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FAMILY AND HUMAN
SERVICES COMMITTEE
October 1, 2012
1:30 P.M.
651 Pine Street, Room 101, Martinez
Supervisor Federal D. Glover, District V, Chair
Supervisor Candace Andersen, Vice Chair
Agenda Items: Items may be taken out of order based on the business of the day and preference of the Committee
1. Introductions
2. Public comment on any item under the jurisdiction of the Committee and not on this agenda (speakers may be limited to
three minutes).
APPOINTMENTS - Consent
3. Approve recommendations for:
In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority Advisory Committee – One Appointment (Page 3)
Advisory Council on Aging – Nine Appointments (Page 13)
Local Planning Council – One Appointment (Page 57)
Family and Children’s Trust Committee – Six Appointments (Page 65)
Contra Costa Inter-jurisdictional Council on Homeless – One Appointment (Page 97)
DISCUSSION
4. #45 Elder Abuse Programs (Page 107)
Presenter – John Cottrell, Aging and Adult Service Director
5. #1 – Child Care Affordability Fund (Page 117)
Presenter – Rhonda Smith, Employment and Human Services Director
6. #2 – Oversight of the Service Integration Program (Page 119)
Presenter – Paul Buddenhagen, Program Director
7. #20 – Public Service Portion of the CDBG (Page 129)
Presenter – Brenda Kain, Community Development Director
8. #78 – Community Services Oversight (Page 131)
Presenter – Camilla Rand, Community Services Director
The next meeting of the Family and Human Services Committee
is scheduled for November 5, 2012 at 1:30 p.m.
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651 Pine Street, 10th floor, during normal business hours.
Public comment may be submitted via electronic mail on agenda items at least one full work day prior to the published meeting time.
For Additional Information Contact: Dorothy Sansoe, Committee Staff
Phone (925) 335-1009, Fax (925) 646-1353
dorothy.sansoe@cao.cccounty.us
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Glossary of Acronyms, Abbreviations, and other Terms (in alphabetical order):
Contra Costa County has a policy of making limited use of acronyms, abbreviations, and industry-specific language in its
Board of Supervisors meetings and written materials. Following is a list of commonly used language that may appear in
oral presentations and written materials associated with Board meetings:
AB Assembly Bill
ABAG Association of Bay Area Governments
ACA Assembly Constitutional Amendment
ADA Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
AFSCME American Federation of State County and Municipal
Employees
AICP American Institute of Certified Planners
AIDS Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
ALUC Airport Land Use Commission
AOD Alcohol and Other Drugs
BAAQMD Bay Area Air Quality Management District
BART Bay Area Rapid Transit District
BCDC Bay Conservation & Development Commission
BGO Better Government Ordinance
BOS Board of Supervisors
CALTRANS California Department of Transportation
CalWIN California Works Information Network
CalWORKS California Work Opportunity and Responsibility
to Kids
CAER Community Awareness Emergency Response
CAO County Administrative Officer or Office
CCHP Contra Costa Health Plan
CCTA Contra Costa Transportation Authority
CDBG Community Development Block Grant
CEQA California Environmental Quality Act
CIO Chief Information Officer
COLA Cost of living adjustment
ConFire Contra Costa Consolidated Fire District
CPA Certified Public Accountant
CPI Consumer Price Index
CSA County Service Area
CSAC California State Association of Counties
CTC California Transportation Commission
dba doing business as
EBMUD East Bay Municipal Utility District
EIR Environmental Impact Report
EIS Environmental Impact Statement
EMCC Emergency Medical Care Committee
EMS Emergency Medical Services
EPSDT State Early Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and
treatment Program (Mental Health)
et al. et ali (and others)
FAA Federal Aviation Administration
FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency
F&HS Family and Human Services Committee
First 5 First Five Children and Families Commission
(Proposition 10)
FTE Full Time Equivalent
FY Fiscal Year
GHAD Geologic Hazard Abatement District
GIS Geographic Information System
HCD (State Dept of) Housing & Community Development
HHS Department of Health and Human Services
HIPAA Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
HIV Human Immunodeficiency Syndrome
HOV High Occupancy Vehicle
HR Human Resources
HUD United States Department of Housing and Urban
Development
Inc. Incorporated
IOC Internal Operations Committee
ISO Industrial Safety Ordinance
JPA Joint (exercise of) Powers Authority or Agreement
Lamorinda Lafayette-Moraga-Orinda Area
LAFCo Local Agency Formation Commission
LLC Limited Liability Company
LLP Limited Liability Partnership
Local 1 Public Employees Union Local 1
LVN Licensed Vocational Nurse
MAC Municipal Advisory Council
MBE Minority Business Enterprise
M.D. Medical Doctor
M.F.T. Marriage and Family Therapist
MIS Management Information System
MOE Maintenance of Effort
MOU Memorandum of Understanding
MTC Metropolitan Transportation Commission
NACo National Association of Counties
OB-GYN Obstetrics and Gynecology
O.D. Doctor of Optometry
OES-EOC Office of Emergency Services-Emergency
Operations Center
OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Psy.D. Doctor of Psychology
RDA Redevelopment Agency
RFI Request For Information
RFP Request For Proposal
RFQ Request For Qualifications
RN Registered Nurse
SB Senate Bill
SBE Small Business Enterprise
SWAT Southwest Area Transportation Committee
TRANSPAC Transportation Partnership & Cooperation (Central)
TRANSPLAN Transportation Planning Committee (East County)
TRE or TTE Trustee
TWIC Transportation, Water and Infrastructure Committee
VA Department of Veterans Affairs
vs. versus (against)
WAN Wide Area Network
WBE Women Business Enterprise
WCCTAC West Contra Costa Transportation Advisory
Committee
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Terry Speiker, Interim Director
40 Douglas Dr., Martinez, CA 94553 Phone: (925) 313-1579 Fax: (925) 313-1575 www.cccounty.us/ehsd.
MEMORANDUM
DATE: 09/25/2012
TO: Family and Human Services Committee
CC: John Cottrell, Director Aging and Adult Services
Lori Larks, Division Manager, Area Agency on Aging
FROM: Jaime Ray, Secretary for the Area Agency on Aging
SUBJECT: Advisory Council on Aging – Appointment Requested
The Contra Costa Area Agency on Aging (AAA) recommends the following individuals for
reappointment to At-Large seats on the Contra Costa Advisory Council on Aging (ACOA) with terms
expiring on September 30, 2014:
At-Large Seat #1 Richard SanVicente
At-Large Seat #2 Shirley Krohn
At Large Seat #4 Patricia Welty
At-Large Seat #5 Deborah Card
At-Large Seat #6 Beverly Wallace
At-Large Seat #7 Earle Ormiston
At-Large Seat #10 Ralph Hoffmann
At-Large Seat #13 Mary Dunne-Rose
At-Large Seat #18 Richard Nahm
Recruitment is handled by both the Area Agency on Aging, the ACOA and the Clerk of the Board
using CCTV. Members of the AAA staff have encouraged interested individuals including minorities
to apply through announcements provided at the East, Central and West County Senior Coalition
meetings and at the regular monthly meetings of the ACOA. The Contra Costa County EHSD
website contains dedicated web content where interested members of the public are encouraged to
apply and are provided an application with instructions on whom to contact for ACOA related
inquiries, including application procedure.
All MAL applicants for reappointment were interviewed by members of the ACOA Membership
Committee. The Membership Committee and the Council’s President Shirley Krohn recommend the
reappointment of all MAL applicants listed above; please find copies of applications received for
membership reappointment provided as separate attachments.
