To: Board of Supervisors
From: Dr. Grant Colfax, Health Services Director
Report Title: California Children’s Services Certification Statement - Fiscal Year 2026-27
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to execute the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Certification Statement for the California Children’s Services Program as required by the State of California.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact for this action.
BACKGROUND:
The State of California requires an annual statement certifying that the County’s California Children’s Services Program (CCS) will comply with all applicable provisions, federal and state regulations and laws, including the Health and Safety Code and any applicable rules or regulations promulgated by the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS).
The CCS certification statement must be signed by the CCS Program Administrator, Health Officer, and Chairperson of the local governing board.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this action is not approved, the certification will not be signed and returned to the State, and the County will not be in compliance with program requirements.