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C. 30

To:	Board of Supervisors
From:	Kathy Gallagher, Employment & Human Services Director
Date:	March 26, 2019

Contra

Costa

County

Subject:

Quality Rating Improvement System Mini-grant Award Amendment

APPROVE	OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR	RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE

Action of Board On: 03/26/2019

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

OTHER

Clerks Notes:

VOTE OF SUPERVISORS

AYE:

John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor

ABSENT:

Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor

Contact:	CSB (925) 681-6389
cc:	Nasim Eghlima Amy Wells

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 26, 2019
David Twa,

BY:	, Deputy

RECOMMENDATION(S):

APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to accept additional funding from First 5 Contra Costa, to increase the award by $6,000 to a new amount of $24,000 for Quality Rating and Improvement System Infant-Toddler programs for the grant term July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019.

FISCAL IMPACT:

This grant is 100% private funding with no County match required.

BACKGROUND:

On August 30, 2018, the Department of Employment and Human Services was notified of the award from First 5 Contra Costa of a one-time Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS) Infant-Toddler mini-grant in the amount of $18,000. The funds are to be used to enhance classroom environments and teacher training at several Contra Costa County children centers. The board approved the receipt of funds on October 9, 2018 (c.41) for 5 children centers. The funder has since amended the award to increase it by $6,000 to a new amount of $24,000.

BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)

The funds will be distributed to the following children's centers in the noted allocations:

Ambrose (Bay Point) - $5,000
Contra Costa College Early Head Start (San Pablo) - $3,000
Marsh Creek (Brentwood) - $5,000
Verde (Richmond) - $3,000
Riverview (Pittsburg) - $8,000
Total: $24,000

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.