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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 01132015 - C.24RECOMMENDATION(S): APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment & Human Services Department Director, or designee, to execute contract amendment from California Department of Education, to increase the payment limit by $148,611 to a new limit of $3,497,960 for childcare and development programs (CalWORKS Stage 2) with no change to the term July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014. FISCAL IMPACT: 100% State funding No County match State: C2AP-3009 / Amend 5 County: 29-213-23b BACKGROUND: The Board approved receipt of funds on June 25, 2013 from California Department of Education (CDE) for the 2013-14 funding allocation for alternative payment / CalWORKS Stage 2 childcare services. This State program provides funding to reimburse a portion of the childcare costs incurred by CalWORKS Stage 2 participants APPROVE OTHER RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE Action of Board On: 01/13/2015 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: J. Bhambra, (925) 681-6304 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: January 13, 2015 David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors By: Chris Heck, Deputy cc: Jagjit Bhambra, Haydee Ilan, Cassandra Youngblood C. 24 To:Board of Supervisors From:Kathy Gallagher, Employment & Human Services Director Date:January 13, 2015 Contra Costa County Subject:2013/14 Calif. Dept. of Educ. CalWORKS Stage 2 childcare revenue contract, amendment 5 BACKGROUND: (CONT'D) through their participation in the CalWORKS program. The State routinely amends these contracts throughout the program year as more funding becomes available and school calendars are set. The board accepted additional funding (amendment #1) from CDE on October 15, 2013. Further additional funding (amendment #2) was also accepted by the board on March 11, 2014. On April 22, 2014, the Board approved another amendment #3 to change the days of operation from 251 to 250 days. Amendment #4 was approved by the Board on June 3, 2014 to accept additional funding. This amendment #5 is to add funds to the contract so that the County may be able to seek further reimbursement for 2013-2014 program operation. This is an allowable action according to CDE guidelines, Item 6110-194-001 of the Budget Act of 2013 for CalWORKS Amendment Authority. If not approved, the Department will not receive the additional funds. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: If not approved, County will not be able to seek reimbursement for CalWORKS Stage 2 childcare program costs. 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. ATTACHMENTS CDE Stage 2 contract