Item 28 - Resolution Approving the Acceptance of Contract Funds from the California Department of Social Services

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Child Care and Development Programming November 19, 2024 Page 2 4 6 4 7 GOVERNMENT CODE §84308 APPLIES: Yes DISCUSSION The City of Santa Ana Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Agency (PRCSA) applied for contract funds from California’s General Child Care and Development (CCTR) program operated through CDSS. CDSS accepted the application for funding from PRCSA to implement an after-school program and full day summer day camp for students ages five to thirteen, in grades first through sixth. The after-school program will take place weekly between the hours of 3:00 and 6:00 p.m., with modified programming hours on Wednesdays to be in alignment with the Santa Ana Unified School District Elementary School bell schedule. The full-day summer day camp will take place for 10 weeks during summer recess from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Each location will be able to serve a minimum of 28 participants, with larger centers hosting as many as 56 participants. By leveraging existing partnerships PRCSA has developed with community-based organizations, the program will focus on enrichment activities and recreation programing including dramatic and creative arts, music, Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics (S.T.E.A.M.) curriculum, athletic activities, homework assistance, and much more. The summer day camp will mirror the current Summer Splash Day camp format including access to arts and crafts activities, outdoor play, Learn-to-Swim Lessons, Recreation Swim Opportunities, and weekly excursions and activities related to themed-weeks throughout summer recess. The program consists of low to no-cost care for qualified families who meet the income guidelines provided by the State for CDSS Contract Programs (Exhibit 4). The intake and application process will determine if families are responsible for any costs associated for their children to participate in the program. Program Location Estimated Program Opening Timeframe Maximum Amount of Participants Garfield Community Center Spring 2025 28 Salgado Recreation Center Fall/Winter 2025 56 Jerome Recreation Center Fall/Winter 2025 56 El Salvador Community Center Fall/Winter 2025 28 Action taken to accept this contract will assist up to 515 school-age participants and their families by providing consistent after school and summer day camp care at up to seven PRCSA sites throughout the City. The initial planned program locations that have been identified as the first to go through the licensing process are Garfield Community Center, El Salvador Community Center, Jerome Recreation Center, and Salgado