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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 05232006 - C.56 TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Contra FROM: JOE VALENTINE, DIRECTOR COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT °;__ suw . o Costa DATE: May 23, 2006 -------- County SUBJECT: AUTHORIZATION TO APPLY FOR AND ACCEPT HEAD START PROGRAM IMPROVEMENT GRANT FUNDS Specific Request(S)or Recommendation (S) & Background and Justification RECOMMENDATION (S): APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Community Services Director, or designee, to apply for and accept funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families not to exceed $5,000,000 for Head Start Program Improvement Grant funds for the period of January 1; 2006 - December 31, 2006. FINANCIAL IMPACT: If this grant application is approved by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families (ACF), the funding will be appropriated for the FY 05-06 and the FY 06-07 Department budgets. The County, as Grantee, is required to generate a 20% non-federal match not to exceed $1,000,000. This match is achieved through the volunteer hours accrued by Head Start parents and community partners; further, the Department will submit a request to the State to allow the Department to utilize Child Development reserve fund dollars as an additional match. CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT: The Community Services Department's Child Care 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: Please see the attached 16-point narrative. The Head Start Policy Council Executive Committee reviewed the application on May 2, 2006. The Policy Council will approve the proposal on May 17, 2006. CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: _YES SIGNATURE: ,�j� --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- — -- ------------------------ ,✓RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMME ATIOT____-_----N OF BOARD COMMITTEE ✓APPROV OTHER SIGNATURE(S): -------------------------- ----------------------- ---------- ----------___--------------- ------------------- OF BOARD ONV a APPROVE AS RECOMMENDED % _ OTHER VOTE OF SUP VISORS I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE AND CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN UNANIMOUS(ABSENT AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE AYES: NOES: SHOWN. ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ATTESTED CONTACT: Cassandra Youngblood,646-5976 JOHN CULL ,CLERK OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR CC: CAO CSD (3 orig.,signed,sealed copies) BY EPUTY Contra Costa County Community Services Department 2006 Head Start Program Improvement Grant Application EXECUTIVE SUMMARY INCOMING FUNDS NARRATIVE STATEMENT 1. PROJECT/PROGRAM TITLE. Head Start Program Improvement Grant Application for Budget Period 1/1/06 through 12/31/06. 2. FUNDING AGENCY. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Arlington, Virginia 3. SUBMITTAL STATUS. This is the annual submission of application for program improvement grant funding. 4. PROPOSED TERM. Funding must be requested annually. This one year period is from 1/1/06 through 12/31/06. The budget summary is below. 5. CURRENT FUNDING. Funding for Head Start is provided by federal dollars. Contra Costa County, as Grantee, is required to generate a 20% match of the total project budget, which may be in cash or in-kind contributions, fairly valued. 6. FUTURE FUNDING. Each year, ACF (Administration for Children and Families) determines if additional funds are available for program improvement. If so, grantees are invited to submit an application for supplemental funding. Applications are competitive. 7. FUNDING. CSD is requesting funding in an amount not to exceed $5,000,000. 8. STAFFING REQUIREMENTS. As Grantee, Contra Costa County operates the Early Head Start Program, which is administered and staffed by the Community Services Department. 9. PROGRAM NEED. The Community Services Department serves the needs of low- income children (3-5 years of age under Head Start, and prenatal - 3 yrs under Early Head Start) and their families, by providing quality childcare, child development and other services such as medical and dental needs. 10. RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER PROGRAMS. The Community Services Department's Head Start program combines federal Head Start and state child development funding into one cohesive program. The Department also has strong collaborations with other departments within the County and partners with community based organizations, local private businesses, schools, non-profits, and volunteer organizations. 11. PROJECT GOALS. Not required to detail for this grant application 12. STATED OBJECTIVES. Not required to detail for this grant application. 13. ACTIVITY SUMMARY. Program continues to provide high-quality services: 14. EVALUATION METHOD(S). Measurable, results-based child and family outcomes have been implemented, such as the required State of California's Desired Results Developmental Profile, for programs providing services through collaboration with the State of California Department of Education. 15. CHANGES COMPARED TO PRIOR YEAR (if any). FY2006 is year two of three year grant cycle. 16. POTENTIAL CONTROVERSIAL ISSUES. None. Public perception of the Head Start and Early Head Start programs remain positive. The Parent Policy Council Executive Board reviewed this proposal on May 2, 2006; formal approval by the Policy Council is scheduled for May 17, 2006.