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C.122

To:	Board of Supervisors
From:	Kathy Gallagher, Employment & Human Services Director
Date:	February 12, 2019

Contra

Costa

County

Subject:

Acknowledgement of Emergency Closure of Childcare Sites During Fiscal Year 2018-19

APPROVE	OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR	RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE

Action of Board On: 02/12/2019

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

OTHER

Clerks Notes:

VOTE OF SUPERVISORS

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: February 12, 2019
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 $68,352.70 to maintain Child Days of Enrollment during emergency closures at 22 childcare centers during FY 2018-19.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Approval of this action will allow the County to maintain Child Days of Enrollment for FY 2018-19, preserving revenue of $68,352.70 from the California Department of Education. No County match is required.

BACKGROUND:

During FY 2018-19, emergency closures occurred at 22 county-operated and partner-operated childcare sites as noted below. The closures affected 1,346 children in total.

BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)

November 16, 2018 - Directly operated sites that could not operate due to poor air quality from the wildfires in Butte County: Ambrose, Balboa, Bayo Vista, Crescent Park, Las Deltas, George Miller Concord, George Miller III Richmond, Lavonia Allen, Los Arboles, Los Nogales, Riverview.

November 16, 2018 - Partner sites that could not operate due to poor air quality from the wildfires in Butte County: First Baptist - East Leland, First Baptist - Fairgrounds, First Baptist - Kids' Castle, First Baptist - Lone Tree, Little Angels, Live Oaks, Walt Disney, We Care Services for Children, Richmond College Prep.
November 9, 15 and 16, 2018 - Richmond College Prep Children's Center (partner-operated) could not operate due to poor air quality from the wild fires in Butte County.
November 16, 19, 20 and 21, 2018 - Contra Costa College Children's Center could not operate due to poor air quality from the wildfires in Butte County.
November 21, 2018 - Las Deltas Children's Center (directly operated) could not operate due to a water main break.

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 option is allowable per California Department of Education, Child Development Management Bulletin 10-09 "Reduce Days of Operation or Attendance Due to Emergency Conditions."

CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:

If not approved, the County will forego $68,352.70 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.