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C. 33

To:	Board of Supervisors
From:	Kathy Gallagher, Employment & Human Services Director
Date:	November 5, 2019

Contra

Costa

County

Subject:

Quality Rating Improvement System Mini-grant Award

APPROVE	OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR	RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE

Action of Board On: 11/05/2019

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) 681-6389
cc:	Nasim Eghlima Amy Wells Teresita Foster

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: November 5, 2019
David Twa,

BY:	, Deputy

RECOMMENDATION(S):

APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to accept funding in the amount of $16,000 from Contra Costa County Office of Education for the Quality Matters Program.

FISCAL IMPACT:

County to receive $16,000 in grant revenue from Contra Costa County Office of Education. No County match is required.

BACKGROUND:

On August 30, 2019, the Department of Employment and Human Services was notified of the award from Contra Costa County Office of Education for Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS) Infant-Toddler mini-grants in the amount of $16,000. The funds are to be used to enhance classroom environments and teacher training at the following Contra Costa County children's centers:

BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)

Ambrose (Bay Point) - $5,000

Contra Costa College Early Head Start (San Pablo) - $3,000

Marsh Creek (Brentwood) - $5,000

Verde (Richmond) - $3,000

CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:

If not approved, infant-toddler childcare classrooms will not be able to execute valuable classroom enhancements and teacher training.

CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:

The Community Services Bureau of the Employment and Human Services Department’s Head Start program 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 children from low income families throughout Contra Costa County.