To: Charles Winfrey, Human Services Committee Chairperson
From: Pamela Coleman, GCCARD Director
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RE: Approval of a request to submit the 2026-2027 Head Start Grant Application to the Department of Health and Human Services/Administration for Children and Families
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BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
The Genesee County Community Action Resource Department (GCCARD) requests authorization from this committee to submit the Head Start Grant Application to the Department of Health and Human Services/Administration for Children and Families (HHS/ACF) for the 2026-2027 school year in the amount of $17,856,240.00 ($14,284,992.00 federal, plus $3,571,248.00 non-federal share match), with a recommendation of approval by the full Genesee County Board of Commissioners at their next regularly scheduled meeting.
BACKGROUND:
This is the annual Head Start application to serve low-income families with children from birth to age five and pregnant mothers. The total proposed funded Head Start enrollment in Genesee County for the 2026-2027 school year is 318 Head Start preschool children and 426 Early Head Start children. The GCCARD Head Start Grantee has been funded for both Head Start preschool and Early Head Start. The Beecher and Mott Delegates have been funded for Early Head Start. The complete federal award of this grant is $14,284,992.00. The requested non-federal share match is $3,571,248.00. This match is generated through community partner and volunteer support in the form of classroom space, volunteer time, supplies and vendor discounts specific to the program.
DISCUSSION:
This funding provides services in center-based classrooms and through home visiting. Comprehensive services include health and oral health, nutrition, mental health, education and family support services with the goal of preparing families and children for school success.
IMPACT ON HUMAN RESOURCES:
No impact on Genesee County Human Resources as staff are contracted through the Oaklan...
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