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 monthly update on the activities and oversight of the County's Head Start Program, as recommended by the Employment and Human Services Director, and provide guidance.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact for this action.
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 2023 and January 2024 update.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The County will not be in compliance with Head Start program requirements, which may jeopardize funding and a successful 2024-2028 grant application.
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".