Thank You
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ADVISORY COUNCIL ON AGINGCurrent RosterNAMEE MAIL ADDRESSADDRESSTELEPHONE ASSIGNED SEATGROUP DIS FIRST AP EXPIRES1 Bruns, Marymarybruns@astound.net5457 Roundtree Place #IConcord, CA 94521H (925) 673‐1616 MAL #1548/14/20129/30/20132 Card, Deborahdcard@ehsd.cccounty.us2140 Rain Drop CirclePittsburg, CA 94565H (925) 709‐0518 MAL #5 Marketing5 9/10/19969/30/20123 Davis‐Lucey, Suzanne suzannehdavis52@yahoo.com2050 Bluerock CircleConcord, CA 94521(925)640‐2051Local Seat:Concord Health4 4/17/20129/30/20134 Dunne‐Rose, Marymarydrose1@gmail.com753 Winterside CircleSan Ramon, CA 94583(925)286‐8796 MAL #13211/15/20119/30/20125 Fernandez, RudyU.S. Mail2816 Lupine CourtAntioch, CA 94509H (925) 778‐2295Local Seat:Antioch Marketing311/13/19909/30/20126 Ferree, Lauralauragerry@mac.com2 Indigo LaneSan Ramon, CA 94583H (925)556‐9519Local Seat:San Ramon Housing24/5/20119/30/20127 Fineberg, Barbarabfineberg@gmail.com1924 Church Lane, #303San Pablo, Ca 94806H (510)232‐4318Local Seat:San Pablo Legislative1 6/3/20089/30/20128 Frederick, Susansjf42@aol.com2227 Greenridge DriveRichmond, CA 94803H (510) 223‐5760 MAL #2018/14/20129/30/20139 Garrett, Gailggarrett@stmarys‐ca.eduP.O. Box 3474 Moraga, CA 94575H (925)631‐4908Nutrition CouncilNut; Ex; Mktg. Membership14/25/20069/30/201210 Groobin, Lindalinda.groobin@johnmuirhealth.com664 Persimmon RoadWalnut Creek, CA 94598(925)930‐7309 MAL #8 Transportation4 10/28/20089/30/201311 Hefner, Lorilorihefner1@sbcglobal.net201 Briaridge CourtPleasant Hill, CA 94523H (925)938‐3542 MAL #9 CPAW4 6/12/20089/30/201312 VacantMAL #17 Health49/30/201213 Hoffmann, Ralphhoffmannralph@sbcglobal.net1655 N. California Blfd., #204Walnut Creek, CA 94596(925)938‐3816 MAL #10 Transportation2 11/15/20119/30/201214Jones, Vernonvjones2472@aol.com3426 Buskirk AvenueWalnut Creek, CA 94597H (925) 939‐7798Local Seat:Walnut Creek Legislative4 12/19/20009/30/201315 Kasendorf, Arnieakasendorf@sbcglobal.net117 Marina Lakes DriveRichmond, CA 94804H (510) 215‐1113Local Seat:RichmondMembershipExecutive1 9/22/19989/30/201216 Kee, Arthur arthurkee@comcast.net170 Moraga WayBrentwood, CA 94513(925) 634‐4783Local Seat:Brentwod Transportation3 4/17/20129/30/201317Kim‐Selby, Joanna CSL ‐ Senior Senatorjselby951@earthlink.net2516 Mira Vista DriveEl Cerrito, CA 94530H (510) 235‐6179Local Seat:El Cerrito Leg (C); Health; Ex1 4/14/20049/30/201218Krohn, ShirleyCSL ‐ Assemblyskrohn9520@aol.com324 El Divisadero AvenueWalnut Creek, CA 94598‐4141H (925) 256‐8736 MAL #2Executive (C)Legislative (C)4 11/2/20049/30/201219 Leasure, Robert2leasure@comcast.net748 Glen Eagle CourtDanville, CA 94526H (925) 831‐9656 MAL #16 Health2 4/29/20039/30/201320 Littlehale, Sueslittlehale@comcast.net 4 Carolyn CourtOrinda, CA 94563(925) 254‐6267Local Seat:Orinda Health2 3/3/20109/30/201321 McVay, Kaykmcvay@calnurses.org3644 So. Ranchford CourtConcord, CA 94520(925)687‐5041 MAL #3 Planning4 2/1/20109/30/201322 Mijares, Arthuramijares504@sbcglobal.net504 Brooks DriveOakley, CA 94561(925)679‐9901Local Seat:Oakley3 3/27/20129/30/201223 Mitchell, Robinrobins.mitchell@pacbell.netP.O. Box 30661Walnut Creek, CA 94598(925) 788‐2906 MAL #14 Health5 11/15/20119/30/2013S:\Committees\FHS\2012 FHS\October\ACOA Roster - September 2012.xls9/25/2012 PAGE 15
ADVISORY COUNCIL ON AGINGCurrent Roster24 Nahm, Richardrichardnahm@yahoo.com453 Effie CourtBrentwood, CA 94513H (925)240‐9885 MAL #18 Mem; Legislative3 8/7/20079/30/201225 Neemuchwalla, Nurunuruneem@yahoo.com22 Carpenter CourtPleasant Hill, CA 94523(925)938‐1281 MAL #12 Health4 5/15/20129/30/201226 Ormiston, Earleearmar@comcast.net1678 Heartland CourtConcord, CA 94519‐2459H (925) 827‐4905 MAL #7Ex; Membership; Trans(C); Mktg.4 8/7/20079/30/201227 Richards, Geraldgerald.richards@gmail.com1099 Baywood LaneHercules, CA 94547 H (510) 313‐0080Local Seat:Hercules Ex; Leg; Health5 8/2/20059/30/201228 Rinuado, Johnjrin57@comcast.net40 Surf DrivePittsburg, CA 94565(925) 439‐8177Local Seat:PittsburgHealth5 1/18/20119/30/201229 SanVicente, Richardrsanvicente@comcast.net645 Glasgow CircleDanville, CA 94526H (925)848‐6575 MAL #1 Planning(C)2 5/22/20079/30/201230 Schroth, Edward P.edward329@comcast.net49 Brookshire CourtPittsburg, CA 94565H (925)432‐2248 MAL #11Health;Planning5 2/4/20099/30/201331 Stark, Heatheremailheatherstark@yahoo.com324 Remington LoopDanville, CA 94526H (925)552‐0821Local Seat:Alamo/Danv2 9/28/20109/30/201232 Ulrick, Laurielaurie@ulrick.com19 Donna Maria WayOrinda, CA 94563W (510)882‐7550 MAL #19 Planning2 2/8/20109/30/201333 Wallace, Beverlybevwallace1@aol.com3086 Keith DriveRichmond, CA 94804H (510) 223‐4528 MAL #6Mem.(C);Ex., Leg: Plan;1 7/18/20009/30/201234 Welty, Patriciapatsywelty@yahoo.com85 Kenneth CourtPittsburg, CA 94565H (925)458‐6787 MAL #3 Membership5 9/27/19939/29/201235 West, Stefaniestefanie.west@gmail.com775 Solana DriveLafayette, CA 94549H (510)684‐8365Local Seat:Lafayette2 7/12/20119/30/201336ClaytonVACANT37MartinezB.O. to VacateB.O. Pending38Pleasant HillVACANTRecruiting39MoragaVACANT40PinoleVACANTRecruitingRecruitingRecruitingS:\Committees\FHS\2012 FHS\October\ACOA Roster - September 2012.xls9/25/2012 PAGE 16
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M E M O R A N D U M
DATE: September 24, 2012
TO: Family and Human Services Committee
Supervisor Federal D. Glover, District V, Chair
Supervisor Candace Andersen, District II
Contra Costa County Office of Education
Dr. Joseph A. Ovick, Contra Costa County Superintendent of Schools
Dr. Pamela Comfort, Associate Superintendent, Educational Services
FROM: Ruth Fernández, LPC Coordinator/Manager, Educational Services
SUBJECT: Referral #25 – LPC APPOINTMENTS
Contra Costa County Local Planning Council for Child Care and Development (LPC)
RECOMMENDATION(S):
1) APPOINT the following new members to the Contra Costa Local Planning Council for Child
Care and Development, as recommended by the Local Planning Council:
Name Seat Area
Jessica Beno Public Agency 3 Central/South County
*See attached supportive documentation and current Local Planning Council Member Roster
REASON/S FOR RECOMMENDATION:
The Contra Costa County Local Planning Council for Child Care and Development (LPC) was
established in April 1998. Required by AB 1542, which was passed in 1993, thirty members of the
LPC were appointed by the County Board of Supervisors and the County Superintendent of
Schools. Childcare consumers and providers, public agency representatives, and community
representatives each comprise 20% of the LPC. The remaining 20% are discretionary appointees.
