RECOMMENDATION(S):
Approve and authorize the Health Services Director, or his designee, to accept on behalf of the County, Grant Award #28-890-1 from the Contra Costa Regional Health Foundation, in an amount not to exceed $5,780, for the Public Health Literacy Project for books and educational materials for children in low income families, for the period from October 19, 2017 through October 18, 2018.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Approval of this award will result in an amount not to exceed $5,780, payable to the County, from Contra Costa Regional Health Foundation.
BACKGROUND:
The Health Services Department’s Public Health Literacy Project works closely with community partners to distribute books and educational resources to low income children and their families. This project will educate parents about the importance of reading, building strong bonds between parents and children and help address speech and language delays in Public Health Nurse home visiting clients.
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