RECOMMENDATION(S):

APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with California Department of Education to increase the payment limit by $406,974 to a new payment limit $4,072,785 for childcare program services for the period July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020.

FISCAL IMPACT:

County to receive an increased total Alternative Payment Allocation (Contract Number CAPP-9010) of $4,072,785, which includes the additional funding in an amount of $406,974. The increased funding is a COVID-19 allocation. Funded by Federal dollars passed through the State California Department of Education (CFDA 93.595 and 93.596). No County match required.

BACKGROUND:

The Alternative Payment childcare services program provides funding for program eligible families to receive services. Priority is given to families who interface with Child Protective Services, families with children at-risk of abuse and neglect, low income families, and families with children who have special needs. The additional funding is a COVID-19 allocation and will allow services to continue to these populations.