Membership is for a three-year term. On January 7, 2003, membership was decreased from 30 to
25 members, due to the difficulty being experienced in filling all of the seats.
On September 19, 2012 membership was decreased from 25 to 20, due to continued difficulty to fill
vacant seats. Official reduction of appointed seats provides flexibility to ensure quorum is met in
order to conduct Council business.
Membership consists of the following:
Four consumer representatives - a parent or person who receives or has received child care
services in the past 36 months;
Four child care providers - a person who provides child care services or represents persons
who provide child care services;
Four public agency representatives - a person who represents a city, county, city and county,
or local education agency;
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Four community representatives - a person who represents an agency or business that
provides private funding for child care services or who advocates for child care services
through participation in civic or community based organizations;
Four discretionary appointees - a person appointed from any of the above four categories or
outside of those categories at the discretion of the appointing agencies.
Appointments to the Contra Costa County Local Planning Council for Child Care and Development
(LPC) are subject to the approval of the Board of Supervisors and County Superintendent of
Schools, Dr. Joseph Ovick. The Board of Supervisors designated the Family and Human Services
Committee to review and recommend appointments on their behalf. Dr. Pamela Comfort, Associate
Superintendent, Educational Services has been designated to review and recommend appointments
on behalf of the County Superintendent of Schools.
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Seat TitleAppt. Date Expires NameBusiness/Affiliation Address Home Address Email Work # Home # Fax #Consumer 1 West County5/3/2011 4/30/2013Crystal McClendon-Gourdine1063 S. Shelter BayHercules, CA 94547sameherculesbabylove@yahoo.com(510) 799-9003 (510) 799-9003 (510) 799-9013Consumer 2 Central/South County4/30/2014Cynthia CastainMy Space to Grow 7197 Amador Valley Blvd. Dublin, CA 94568127 Trestle Cove Hercules, CA 94547mstgccc@aol.com(925) 829-4063 (510) 964-7750Consumer 3 Central/South County 4/30/2014VacantConsumer 4 East County4/30/2015VacantChild Care Provider 1 West County5/18/2010 4/30/2013 Silvana Mosca-Carreon ICRI-El Nuevo Mundo Children's Center208 Milbrook Dr. Pittsburg, 94565bcarreon@nhu.edu(510) 233-2329(510) 965-1771Child Care Provider 2 Central/South County3/23/2010 4/30/2015Sue Houweling (Second Vice-Chair) Play and Learn School 1898 Pleasant Hill Road Pleasant Hill, 945231225 Terrebonne Drive Walnut Creek, 94598houweling@astound.net(925) 947-2820 (925) 935-2951 (925) 935-2959Child Care Provider 3 Central/South County5/18/2010 4/30/2013Kathy Lafferty Cambridge Child Development Center 1146 Lacey Lane Concord, 94520kathy@cambridgecom.org(925) 798-1078 x201(925) 827-4906Child Care Provider 4 East County4/30/2014VacantPublic Agency 1 West County5/3/2011 4/30/2015Carolyn Johnson Contra Costa County Community Services Bureau 3068 Grant Street Concord, 945201848 Cleveland Court Concord, 94521cjohnson@ehsd.cccounty.us(925) 646-5797(925) 646-5815Public Agency 2 Central/South County5/3/2011 4/30/2013Joan Means96 Greenock Lane Pleasant Hill, 94523rjmeans@comcast.net(925) 685-1230 ext. 1870(925) 937-8821Public Agency 3 Central/South County4/30/2015Jessica BenoCommunity Services BureauComprehensive Services Manager40 Douglas DriveMartinez, 945536542 Cotton Wood Circle #JDublin, 94568jbeno@ehsd.cccounty.us(925) 335-8914(925) 335-8955Public Agency 4 East County4/30/2012Vacant CONTRA COSTA COUNTY LOCAL PLANNING COUNCIL FOR CHILD CARE AND DEVELOPMENTTerms of Office PAGE 63
Seat TitleAppt. Date Expires NameBusiness/Affiliation Address Home Address Email Work # Home # Fax # CONTRA COSTA COUNTY LOCAL PLANNING COUNCIL FOR CHILD CARE AND DEVELOPMENTTerms of OfficeCommunity 1 West County4/30/2014Margaret Wiegert-JacobsCC Child Care Council 1035 Detroit Avenue, #200 Concord, 945181003 Hacienda Drive Walnut Creek, 94598margaret.jacobs@cocokids.org(925) 676-5442 (925) 945-8129 (925) 676-5442Community 2 Central/South County5/18/2010 4/30/2013Deborah PenryCARE Parent Network 1340 Arnold Drive, #115 Martinez, 9455367 Rheem Blvd. Orinda, 94563dpenry@CAREParentNetwork.org(925) 313-0999 ext. 107(925) 254-6712 (925) 370-8651Community 3 Central/South County5/18/2010 4/30/2015Sharon BernhusShelter, Inc. 1815 Arnold Drive Martinez, 945531430 Dineen Street Martinez, CA 94553sharonb@shelterincofccc.org(925) 957-7574 9250370-0136Community 4 East County5/3/2011 4/30/2013Janeen Rockwell-Owens3209 G StreetAntioch, CA 94509sameouryard@comcast.net(925) 754-2518Discretionary 1 West County 5/3/2011 4/30/2013Daryl Hanson (Chair)YMCA of the East Bay West Contra Costa YMCA 263 South 20th Street Richmond, 948045044 August Court Castro Valley, 94546dhanson@ymcaeastbay.org(510) 412-5647 (510) 886-6758 (510) 412-5650Discretionary 2 Central/South County4/30/2013Daniel SafranContra Costa Civil Grand Jury P.O. Box 431 Martinez, CA 94553105 Rolling Green Cir. Pleasant Hill, CA 94523danielsafran@yahoo.com(925) 689-5452Discretionary 3 Central/South County4/30/2012Cathy Roof (First Vice-Chair) Martinez Early Childhood Center 615 Arch Street Martinez, 9455397 Valley Avenue Martinez, 94553biscuit94553@aol.com(925) 229-2000 (925) 229-2185 (925) 229-2088Discretionary 4 East County5/3/2011 4/30/2012Estela AlvarezPACE300 Montgomery Street #200San Francisco, CA 94104510 Dursey Dr.Pinole, CA 94564estela@hsmc.com(415) 749-6851(415) 397-7223LPC Coordinator Ruth Fernández77 Santa Barbara Road Pleasant Hill, 94523rfernandez@cccoe.k12.ca.us(925) 942-3413(925) 942-3480Administrative Assistant Mindy Hyde77 Santa Barbara Road Pleasant Hill, 94523mhyde@cccoe.k12.ca.us(925) 942-3369(925) 942-3480CCCOE Associate SuperintendentPam Comfort77 Santa Barbara Road Pleasant Hill, 94523PComfort@cccoe.k12.ca.us(925) 942-3358(925) 942-5319Contra Costa County Administrator's OfficeDorothy Sansoe651 Pine Street, 10th Floor Martinez, 94553dsans@cao.co.contra-costa.ca.us(925) 335-1009(925) 335-1098 PAGE 64
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Employment and Human Services Department
Contra Costa County
_________________________________________________________
TO: Family and Human Services Committee
Supervisor Federal Glover, Chair
Supervisor Candace Anderson
FROM: Terry Speiker, Interim Director, Employment and Human Services Department
Rhonda Smith, FACT Staff
RE: Family and Children’s Trust Committee
Vacant Seat Membership Recommendations
DATE: September 18, 2012
RECOMMENDATION(S)__________________________________________________
The Employment and Human Services Department Interim Director requests that the Family and
Human Services Committee accept recommendations to appoint the following members for three
at-large seats and three discipline specific (Seat 1; First 5 Commission, Seat 2, School
Representative, and Seat 3, Childhood Development/ Education) to the FACT Committee, for a
total of six (6) open seats.
