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C. 38

To:	Board of Supervisors
From:	Marla Stuart, Employment and Human Services Director
Date:	May 24, 2022

Contra

Costa

County

Subject:

Amend FY 2021-2022 Martinez Early Childhood Center Childcare Services Contract

APPROVE	OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR	RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE

Action of Board On: 05/24/2022

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

OTHER

Clerks Notes:

VOTE OF SUPERVISORS

AYE:

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

Contact:

V. Kaplan, (925) 608-5052

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: May 24, 2022
Monica Nino, County Administrator

BY:	, Deputy

RECOMMENDATION(S):

APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with Martinez Early Childhood Center, effective January 1, 2022, to increase the payment limit by $84,261 to a new payment limit of $344,501 to provide funding for expenses related to the COVID-19 pandemic and enhancements to support staff, families and children returning to Head Start and Early Head Start programs as set forth by the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), and to extend the term from June 30, 2022 to March 31, 2023.

FISCAL IMPACT:

$344,501: Funded entirely by the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) through the Office of Head Start (OHS). These supplemental childcare funds are part of the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act and the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations (CRRSA) Act. (100% Federal) CFDA #93.600

BACKGROUND:

This amendment is to reimburse Martinez Early Childhood Center for cost incurred related to the COVID-19 pandemic and enhancements to support staff, families, and children returning to Head Start and Early Head Start programs.

Contra Costa County receives funds from the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) to provide Head Start/Early Head Start and Early Head Start-Childcare Partnership Program services to program eligible County residents. The County, in turn, contracts with a number of community-based organizations to provide a wider distribution of services.

Both the ARP and CRRSA Acts expand flexibility to provide child care assistance to families and children, support child care providers, and provide lead agencies with additional funds to prevent, prepare for, and respond to COVID-19. Use of funds are to continue supporting children and families and investing in safe and high-quality early childhood learning opportunities for children. Expenditures to be reimbursed must be related to COVID-19.

CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:

If not approved, the County will not be able to fund additional support to a community based agency partner in response to COVID-19.

CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:

The Employment and 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 through partnership with community based agencies.