HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 10062015 - C.37RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment & Human Services Department director, or designee, to submit an
application to and accept funding from the Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children
and Families in an amount not to exceed $750,000 for Early Head Start supplemental funding for the term January 1,
2015 - June 30, 2016.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The County, as Grantee, is required to generate a 20% non-federal in-kind match not to exceed $187,500 (see chart
below). This match is achieved through collaboration with State Child Development programs and the volunteer
hours accrued by Head Start parents and community partners.
CFDA # 93.708
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 10/06/2015 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: CSB (925) 681-6346
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 6, 2015
David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Chris Heck, Deputy
cc: Ericka Ramirez, Eric Pormento
C. 37
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Kathy Gallagher, Employment & Human Services Director
Date:October 6, 2015
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Early Head Start Childcare Partnerships Grant Supplemental Funds 2015-16
FISCAL IMPACT: (CONT'D)
Early Head Start Training & Technical Assitance
Federal $750,000 = 80%
Match (In-Kind) $187,500 = 20%
Grand Total $937,500 = 100%
In-Kind match is 20% of total funding
BACKGROUND:
Administration for Children and Families (ACF) routinely provides expanded funding opportunities throughout the
program year. The Office of Head Start recognizes that grantees will identify needs for additional funding during the
initial implementation phase that were not apparent at the time of the initial award. The department has identified the
need for additional funds to address health and safety improvements, supplies, materials and furniture, professional
development, management systems and facility improvement. These identified areas will build program capacity,
improve quality and address facilities needs for the coming years.
This board order seeks approval to submit an application to ACF for the Early Head Start Childcare Partnership grant
supplemental funds. The original funding application was submitted to the Office of Head Start, in the Administration
for Children and Families division of the federal Department of Health and Human Services on August 20, 2014.
The grant application is due to ACF on October 1, 2015. The application was reviewed and approved by the Policy
Council on September 26, 2015.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If not approved, funding will be lost to operate the program.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
The Community Services Bureau of the Employment & Human Services Department’s Head Start program 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.