At-Large Seat 1
Debra Vinson
Mental Health Specialist
3710 Lone Tree Way #142
Antioch, CA 94509
C: (925) 698-1987
debravinson@gmail.com
At-Large Seat 2
Cathryn Freitas
Retired Human Resources Manager
2408 Whitetail Drive
Antioch, CA 94531
C: (925) 519-6018
Crfreitas001@gmail.com
At-Large Seat 3
Simone Gikanga
Desk Clerk
3265 Oso Grande Way
Antioch, CA 94509
C: (925) 529-2603
srgikanga@gmail.com
First 5 Commission
Lisa Johnson
Grants Contract Manager
1485 Enea Court Ste 1200
Concord, CA 94520
W: 925-771-7314
lrjohnson@firstfivecc.org
School Representative
Belinda Lucey
Retired Teacher
35 Ashford Place
Moraga, CA 94556
C: (925) 212-3060
Blucey35@comcast.net
Child Development/Childhood Education
Ruth Fernandez
Manager Education Servs./LPC
Coordinator
3454 Halifax Way
Concord, CA 94520
C: (925) 586-2329
rfernandez@cccoe.k12.ca.us
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PURPOSE OF COMMITTEE _________________________________________
The purpose of this Committee is to establish priorities and make funding
recommendations to the Board of Supervisors on the allocation of specific funds for the
prevention/amelioration of child abuse and neglect, and the promotion of positive family
functioning. These funds include: The Child Abuse Prevention, Intervention, and
Treatment funds (CAPIT) funds, (AB 1733), Birth Certificate funds (AB2994), the Family
and Children’s Trust funds, the Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention funds
(CBCAP), the Child Care Affordability funds, and other funds as may be subsequently
directed by the Board of Supervisors.
The FACT Committee also provides information and data to the Employment and Human
Services Department on the effectiveness of current and proposed programs for families and
children and on recent or pending legislation that would potentially impact family and
children’s services programs, clients, or funding mechanisms
SUMMARY OF RECRUITMENT EFFORTS/NOMINIEES FOR MEMBERSHIP___
The FACT Committee in conjunction with the County Administrator’s Office has
continually made every effort to fill its vacant seats. The efforts include contacting each
district Supervisor’s office and releasing a public notice, partaking in a mass mailing
campaign to over three-hundred and fifty places of faith and worship and places that reach
out to the senior communities in Contra Costa County, inviting interested parties to
consider membership and soliciting the support of current members to outreach to potential
candidates for consideration for membership.
Presently, the Committee has scheduled vacancies in Seat 1, First Five Commission; Seat
2, School Representative; Seat 3, Childhood Development/Childhood Education; and three
At-Large Seats which are due to expire on September 30, 2012.
On May 16, 2012, the FACT Committee recommended three candidates for membership to
the Family and Human Services Board Standing Committee meeting scheduled for June 4,
2012 at 1:30pm per the bylaws for Advisory Bodies. All three (Seat 3 and 2 At-Large
Seats) were appointed to membership. However, two of the recently appointed members’
seats (Seat 3 and At-Large Seat 5) are set to expire this month.
The FACT Committee recommends re-appointment of the current members who occupy
seats set for term expiration. Candidates for membership would serve a two year term.
All candidates have expressed a sincere interest in continuing to serve on the Committee
and are dedicated to fulfilling the mission and goals as outlined in the Committees’ policies
and procedures. The following members are requesting re-appointment for membership:
Lisa Johnson – Ms. Johnson has worked extensively in the field of early education
providing direct and indirect services. She is actively involved in the service delivery of
optimal services available in Contra Costa County for children birth to five years. Ms.
Johnson has served on the FACT Committee for several years providing keen insight into
the needs of the community while lending her expert advice community needs assessment,
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contract procurement and monitoring. Additionally, Ms. Johnson serves as the vice-chair
to the Committee. Ms. Lisa Johnson has a Masters of Public Administration (MPA) from
California State East Bay, Hayward. Ms. Johnson is a candidate for re-appointment to Seat
1, First Five Commission.
Belinda Lucey – Ms. Lucey is a retired educator and administrator. She serves on a variety
of commissions supporting the educational rights and well-being of children. Her service
on the FACT Committee spans several years and her dedication has been unwavering. Her
wealth of knowledge on the background of the Committee and its purpose has afforded
members to remain focused on the work that is done. Ms. Lucey has a Masters in Early
Childhood Education from San Francisco State University. Ms. Lucey is a candidate for
re-appointment to Seat 2, School Representative.
Ruth Fernandez – Ms. Fernandez has a background in child care and development, and is
currently the coordinator for the Local Planning Council for Child Care and Development
through the CCC Office of Education. She is involved in the strategic planning process for
the Local Planning Council for Child Care and Development which includes a countywide
needs assessment of child care and other family welfare services. Ms. Fernandez supports
community engagement and committee volunteerism. Her professional background and
experience in the field of Early Childhood Education and Community development provide
a diverse set of expertise that would be a contribution to the seat she is seeking
membership. Ms. Ruth Fernandez has a Masters of Arts (MA) in Leadership from Saint
Mary’s College of California. Ms. Fernandez is a candidate for re-appointment to Seat 3,
Childhood Development/Childhood Education.
Debra Vinson: Ms. Vinson is a self referred candidate for membership on the committee.
Ms. Vinson has a strong background in violence prevention and mental health. Ms.
Vinson is an active member in her community and volunteers with the Central Democratic
Committee and a variety of other community projects that address violence prevention and
the advancement of children and families. Ms. Vinson has a Masters of Arts in Counseling
Psychology from John F Kennedy University in California. Ms. Vinson is a candidate for
re-appointment to At-Large Seat 1.
Cathryn Freitas: Mrs. Freitas is a recent retiree as a Government Human Resources
Manager and is excited about joining a committee that promotes child safety and well-
being. As a Public Administrator, Mrs. Freitas has dedicate her professional and personal
life to local and regional government activities including serving as the Antioch City
Council Member from 1986-1994. With special interests in supporting children’s
activities, including sports and religious activities, Mrs. Freitas wants to continue to work
with the Committee in building stronger and healthier communities. Mrs. Freitas has a
Masters of Arts in Public Administration (MPA) for George Washington University. Mrs.
Freitas is a candidate for re-appointment to At-Large Seat 2.
Simone Gikanga – Ms. Gikanga has degree in Criminal Justice. Has done extensive
outreach work with at risk families, and is committed to supporting programs that lead to
the improvement in the quality of their lives. A self-claimed “at-risk” survivor, Ms.
