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D.5

To:	Board of Supervisors
From:	Marla Stuart, Employment and Human Services Director
Date:	August 15, 2023

Contra

Costa

County

Subject:

Update on Head Start Programs and Oversight

APPROVE	OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR	RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE

Action of Board On: 08/15/2023

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

OTHER

Clerks Notes:

VOTE OF SUPERVISORS

AYE:

John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Ken Carlson, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor

Contact:

Sung Kim, 925-681-6301

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: August 15, 2023
Monica Nino, County Administrator

BY:	, Deputy

RECOMMENDATION(S):

RECEIVE monthly update on the activities and oversight of the County's Head Start Program, as recommended by the Employment and Human Services Director, and provide guidance.

FISCAL IMPACT:

There is no fiscal impact for this action.

BACKGROUND:

Per Board Resolution No. 2023/274, the Board receives monthly updates on and provides guidance related to the activities of Head Start program. This is the June 2023 update.

CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:

The County will not be in compliance with Head Start program requirements, which may jeopardize funding and a successful 2024-2028 grant application.

CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:

The services provided under this contract support all five of Contra Costa County’s community outcomes: (1) "Children Ready for and Succeeding in School"; (2) "Children and Youth Healthy and Preparing for Productive Adulthood"; (3) "Families that are Economically Self-Sufficient"; (4) "Families that are Safe, Stable and Nurturing"; and (5) "Communities that are Safe and Provide a High Quality of Life for Children and Families".

CLERK'S ADDENDUM

Speakers: Mariana Moore, Ensuring Opportunity Program

All Supervisors expressed preferance for delivery option 2 and desire to meet on details outlined therein in September, October and November 2023.

ACCEPTED the Report; DIRECTED EHSD to pursue Option 2 of the Program Delivery Options; and FURTHER DIRECTED EHSD to return to the BOARD in September 2023.