REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION
August 10, 2021
FROM
JACQUELYN GREENE, Interim Director, Preschool Services Department
SUBJECT
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Grant Award from the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families for Preschool Services Department Comprehensive Fatherhood Program
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
1. Accept grant award (Award No. 90ZJ0037-02-00) from the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families for Preschool Services Department Comprehensive Fatherhood Program, in the amount of $993,019, for the period of September 30, 2021 through September 29, 2022.
2. Designate the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors, Chief Executive Officer, or Director of Preschool Services to accept, execute and submit any subsequent non-substantive amendments to Award No. 90ZJ0037-02-00 and other documents required to secure funding, on behalf of the County, subject to review by County Counsel.
3. Direct the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors, Chief Executive Officer, or Director of Preschool Services to transmit all documents in relation to this grant award to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors within 30 days of execution.
(Presenter: Jacquelyn Greene, Interim Director, 383-2025)
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COUNTY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Provide for the Safety, Health and Social Service Needs of County Residents.
Pursue County Goals and Objectives by Working with Other Agencies and Stakeholders.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
This item does not impact Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost). The grant award in the amount of $993,019 from the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families (ACF) for the Preschool Services Department (PSD) Comprehensive Fatherhood Program does not require a non-federal match. Adequate appropriation and revenue have been included in PSD’s 2021-22 budget and will be included in the 2022-23 recommended budget.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The grant award from ACF provides continued funding for the PSD Comprehensive Fatherhood Program, which aims to increase child and family well-being through a series of evidenced-based practices that address healthy relationships, improve parenting skills, and increase economic stability. PSD will use the funding to serve 130 low-income fathers, over the age of 18, eligible to be enrolled in its Head Start and Early Head Start programs with children under the age of 5 and residing within San Bernardino County.
PSD’s Comprehensive Fatherhood Program services and activities include recruitment of Head Start fathers; risk and needs assessments; goal-setting with measurable activities and milestones; intensive case management services; supportive services through referrals to community partners; availability of a Successful Pathways Apprenticeship Program and certified high school education program, and participation in The Nurturing Fathers Program curriculum workshops.
On March 23, 2021 (Item No. 48), the Board of Supervisors approved the submission of a grant application to ACF for continued funding of PSD’s Comprehensive Fatherhood Program, in the amount of $993,019, for the period of September 30, 2021 through September 29, 2022.
On June 28, 2021, PSD received the grant award notice (Award No. 90ZJ0037-02-00) from ACF for PSD’s Comprehensive Fatherhood Program, in the amount of $993,019, for the period of September 30, 2021 through September 29, 2022.
PROCUREMENT
N/A
REVIEW BY OTHERS
This item has been reviewed by County Counsel (Kristina Robb, Principal Assistant County Counsel, 387-5455) on July 21, 2021; Finance (Paul Garcia, Administrative Analyst, 386-8392) on July 19, 2021; and County Finance and Administration (Tanya Bratton, Deputy Executive Officer, 388-0332) on July 21, 2021.