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Gikanga offers a unique perspective to FACT that affords the committee the ability to have
a well-rounded view of the needs of our community and the strategies that we should
employ to meet said needs. Ms. Gikanga has worked with children and families in San
Francisco and Alameda counties, shelters, group homes, childcare provision. Ms. Gikanga
considers “her ability to lead” as a strength, and has used it in her role as a FACT member.
Ms. Gikanga has a Bachelors of Science (BS) in Criminal Justice Administration from
California State University, East Bay in Hayward, California. Ms. Gikanga is a candidate
for re-appointment to At-Large Seat 5.
Based on the above provided information, the Interim Director of EHSD on behalf of
FACT respectfully recommends that the FHS Committee re-appoint all six (6) candidates
to continued membership on the FACT Committee
Enc.
Board, Committees, and Commission Application for Lisa Johnson
Board, Committees, and Commission Application for Belinda Lucey
Board, Committees, and Commission Application for Ruth Fernandez
Board, Committees, and Commission Application for Debra Vinson
Board, Committees, and Commission Application for Cathryn Freitas
Board, Committees, and Commission Application for Simone Gikanga
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WILLIAM B. WALKER, M.D.
HEALTH SERVICES DIRECTOR
CYNTHIA BELON, LCSW
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DIRECTOR
CONTRA COSTA
HEALTH SERVICES
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
ADMINISTRATION
1340 Arnold Drive, Ste. 200
Martinez, California
94553
PH (925) 957-5201
FAX (925) 957-5156
DATE: September 24, 2012
TO: Family and Human Services Committee
FROM: Lavonna Martin, Acting Director, Homeless Program
CC: Cynthia Belon, LCSW, Director of Behavioral Health Services
SUBJECT: Contra Costa Inter‐jurisdictional Council on Homeless – Appointment Requested
The Contra Costa Behavioral Health, Homeless Program recommends the following individual for appointment
to the At‐Large seat on the Contra Costa Inter‐jurisdictional Council on Homelessness (CCICH) with a two term
that expires on March 31, 2014:
At‐Large Seat Stephan Peers
Members of the Homeless Program staff and CCICH have encouraged interested individuals, including past
and current consumers of homeless services, to apply for vacant seats by providing announcements at various
community meetings, solicitation via email to various listserves, and at the regular quarterly meetings of the
CCICH. Additionally, as the Homeless Program is integrating with Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drug
Services, we have had the unique opportunity to outreach to other constituencies involved in the integration
efforts around the opportunities to serve on the Inter‐jurisdictional Council on Homelessness.
Mr. Peers was interviewed by members of the CCICH executive committee who unanimously recommended
his appointment. A copy of Mr. Peers application received for membership appointment is attached.
Thank You
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Terry Speiker, Interim Director
40 Douglas Dr., Martinez, CA 94553 Phone: (925) 313-1579 Fax: (925) 313-1575 www.cccounty.us/ehsd
MEMORANDUM
DATE: September 19, 2012
TO:
Supervisor Federal Glover, District V, Chair
Supervisor Candace Andersen, District II
Family & Human Services Committee
cc:
John B. Cottrell
Dorothy Sansoe
Lori Larks
FROM: Theresa Speiker, Interim Director, Employment & Human Services Department
SUBJECT: Status of Contra Costa County Adult Protective Services
RECOMMENDATIONS
ACCEPT the report dated October 1, 2012 presented by the EHSD Director and staff
providing a status update on the delivery of Elder Abuse and Adult Protective Services.
We ask that the Family and Human Services Committee acknowledge the funding challenges the
APS program is facing and, if funding becomes available in the future, that FHS provides their
support during the annual budget process for requests to increase appropriations and add staffing.
SUMMARY
Attached you will find a report providing an update on the status of the Adult Protective Services
(APS) program. EHSD provides on a 24/7 basis, elder abuse services under the APS program
that offers casework intervention to protect elders and younger dependent adults from abuse,
neglect, or exploitation. APS is part of a continuum of programs provided by the Aging and
Adult Services Bureau of EHSD which all seek to promote maximum independent functioning
for elders and adults with disabilities, assisting clients to avoid unnecessary or inappropriate
institutional care.
The fiscal challenges that have led to staffing reductions in APS and other Aging & Adult
Services programs, along with the significant cutbacks in many Health Services programs with
which APS collaborates, pose serious problems for the APS program. The main strategy of the
APS program is to make available to the at-risk individual a variety of health and social services
programs to remove the risk of abuse, neglect, or exploitation. To the extent that these various
services are not readily available or too limited in scope, we are not able to put in place the full
range of intervention necessary to protect these individuals. This can then result in premature
institutional care or repetition of the episodes of abuse or neglect.
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Furthermore, given the demographic challenge posed by the aging of the county’s population,
with the attendant increase in elders with physical disabilities and/or dementia, the number of
individuals who need protection from abuse, neglect, or exploitation is steadily increasing. The
failure of funding resources to keep up with this population growth and our inability to maintain
prior levels of service, let alone expand APS and related home and community based services,
seriously compromises our capacity to provide the level of services needed to protect this at-risk
population.
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Report on the Status of Contra Costa County Adult Protective Services
To the Family and Human Services Committee
October 1, 2012
Submitted by John Cottrell, Director, Aging and Adult Services
For the last two years Adult Protective Services reported to the Family and Human Services
Committee on the impact of the drastic cuts to the Adult Protective Services (APS) program in
our county. As we described last year, APS is part of a continuum of programs provided by the
Aging & Adult Services Bureau of Employment & Human Services Department (EHSD) which all
seek to promote maximum independent functioning for elders and adults with disabilities and
assisting clients to avoid unnecessary or inappropriate institutional care. Many of the supports
that have been available to Adult Protective Services for over a decade have since been dis-
mantled due to the current economic meltdown and resulting cuts to programs at the State and
County levesl. Since December of 2008 when APS lost 75% of its staffing (reduced from 17 so-
cial casework specialists to 6 and from 3 supervisors to 1), Adult Protective Services staff in
Contra Costa County continue to carry some of the highest caseloads in the State. The State
average for an Adult Protective Services worker caseload is approximately 17-21 cases per
month. Our social casework specialists carry on the average of 45-50 cases a month. Last year
the County Administrative Officer approved an additional caseworker position for APS. Because
of reductions in some support staff, the allocation was able to support that one additional work-
er. At the time of writing of this report, an additional position is being sought. It is likely that this
position may in part require some minimal county funding. We are requesting that this year, the
County be willing to participate in the funding for the Adult Protective Services program.
As you know, Adult Protective Services is only funded for emergency response investigations. It
is not a case management program. Yet, given the complexity of the reports of abuse that are
received by APS, it is unusual that a case will open and shut quickly. This is evidenced by the
fact that each month, approximately 300 plus cases are carried over. The majority of the situa-
tions that are reported to APS are not quickly resolved. Most of the reports that APS receives
require intervention in order to prevent an emergent response. In addition to the already report-
ed cases of elder abuse, national research studies indicate that as much as 84% of elder and
dependent adult abuse and neglect goes unreported. Findings indicate that the reasons for this
are consistent with the reasons for not reporting in other domestic violence/abuse situations:
fear of retaliation and increased abuse/harm to the victim, fear of abandonment, and/or lack of
trust in law enforcement or other authorities to provide adequate protection.
As in the two years preceding this report, on the average, each case worker receives at least
one to two new referrals every day. This averages between 21 and 30 new referrals a month
per worker. The Statewide recommended caseload for an APS social worker is no more than 11
new referrals a month and a caseload of no more than 25 cases. In Contra Costa, social work-
ers currently carry an average caseload of 45-50 cases per month.
