To: Board of Supervisors
From: Dr. Grant Colfax, Health Services Director
Report Title: Gift Cards and Transportation Vouchers for Clients of the FMCH Programs
Recommendation: Recommendation of the County Administrator
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to purchase on behalf of the Health Services Director, up to 865 gift cards and transportation vouchers including applicable fees and shipping totaling an amount not to exceed $38,350 for clients served by Public Health's Family, Maternal and Child Health Programs for the period of August 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The gift cards and transportation vouchers are funded by the California Department of Public Health and California Home Visiting Program. Funding received for this program includes financial support for eligible clients that include food, transportation, and other items of care. No County general funds will be used.
BACKGROUND:
Family, Maternal and Child Health (FMCH) Programs within the Public Health Division of Contra Costa Health (CCH) operate evidence-based programs to provide vulnerable women and their children with education, resources, and support during pregnancy and the early years of the child(ren)'s life. Several of our programs for pregnant women, new mothers and families receive funding specifically to provide food and other emergency assistance including transportation and items to care for the women and their families.
A detailed breakdown of the gift cards and transportation vouchers designated for client financial assistance is provided in the program descriptions below. The total authorized amount of $38,350 will include $100 to cover applicable fees and shipping costs. To safeguard the appropriate use of program funds, gift cards are issued as ATF (Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms-restricted) cards, ensuring that incentive funds are directed exclusively toward food, emergency assistance, and transportation needs. These rest...
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