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Board accepts Head Start monthly update and approves carryover application, planning calendar and self‑assessment
Summary
Contra Costa supervisors accepted the Oct. 21 monthly report on the county Head Start program, authorized submittal of a carryover application for federal funds, approved the 2025‑26 Head Start planning calendar and accepted the program self‑assessment.
The Board of Supervisors on Oct. 21 accepted the county Employment and Human Services Department’s monthly Head Start update, approved submission of a federal carryover application, adopted the 2025‑26 Head Start planning calendar and accepted the fiscal year 2024‑25 Head Start self‑assessment.
Program summary and federal context: Employment and Human Services Director Marla Stewart and Community Services Bureau interim director MJ Robb briefed the board on enrollment, nutrition and federal regulatory developments. The county reported it reached 100% enrollment in September for federally funded Head Start slots after concentrated outreach and a full‑enrollment push; attendance improved from 79% in August to 83% in…
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