Economic Hard Times
It is no surprise that during the past few years we have seen an increase in the reports of finan-
cial abuse (and it is the type of abuse most reported). We expect that trend to continue as long
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as there are such severe economic challenges to families. For most financial abuse reported,
the suspected abuser is known to the alleged victim and in many cases is a family member.
Given this challenge, the APS supervisor is working closely with CASE (Communities Against
Senior Exploitation) and is also active with “The Law Center’ that provides legal advice and ser-
vices to older adults who have been financially abused.
Additionally, the Area Agency on Aging is sponsoring an event this year entitled, “Preventing
Elder Financial Abuse”. The event will be held on October 25th and will feature the film, “Last
Will and Embezzlement” (a story about Mickey Rooney), another short film from the Department
of Justice, as well as a speakers panel. This invitation only event includes C.A.S.E., Senior Cen-
ter Directors from all 19 communities, the Sherriff, the District Attorney, the Law Center, the
Ombudsman, Senior Legal Services, Adult Protective Services, the Executive Committee of the
Advisory Council on Aging, and other distinguished guests. The purpose is to discuss this grow-
ing problem and develop some county wide goals and strategies for educating seniors about the
risks. The financial attack on seniors is very serious especially as the incidence of identity theft
grows. APS is often the first call made and because APS is essentially the hub of elder protec-
tion (working with all the county agencies), it is again stressed that this program be supported
by our own county.
Collaboration and Community Relations
The APS supervisor also has revamped and reinstituted community training which is impressive
given her responsibilities. She continues to provide training to the following partners in addition
to working with the Zero Tolerance Initiatives to develop a county-wide protocol for dealing with
domestic violence issues. This work involves developing POST training for law enforcement of-
ficers as well as community partners. Below are the partners with which she continues to work:
• Adult Continuum of Care (Homeless Shelter Staff)
• Children & Family Services after hours staff
• City of Richmond Crime Prevention Commission
• Senior Peer Counseling
• Contra Costa Bar Association
Referrals to APS and APS Response Time
The types of response are as follows: immediate, 24 hour, three-day, and ten-day and “NIFFI”
(non face-to-face). APS has very few immediate or 24 hour response referrals. In this time peri-
od (FY 10-11) there were 1,256 referrals assigned a 10 day response time, 27 referrals as-
signed a 2-5 day response time, no referrals assigned an ‘immediate’ response time, and 474
referrals assigned as a NIFFI (non face-to-face investigation). 51 referrals were taken but then
later ‘triaged out’ for referrals that did not warrant a case assignment. There were 646 calls
made to APS that either did not result in a referral and were referred to Information and Assis-
tance, to IHSS, to another social service program within the agency, or to a community based
organization.
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Chart I
Report Period -7/1/2011 - 6/30/2012
Response
Time
10-day 2-5 days 24 hours Immediate NIFFI None
Number of
Intakes
1256 27 0 0 474 51
Chart II
Contra Costa County Report Date: 7/24/2012
II. CASE PROFILE
Cases opened during
date range 7/1/2011-6/30/2012
A. CASE PROFILES
APS Case Profile
Total Cases Elder Cases
Dependent
Adult Cases
Total APS cases 1,712 1,366 346
APS cases with multiple Reports of Abuse 81 71 10
APS-only cases (no active IHSS case within this period) 1,712 1,366 346
APS cases with clients not meeting APS criteria 15 9 6
APS cases opened within 6 mos after prior APS case closing 322 262 60
APS cases opened within 6-12 mos after prior APS case closing 111 84 27
APS cases opened 12+ mos after prior APS case closing 204 171 40
APS cases where client's first County contact was an IHSS Referral 0 0 0
APS case where client's first County contact was an APS Report of Abuse 1,712 1,366 346
Cases where law enforcement was contacted 198 152 46
NIFFI cases 368 243 125
In this next section, please note that even though there are a high percentage of referrals that
come from medical providers, the leading type of referral most received is that of financial
abuse.
Chart III (continued on next page)
Contra Costa County Report Date: 7/24/2012
III. INTAKE STATISTICS
Intakes (ROAs and
I&Rs) received during
date range
7/1/2011- 6/30/2012
A. REPORTER CATEGORIES
Reporters in Each Category Reporters
Financial Providers 207
Medical Providers 662
Social Service Providers 259
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Law & Code Enforcement/Legal Providers 121
Non-Mandated Reporters 482
Financial Providers - by Agency Type Reporters
Financial Institution 202
Financial Service Provider 5
Financial Fiduciary 0
Other Financial Provider 0
Medical Providers - by Agency Type Reporters
Ambulance Service 27
Dental Service 0
Fire Department 24
Home Health Care 127
Hospital 333
Medical Office/Clinic 88
Mental Health Service 43
Skilled Nursing Facility 19
Other Medical Provider 16
Social Service Providers - by Agency Type Reporters
Adult Day Services/Senior Center 15
Licensed facility (Board & Care, Care facility) 3
Adult Protective Services 19
IHSS/Public Authority 28
Eligibility 2
Other County/State Social Service Program 49
Community Programs 61
Schools 17
Private Home Care 5
Other Social Service Provider 60
Law & Code Enforcement/Legal Providers - by Agency Type Reporters
Law Enforcement 97
Legal Services/Courts 5
Fire Department 0
Housing Code Enforcement 1
Other Code Enforcement 3
Non-Mandated Reporters - by Type Reporters
Relative 233
Other Non-Mandated Reporter 249
B. INFORMATION & REFERRALS
Referral to Agencies I&Rs
Mental Health 61
Others 119
Legal 106
Home Care/Hospice 24
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Assisted Living/Skilled Nursing/Housing 9
Alcohol/Drug 9
Food/Nutrition 6
Health/Medical/Dental 31
Homeless 5
Transportation 15
Financial 10
Veterans 6
Adult Day Care / Adult Day Health 4
Alzheimers/Dementia 6
Types of Referrals
APS receives reports on all types of abuse and neglect of elders and dependent adults. APS
continues to work closely with law enforcement, the District Attorney, the Health Department,
hospital social workers, the Conservators’ office, and community based providers on finding
resolution for very complex situations.
As you know, reports of abuse involve caretakers who are often, but not always, family mem-
bers. Sorting out the facts in many of these cases takes a great deal of skill, patience, and time.
Many reports are multi-faceted in that there are allegations of intimidation, physical abuse, ne-
glect, and as we see increasingly, financial abuse. The concerns regarding this issue are esca-
lating as we are not seeing much financial recovery and more and more families are impacted
by the increased needs of older family members.
As in the attachment below, referrals come from all sources: law enforcement, hospitals, social
workers from Regional Centers and other rehabilitation centers, family members, concerned
neighbors, and from individuals themselves seeking help and protection. Many of the referrals
that APS continues to receive are those of self-neglect. These are some of the most difficult to
resolve because in many cases, the person who is self-neglecting may also be refusing ser-
vices. That person may also have Alzheimer’s’ or another form of dementia that reduces their
capacity to actually make an informed decision about accepting services or not.
From July 1, 2011 through June 30th of 2012, the APS unit opened 1,722 cases. During this
period, there were 661 reports of financial abuse, 512 reports of caregiver neglect, 181 reports
of assault and battery, and 1767 reports of self-neglect in which there were identified serious
health and safety hazards. The numbers of expected cases of abuse and neglect in all catego-
ries are expected to continue to increase as our older population increases rapidly due to the
maturing of the ‘baby boomers’. We already have seen increases in most reported types of
abuse. Charts IV and V below illustrate number of types of abuse and also self-neglect referrals
for this past fiscal year.
