To: Board of Supervisors
From: Marla Stuart, Employment and Human Services Director
Report Title: #38-073-2 (WDB) First 5 Contra Costa for Childcare Provider Training Services
?Recommendation of the County Administrator ? Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to execute an agreement with First 5 Contra Costa Children and Families Commission in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000 to provide childcare provider training services for the period July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027.
FISCAL IMPACT:
100% funded by County Measure X funds of which 50% has been budgeted in FY 2025-26 and 50% will be budgeted in FY 2026-27.
BACKGROUND:
On 2/22/22 (D.2, attachment A.5), the Board identified "Supporting Children with Disabilities" as a priority and approved an ongoing annual allocation of $450,000 from sales tax revenues generated through Measure X.
On 6/27/23 (C.85), the Board of Supervisors approved an Interagency Agreement in the amount of $810,000 for the term 5/1/23 to 4/30/25 with First 5 Contra Costa Children and Families Commission to support the implementation of a three-year comprehensive plan to enhance services for children (ages 0-5) with disabilities by assisting providers with professional development, inclusion toolkits, and on-site consultations. On 4/28/25 (C.25), the Board approved an extension to a new term end date of 6/30/25 with no change to the payment limit.
This action is to renew the Interagency Agreement for two (2) years, to continue to build inclusive early learning environments for children ages 0-5 with disabilities or socio-emotional concerns. In addition to ongoing provider training and on-site consultation, the updated service plan expands access to materials and translation resources, introduces flexible mini-grant strategies, and launches a countywide early childhood mental health consultation program.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
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