Contra Costa College District receives funds from the State of California Department of Education for State Preschool program services. The District, in turn, contracts with Contra Costa Employment & Human Services Department Community Services Bureau to provide the services. On September 9, 2014 the board approved the agreement for part-day and full-day preschool services to program eligible children and families during the term July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015. In 2014, the State and the Contra Costa Community College District agreed to end the funding to the College District; the County was asked to accept the transfer of funds and program from the College District. This amendment reflects the changes made after the original agreement execution between the County and the College District. The amendment allows the pass through of the daily rate increase, provided by the State, from $33.09 per day to $34.74 per day. It also changes the term end date from June 30, 2015 to a new term end of August 17, 2014.

If not approved, County will not receive funding to operate this childcare program.

The Community Services Bureau of the Employment & Human Services Department 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.