REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF THE COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AND RECORD OF ACTION
November 17, 2020
FROM
PHALOS HAIRE, Director, Preschool Services Department
SUBJECT
Title
Grant Award from the United States Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families for Preschool Services Department Comprehensive Fatherhood Program and Budget Adjustment
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
1. Accept grant award (Award No. 90ZJ0037-01-00) 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, 2020 through September 29, 2021.
2. Designate the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors, Chief Executive Officer, or Director of Preschool Services, to execute and submit any subsequent non-substantive amendments to Award No. 90ZJ0037-01-00 for Preschool Services Department Comprehensive Fatherhood Program, 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 the awards to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors within 30 days of execution.
4. Authorize the Auditor-Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector to post the following adjustments for the Preschool Services Department Comprehensive Fatherhood Program grant award, in the amount of $993,019, as indicated in the Financial Impact section below, to the Preschool Services Department’s 2020-21 budget. (Four votes required).
(Presenter: Phalos Haire, Director, 383-2005)
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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.
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 Comprehensive Fatherhood Program, does not require a Non-Federal Match. Approval of the necessary budget adjustments to the Preschool Services Department’s (PSD) 2020-21 budget is requested as indicated in the following table.
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Fund Center |
Commitment item/ GL Acct |
Description |
Action |
Amount |
|
5910002221 |
51001010 |
Regular Salary |
Increase |
$349,883 |
|
5910002221 |
51001110 |
Members Retirement |
Increase |
$167,945 |
|
5910002220 |
52002070 |
Food |
Increase |
$23,660 |
|
5910002220 |
52002115 |
Software |
Increase |
$17,422 |
|
5910002220 |
52002116 |
Computer Hardware Expense |
Increase |
$19,745 |
|
5910002220 |
52002130 |
Non-Inventoriable Equipment |
Increase |
$96,703 |
|
5910002220 |
52002135 |
Special Dept Expense |
Increase |
$4,207 |
|
5910002220 |
52002181 |
Cell Phones- Outside |
Increase |
$3,910 |
|
5910002220 |
52002303 |
Program Supplies |
Increase |
$87,583 |
|
5910002220 |
52002304 |
Office Exp.- Outside vendors |
Increase |
$8,610 |
|
5910002220 |
52002316 |
Surplus Handling Charges |
Increase |
$3,055 |
|
5910002220 |
52002323 |
Courier & Printing (ISF only) |
Increase |
$3,000 |
|
5910002220 |
52002355 |
Advertising |
Increase |
$9,500 |
|
5910002220 |
52002445 |
Other Professional & Spec Svcs |
Increase |
$90,000 |
|
5910002220 |
52002857 |
Interpreter Fees |
Increase |
$1,500 |
|
5910002220 |
52002905 |
Rents & Leases- Struct, Imp&Grds |
Increase |
$15,600 |
|
5910002220 |
52002925 |
Vehicle Charges (ISF Only) |
Increase |
$40,620 |
|
5910002220 |
52942940 |
Private Mileage non-taxable |
Increase |
$23,851 |
|
5910002220 |
52942941 |
Conf/Trng/Seminar fees |
Increase |
$10,000 |
|
5910002220 |
52942942 |
Hotel - Non Taxable |
Increase |
$7,000 |
|
5910002220 |
52942943 |
Meals- Non Taxable |
Increase |
$2,500 |
|
5910002220 |
52942945 |
Air Travel |
Increase |
$6,725 |
|
5910002221 |
40509094 |
Federal Grants |
Increase |
$517,828 |
|
5910002220 |
40509094 |
Federal Grants |
Increase |
$475,191 |
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
PSD provides Head Start and Early Head Start Programs provide comprehensive child developmental services for children ages 0 to 5 and their families at locations throughout San Bernardino County. ACF Office of Family Assistance has provided funding 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 for its Comprehensive Fatherhood Program that serves low-income fathers, over the age of 18, eligible to be enrolled in its Head Start/Early Head Start program with children under the age of 5 and residing within the County of San Bernardino.
PSD’s Comprehensive Fatherhood Program services and activities will 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 June 23, 2020, the County Administrative Office authorized the submission of a grant application to AFC for PSD’s Comprehensive Fatherhood Program, in an annual amount of $993,019, over the five-year grant project period of September 30, 2020 through September 29, 2025.
On October 9, 2020, PSD received the grant award notice (Award No. 90ZJ0037-01-00) from ACF for PSD’s Comprehensive Fatherhood Program, in the amount of $993,019, over the one-year period of September 30, 2020 through September 29, 2021.
This item is being presented to the Board of Supervisors at this time, as this is the first date available following required operational, fiscal, and legal reviews. Approval at this time will have no impact on PSD’s Comprehensive Fatherhood Program services and activities.
PROCUREMENT
N/A
REVIEW BY OTHERS
This item has been reviewed by County Counsel (Adam Ebright, Deputy County Counsel, 387-5455) on October 28, 2020; Auditor-Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector (Erika Gomez, General Accounting Manager, 382-3196) on November 2, 2020; Finance (Paul Garcia, Administrative Analyst, 386-8392) on November 2, 2020; and County Finance and Administration (Tanya Bratton, Deputy Executive Officer, 388-0332) on November 2, 2020.