BACKGROUND:
During fiscal year 2015-16, one of the Department's childcare partner (Contractor) agencies had an emergency closure due to a broken water pipe. The one-day emergency closure occurred at We Care Services for Children and was due to circumstances beyond their control. On February 10, 206, a water pipe break occurred which required the water to be shut off for repairs; the center was closed for health and safety provisions. The average impacted attendance for this date, for the 4 classrooms, is 56 children, based on the week attendance average for February 1-5, 2016.
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 is allowable as 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 lose $2,500 in potential revenue.
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.