DATE:
September 27, 2022
08
TO:
Board of Supervisors
SUBJECT
Title
AUTHORIZE COMPETITIVE SOLICITATION FOR CHILD CARE WORKFORCE INVESTMENT PROGRAM AND APPLICATION FOR FUTURE FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES (DISTRICTS: ALL)
Body
OVERVIEW
On June 8, 2021 (3), the San Diego County Board of Supervisors (Board) took critical action in advancing support to vulnerable San Diego County residents impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic by approving a framework for the use of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding. As part of this framework, under the Child Care Subsidies component, $10 million in ARPA funding was allocated for Child Care Workforce Investment. Subsequently, on January 25, 2022 (9), the Board approved the 2021-2025 San Diego County Needs Assessment Report and Child Care Plan, which outlines an assessment of local child care needs and provides recommendations to support those who serve our most vulnerable children and families throughout San Diego County with quality, sustainable, and comprehensive early care and education.
In alignment with this resource, and in response to the available ARPA funding, the County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency, Child Welfare Services (CWS) and First 5 San Diego developed a collaborative plan to establish the Child Care Workforce Investment Program to increase and strengthen child care provider capacity and provide equitable access to quality early care and education in the region. CWS and First 5 San Diego seek to procure a contract to administer the Child Care Workforce Investment Program, which will focus on supports for early care and education providers with a specific focus on Family Child Care homes. The Child Care Workforce Investment Program will aim to address the overall goal of the Child Care Plan to create a more equitable, accountable, accessible, and affordable child care system that meets the needs of families in San Diego County and supports the early care and education workforce.
Funds will b...
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