BACKGROUND:
On June 21, 2022 (C.127), the Board of Supervisors approved the contract for YMCA of the East Bay to operate a Head Start Program in the Eastern portion of Contra Costa County in response to EHSD’s RFI 1184. On December 13, 2022 (C.76), the Board of Supervisors extended the contract with no funding increase and a new termination date of January 31, 2023. On January 17, 2023 (C.51), the Board of Supervisors extended the contract with additional funding increase and a new termination date of June 30, 2023. On May 27, 2022 (C.27 & C.34) the Board of Supervisors approved the COLA and QI adjustment for Head Start and Early Head Start programs. This contract amendment is to include an increase of $13,772 of federal funds, due to Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA).
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If not approved, the County will not be able to more widely distribute childcare availability through partnership with community based agencies.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
The Employment and 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.