fluoride varnish applications during the annual Event in February. Quality Rating Improvement System In partnership with First Five Contra Costa and the Bay Area Quality Rating Improvement System Partnership, sets quality of standards for childcare programs. 2014 Accomplishments •First in the State of California to be approved for electronic signature and electronic submission of attendance records. •Health Services Manager was one of 4 in the State selected to be part of an innovative statewide initiative to test infant hearing called ECHO. •Applied for Early Head Start Partnership Funding to provide services to an additional 72 infants, toddlers and their families. •Reinstated 54 EHS slots, re-opened Crescent Park and lengthened the school year for 800 children, post sequester. 2014 Audits Agency Purpose Outcome California Department of Monitoring Review No Findings Community Services and 2014 CSBG Program Development Marcum LLP FY 2012-13 Single Audit No Findings Badawi and Associates FY 2103-14 State Child No Findings Development Audit Hot Topics Early Childhood!! The President’s proposal to expand and the public’s overwhelming support of early care and education. National focus on validity of Designation Renewal System (DRS). Head Start Reauthorization Office of Community Services plans Full Organizational Standards Implementation by 2016 Challenges Moving Ahead The Looming 2015 Federal Sequestration The threat of block-granting Head Start Lack of facilities space and improvement dollars Staffing and staff qualifications Thank you