The Department received notification of funding from California Department of Community Services and Development on November 22, 2016. As the County's Community Action Agency, the Department's Community Services Bureau regularly receives Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) funding to operate self-sufficiency programs under the advisement of the County's Economic Opportunity Council (EOC). The funding amount is based on the County’s low-income population which meets federal poverty guidelines. This initial award for the 2017 program year is a partial allocation based on the partial grant award received by the State from the federal government for CSBG. An amendment was approved by the board on May 2, 2017 (c.21) date to add funds to the 2017 allocation. This amendment #2 is provide additional funding as the funding is appropriated by congressional action.

If not approved, the Department will be hampered in its ability to meet the needs of the community, and to establish partnerships with community based agencies and public organizations.

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.