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Consent
Item No. 7.
| MEETING DATE: 10/21/2024 |
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| TO: | HONORABLE MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBERS |
| FROM: | JIM SADRO, CITY MANAGER By: Kelly Fujio, Director of Community Services |
| SUBJECT: | APPROVE CONTINUED FUNDING APPLICATION FOR THE CITY OF GENERAL CHILDCARE (CCTR) PROGRAM FOR THE 2025-2026 FISCAL SCHOOL YEAR
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RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council:
A. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the Continued Funding Application for the General Child Care Grant Program (CCTR) for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 with the California Department of Social Services; and,
B. APPROVE AND ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. CC 2024-__ ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA, CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING THE APPROVAL AND AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A GENERAL CHILD CARE PROGRAM (CCTR) CONTINUED FUNDING APPLICATION WITH THE CALIFORNIA STATE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES.
DISCUSSION:
Each year, the California Department of Social Services requests that agencies funded through their Department certify their intention to continue receiving funding the following fiscal year. The approval and submission of the Continued Funding Application (CFA) for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 will ensure continued service to families of La Habra.
CCTR Funding will be used by the City's Child Development Division to:
- Offer quality, comprehensive education, and development programs for children;
- Provide a wide variety of educational activities to both enhance and expand on the school experience, through support and involvement with the local school district;
- Provide a healthy and nutritious dietary supplement for the children participating in the program;
- Provide a quality parent involvement and educational component to help enhance the family unit through educational, as well as, recreational activities;
- Assess each child in all areas of development and design a curriculum planned to meet the individual needs of each child; and,
- Provide a safe, comforting environment where each child feels free to grow at their own development pace.
The General Child Care and Development Programs (CCTR) propose to serve approximately 275 children between the ages of 6 weeks and 13 years at three childcare center-based facilities and family childcare homes. The Family Child Care Home network serves up to 70 infants and toddlers in homes located throughout the City. The school-age program serves approximately 205 children, ages 5-12, through before and after-school care at three sites located in La Habra: the Claire Brown building located at 305 South Euclid Street, the Girls Activity Building at 500 Granada Drive, and the City's Child Development site located at 401 South Euclid Street. School-aged participants receive school enrichment activities, after-school recreational activities, and homework assistance. Children in all programs receive developmentally appropriate educational and enrichment services each day.
To fully meet the obligations of the General Child Care contract, services must be provided for at least 246 days of service. Based on the amount of the current Fiscal Year 2024-2025 contract, staff estimates that program funding during next fiscal year will be approximately $3,382,871.
To fully meet the obligations of the General Child Care contract, services must be provided for at least 246 days of service. Based on the amount of the current Fiscal Year 2024-2025 contract, staff estimates that program funding during next fiscal year will be approximately $3,382,871.
FISCAL IMPACT/SOURCE OF FUNDING:
All Child Development Division funding is provided through State and Federal grants. The General Childcare Program (CCTR) is entirely funded by the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) and the estimated total program budget is $3,382,871, based on current funding levels. All program administration costs, up to a maximum of 15% of the total grant award, are reimbursed through the contract and the program does not receive any General Fund support.
GENERAL PLAN RELEVANCE/CITY COUNCIL GOALS & OBJECTIVES:
Funding for the City Of La Habra State Preschool Program for the 2025-2026 Fiscal School Year is consistent with the following areas of the General Plan:
Goal LU 17.1 Adequate Community Supporting Uses
Goal CI 5.1 Programs for Youth
Goal CI 5.2 Programs for Families Goal CI 5.3 Working Parents
It is also consistent with the following FY 23/24 City Council Goals and Objectives:
Goal 7 (Integration of Excellence in City Operations),
Objective C: Provide and maintain quality public services for our residents, businesses, and visitors
Goal LU 17.1 Adequate Community Supporting Uses
Goal CI 5.1 Programs for Youth
Goal CI 5.2 Programs for Families Goal CI 5.3 Working Parents
It is also consistent with the following FY 23/24 City Council Goals and Objectives:
Goal 7 (Integration of Excellence in City Operations),
Objective C: Provide and maintain quality public services for our residents, businesses, and visitors