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C. 25

To:	Board of Supervisors
From:	Kathy Gallagher, Employment & Human Services Director
Date:	December 11, 2018

Contra

Costa

County

Subject:

2019 Early Head Start Program Expansion Grant

APPROVE	OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR	RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE

Action of Board On: 12/11/2018

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

OTHER

Clerks Notes:

VOTE OF SUPERVISORS

AYE:

Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor

ABSENT:

John Gioia, District I Supervisor

Contact:	CSB (925) 681-4261
cc:	Haydee Ilan Christina Reich

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: December 11, 2018
David Twa,

BY:	, Deputy

RECOMMENDATION(S):

APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Department Director, or designee, to apply for and accept funding in an amount not to exceed $1,308,000 from the Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families for Early Head Start supplemental funding, for the term of January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019.

FISCAL IMPACT:

If awarded the County would receive supplemental revenues in an amount not to exceed $1,308,000. The County, as Grantee, would be required to generate a 20% non-federal in-kind match, in an amount not to exceed $327,000. The match will be met through collaboration with State Child Development programs and the volunteer hours accrued by Head Start parents and community partners.

[CFDA 93.708]

BACKGROUND:

The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) routinely provides expanded funding opportunities throughout the program year. The Office of Head Start recognizes that grantees will identify needs for additional funding during the initial implementation phase that were not apparent at the time of the initial award. The Employment and Human Services Department has identified the need for additional funds to address health and nutrition, disabilities and mental health, safety, and professional development for Early Head Start staff.

The Board approved submission of a grant application to ACF for Early Head Start Continuation funding on September 11, 2018 (c.49). This board order is to approve submission of a supplemental grant application for Early Head Start program expansion. The application submittal was approved by the Head Start Policy Council on November 28, 2018.

CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:

If not approved, supplemental funding to operate the program will not be received.

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: (1) Children Ready for and Succeeding in School; (3) Families that are Economically Self-sufficient; and (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.