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C. 94

To:	Board of Supervisors
From:	Kathy Gallagher, Employment & Human Services Director
Date:	January 9, 2018

Contra

Costa

County

Subject:

Acknowledgement of Emergency Closures of Childcare Sites During Fiscal Year 2017-18

APPROVE	OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR	RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE

Action of Board On: 01/09/2018

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
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor

Contact:	CSB (925) 681-6334
cc:	Nelly Ige Ressie Dayco

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: January 9, 2018
David Twa,

BY:	, Deputy

RECOMMENDATION(S):

APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to seek reimbursement from the California Department of Education in an amount not to exceed $33,283, to maintain Child Days of Enrollment during emergency closures at Balboa, Las Deltas and East Leland Court Children's Centers, and Fairgrounds, Kids' Castle, Richmond College Prep Preschool and We Care partner sites during fiscal year 2017-18.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Approval of this action will allow the County to maintain Child Days of Enrollment for FY 2017-18, preserving revenue of $33,283 from California Department of Education.

BACKGROUND:

During fiscal year 2017-18, seven emergency closures occurred at two of the County operated childcare centers, two childcare partner centers, and three delegate agency centers. The closures affected 388 children total.

BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)

On August 9-11, 2017, the Balboa Children's Center could not conduct operations due to a flood caused by a burst water pipe in one of the restrooms. On August 31, 2017, the Las Deltas Children's Center could not conduct operations due to the water being turned off at the center for the day. On October 12-13, 2017, the partner centers - Richmond College Prep and We Care, as well as the delegate centers - Fairgrounds, Kids Castle and East Leland Court, were closed due to the unhealthy air conditions caused by the North Bay fires.

In order to prevent a loss of funds during this period, the County has the option to submit a Board Order to the State in order to maintain childcare fund reimbursement for the impacted days of closure. This is allowable per California Department of Education, Child Development Management Bulletin 10-09 "Reduced Days of Operation or Attendance Due to Emergency Conditions."

CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:

If not approved, the County will forego $33,283 in potential revenue.

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.