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Chart IV
Reported Types of Abuse, Perpetrated by Others
1897
30
181
36
4
64
512
4
248
607
25
55
131
0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000
Total Abuse by Others
Sexual Assault
Assault / Battery
Constraint / Deprivation
Chemical Restraint
Over/Under Medication
Neglect
Abduction
Psych. / Mental abuse
Financial abuse
Abandonment
Isolation
Other
Chart V
Reported Types of Abuse, Self-Neglect
1767
434
155
444
496
202
36
0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000
Total Self-Neglect
Medical
Malnutrition / Dehydration
Health & Safety Hazard
Physical
Financial
Other
Length of Time Cases Are Open
In this past year we have been able to cut down the length of time cases are open from an av-
erage of 4-6 months to 2-3 months. This has largely been achieved by having a dedicated in-
take social worker and supervisor who have been working closely with the staff to find re-
sources.
Current staffing
Currently, the APS program consists of one unit: one supervisor and seven permanent APS so-
cial casework specialists. The unit currently has one clerk and has a .5FTE secretary. We con-
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tinue into this year with one of the SCSII caseworkers being a dedicated intake social worker.
She, because of her expertise, is able to make collateral calls and do extensive fact finding
which helps save the investigators time and essentially acts as a triage for cases assisting the
supervisor. The intake social worker also is assigned a good percentage of the non face-to-face
investigations. As mentioned above, we anticipate that the Board of Supervisors and County
Administrative Officer will agree that this year it is time for the County as well to invest in the
APS program.
Future Planning
As reported last year, according to the latest US Census, almost 11% of the 36 million residents
in California are 65 or older. Its most recent estimate is that Contra Costa County residents over
age 54 constitute 11.5% of the county's population, or about 118,000 individuals.
The fastest growing segment of the population in Contra Costa County is the 85+ age group.
Over the next 10 years, this group is predicted to skyrocket by 55%. The 65+ age group is ex-
pected to increase by 37%.
Given these facts, The APS Program will need more than the current one supervisor and seven
or eight social workers to be able to handle the needs of our County’s residents.
RECOMMENDATIONS
We ask that the Family and Human Services Committee acknowledge the funding challenges
the APS program is facing and, if funding becomes available in the future, that FHS provides
their support during the annual budget process for requests to increase appropriations and add
staffing.
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Employment and Human Services Department
Contra Costa County
_________________________________________________________
TO: Family and Human Services Committee
Supervisor Federal Glover, Chair
Supervisor Candace Anderson
FROM: Terry Speiker, Interim Director, Employment and Human Services
Department
Rhonda Smith, FACT Staff
RE: Childcare Affordability Follow-up
DATE: September 18, 2012
RECOMMENDATION(S)__________________________________________________
On June 4, 2012, the FACT Committee presented the status of the Childcare Affordability
Fund annual report to the Family and Human Services Committee. At that time, it was
recommended that the Employment and Human Services Department (EHSD) negotiate a
contract for the period July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013 with the Contra Costa County
Child Care Council in the amount of $250,000.
Recognizing the probability of funding the project beyond FY 2013-2014 was unlikely due
to depletion of available funds, the Director further recommended having the authority to
extend the negotiated contract up to an additional year and a half, through 2014 and to
waive the requirement of conducting an Request for Proposal (RFP) process for subsidized
childcare services.
During the presentation, the FHS Committee Chair, Supervisor Federal Glover, supported
the recommendation to extend the current contract two (2) years and waived the
requirement for the RFP process. However, Supervisor Glover ordered that the amount of
the contract was to reflect the estimated remaining funds available for Childcare
Affordability rather than the recommended $250,000. At that time, the staff to the FACT
Committee, Rhonda Smith, respectfully requested the opportunity to present the outcomes
of the June presentation with the full FACT committee and to return for a follow-up
presentation at the October FHS meeting.
The FACT committee met on September 9, 2012. At which time, Childcare Affordability
Funds was an agenda item. The committee will move forward with amending the current
Childcare Council contract for subsidized childcare services to cover the period of July 1,
2012 through June 30, 2014 in the amount up to $370,000 (estimated balance available as
of June 30, 2012). The contract may be adjusted to reflect actual balances on or before
June 30, 2013.
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Based on the above provided information, the Interim Director of EHSD on behalf of
FACT respectfully recommends that the FHS Committee approve the recommendations to
negotiate a two-year contract with the Contra Costa County Childcare Council and waive
the requirement to conduct an Request for Proposal (RFP) process for subsidized childcare
services.
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CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND
DEVELOPMENT
2530 Arnold Drive, Suite 190
Martinez, CA 94553
Telephone: (925) 335-7200
FAX: (925) 335-7201
MEMORANDUM
DATE: October 1, 2012
TO: Family and Human Services Committee
Supervisor Federal Glover, Chairperson
Supervisor Candace Andersen, Vice Chairperson
FROM: Brenda Kain, CDBG Project Manager
SUBJECT: FY 2012/13 Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Funding Recommendation
RECOMMENDATIONS
1. APPROVE staff recommendation to allocate an additional $30,986 in ESG funds to
Shelter, Inc. for the Rapid Rehousing program and $2,512 to the Department of
Conservation and Development to cover administrative costs.
2. DIRECT staff to prepare a report on the Committee’s actions to be considered by the
Board of Supervisors at its meeting on October 16, 2012.
BACKGROUND
For FY 2012/13, the County received an Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) allocation of
$270,062. A total of $236,564 was allocated in the FY 2012/13 Action Plan and approved by the
Board of Supervisors on May 8, 2012, leaving $33,498 to be awarded. New ESG regulations
limit the amount to be allocated to street outreach and emergency shelter activities to 60 percent
of the grant amount or the amount allocated in FY 2010/11, whichever is greater. Because the
County allocated its entire FY 2010/11 ESG grant for emergency shelter activities, the additional
funds must be used for the new services outlined in the regulations - specifically Homeless
Prevention or Rapid Rehousing activities. Shelter, Inc. has been awarded $73,797 to provide
Rapid Rehousing services for FY 2012/13. Staff recommends allocating $30,986 to Shelter, Inc.
to assist approximately 10 additional homeless households to move into permanent housing and
allocating $2,512 to the Department of Conservation and Development to cover administrative
costs.
cc: Bob Calkins, CDBG Program Manager
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CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND DEVEVLOPMENT
EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT PROGRAM
NOTICE OF PROPOSED SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO THE
FY 2012/13 CONSOLIDATED PLAN ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
Notice is hereby given that the following matter will be considered by the Family and
Human Services Committee on Monday, October 1, 2012, at 1:30 P.M., in Room 101,
and by the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, October 16, 2012, at 9:30 A.M., in Room
107, of the County Administration Building, 651 Pine Street (corner of Pine and Escobar
Streets), Martinez, California: Proposed Allocation of Additional Emergency Solutions
Grant Funds.
Proposed Allocation of Additional ESG Funds: For FY 2012/13, the County received
an Emergency Solutions Grant allocation of $270,062. A total of $236,564 was allocated
in the FY 2012/13 Action Plan, leaving $33,498 to be awarded. New ESG regulations
limit the amount to be allocated to street outreach and emergency shelter activities to 60
percent of the grant amount or the amount allocated in FY 2010/11, whichever is greater.
Because the County allocated its entire FY 2010/11 ESG grant for emergency shelter
activities, the additional funds must be used for the new services outlined in the
regulations - specifically Homeless Prevention or Rapid Rehousing activities. Shelter,
Inc. has been awarded $73,797 to provide Rapid Rehousing services for FY 2012/13.
Staff recommends allocating an additional $30,986 to Shelter, Inc. to assist
approximately 10 homeless households to move into permanent housing and allocating
$2,512 to the Department of Conservation and Development to cover administrative
costs.
