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Contra
TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORSI
FROM: JOE VALENTINE, DIRECTOR ._' _
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Costa
DATE: APRIL 11, 2006
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County
SUBJECT: AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE CONTRACT WITH
CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE EAST BAY
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SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)&BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
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RECOMMENDATION (S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Community Services Department Director, or designee,
to execute a contract with Catholic Charities of the East Bay not to exceed $25,000 to
provide staff training and development services for the period of April 11, 2006 through
August 31, 2006. (Budgeted, Federal Head Start and Early Head Start grants) (All
Districts)
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FINANCIAL IMPACT: 1
The cost of this contract is funded by the Department's Head Start and Early Head Start
grants and is included in the Community Services Department's FY 2005-06 budget. It will
also be included in the proposed FY 2006-07 budget. There is no net County cost to this
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CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:'
The Community Services Department's Head Start program supports two of Contra Costa
County's community outcomes: "Children Ready for and Succeeding in School" and
"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.
REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATIONS/BACKGROUND:
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This proposed contract between the Department and Catholic Charities of the East Bay will
provide specialized training and support services to assist entry level Department
employees who speak English as a Second Language (ESL) to obtain required educational
college classes to meet State licensing requirements for the Head Start program.
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CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT:--YES i SIGNATURE: 1443�_
,-`_RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
/APPROVE OTHER
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SIGNATURE(S):
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ON {l Oft" APPROVE AS RECOMMENDED ✓t OTHER
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VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE
UNANIMOUS (ABSENT AND CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN
AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD
AYES: NOES: OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN.
ABSENT: ABSTAIN:
ATTESTED /
JOHN CULLEN,CLER OF THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Contact Person-
Cassandra 925 dra Youn blood 646-5976
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BY: DEPUTY
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