Title
Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services to sign an agreement with Monterey County Office of Education for collaboration in the delivery of quality early care and education retroactive to July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2019.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services to sign an agreement with Monterey County Office of Education for collaboration in the delivery of quality early care and education retroactive to July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2019.
SUMMARYDISCUSSION:
This no cost agreement allows the Monterey County Office of Education’s (MCOE) Head Start program to partner with the Monterey County Department of Social Services to provide structured and coordinated delivery of quality early care and education, health and social services, parental education/involvement and support. The program also improves schools’ readiness for children through family-friendly environments in school-based or school-linked settings.
As a collaborator, MCOE will provide service coordination to CalWORKs, foster care, home care and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) clients. MCOE qualifies any age-appropriate children for Head Start/Early Head Start enrollment.
This agreement was delayed in being brought forward for Board consideration prior to the term start date due to MCOE’s delay in providing the final agreement to the County.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
The Auditor-Controller and Purchasing have reviewed and approved this agreement. County Counsel has approved the agreement as to form.
FINANCING:
There is no impact to the County General Fund contributions.
Prepared by: Daniel Bach, MA III, x3525
Approved by: Elliott Robinson, Director of Social Services, x4430
Attachments: MCOE Head Start MOU
Proposed agreement is on file with Clerk of the Board as an attachment to this Board Report