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CITY OF COLTON AGENDA REPORT For the Council Meeting of December 2, 1997 To: Honorable Mayor & City Council Approval: Len Wood, interim City Manager3w From: Randy Anstine, Neighborhood Services Directol';- Subject: Approval of Submission of Grant Proposal to State Department of Education for School Age Community Child Care Program Date: November 24, 1997 BACKGROUND: The State Department of Education is presently soliciting grant proposals for implementation of expanded child care (Latchkey) programs. These funds are being made available so that jurisdictions may implement expanded child care service to better serve individuals impacted by welfare reform. It is anticipated these will be one-time funds. Simply put, the statewide there is a total of $2.3 million dollars, and if the City of Colton is going to benefit from these funds, the City will have to act now to apply. It is anticipated that these funds will not become available again. According to State Guidelines, the City of Colton has been determined to be a Priority One community. A Priority One ranking indicates that Colton will be considered a first priority community to receive funding. These one time funds do not require a local dollar match. This is a 100% grant funded program. If approved, the grant funds will be utilized to provide the following: • Expanded child care services • Staff salaries • Supplies and educational materials • Operation and Maintenance costs • Facility rental In addition to providing child care services, other support services will be provided to the parents. This would include parenting, counseling, social service referrals, etc. FINANCIAL IMPACT: No match is required. Once the grant is approved and received by the City, the State Department of Education would then provide an annual grant allocation to the City of Colton in order to subsidize this program. Z�] Randy Anstine, eighborhood ServicesDirector Item # 20