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C. 82

To:	Board of Supervisors
From:	Kathy Gallagher, Employment & Human Services Director
Date:	March 27, 2018

Contra

Costa

County

Subject:

Acknowledgement of Emergency Closures of Childcare Sites During Fiscal Year 2017-18

APPROVE	OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR	RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE

Action of Board On: 03/27/2018

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) 681-6334
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: March 27, 2018
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 $2,096, to maintain Child Days of Enrollment during emergency closures at one of it's partner sites, We Care Services for Children, during FY 2017-18.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Approval of this action will allow the County to maintain Child Days of Enrollment for FY 2017-18, preserving revenue of $2,096 from the California Department of Education.

BACKGROUND:

During FY 2017-18, two emergency closures occurred at one of the County's childcare partner sites, We Care Services for Children. The closure affected 61 children in total. On December 14-15, 2017, the center could not operate due to a broken heater. On February 6, 2018, the center could not operate due to interrupted electric service all day during PG&E performing maintenance.

BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)

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 "Reduced Days of Operation or Attendance Due to Emergency Conditions."

CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:

If not approved, the County will forego $2,096 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.