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File #: 25-5340    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Discussion Item Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 4/14/2025 In control: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
On agenda: 12/16/2025 Final action:
Title: CONSIDER accepting the monthly update on the activities and oversight of the County's Head Start Program as recommended by the Employment and Human Services Director, provide guidance; and APPROVE the FY23-24 Single Audit findings related to Head Start. (Marla Stuart, Employment and Human Services Director)
Attachments: 1. December 2025 BOS Head Start Update - FINAL, 2. 1. CCB-25-30 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Overview, 3. 2. CCB-25-28 One-Time Per-Child Stabilization Payments to Care Providers Pursuant to SB 151, 4. 3. CCB-25-29 Cost of Care Plus Rate Payments to Child Care Providers Pursuant to SB 151, 5. 4. MB-25-11 California State Preschool Program Cost of Care Plus Rate Allocations and One-Time Stabilization Payments for Family Child Care Providers and Centers, 6. 5. CCB-25-32 Requirements Regarding Technology and System Improvements Noticing and Provider Information Packet Distribution New MOU Provisions, 7. 6. CCB-25-27 Processing Late Attendance Records or Invoices, 8. 7. CCB-25-31 Clarification on the Business Relationship Between the State and Family Child Care Providers, 9. 8. MB-25-10 Support to CSPP Contractors on the Set Aside and Serving Children with Disabilities, 10. 9. New HSPPS Compliance Timeline and Analysis
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To:                                          Board of Supervisors

From:                                          Marla Stuart, Employment and Human Services Director

Report Title:                     Update on Head Start Programs and Oversight

☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee

 

RECOMMENDATIONS:

CONSIDER accepting the monthly update on the activities and oversight of the County's Head Start Program as recommended by the Employment and Human Services Director, provide guidance; and APPROVE the FY23-24 Single Audit findings related to Head Start.

 

 

 

FISCAL IMPACT:

There is no fiscal impact.

 

 

 

BACKGROUND:

Per Board Resolution No. 2023/274, the Board receives monthly updates on and provides guidance related to the activities of the Head Start program. This is the December 2025 update.

 

 

 

CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:

The County will not be in compliance with Head Start program requirements, which may jeopardize funding and successful 2024-2029 grant implementation.

 

 

 

CHILDREN’S IMPACT STATEMENT:

The services provided under this contract support all five of Contra Costa County's community outcomes: (1)"Children Ready for and Succeeding in School"; (2) "Children and Youth Healthy and Preparing for Productive Adulthood"; (3) "Families that are Economically Self-Sufficient"; (4) "Families that are Safe, Stable and Nurturing"; and (5) "Communities that are Safe and Provide a High Quality of Life for Children and Families".