REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION
August 20, 2024
FROM
ARLENE MOLINA, Assistant Director, Preschool Services Department
SUBJECT
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Grant Award from the California Department of Social Services for the General Child and Development Expansion Program
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
Approve and accept Grant Award (State Agreement No. CCTR-4250) from the California Department of Social Services for the General Childcare and Development Expansion Program in the amount of $3,467,859, for the period of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025.
(Presenter: Arlene Molina, Assistant Director, 383-2078)
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COUNTY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Provide for the Safety, Health, and Social Service Needs of County Residents.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
This item does not impact Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost). The grant award for the General Child Care and Development (CCTR) Expansion Program in the amount of $3,467,859 is 100% funded by the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) and does not require a local match. Adequate appropriation and revenue have been included in Preschool Services Department’s (PSD) 2024-25 budget.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
PSD will use the CCTR Expansion Program funding to serve 150 children ages 0 to 3, residing within San Bernardino County, who are eligible to be enrolled in the Early Head Start program, at an estimated annual cost of $23,119 per child. Through a comprehensive services model, PSD aims to increase access to high quality infant and toddler care, education, early identification of mental health or disability needs, family engagement, and engagement with community programs and services. This funding allows PSD to expand the provision of childcare, providing full day care in a healthy and nurturing environment, addressing the lack of affordable infant and toddler care, thereby assisting low-income families by removing an obstacle to adults working full time. Funding will also be used to recruit additional teaching staff and fund ongoing staff development on curriculum, understanding licensing requirements, and promoting children’s school readiness.
To receive ongoing funding for this program, PSD must submit an annual continued funding application. On January 9, 2024 (Item No. 32), the Board of Supervisors approved the submission of the initial grant application to the CDSS for the CCTR Program, in the amount of $3,254,472. PSD was notified by the State of the final grant award of $3,467,859 on July 3, 2024, for the period of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025.
PROCUREMENT
Not applicable.
REVIEW BY OTHERS
This item has been reviewed by Human Services Contracts (Patty Steven, Contracts Manager, 388-0241) on July 24, 2024; County Counsel (Adam Ebright, Deputy County Counsel, 387-5455) on July 25, 2024; Finance (Paul Garcia, Administrative Analyst, 386-8392) on July 26, 2024; and County Finance and Administration (Cheryl Adams, Deputy Executive Officer, 388-0238) on August 5, 2024.