RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to apply for and accept Cost-of-Living Adjustment and Quality Improvement supplemental funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families (ACF), in an amount not to exceed $693,707 and to request a waiver of non-federal share of $173,427 for the Head Start Program, for the term January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Increase in supplemental Federal funds in the amount of $693,707 for Cost-of-Living ($334,341) and Quality Improvement ($359,366). On 04/03/2020, the Office of Head Start announced that grantees can request a waiver for non-federal share as a result of COVID-19. This action requests a waiver of the non-federal share of $173.427, computed at 25% of supplemental amount for the Head Start Program. (CFDA #93.600)
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