This notice can be accessed by going to the following web page: www.ccreach.org. If
you have any comments or questions, please call or e-mail Brenda Kain, ESG Project
Manager, at (925) 674-7876, brenda.kain@dcd.cccounty.us. The County will provide
reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities planning to attend the meetings
who contact the Clerk of the Board at least 24 hours before the meeting at (925) 335-
1900; TDD (925) 335-1915. An assisted listening device is available from the Clerk,
Room 106.
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EMPLOYMENT AND HUMAN SERVICES
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
TO: Family and Human Services DATE: September 24, 2012
Committee Members
cc Theresa Speiker
David Twa
FROM: Camilla Rand, Director of Community Services
SUBJECT: Annual Community Services Update
Recommendation
ACCEPT this annual presentation from the Director of Community Services Bureau on updates
to the Bureau including budgetary and program information. Community Services is the
Community Action program for Contra Costa County, operating the Head Start, State-funded
Child Development programs as well as several community action programs.
Background
In an effort to continue on-going communication with the Board, this presentation outlines the
activities covering the past year pertinent to the Board and County Administrator. Each year,
the Bureau provides an update to ensure ongoing communication with the Board of Supervisors,
as the governing body overseeing the Head Start and Community Action programs.
Summary/Conclusion
Community Services continues to provides the quality services for which we are known
throughout the State and Nation. The continued support by the Board of Supervisors of the
program is instrumental in the success of the programs provided by the Bureau.
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CSB Revenue by Source2012‐13 PAGE 134
Budget Reductions Since 2010Program Name FY 2010‐2011 FY 2011‐2012 FY 2012‐2013 TotalCSBG$ ‐$ ‐$ 18,629 $ 18,629 Stage 2 & CAPP1,776,341 641,145 580,890 2,998,376 State Contracts95,789 1,764,242 933,361 2,793,392 Total$ 1,872,130 $ 2,405,387 $ 1,532,880 $ 5,810,397 PAGE 135
Reductions in services and staffing •Loss of 185 full‐day and part‐day childcare slots county‐wide•Two center closures •The elimination 16 administrative and program positions. • Elimination and reduction of contracts•Further reductions in 2012‐13 PAGE 136
Quality Indicators•First in State to pilot e‐signature program. • Graduated 15 teachers in the first‐ever BA cohort in ECE through Sac. State; celebrated 32 staff members receiving their degrees. •Awarded over $269,000 in supplemental grants to support center projects, professional development and facility repairs.• Audits continue to yield positive results PAGE 137
Quality Indicators• Eleven of the 17 CSB child care sites are NAEYC accredited, more than any other HS in the state.•CSB was approached to participate in two research studies: –Infant and toddler assessment –Three‐month PBS Games Home study with WestEd•CSB is a primary partner with Contra Costa First 5 and other local ECE leaders in the State’s Federally funded Race to the Top initiative•Continue PMD and CARES partnership with First Five PAGE 138
Meeting the Needs of Families2012 Top 5 needs and CSB responseAdult Education: Goal setting, Job training programs, referrals to communitybased agencies and Community College resource fairs, lending libraries, and providing quality childcare services so parents are able to work while pursuing their educational goals.Health Education: Give Kids A Smile Day, Strategies for Healthy Smiles, ExpandedFood and Nutrition, Education Program classes, Adoption of a healthy food and beverage policy, goal setting and verifying or assisting families in acquiring medical homes. PAGE 139
Meeting the Needs of Families•Parenting Education –Triple P (positive parenting) program; Families Thrive, Domestic Violence training; Supporting Fathers Involvement intervention program; Latina Center Spanish‐language parenting classes; and cultural awareness activities at parent meetings. •Financial Literacy Training–CSB has partnered with SparkPoint to provide two‐way referrals for clients CSB also offered in‐house training to staff and parents budgeting and understanding debt.•Job Training –In partnership with Community Action and WFS, CSB provides on the job training for parentsthrough the Clerical Assistant Trainee program, CCWORKS and the Teacher Assistant Trainee program for those who are interested in careers as early childhood educators. PAGE 140
Continued classroom quality through staff training and development PAGE 141
Celebrating Quality PAGE 142
Community Action Programs In 2012, CSB subcontracted with Community Based Organizations to provide services to those in need•CCC Health Services Dept (HSD): Emergency shelter and services for youth ages 14‐21•Contra Costa Clubhouse: Case management and pre‐vocational skills training for adult mental health consumers•Opportunity Junction: Job Training and Placement Program•City of Richmond Summer Youth Program: Outreach and recruitment for program eligible youth ages 15‐21•Bay Area Legal Aid, ContraCosta County’s Legal Safety Net Project: Free legal assistance to low‐income families in the areas of domestic violence, housing, economic benefits and healthcare access PAGE 143
Community ActionLIHEAP(Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program)•CSB LIHEAP helped 6640households of Contra Costa County with their heating and cooling needs and 2647households that received 48 hours service termination by the utility company•CSB completed the State audit for LIHEAP in August 2012, The audit went off well and the report is due from the State by October 2012.•The LIHEAP Unit receives thank you notes, thank you cards, and recognitions from our clients on regular basis PAGE 144
Stage II/CAPP Alternative Payment Programs•623 Children, 412 Families served •First in the State to pilot electronic case review by the State APMU (Alternate Payment Monitoring Unit) and Stage II/CAPP Unit accomplished the review with zero percent error rate. PAGE 145
Continuing Education•Teacher Degree Program•13 CSB staff completed BA cohort through CSU Sacramento for a Bachelor of Arts in Child Development with a concentration in Early Development, Care and Education.•32 CSB staff were recognized for their academic achievement in completing their G.E.D, Associate, Bachelor and Master degrees within the last 2 years. •In collaboration with First 5, CSB teaching staff participate in CARES Plus CLASS, which continues to focus on developing higher level thinking and language in teachers and children through the domains from the research‐based CLASS evaluation tool. PAGE 146
CLOUDS(Child Location Observation Utilization Data System)•Went live 7/1/2012, replacing former system. This system:9Improves work processes and increases productivity by eliminating most paper‐dependent protocols and procedures.9Features new reports and functions developed daily.9Captures electronic signatures and generates state reports which are in approval process with CA Dept. of Ed.9Provides real‐time data at‐a‐glance via dashboard features. PAGE 147
CLOUDS, continued…CLOUDS also:9Tracks all comprehensive services, ensuring that every child receives vital services mandated by the program9Generates user‐defined and designed “SMART Reports” that allow staff to export data from the system to fit unique business requirements.9Allows managers to access information remotely, via desktop, laptop, i‐Phone and i‐Pad. PAGE 148
Improving Systems•Other technology solutions allowed automation of:9Purchase Order Requisition (“Track‐It” software)9Office Supply Ordering (“Track‐It” software)9Federal Review Preparation (Intranet platform)9Self‐Assessment (Access database) PAGE 149
Facilities Improvements•Facilities improvements, made possible by grants from the CA Department of Education, include:9Installed Carbon Monoxide Detectors at 16 sites.9HVAC systems at the Balboa and Brookside Centers.9Improved playground surfaces and add new play elements at Brookside Centers.9Improved lighting to increase safety along the entrance to the George Miller Center.•Other facilities improvements are underway using a volunteer community involvement program. PAGE 150
AfterChallenges•Recompetition•Continued Budget Reductions; maintaining quality services•Head Start and Early Head Start funding uncertain: possible 8.5% reduction under sequestration•Community Action programs: possible 50% reduction PAGE 151
AfterLooking Ahead•Continued reductions as we move into 2013•2013 Triennial Federal Review•Fully implemented e‐signature system •Continued systems and servicesimprovements PAGE 152
Q & A PAGE 153