BACKGROUND:
East Bay Community Foundation has awarded the County $15,000 to implement the Devereux Early Childhood Assessment tool in support for Identification, Referral, Intervention Systems (IRIS). Approval of this award will allow the Department to successfully assess and provide services to children and families enrolled in Community Services Bureau early childhood education programs.
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CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
The Employment & 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.