Executive/Council Action Form (ECAF)
ITEM TITLE:
Title
Motion 25-407, approving the Office of Head Start, Administration for Children and Families, Department of Health and Human Services Application for Continuation of Fiscal Year 2026 Funding
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DEPARTMENT: Human Services
ORIGINATOR: Laurie Bain-Smith
EXECUTIVE RECOMMENDATION: Approved by Lacey Harper 8/29/25
PURPOSE: Request Council approval for electronic submission of an application to the Department of Health and Human Services/Administration for Children and Families/Office of Head Start (DHHS/ACF/OHS) for Snohomish County Early Head Start Continuation Application for FY 2026. Application must be submitted no later than September 30, 2025.
BACKGROUND: Snohomish County is applying for funding in the amount of $1,503,090 to continue the Early Head Start program in Snohomish County for the period January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026. This application is for year two of a five-year application cycle from January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2029, renewable annually.
Funding will support the enrollment of 82 children and families in Early Head Start, with services offered across Snohomish County. The number of students has not changed since the initial award of the program in 2010.
To accept this application, DHHS/ACF/OHS requires approval and signature of the governing body, the Snohomish County Council, as cited by the Head Start Act 642(c)(1) and per SCC 2.10.010(23).
The application becomes the Contract upon approval by DHHS/ACFOHS. The Contract is included in the pending final 2026 Grant Work Plan.
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
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EXPEND: FUND, AGY, ORG, ACTY, OBJ, AU |
CURRENT YR |
2ND YR |
1ST 6 YRS |
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124 504197 (EHS-Admin.: various detail objects) |
$154,688 |
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124 504198 (EHS-Operations: various detail objects) |
$1,348,402 |
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TOTAL |
$1,503,090 |
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REVENUE: FUND, AGY, ORG, REV, SOURCE |
CURRENT YR |
2ND YR |
1ST 6 YRS |
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124 3041979709 (Fed. Early Head Start Admin. Rev.) |
$154,688 |
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124 3041989709 (Fed. Early Head Start Ops. Rev.) |
$1,348,402 |
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TOTAL |
$1,503,090 |
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DEPARTMENT FISCAL IMPACT NOTES: There is no impact to County General Revenues as a result of this action. Program costs will be supported by funds provided in the proposed funding application. The Program requires a minimum non-federal share (match) of 20% ($375,773) which will be met through a combination of county and local funds, and in-kind resources provided by volunteers, community partners and participating school districts.
CONTRACT INFORMATION:
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ORIGINAL |
X |
CONTRACT# |
10CH012960 Yr 2 |
AMOUNT |
$1,503,090 |
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AMENDMENT |
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CONTRACT# |
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AMOUNT |
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Contract Period
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ORIGINAL |
START |
1/1/2026 |
END |
12/31/2026 |
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AMENDMENT |
START |
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END |
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OTHER DEPARTMENTAL REVIEW/COMMENTS: Reviewed/approved by Finance (Nathan Kennedy 8/29/25)