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C. 28

To:	Board of Supervisors
From:	Marla Stuart, Employment and Human Services Director
Date:	January 17, 2023

Contra

Costa

County

Subject:

Continued Funding Application Fiscal Year 2023-2024 for General Child Care and Development Program, CalWORKSs Stage 2 and Alternative Payment Program

APPROVE	OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR	RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE

Action of Board On: 01/17/2023

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:

N. Hager (925) 608-4966

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 17, 2023
Monica Nino, County Administrator

BY:	, Deputy

RECOMMENDATION(S):

APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to execute the Continued Funding Application (CFA) with the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) for General Child Care and Development Program, CalWORKs Stage 2 and California Alternative Payment Program for the Fiscal Year 2023-2024.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The Board Order will authorize the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to execute the Continued Funding Application (CFA) on behalf of the County to be considered for continued funding from the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) for Fiscal Year 2023-2024. The intent of the CFA is to notify the CDSS of the County’s interest to continue to receive the funding.

The anticipated award amount is not listed in the application.

BACKGROUND:

The California Code of Regulations, Title 5 (5 CCR), Division 1, Chapter 19, Subchapter 1, Article 5, Section 18010 (d) states, “Contractors that intend to accept the offer to continue services in the subsequent contract period shall respond to a Continued Funding Application request from the Child Development Division in accordance with the instructions and timelines specified in the request.” On November 22, 2022, California Department of Social Services issued Child Care Bulletin 22-23 notifying Executive Officers and Program Directors regarding the Continued Funding Application (CFA) process for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2024.

As part of the CFA requirements, a board order is only required if governing board requires approval prior to application submittal. By authorizing the signature of Employment and Human Services Director, the application will meet all requirements for submission to execute FY 2023-2024 CFA to CDSS.

Approval of this Board Order will allow the continued provision of the General Child Care and Development Program, CalWORKs Stage 2 and Alternative Payment Program services to program eligible children and families.

CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:

If this action is not approved, the County will not operate General Child Care and Development Program, CalWORKs Stage 2 and California Alternative Payment Program and families and children will no longer receive services under these programs.

CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:

This Board Order supports three of the community outcomes established in the Children's Report Card: 1) "Children Ready for and Succeeding in School"; 3) "Families that are Economically Self-sufficient"; and, 4) "Families that are Safe, Stable, and Nurturing" by offering comprehensive services, including high quality early childhood education, nutrition, and health services to low-income children throughout Contra Costa County.