On November 22, 2016, the Employment and Human Services Department (Departmentt) received notification of funding from the California Department of Community Services and Development. As the County's Community Action Agency, the Department's Community Services Bureau regularly receives Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) funding to operate self-sufficiency programs under the advisement of the County's Economic Opportunity Council (EOC). The funding amount is based on the County’s low-income population that meets federal poverty guidelines. The initial award for the 2017 program year was a partial allocation based on the partial CSBG grant award received by the State from the federal government. An amendment was approved by the Board on May 2, 2017 (C.21) to add funds to the 2017 allocation. A second amendment was approved by the Board at its July 11, 2017 meeting (C.58) providing for another increase in allocation as the funding was appropriated by congressional action.  
  
On December 22, 2017, the Department received notification from the State to extend the term end date from December 31, 2017 to a new term end date of February 28, 2018. This board order is requesting approval to amend the contract to reflect the extension.

If not approved, the contract with the California Department of Community Services and Development will terminate on December 31, 2017, and the Department may not be reimbursed for services provided through February 28, 2018.

The Employment & 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.